Patents Examined by Yvonne R Abbott-Lewis
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Patent number: 11547950Abstract: A resettable breakaway apparatus may include: a housing having an aperture. A plunger may extend through the aperture, and the plunger may be movably coupled to the housing. The plunger may have a plunger head, and the plunger head may be movable between a first position, in which the plunger head is relatively farther from the housing, and a second position, in which the plunger head is relatively closer to the housing. A tensioner may tension or compress the plunger head in the first position. The apparatus may further include a receiver having a receiver head. The housing may be coupled to a first object and the receiver may be coupled to a second object, and the apparatus may be configured to removably couple the objects together by engaging the plunger head with the receiver head so that the plunger head may be positioned between the first and second position.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Inventor: Danny Linn Michaels
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Patent number: 11540484Abstract: A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Gea Farm Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Torgerson, Nathan Hedlund, Matthew J. Stuessel
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Patent number: 11540489Abstract: A system and method for treating pets, the system comprising: a content provider to provide video and audio content adapted for treating a pet; a video and audio output device for playing the video and audio content; and a feedback interface for providing indications to the content provider about behavior of the pet, wherein the content provider is to adapt the provided content according to the received indications. The method comprising playing video and audio content by a video and audio out-put device, the content comprising: an image adapted for treating a pet; and a sound adapted for treating a pet; receiving indications about behavior of the pet; and adapting the played content according to the received indications.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: PTV MEDIA LTD.Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
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Patent number: 11540491Abstract: A washable, reusable mat that serves as a stimulation device for animals, the mat having a base with a pile thereon, the pile being formed from a plurality of fingers which are arranged to form a structure with a plurality of spaces. Food or treats for the animal (e.g., a dog), are placed on the mat, and the food or treats fall among the fingers and are captured within the spaces formed in the pile by the fingers. The animal locates the food or treats by employing the animal's olfactory senses, such as smell and taste, to locate the food within the mat pile. The animal may use its nose (or paws) to gain access to the captured food by tunneling among the fingers, moving the fingers aside, or other action to access the hidden food.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: CURIO HOLDING COMPANYInventor: Dennis P. O'Donnell
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Patent number: 11533858Abstract: A method for the automated operation of a greenhouse which has at least one first plant growth room which is operated without artificial lighting and which has at least one second plant growth room which is different from the first plant growth room and which is equipped with artificial light sources for generating artificial light. An associated supply device and an associated greenhouse can be operated automatically.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Swisslog AGInventor: Kirt Laeske
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Patent number: 11528884Abstract: The present invention discloses, inter alia, a free dome range system (FDR) comprising at least one front elevated rail (FER); at least one rear elevated rail (RER); a plurality of mobile units, each of the plurality of mobile units movable along a member of a group consisting of: the at least one FER, the least one RER and any combination thereof. The invention also discloses a method of positioning at least one of a plurality of mobile units in an FDR comprising steps of providing a free dome range system (FDR) comprising at least one front elevated rail (FER); at least one rear elevated rail (RER); and the plurality of mobile units, each of the plurality of mobile units movable along a member of a group consisting of: the at least one FER, the least one RER and any combination thereof. The present invention further discloses a dairy farm characterized by (a) an array of n stalls side-by-side along an X axis on the dairy animal's level.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: DAIRYCS AUTOMATIC MILKING LTD.Inventor: Eyal Brayer
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Patent number: 11528988Abstract: A brush-like device that adapts to tangles in hair and allows for easy removal of hair post-groom using uniquely shaped, anisotropic papillae not unlike those found on a feline tongue.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Georgia Tech Research CorporationInventors: Alexis Noel, David Hu
