Patents Assigned to Vermont Juvenile Furniture, Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20210137067
    Abstract: A pet privy system is provided that is compact for shipping, and can be easily and quickly assembled by an owner. The system includes a cloth enclosure that has sidewalls and a top. A frame assembly supports the cloth enclosure, and includes a top frame, first and second side frames connected to the top frame, and cross-members that are connected between opposite sides of the first and second side frames from the top frame. A removable pan having a length and a width is provided, with the length being less than a distance between the first and second side frames. The pan is slideable between the first and second side frames. An inner guard wall is also provided having two sides and a back that are connected together and located inside the frame assembly and are adapted to be located between the sidewalls of the cloth enclosure and the removable pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Kristen JAKUBOWSKI, Chris JAKUBOWSKI, Todd JAKUBOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20210127627
    Abstract: An assembly comprising a pet stroller with a removably attached pet carrier. The pet carrier has front and rear access to the enclosed space and is useable separately from the stroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Chris JAKUBOWSKI, Todd M. JAKUBOWSKI, Kristen JAKUBOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20200315126
    Abstract: A Cat Litter Box System with a litter box or other indoor cat bathroom media and a collapsible, two level animal litter containing apparatus having a ground level with an enclosed bathroom area compartment and a second level with an entrance and exit compartment that is easy for a cat or other pet to access is provided. Preferably a recloseable side opening is provided on the ground level of the containing apparatus for ease of cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture, Mfg., Inc. a/k/a/ Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Todd JAKUBOWSKI, Chris JAKUBOWSKI, Kristen JAKUBOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20200308842
    Abstract: A pet ramp is provided having two panels in a collapsible arrangement, with a first panel having legs and a second panel able to be cantilevered from the first panel. The second panel extends beyond the legs and is pivotable to rest on any available surface. A stop is provided between the first and second panels to hold a cantilevered deployed position of the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20200296919
    Abstract: Pet carriers, car seat frames, pet strollers, assemblies of pet carriers with car set frames or pet strollers, and systems comprising the foregoing are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20200100452
    Abstract: A foldable animal litter containing apparatus is provided that is compact, and can be easily and quickly assembled by an owner. The apparatus includes a foldable cover having a first cover side, a second cover side, a third cover side, a fourth cover side, a cover top, and an open bottom, with an entrance defined in at least one of the cover sides. The apparatus also includes a foldable frame having at least two intermediary cross members located on a first side and a second side in a use position. The first side opposes the second side. The foldable frame supports the foldable cover. The apparatus includes a wall attached to the at least two intermediary cross members in the use position. The wall defines two internal compartments within the foldable cover in the use position and an internal pet opening between the two internal compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20190174710
    Abstract: A pet privy system is provided that is compact for shipping, and can be easily and quickly assembled by an owner. The system includes a cloth enclosure that has sidewalls and a top. A frame assembly supports the cloth enclosure, and includes a top frame, first and second side frames connected to the top frame, and cross-members that are connected between opposite sides of the first and second side frames from the top frame. A removable pan having a length and a width is provided, with the length being less than a distance between the first and second side frames. The pan is slideable between the first and second side frames. An inner guard wall is also provided having two sides and a back that are connected together and located inside the frame assembly and are adapted to be located between the sidewalls of the cloth enclosure and the removable pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristen Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20180222510
    Abstract: A divider for elevated seating within a canopy enclosed seating area of a pet stroller is provided. The divider is removably located in the pet seating area. The divider includes a divider platform supported at least on a platform enclosure member of the pet stroller which still allows for the lowering and clamping of the lower canopy bar to the platform enclosure member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20180132446
    Abstract: A pet stroller is provided having a frame assembly which includes a base frame and a back frame. A handle is connected to the back frame. A platform is located on the base frame to define a pet seating area. Two rear wheels and at least one front wheel are connected to the base frame. Two foldable struts are provided, between the base and back frames that are lockable in an extended position and releasable to allow folding of the struts. A back door is connected by hinges to the back frame and has a releasable door latch. A canopy is provided including a cloth canopy assembly and the upper and lower canopy bars. A canopy latch releasably connects the lower canopy bar to a front cross member of the base frame to form an enclosed pet seating area. The platform forming the pet seating area is below a level defined by a top of the rear wheels, and preferably less than 12 inches above ground level, accommodating larger pets and eliminating the need to lift the pet into the pet seating area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20180022371
