Patents by Inventor Michelle C. Lacobelle

Michelle C. Lacobelle 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).

  • Patent number: 11559043
    Abstract: A cat rescue device comprising a plastic mesh tunnel to serve as a passageway, support rings to keep the tunnel open, and weather-resistant material on top. Primarily designed to rescue cats, the device can also be used for cats to escape outdoor predators. The device is flexible, lightweight, and collapsible. It can be attached to a tree or building in an S-shape or spiral configuration, allowing the cat to come down in a gradual descent while moving forward. Multiple cat rescue devices can be adjoined to create any size tunnel. This solves the problem of tree climbers risking their lives, spending many hours in dangerous situations trying to coax the cat into their net, with ice, high winds, or rain further complicating matters. The tree climber will be able to quickly install the device and leave, allowing the cat to come down on its own. This makes the operation easier and less dangerous for both the cat and the rescuer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Inventors: Michelle C. Lacobelle, Michael James Holihan
  • Publication number: 20220369599
    Abstract: A cat rescue device comprising a plastic mesh tunnel to serve as a passageway, support rings to keep the tunnel open, and weather-resistant material on top. Primarily designed to rescue cats, the device can also be used for cats to escape outdoor predators. The device is flexible, lightweight, and collapsible. It can be attached to a tree or building in an S-shape or spiral configuration, allowing the cat to come down in a gradual descent while moving forward. Multiple cat rescue devices can be adjoined to create any size tunnel. This solves the problem of tree climbers risking their lives, spending many hours in dangerous situations trying to coax the cat into their net, with ice, high winds, or rain further complicating matters. The tree climber will be able to quickly install the device and leave, allowing the cat to come down on its own. This makes the operation easier and less dangerous for both the cat and the rescuer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Michelle C. Lacobelle, Michael James Holihan