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Patent number: 11528882Abstract: A base carrying a left-side panel and a right-side panel. A top panel is disposed on and extends between said side panels, wherein said base, said side panels and top panel define a pet receiving area. A blower unit disposed at a rear side of said pet receiving area drawing air in a direction from a front side to said rear side of the housing across the pet receiving area. An airflow control covering disposed on at least one of said left-side panel and said right-side panel providing a reduced airflow entering said pet receiving area through the side panel relative to a front side of the housing, wherein a negative air pressure is established within the housing while providing a primary airflow direction from said front side to said rear side of the housing to container pet hair, dander and debris within said housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Inventor: Henry Bennie Marshall, III
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Patent number: 11528852Abstract: This disclosure describes a positive pressure greenhouse including one or more plants disposed on a plant table surface, wherein the plant table surface is disposed above ground level and has an area below the plant table surface and above the ground, one or more upper wall tubes including one or more upper wall tube fans disposed above the plant table surface, one or more lower sidewall tubes comprising one or more lower side wall tube fans disposed below the plant table surface which may be at or near ground level. The one or more lower sidewall tube fans may be configured to draw air from the area below the plant table surface, wherein air is further drawn down from above the plant surface table, e.g., the area of the upper wall tubes and upper wall tube fans, to ground level of the greenhouse.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Inventor: David Avila
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Patent number: 11523567Abstract: A rose bush cover assembly for protecting a rose bush during inclement weather includes a wire frame that has a plurality of pointed ends and each of the pointed ends can be inserted into ground thereby anchoring the wire frame to the ground. Moreover, the wire frame has a cylindrical shape to surround a rose bush. A cone is molded over the wire frame to cover the rose bush when the wire frame is positioned around the rose bush. The cone is comprised of a thermally insulating material to protect the rose bush from cold temperatures. Additionally, the cone has a darkened color to absorb solar energy thereby warming the rose bush when the cone is positioned around the rose bush.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Inventor: Shone Davis
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Patent number: 11510395Abstract: A treadmill may include two separate left and right belts rotating around two sets of rollers, four legs having an adjustable height via air suspension to customize an inclination of the treadmill, a thermoelectric assembly, a fragrance assembly having a rotating fragrance cartridge to emit various smells toward a user of the treadmill, a display on which exercise programs are played, and an attachment module having a dispensing tray on which treats are dispensed. A handle of the treadmill may have a sensor to sense a height and front-rear position, and a belt divider provided between the left and right belts may have position or proximity sensors to sense a left-right position. An inclination of the treadmill may be automatically adjusted according to positions detected by the sensors, and the fragrance assembly, attachment module, and inclination may be automatically operated in accordance with an exercise program played on the display.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Joo-Gyeom Kim, Jaehung Chun
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Patent number: 11510393Abstract: An apparatus for grooming an animal is disclosed herein. The apparatus for grooming the animal includes a handle and a grooming-head. In a preferred embodiment, the handle is ergonomically shaped to aid in grip-ability of the handle. In one embodiment, the grooming-head includes a first grooming-side having a first grooming-tool. In another embodiment, the grooming-head further includes a second grooming-side opposite the first grooming-side and including a second grooming-tool. Further, in the preferred embodiment, the first grooming-tool and the second grooming-tool are dissimilar. The apparatus is useful for providing effective multifunctional grooming of horses, canines, livestock, etc., saving time and effort while currying.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Inventors: Sharon Barnard, Jeffrey Feinstein
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Patent number: 11510391Abstract: A collection system for monitoring conditions of a rack of animal cages. An animal caging system including a plurality of animal cages removably connected to an exhaust. A collection media cartridge is slidably received within an opening in a collection media housing dock. The collection media housing dock is positioned between an exhaust plenum of the rack an exhaust air inlet unit. Collection media is removably received in the collection media cartridge. Exhaust air dust clings to the collection media as exhaust from the animal cages flows along the length of the collection media. The collection media cartridge can be removed from the collection media housing dock and the collection media can be removed for sampling the exhaust.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: ALLENTOWN, LLC.Inventors: John M. Coiro, Brian M. Bilecki, Steven Miller
