Patents by Inventor Mike Edward Mendez

Mike Edward Mendez 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: 10024042
    Abstract: In certain aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet are provided that can include an elongated member, first and second connectors coupled to the elongated member, first and second extension elements coupled to the respective first and second connectors and extending radially away from the elongated member. The first connector having a locking element and one or more through-holes disposed therein. The first and second extension elements include contact surfaces that are configured to engage the toilet. In other aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet can include a handle, first and second collars coupled to the handle, and first and second shackles coupled to the respective first and second collars. In some instances, the shackles are adjustable along a radial direction extending from the handle. In some instances, the devices and methods include a collar having a locking lever and one or more through-holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Mike Edward Mendez
  • Publication number: 20170306605
    Abstract: In certain aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet are provided that can include an elongated member, first and second connectors coupled to the elongated engaging member, first and second extension elements coupled to the respective first and second connectors and extending radially away from the elongated member, and means for securing the first extension element to the first collar. The first and second extension elements include contact surfaces that are configured to engage the toilet. In other aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet can include a handle, first and second collars coupled to the handle, and first and second shackles coupled to the respective first and second collars. In some instances, the shackles are adjustable along a radial direction extending from the handle. In some instances, the devices and methods include a means for securing the first and second shackles to the respective first and second collars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: Mike Edward Mendez
  • Patent number: 9732505
    Abstract: In certain aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet are provided that can include an elongated member, a first engaging member, and a second engaging member. The engaging members can be coupled to the elongated member and extend radially away from the elongated member. The engaging members can include contact surfaces that are disposed distal to the elongated member and that are configured to engage the toilet. In other aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet can include a handle, a first collar, and a second collar. The collars can be coupled to the handle and can be configured to slide along the handle in unlocked modes and to positionally secure along the handle in locked modes. The collars can be configured to receive and secure to one or more removable shackles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventor: Mike Edward Mendez
  • Publication number: 20160340884
    Abstract: In certain aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet are provided that can include an elongated member, a first engaging member, and a second engaging member. The engaging members can be coupled to the elongated member and extend radially away from the elongated member. The engaging members can include contact surfaces that are disposed distal to the elongated member and that are configured to engage the toilet. In other aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet can include a handle, a first collar, and a second collar. The collars can be coupled to the handle and can be configured to slide along the handle in unlocked modes and to positionally secure along the handle in locked modes. The collars can be configured to receive and secure to one or more removable shackles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Mike Edward Mendez