Patents by Inventor Nancy A. McClain

Nancy A. McClain 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: 5743214
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus to be retrofitted to a clipping apparatus for grooming animals is disclosed which includes a light bulb for lighting the clipping apparatus, a power supply apparatus for supplying power to the light bulb, and a canopy for covering the light bulb and for dispersing light produced by the light bulb. The light source may also be built directly into the clipping apparatus. A method of grooming an associated animal using the clipping apparatus is also disclosed that includes the steps of attaching the light source to the clipping apparatus and grooming the associated animal using the clipping apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Inventor: Nancy A. McClain