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Patent number: 11510394Abstract: A treadmill may include two separate left and right belts rotating around two sets of rollers, four legs having an adjustable height via air suspension to customize an inclination of the treadmill, a thermoelectric assembly, a fragrance assembly having a rotating fragrance cartridge to emit various smells toward a user of the treadmill, a display on which exercise programs are played, and an attachment module having a dispensing tray on which treats are dispensed. A handle of the treadmill may have a sensor to sense a height and front-rear position, and a belt divider provided between the left and right belts may have position or proximity sensors to sense a left-right position. An inclination of the treadmill may be automatically adjusted according to positions detected by the sensors, and the fragrance assembly, attachment module, and inclination may be automatically operated in accordance with an exercise program played on the display.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Joo-Gyeom Kim, Jaehung Chun
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Patent number: 11503797Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods including a base; one or more perimeter walls attached to the base; a grass mat, where the grass matt is contained within the tray by the one or more perimeter walls; and one or more removable splash guard walls, where the one or more removable splash guard walls are connected to the one or more perimeter walls.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Inventor: Cari Rachel
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Patent number: 11503808Abstract: A treadmill may include two separate left and right belts rotating around two sets of rollers, four legs having an adjustable height via air suspension to customize an inclination of the treadmill, a thermoelectric assembly, a fragrance assembly having a rotating fragrance cartridge to emit various smells toward a user of the treadmill, a display on which exercise programs are played, and an attachment module having a dispensing tray on which treats are dispensed. A handle of the treadmill may have a sensor to sense a height and front-rear position, and a belt divider provided between the left and right belts may have position or proximity sensors to sense a left-right position. An inclination of the treadmill may be automatically adjusted according to positions detected by the sensors, and the fragrance assembly, attachment module, and inclination may be automatically operated in accordance with an exercise program played on the display.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Joo-Gyeom Kim, Jaehung Chun
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Patent number: 11490602Abstract: A breeding method for improving reproductive performance of a chicken specialized dam line includes the steps of forming an F1 generation group, forming a breeding group, screening a breeding group, forming an F2 generation group, and continuously breeding to an Fn generation group. The method includes raising in small-scale groups and natural mating for systematic selection and breeding, which effectively reduces the generation interval and has the features of easy operation and fast genetic progress, not only ensuring animal welfare, but also effectively improving production performance.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Sichuan Animal Science AcademyInventors: Xiaosong Jiang, Chaowu Yang, Mohan Qiu, Zengrong Zhang, Chunlin Yu, Huarui Du, Qingyun Li, Bo Xia, Xiaoyan Song, Chenming Hu, Xia Xiong, Li Yang, Han Peng, Jialei Chen
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Patent number: 11490604Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide an automated mass rearing system for insect larvae. The automated mass rearing system can facilitate hatching, feeding, monitoring the growth and emergence of insect larvae and pupae. In some embodiments, the automated mass rearing system can include a production unit, a transportation unit, a storage unit, a dispensing unit, and a monitoring unit. In some embodiments, this automated mass rearing system can facilitate mass mosquito growth from egg hatching all the way through to full adults or certain stages in between such as the larvae rearing process (i.e., from larvae to pupae) with little or no human intervention. By automating the rearing and transportation of insect eggs, larvae, and pupae, deaths or developmental issues can be minimized. Various techniques and apparatuses are used in this automation that causes minimal disturbance to the insects during development, and thereby maximizing survival rate and fitness of the insects.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: VERILY LIFE SCIENCES LLCInventors: Peter Massaro, Robert Sobecki, Charles Behling, Victor Criswell, Tiantian Zha, Roman Devengenzo
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Patent number: 11484015Abstract: Systems and methods for intensive recirculating aquaculture are provided herein. An example system includes water sourced from a first segment of a saline aquifer, a recirculating aquaculture system receiving the sourced water and producing discharge water, and a water discharge point located within a second segment of the saline aquifer disposed below the first segment of the saline aquifer.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: ATLANTIC SAPPHIRE IP, LLCInventors: Thue Holm, Johan E. Andreassen
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Patent number: 11470810Abstract: A toilet for animal, including: an upper container having a plurality of holes formed on a bottom portion, the plurality of holes penetrating in an up-down direction; a lower container that includes a receiving section receiving excrement that has passed through the plurality of holes, gravity of the upper container not acting on the lower container; and an output unit that outputs a signal changing according to an amount of the excrement received by the receiving section.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: UNICHARM CORPORATIONInventor: Shinya Kaneko