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).
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Publication number: 20220210998Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Alan Jay COOK, Kristin W. GRUBE, Kevin John AUGUSTYNIAK
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Publication number: 20220046892Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Alan Jay COOK, Kristin W. GRUBE, Kevin John AUGUSTYNIAK
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Publication number: 20220046891Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Alan Jay COOK, Kristin W. GRUBE, Kevin John AUGUSTYNIAK
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Publication number: 20220046890Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Alan Jay COOK, Kristin W. GRUBE, Kevin John AUGUSTYNIAK
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Patent number: 8567348Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Thomas Devlin, Leon Helfet, Kevin John Augustyniak
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Publication number: 20110265728Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: Lucky Litter LLCInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Thomas Edward Devlin, Leon Helfet, Kevin John Augustyniak
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Patent number: 7997230Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Lucky Litter LLCInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Thomas Edward Devlin, Leon Helfet, Kevin John Augustyniak
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Publication number: 20110155072Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: Lucky Litter LLCInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
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Publication number: 20110155070Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: Lucky Litter LLCInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
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Publication number: 20110155071Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: Lucky Litter LLCInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
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Publication number: 20110126773Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Lucky Litter LLCInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
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Publication number: 20100313818Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Lucky Litter LLCInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Kart Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
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Patent number: 7762213Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Lucky Litter LLCInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kristin William Grube, Thomas Edward Devlin, Jeff Reed Greason, Karl Thatcher Ulrich, Nathan Thatcher Ulrich, Chi Lam Yau
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Publication number: 20100095898Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Lucky Litter LLCInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Thomas Edward Devlin, Leon Helfet, Kevin John Augustyniak
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Patent number: D756170Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Belle-V, LLCInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kevin John Augustyniak, Jeffrey Allen Salazar, Charlie Nghiem
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Patent number: D756184Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Belle-V, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Allen Salazar, Jonathan (JJ) Mendoza, Alan Jay Cook, Kevin John Augustyniak, Toby Stopper
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Patent number: D763630Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Belle-V, LLCInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kevin John Augustyniak, Jeffrey Allen Salazar, Jonathan (JJ) Mendoza
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Patent number: D763631Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Belle-V, LLCInventors: Alan Jay Cook, Kevin John Augustyniak, Jeffrey Allen Salazar, Daejin Ahn