Patents by Inventor Trae Tanner

Trae Tanner 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: 11266124
    Abstract: An animal leash system combined with a storage container and a bag storing container. The system includes a housing that encloses a leash retracting mechanism configure to control movement of a leash extending thereout. The bag container includes an open end configured to receive a bag container cap or an end of a ball thrower device. The storage container includes a container cap defining a recess configured to threadably receive a threaded post of the bag container cap. The system provides a single unit that includes the advantages of a retractable pet leash with the convenience of having bags ready for use to collect pet waste along with a storage container for disposing of waste filled bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Inventor: Trae Tanner
  • Patent number: 11224204
    Abstract: An animal leash system combined with a removable storage container and a bag dispenser. The system includes a housing that encloses a leash retracting mechanism configure to control movement of a leash extending thereout. The bag dispenser is associated with a dispensing section of the housing, and is configured to store at least one bag therein and is configured to allow removal of the bag. The storage container is slidably attachable with a base of the housing between an open position allowing access to an interior of said storage container, and a closed position. The system provides a single unit that includes the advantages of a retractable pet leash with the convenience of having bags ready for use to collect pet waste along with a storage container for disposing of waste filled bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventor: Trae Tanner
  • Publication number: 20200267939
    Abstract: An animal leash system combined with a removable storage container and a bag dispenser. The system includes a housing that encloses a leash retracting mechanism configure to control movement of a leash extending thereout. The bag dispenser is associated with a dispensing section of the housing, and is configured to store at least one bag therein and is configured to allow removal of the bag. The storage container is slidably attachable with a base of the housing between an open position allowing access to an interior of said storage container, and a closed position. The system provides a single unit that includes the advantages of a retractable pet leash with the convenience of having bags ready for use to collect pet waste along with a storage container for disposing of waste filled bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventor: Trae Tanner
  • Publication number: 20200267940
    Abstract: An animal leash system combined with a storage container and a bag storing container. The system includes a housing that encloses a leash retracting mechanism configure to control movement of a leash extending thereout. The bag container includes an open end configured to receive a bag container cap or an end of a ball thrower device. The storage container includes a container cap defining a recess configured to threadably receive a threaded post of the bag container cap. The system provides a single unit that includes the advantages of a retractable pet leash with the convenience of having bags ready for use to collect pet waste along with a storage container for disposing of waste filled bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventor: Trae Tanner
  • Patent number: 8720385
    Abstract: A combined retractable leash and ball thrower device for allowing a user to walk a pet and throw a ball using a single device. The device includes a housing featuring a handle, and a leash retracting mechanism enclosed in the housing. An activation element or button is used to operate the leash retracting mechanism, with a portion of the activation element being exterior of the housing. A shaft extends from the handle of the housing, with a ball receiving element located at a distal free end of the shaft. The shaft is integrally formed with the handle or the shaft may be a separate unit removably attached to the handle. The ball receiving element is integrally formed with the shaft or the ball receiving element may be a separate unit removably attached to the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Trae Tanner
  • Publication number: 20130098308
    Abstract: A combined retractable leash and ball thrower device for allowing a user to walk a pet and throw a ball using a single device. The device includes a housing featuring a handle, and a leash retracting mechanism enclosed in the housing. An activation element or button is used to operate the leash retracting mechanism, with a portion of the activation element being exterior of the housing. A shaft extends from the handle of the housing, with a ball receiving element located at a distal free end of the shaft. The shaft is integrally formed with the handle or the shaft may be a separate unit removably attached to the handle. The ball receiving element is integrally formed with the shaft or the ball receiving element may be a separate unit removably attached to the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Trae Tanner
  • Patent number: D944469
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventor: Trae Tanner