Patents by Inventor James R. Sage, Jr.

James R. Sage, Jr. 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: 10182551
    Abstract: A fast and simple to use sifting litter box is provided. In an embodiment of the invention, the sifting litter box comprises two litter box trays oriented at a right angle with a screen placed in between the trays. Rotating the sifting litter box ninety degrees allows unused litter to sift through the screen while trapping clumped litter. The clumped litter can be discarded by removing the screen. Afterward, simply replace the screen back into the sifting litter box for the next cleaning cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Inventor: James R. Sage, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170251627
    Abstract: A fast and simple to use sifting litter box is provided. In an embodiment of the invention, the sifting litter box comprises two litter box trays oriented at a right angle with a screen placed in between the trays. Rotating the sifting litter box ninety degrees allows unused litter to sift through the screen while trapping clumped litter. The clumped litter can be discarded by removing the screen. Afterward, simply replace the screen back into the sifting litter box for the next cleaning cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: James R. Sage, JR.
  • Patent number: 7188583
    Abstract: A cat litter box includes a first litter box half with a first recess and a first lip. The litter box includes a second litter box half with a second recess and a second lip which engages with the first litter box half to create an enclosure. The first recess and the second recess align to form an entrance to the enclosure through the which the cat can enter or exit the enclosure. Each recess sloped to act as a pour spout. Each half has a sliding gate that moves up and down over the recess. The gate in a down and stored position while in use for the cat and in an up position for sifting the litter. A method for cleaning a cat litter box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventor: James R. Sage, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7036456
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a litter box and a method for dealing with cat litter. The litter box comprises a first litter box half with a first recess and a second litter box half with a second recess. The second litter box half engages with the first litter box half to form an enclosure such that the first recess aligns with the second recess to form an entrance to the enclosure through which an animal can enter the enclosure. Additionally, the litter box comprises a screen which fits into either the first litter box half or the second litter box half. The screen has panels so the screen can be lifted from either the first litter box half or the second litter box half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventor: James R. Sage, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6912970
    Abstract: An animal nourishment bowl including a triangular shaped perimeter having a first wall, a second wall in connection with the first wall, and a third wall in connection with the first wall and the second wall, and an apex located adjacent where the first wall connects with the third wall. The bowl includes a floor connected to the first wall, second wall and third wall in slanted relationship so the floor angles from the second wall down to the apex so nourishment in the bowl has a tendency to move along the floor toward the apex under actions of the animal and gravity. The floor and walls define a container to hold the nourishment. A method for feeding an animal including the steps of pouring nourishment into a first bowl having a triangular shape and with a slanted floor where the nourishment collects at an apex of the bowl, which is the lowest point of the floor in the bowl relative to ground. There is the step of refilling the bowl with nourishment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Inventor: James R. Sage, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6742476
    Abstract: A litter box having a first litter box half with a first recess. The first litter box half triangularly shaped. The litter box having a second litter box half with a second recess. The second litter box half engages with the first litter box half to form an enclosure. The first recess aligning with the second recess when the first litter box half and second litter box half are engaged to form an entrance to the enclosure through which an animal can enter the enclosure. The second litter box half triangularly shaped, and with the first litter box half to fit into corners. The litter box having a screen which fits into either the first litter box half or the second litter box half. The screen having handles so the screen can be lifted from either the first litter box half or the second litter box half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: James R. Sage, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6561130
    Abstract: A litter box including a first litter box half with a first recess. The litter box also includes a second litter box half with a second recess. The second litter box half engages with the first litter box half to form an enclosure. The first recess aligns with the second recess when the first litter box half and second litter box half are engaged to form an entrance to the enclosure through which an animal can enter the enclosure. Additionally, the litter box includes a screen which fits into either the first litter box half or the second litter box half. The screen has panels so the screen can be lifted from either the first litter box half or the second litter box half. The first and second litter box halves can be triangular shaped to fit into a corner, or, the screen can have a rim which scrapes the side walls to clean them as it is lifted. Or, the recesses can have a spout for pouring litter. Or, the screen can have handles which extend above the litter box halves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: James R. Sage, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5130011
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a contact lens holder. The contact lens holder comprises a fixture shaped in the form of a creature having two eye sockets. The contact lens holder is also comprised of at least two containers, each of which hold a contact lens in a liquid solution. The containers are in contact with and disposed in the creature's eye sockets such that the containers represent the creature's eye. In a preferred embodiment, the containers are releasably secured to the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Inventor: James R. Sage, Jr.