Patents by Inventor Michael L. Miner

Michael L. Miner 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).

  • Portable toilet
    Patent number: 8719973
    Abstract: A portable toilet with mechanism that causes the toilet to flush as the door to the toilet enclosure is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Michael L. Miner
  • Portable toilet
    Publication number: 20120011645
    Abstract: A portable toilet with mechanism that causes the toilet to flush as the door to the toilet enclosure is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Michael L. Miner
  • Method and apparatus for supporting an animal
    Patent number: 5989695
    Abstract: A floor mat for animals is provided which is formed from strands of shredded reclaimed tire rubber and adhesive. The floor mat includes a generally flat top surface and a corrugated under surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventors: John J. Fuller, Ricky T. Fuller, Gilbert N. Knoop, Michael L. Miner