Patents by Inventor Robert L. Thorne

Robert L. Thorne 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).

  • Pet calming and soothing system
    Patent number: 10314292
    Abstract: The invention relates to device for soothing and calming an animal. In one embodiment, the device comprises a toy-shaped structure filled with soft stuffing material for an animal to lie against, the filler stuffing material at least partially defining a pouch within a central opening in the toy adapted to removably receive a modular simulator. The modular simulator generating rhythmic soothing acoustic sounds that simulate the actual breathing of the animal's mother and to communicate said breathing sound to the animal when lying against the toy structure. In another embodiment, the sound simulator is disposed in a pouch provided on a harness, the pouch being in proximity to the heart of the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Snuggle Pet Products, LLC
    Inventor: Robert L. Thorne
  • PET CALMING AND SOOTHING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160088818
    Abstract: The invention relates to device for soothing and calming an animal. In one embodiment, the device comprises a toy-shaped structure filled with soft stuffing material for an animal to lie against, the filler stuffing material at least partially defining a pouch within a central opening in the toy adapted to removably receive a modular simulator. The modular simulator generating rhythmic soothing acoustic sounds that simulate the actual breathing of the animal's mother and to communicate said breathing sound to the animal when lying against the toy structure. In another embodiment, the sound simulator is disposed in a pouch provided on a harness, the pouch being in proximity to the heart of the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventor: Robert L. Thorne
  • Animal harness
    Patent number: 9241474
    Abstract: An animal harness for an animal includes a loop of webbing, which encircles the back, neck and shoulder of the animal. A pouch is affixed to the loop. A pulsating device is disposed within the pouch and transmits same to the animal through the chest and about its heart to calm the animal during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Robert L. Thorne
  • ANIMAL HARNESS
    Publication number: 20150320011
    Abstract: An animal harness for an animal includes a loop of webbing, which encircles the back, neck and shoulder of the animal. A pouch is affixed to the loop. A pulsating device is disposed within the pouch and transmits same to the animal through the chest and about its heart to calm the animal during transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventor: Robert L. Thorne