Patents by Inventor Steven P. Kirsch

Steven P. Kirsch 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).

  • Quick release dog collar
    Patent number: 5450820
    Abstract: A pet collar device generally includes a connector mechanism for securing the two ends of a pet collar. Importantly, the device is designed to eliminate the risk of strangulation of a pet by its own collar in the event the collar becomes snagged on a protrusion. The connector mechanism includes a an automatic release mechanism which is designed to disconnect the ends of the collar when a force is exerted across the connector mechanism. Also included is a way to adjust the force response of the automatic release mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Inventor: Steven P. Kirsch