Patents by Inventor Wells Bearinger

Wells Bearinger 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: 6513456
    Abstract: An animal enclosure of the present invention includes a pen sized to hold the animal. The pen is formed from a frame which is covered with a removable, washable cover. A gate for the enclosure includes a panel which is raised to close the gate and lowered to open the gate. The panel can be fixed at a desired position, so that the gate can be left partially opened. A top is provided which can be easily mounted to, and removed from, the pen frame. The top is hingedly connected to the frame and includes a pair of pivotal support arms so that the front of the top can be elevated above the pen a desired amount. A whelping rail is removably received in the pen. The whelping rail comprises a frame having a bar member and legs which support the bar above a bottom of the pen and inwardly from the pen walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventors: Alan Sherman, Wells Bearinger, Neil Koenig
  • Publication number: 20020100431
    Abstract: An animal enclosure is provided which can be used for a plurality of purposes. The animal enclosure first of all includes a pen sized to hold the animal (i.e., dog). The pen is formed from a frame which is covered with a removable, washer cover. The dog enters and exits the pen by way of a gate. The gate includes a panel which is raised to close the gate and lowered to open the gate. The panel can be fixed at a desired position, so that the gate can be partially opened. A washable pen cover is provided to cover the frame of the pen. A top is provided which can be easily mounted to, and removed from, the pen frame. The top is hingedly connected to the frame and includes with a pair of pivotal support arms so that the front of the top can be elevated above the pen to the desired amount. A whelping rail is also provided and which is removably received in the pen. The whelpig rail comprises a frame having a bar member and legs extending disgonally downwardly and outwardly from the bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: Alan Sherman
    Inventors: Alan Sherman, Wells Bearinger, Neil Koenig
  • Patent number: 5123566
    Abstract: A one-piece facial tissue dispenser having a hinged top and bottom with a releasible clasp opposite the hinge. The top has a transverse slot adjacent to one end and is provided with space for printing, advertizing or other indicia adjacent to the slot. A package of folded facial tissue is positioned within the dispenser with the free ends adjacent to the slot so that the tissues are removable one-by-one through the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Quick Point, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Lage, Wells Bearinger