Patents by Inventor Eric W. Heilborn

Eric W. Heilborn 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: 5826537
    Abstract: A pet bed which is collapsible as a unit for more efficient packaging, storage, and display. The foam cores which form the bottom cushion and the surrounding wall are enclosed in first and second fabric enclosures. The enclosure for the bottom cushion is joined to the fabric layer which extends over the inside and top of the wall core, but is free from attachment to the fabric which extends under the lower edge of the wall. This permits the bottom cushion to be tilted up to a vertical alignment parallel to the forward and rearward portions of the wall as the latter are pressed together, producing a flattened structure in which the forward and rearward wall portions lie flat against the upper and lower surfaces of the bottom cushion. The lower edges of the two fabric enclosures are provided with elasticized openings which retain the foam cores, but permit their removal for washing of the fabric cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Inventor: Eric W. Heilborn
  • Patent number: 5803019
    Abstract: A reptile habitat assembly having a knock-down frame formed of a plurality of structural members joined by corner connectors. The rectangular framework is covered by a fabric screen enclosure having zippered flap at one end, which permits the framework to be inserted into the fabric cover as a unit the its fully assembled condition. Snap-fit, one-piece plastic floor and back panels mount to the tubular framework, and have receptacles for holding water, food, plants, and other features to create a naturalistic appearance. The screen covered frame structure is lightweight and shrinkable, using connectors between vertically-adjoining corner members, and the knock-down construction facilitates compact packaging for shipment, storage, and point of sale display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventors: Eric W. Heilborn, Michael A. Blain
  • Patent number: 5588393
    Abstract: A pet bed which is collapsible as a unit for more efficient packaging, storage, and display. The foam cores which form the bottom cushion and the surrounding wall are enclosed in first and second fabric enclosures. The enclosure for the bottom cushion is joined to the fabric layer which extends over the inside and top of the wall core, but is free from attachment to the fabric which extends under the lower edge of the wall. This permits the bottom cushion to be tilted up to a vertical alignment parallel to the forward and rearward portions of the wall as the latter are pressed together, producing a flattened structure in which the forward and rearward wall portions lie flat against the upper and lower surfaces of the bottom cushion. The lower edges of the two fabric enclosures are provided with elasticized openings which retain the foam cores, but permit their removal for washing of the fabric cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Inventor: Eric W. Heilborn