Patents by Inventor Michael Morehardt

Michael Morehardt 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).

  • Publication number: 20250185630
    Abstract: A restraint system for an animal comprising a collar assembly and a retractable leash assembly. The collar assembly comprises a strap member adapted to be secured around a portion of the animal and a pouch member secured to the strap member. The pouch member defines a pouch chamber and an open end. The retractable leash assembly comprises a retraction assembly secured to the strap member within the pouch chamber, a cord member operatively connected to the retraction assembly, and a handle member operatively connected to the cord member. The retractable leash assembly is operable in a retracted configuration in which the handle member is substantially within the pouch chamber. The retractable leash assembly is operable in an extended configuration in which the handle member is outside of the pouch chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2024
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden ORMSBEE, Michael MOREHARDT, Dale KARACOSTAS
  • Patent number: D1011727
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Morehardt, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Patent number: D1033047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Morehardt, Bowden Ormsbee, Dennis Balchunas
  • Patent number: D1064797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Morehardt