Patents by Inventor Michael John McCarthy, JR.

Michael John McCarthy, JR. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Restraining system with a retraction mechanism
    Patent number: 11744229
    Abstract: A single-unit restraining system for exercising control over a subject is provided. The restraining system comprises an attachment element adapted to be removably attached around a subject and encasing a retraction mechanism configured to extend and retract a tether element. The retraction mechanism comprises a multi-spool configuration which allows spooling or coiling of the tether element into the attachment element without requiring the tether element to complete 360-degree revolutions around a vertical axis. Tension forces associated with spooling the tether element are reduced and potential harm to the subject is reduced. The restraining system is configured to detach from the subject upon detecting tension forces exceeding a threshold amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: CFO Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael John McCarthy, Jr., Elisabeth McCarthy, Maura McCarthy, Anne Ruckel McCarthy
  • RESTRAINING SYSTEM WITH A RETRACTION MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20210059217
    Abstract: A single-unit restraining system for exercising control over a subject is provided. The restraining system comprises an attachment element adapted to be removably attached around a subject and encasing a retraction mechanism configured to extend and retract a tether element. The retraction mechanism comprises a multi-spool configuration which allows spooling or coiling of the tether element into the attachment element without requiring the tether element to complete 360-degree revolutions around a vertical axis. Tension forces associated with spooling the tether element are reduced and potential harm to the subject is reduced. The restraining system is configured to detach from the subject upon detecting tension forces exceeding a threshold amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: CFO Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael John McCarthy, JR., Elisabeth McCarthy, Maura McCarthy, Anne Ruckel McCarthy