    Abstract: A pet stroller with a removable divider for elevated seating within a canopy enclosed seating area is provided. The pet stroller has a frame assembly and a cloth platform enclosure connected to a platform enclosure member to define a base and a sidewall of a pet seating area. Upper and lower canopy bars are pivotably connected to the handle and are pivotable to extend or retract a canopy over the pet seating area. A cloth canopy assembly is connected to the handle and a canopy bar. The canopy is connectable to the platform enclosure member to form an enclosed pet seating area. The divider is removably located in the pet seating area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20160255802
    Abstract: A foldable step apparatus is provided having an upper tread with a first end and a second end, a first support pivotally joined to the first end at a first joint and a second support pivotally joined to the second end at a second joint. A lower tread has a third end and a fourth end, the third end pivotally joined to the second support at a third joint and a third support pivotally joined to the fourth end at a fourth joint. The lower tread has a first portion and a second portion pivotally joined at a fifth joint between the third end and the fourth end of the lower tread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Rich Wu
  • Publication number: 20160157458
    Abstract: A pet stroller having a frame assembly and a cloth platform enclosure connected to a platform enclosure member that defines a base and a sidewall of a pet seating area. Upper and lower canopy bars are pivotably connected to the handle and are pivotable to extend or retract a canopy over the pet seating area. A cloth canopy assembly is connected to the handle and the upper and lower canopy bars. A latch assembly clamps the lower canopy bar to the platform enclosure member to form an enclosed pet seating area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20160021843
    Abstract: A pet stroller having a frame assembly and a cloth platform enclosure connected to a platform enclosure member that defines a base and a sidewall of a pet seating area. Upper and lower canopy bars are pivotably connected to the rear pivot blocks that are pivotable to extend or retract a canopy over the pet seating area. A cloth canopy assembly is connected to the handle and the upper and lower canopy bars. A latch assembly is connected to the platform enclosure member and is movable to a latched position in which it clamps the lower canopy bar to the platform enclosure member to form an enclosed pet seating area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20100200580
    Abstract: A crate is provided with a base, sides, front, and back that form an enclosure. The front includes and opening and a door positioned within the opening in the closed position. The door is hung by hinges, which are associated with uninterrupted rails on the top of the crate. To open the crate, the bottom of the door is swung outward and upward to pivot the door toward the horizontal position on the hinges. Then, the door can be slid into the enclosure along the uninterrupted guides. The door may also include locks that can secure the door in the closed position. Both of the sides or both the front and back can be releasably connected with the top and pivotable into the base. After both sides or both the front and back are pivoted into the base, the remaining walls and top can be pivoted to fold into the base as a unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.
    Inventors: Wu Cheng-Lung, Todd M. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Scott Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20090199770
    Abstract: A pet booster seat for seating a pet on a vehicle seat in an elevated position is provided. The pet booster seat includes a base and four walls projecting upwardly from the base to define a pet seating portion. An L-shaped lap section and a supporting portion each extend downwardly from the base to define a groove for receiving a lap-style seatbelt. The pet booster seat preferably includes a removable cushion, a heating element for heating the removable cushion, a removable cover, and a strap for attachment to a pet's collar or harness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture, Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott S. Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Wu Cheng-Lung
  • Publication number: 20080245313
    Abstract: A pet crate is provided having a blow molded polymeric base along with side, front and top panels made with strong, lightweight polymeric frame members and grates. The grates are used in the front, back and side panels to provide strength as well as a large open mesh area for better visibility and pet comfort. The mesh preferably is provided as hinged access panels at least on the sides. The front and top of the crate are also openable for access to the pet crate. The pet crate is collapsible to a folded, flat condition by unlatching the front panel and stowing it along the inside of the top panel and releasing latches between the top and back panels and the side panels. The side panels, back panel and top panel can then be collapsed inwardly onto one another to form a generally flat, stowed configuration for the pet crate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc., a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Guang-Shen Lin
  • Publication number: 20080134985
    Abstract: A collapsible soft crate comprising a frame having at least one top member, at least one bottom member, and at least two side members. The at least one top and bottom members are hinged along a length thereof. The at least one top member and the at least one bottom member are connected to the at least two side members. At least four panels are connected together and surround at least a portion of the frame. This configuration allows the crate to collapse more compactly than those in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc., a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M Jakubowski, Scott S Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski