Patents by Inventor Scott S. Jakubowski
Scott S. Jakubowski 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: 20150047574Abstract: A foldable soft crate is provided having a frame assembly with a top frame and first and second side frames. Each of the side frames being pivotally connected to a respective opposite end of the top frame. First and second locking corner braces are located between a front side of the top frame and a front side of a respective one of the side frames. A cover that includes at least four flexible side panels and a bottom panel connected to each other surrounds a portion of the frame. The top frame and the two side frames are movable upon release of the first and second locking corner braces from a first, extended position, to a second, collapsed position. Only bottom end portions of the first and second side frames contact the bottom panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gearc. Inc.Inventors: Scott S. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski
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Patent number: 8127719Abstract: A pet crate is provided having a blow molded polymeric base along with side, front and top panels made with strong, lightweight polymeric frame members and grates. The grates are used in the front, back and side panels to provide strength as well as a large open mesh area for better visibility and pet comfort. The mesh preferably is provided as hinged access panels at least on the sides. The front and top of the crate are also openable for access to the pet crate. The pet crate is collapsible to a folded, flat condition by unlatching the front panel and stowing it along the inside of the top panel and releasing latches between the top and back panels and the side panels. The side panels, back panel and top panel can then be collapsed inwardly onto one another to form a generally flat, stowed configuration for the pet crate.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Todd M. Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Guang-Shen Lin
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Patent number: 8037649Abstract: A step assembly that is specifically adapted to assist pets in reaching and/or descending from elevated surfaces is provided. The step assembly has two sidewalls having a plurality of openings in which pegs formed on the sides of individual treads and risers are engaged. The pegs are removably insertable into the openings and include protrusions which create an interference fit upon insertion. Because the treads, risers and side walls are joined by interlocking pegs and openings, the step assembly can be flat packed for shipping, and is easily assembled and disassembled for transportation and/or cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Guang-Sheng Lin
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Patent number: 7886694Abstract: A pet booster seat for seating a pet on a vehicle seat in an elevated position is provided. The pet booster seat includes a base and four walls projecting upwardly from the base to define a pet seating portion. An L-shaped lap section and a supporting portion each extend downwardly from the base to define a groove for receiving a lap-style seatbelt. The pet booster seat preferably includes a removable cushion, a heating element for heating the removable cushion, a removable cover, and a strap for attachment to a pet's collar or harness.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Scott S. Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Wu Cheng-Lung
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Patent number: 7802540Abstract: A collapsible soft crate comprising a frame having at least one top member, at least one bottom member, and at least two side members. The at least one top and bottom members are hinged along a length thereof. The at least one top member and the at least one bottom member are connected to the at least two side members. At least four panels are connected together and surround at least a portion of the frame. This configuration allows the crate to collapse more compactly than those in the art.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Todd M. Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski
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Publication number: 20090199770Abstract: A pet booster seat for seating a pet on a vehicle seat in an elevated position is provided. The pet booster seat includes a base and four walls projecting upwardly from the base to define a pet seating portion. An L-shaped lap section and a supporting portion each extend downwardly from the base to define a groove for receiving a lap-style seatbelt. The pet booster seat preferably includes a removable cushion, a heating element for heating the removable cushion, a removable cover, and a strap for attachment to a pet's collar or harness.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture, Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.Inventors: Scott S. Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Wu Cheng-Lung
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Publication number: 20080257280Abstract: A step assembly that is specifically adapted to assist pets in reaching and/or descending from elevated surfaces is provided. The step assembly has two sidewalls having a plurality of openings in which pegs formed on the sides of individual treads and risers are engaged. The pegs are removably insertable into the openings and include protrusions which create an interference fit upon insertion. Because the treads, risers and side walls are joined by interlocking pegs and openings, the step assembly can be flat packed for shipping, and is easily assembled and disassembled for transportation and/or cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. d/b/a Pet Gear, Inc.Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Guang-Sheng Lin
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Publication number: 20080245313Abstract: A pet crate is provided having a blow molded polymeric base along with side, front and top panels made with strong, lightweight polymeric frame members and grates. The grates are used in the front, back and side panels to provide strength as well as a large open mesh area for better visibility and pet comfort. The mesh preferably is provided as hinged access panels at least on the sides. The front and top of the crate are also openable for access to the pet crate. The pet crate is collapsible to a folded, flat condition by unlatching the front panel and stowing it along the inside of the top panel and releasing latches between the top and back panels and the side panels. The side panels, back panel and top panel can then be collapsed inwardly onto one another to form a generally flat, stowed configuration for the pet crate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc., a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.Inventors: Todd M. Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Guang-Shen Lin
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Publication number: 20080134985Abstract: A collapsible soft crate comprising a frame having at least one top member, at least one bottom member, and at least two side members. The at least one top and bottom members are hinged along a length thereof. The at least one top member and the at least one bottom member are connected to the at least two side members. At least four panels are connected together and surround at least a portion of the frame. This configuration allows the crate to collapse more compactly than those in the art.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc., a/k/a Pet Gear, Inc.Inventors: Todd M Jakubowski, Scott S Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski
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Patent number: 6574812Abstract: An infant activity device includes a base, a support member and an upper member. The support member extends from the base to the upper member to support the upper member above the base. An infant activity panel is attachable between the upper member and the base. An infant activity fastener also is attachable to the infant activity device to secure, for example, a toy.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Chris D. Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski
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Publication number: 20020035753Abstract: An infant activity device includes a base, a support member and an upper member. The support member extends from the base to the upper member to support the upper member above the base. An infant activity panel is attachable between the upper member and the base. An infant activity fastener also is attachable to the infant activity device to secure, for example, a toy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Inventors: Chris D. Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski
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Patent number: 6301731Abstract: An infant activity device includes a base, a support member and an upper member. The support member extends from the base to the upper member to support the upper member above the base. An infant activity panel is attachable between the upper member and the base. An infant activity fastener also is attachable to the infant activity device to secure, for example, a toy.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1999Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Vermont Juvenile FurnitureInventors: Chris D. Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski
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Patent number: D581602Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, James M. Buckley, Craig Bures, Douglas Melville, Jr., Paul Corsi, Phillip Standley, Scott S. Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski
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Patent number: D592361Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Scott S. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Wu Cheng-Lung
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Patent number: D611201Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg. Inc.Inventors: Todd M. Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Guang-Sheng Lin
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Patent number: D611202Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Todd M. Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Guang-Sheng Lin
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Patent number: D622009Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Todd M. Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Guang-Sheng Lin
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Patent number: D622010Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Todd M. Jakubowski, Scott S. Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Guang-Sheng Lin