Patents by Inventor Alan Jay Cook

Alan Jay Cook 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).

  • Publication number: 20220210998
    Abstract: A sprocket adapter configured to roll up a waste pad. The sprocket adapter includes a sprocket, a first tube, a second tube, and a set of fins. The first and second tubes extend from the sprocket configured to couple with the take-up rod. The set of fins extends from the first side of the sprocket to couple with a pet waste pad. An end cap is configured to removably couple to a sprocket adapter comprising an aperture having two slotted portions, and a set of flaps. The aperture fits around the first tube of a sprocket adapter. The two slotted portions fit around a set of fins of a sprocket adapter. The set of flaps couple to the sprocket adapter. A take-up rod is configured to couple with a sprocket adapter. A pet waste roll assembly comprises a sprocket adapter coupled to an end cap and a take-up rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Alan Jay COOK, Kristin W. GRUBE, Kevin John AUGUSTYNIAK
  • Publication number: 20220046892
    Abstract: A control module that may be configured to detect animal activity of a pet at a waste pad, litter box, or feeding station. The control module comprises a sensor system having a camera. The control module is configured to analyze pet information and generate user data based on the pet information. Additionally, a mobile device is configured to detect animal activity within a field of view. The mobile device is configured to analyze pet information and generate user data based on the pet information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Alan Jay COOK, Kristin W. GRUBE, Kevin John AUGUSTYNIAK
  • Publication number: 20220046891
    Abstract: A control module that may be configured to detect animal activity of a pet at a waste pad, litter box, or feeding station. The control module comprises a sensor system having a camera. The control module is configured to analyze pet information and generate user data based on the pet information. Additionally, a mobile device is configured to detect animal activity within a field of view. The mobile device is configured to analyze pet information and generate user data based on the pet information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Alan Jay COOK, Kristin W. GRUBE, Kevin John AUGUSTYNIAK
  • Publication number: 20220046890
    Abstract: A control module that may be configured to detect animal activity of a pet at a waste pad, litter box, or feeding station. The control module comprises a sensor system having a camera. The control module is configured to analyze pet information and generate user data based on the pet information. Additionally, a mobile device is configured to detect animal activity within a field of view. The mobile device is configured to analyze pet information and generate user data based on the pet information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Alan Jay COOK, Kristin W. GRUBE, Kevin John AUGUSTYNIAK
  • Patent number: 8567348
    Abstract: A manual litter box provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the manual litter box is configured to use a disposable cartridge which may include a litter compartment and a waste compartment. In another embodiment, the cartridge may be non-compartmentalized. The cartridge may be disposable, thus eliminating the need for the user to clean the litter tray and handle heavy litter containers. In other embodiments, the system includes a rake assembly configured with a manual shuttle chassis drive assembly that is protected from contamination. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, the manual litter box is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Thomas Devlin, Leon Helfet, Kevin John Augustyniak
  • Publication number: 20110265728
    Abstract: A manual litter box is disclosed which provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the manual litter box is configured to use a disposable cartridge which may include a litter compartment and a waste compartment. In another embodiment, the cartridge may be non-compartmentalized. The cartridge may be disposable, thus eliminating the need for the user to clean the litter tray and handle heavy litter containers. In other embodiments, the system includes a rake assembly configured with a manual shuttle chassis drive assembly that is protected from contamination. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, the manual litter box is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Thomas Edward Devlin, Leon Helfet, Kevin John Augustyniak
  • Patent number: 7997230
    Abstract: A manual litter box provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the manual litter box is configured to use a disposable cartridge which may include a litter compartment and a waste compartment. In another embodiment, the cartridge may be non-compartmentalized. The cartridge may be disposable, thus eliminating the need for the user to clean the litter tray and handle heavy litter containers. In other embodiments, the system includes a rake assembly configured with a manual shuttle chassis drive assembly that is protected from contamination. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, the manual litter box is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Thomas Edward Devlin, Leon Helfet, Kevin John Augustyniak
  • Publication number: 20110155072
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Publication number: 20110155070
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Publication number: 20110155071
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Publication number: 20110126773
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Publication number: 20100313818
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Kart Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Patent number: 7762213
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box is disclosed which provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box is configured to use a cartridge which may include a litter compartment and a waste compartment. In another embodiment, the cartridge may be non-compartmentalized. The cartridge may be disposable, thus eliminating the need for the user to clean the litter tray and handle heavy litter containers. In other embodiments, the system includes a rake assembly configured with a drive assembly that is protected from contamination. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, the self-cleaning litter box is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
  • Publication number: 20100095898
    Abstract: A manual litter box is disclosed which provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the manual litter box is configured to use a disposable cartridge which may include a litter compartment and a waste compartment. In another embodiment, the cartridge may be non-compartmentalized. The cartridge may be disposable, thus eliminating the need for the user to clean the litter tray and handle heavy litter containers. In other embodiments, the system includes a rake assembly configured with a manual shuttle chassis drive assembly that is protected from contamination. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, the manual litter box is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Lucky Litter LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Thomas Edward Devlin, Leon Helfet, Kevin John Augustyniak
  • Patent number: D756170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Belle-V, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kevin John Augustyniak, Jeffrey Allen Salazar, Charlie Nghiem
  • Patent number: D756184
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Belle-V, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Salazar, Jonathan (JJ) Mendoza, Alan Jay Cook, Kevin John Augustyniak, Toby Stopper
  • Patent number: D763630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Belle-V, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kevin John Augustyniak, Jeffrey Allen Salazar, Jonathan (JJ) Mendoza
  • Patent number: D763631
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Belle-V, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kevin John Augustyniak, Jeffrey Allen Salazar, Daejin Ahn