Patents by Inventor Philip A. Garza

Philip A. Garza 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: 4335678
    Abstract: A sanitary adjustable catcher and scooper device for animal waste, particularly dogs', comprising: an elongated tubular handle member with a rest bar attached to diverging (V shaped) flexible rods, and a drawstring type disposable bag. A limited movement rod is affixed to a control bar, which is inserted on the flexible rods and controls the flexible rods for purposes of insertion, size, retaining, closing and disposal of drawstring type disposable bag. A scoop is detachably attached to the handle of the device and has a clip for retaining and/or releasing a disposable bag that covers the lower portion of scoop to prevent soiling. The scoop is used, in combination, with the device if scooping is needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1982
    Inventors: Philip A. Garza, Barbara A. Carter