Patents by Inventor Michele DeToma

Michele DeToma 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).

  • Pincer-like tool, especially for collecting organic dejections of animals to enclose them in a container
    Patent number: 4225169
    Abstract: For picking up and disposing of animal dejections in a clean and hygienically acceptable manner, a tool is disclosed which comprises a stick, externally similar to a walking stick consisting of two telescopically slidable members which actuate a mechanical hand similar to the assembly of umbrella ribs so as to open and close such ribs in order to clasp the dirty material and to place it in a baglike disposable container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1980
    Inventor: Michele DeToma