Patents by Inventor Michael T. Porter

Michael T. Porter 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).

  • Funnel with container connection
    Patent number: 5921296
    Abstract: A substantially cone shaped body comprises a top body opening and a bottom body opening. The top body opening is larger than the bottom body opening. A generally tubular threaded neck extends outwardly from the bottom body opening. At least one adapter has a threaded first end configured to removably mate with the neck. The adapter has a threaded second end adapted to removably mate with a receiving container opening. When the adapter is mated with the neck and with the receiving container opening, the bottom body opening is in fluid communication with the receiving container opening. A lid is provided for removably covering the top body opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventors: Michael T. Porter, Darel H. Porter
  • Game scent dispenser with scent warmer
    Patent number: 5429271
    Abstract: A game scent dispenser that includes a scent warmer to keep the scent aromatic in cold temperature environs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Inventor: Michael T. Porter
  • Collar laundering machine
    Patent number: 5255541
    Abstract: A machine for directing a high pressure reciprocating spray of cleaning liquid against a shirt collar; comprising a frame, a work table, reciprocating spray suspended above, and pointing downwardly at the work table, a reservoir of cleaning liquid, a pump to supply the cleaning liquid to the nozzle at high pressure, and a means to move the spray in a reciprocating manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Inventors: Ernest A. Porter, Michael T. Porter