Patents by Inventor Steven Tsengas

Steven Tsengas 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: 9357747
    Abstract: A cat litter product is provided and includes manufacture primarily from a pelletized Switchgrass. The litter product is pelletized via an extrusion technology process so as to form particles the size of wheat grain. The litter product provides, collectively, a non-toxic and naturally safe, biodegradable, odor-eliminating, scented, anti-bacterial litter that clumps in a convenient size for easy disposal and which has little dust and reduces tracking by cats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: OURPET'S COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven Tsengas, Konstantine Tsengas
  • Patent number: 9345233
    Abstract: A combination claw scratcher product for domestic pets with a scratching surface that includes a textured surface and a cork-catnip composite material surface created by being molded, compressed, extruded or similarly processed into small or large bodies or sheets and allow for the economic manufacture of said combination claw scratcher product. The cork-catnip composite material surface allows for the delivery of an aromatic attractant for encouraging pet interaction, low manufacture cost for the product and longer life of the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: OURPET'S COMPANY
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 9220238
    Abstract: A cork-catnip composite material is provided that is capable of being molded, compressed, extruded or similarly processed into small or large bodies or sheets and allow for the economic manufacture of a variety of products for domestic pets, especially felines. Dried and granulated catnip (or similar olfactory attractant) is blended with a fill material such as powdered or granulated agglomerate cork material are then mixed with a bonding agent. Lignosulfates bonding agents can be used, as well polyurethane food grade adhesives such as urethane, melaminic and phenolic resins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: OURPET'S COMPANY
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 9125401
    Abstract: A pet toy in provided in combination with a material for the evaporative delivery of catnip aroma. The evaporative material comprising substantially catnip oil, sunflower oil, and polyacrylamide, wherein the catnip oil and/or the sunflower oil are delivered by evaporation through syneresis. A number and size of openings in the pet toy housing are varied as desired to control the rate at which odor is allowed to permeate, and the amount of evaporative gel or rate of syneresis can control the duration through which the odors may be attractive to pets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Publication number: 20150237829
    Abstract: A pet toy is provided having a linearly elongated main body terminated at each end by plug forming an anchor plug. A replaceable wing assembly is affixed to each anchor plug. A sound generation mechanism is further incorporated in one said anchor plug. As the toy is flying through the air, the wings provides a visual ‘flapping’ like stimuli, similar to that of the wings of a bird. An audible stimuli is added during the tossing or retrieval of the toy. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 9021989
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an ultrasonic stimulating pet toy and, more specifically, to a mouse-like pet toy comprising a sound chip assembly that emits ultrasonic vocalizations that replicate those studied in mice. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 8973529
    Abstract: A cover for a bowl, such as a pet food or water bowl, that comprises a cover molded on or affixed to the outer surface of a bowl, thereby providing aesthetically pleasing exterior features, while also providing protection to the covered bowl and insulating qualities to the contents of the covered bowl. The cover of the present invention may be fabricated from rubber or plastic secured to the outer surface of the metallic bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Our Pet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Publication number: 20150017118
    Abstract: A cork-catnip composite material is provided that is capable of being molded, compressed, extruded or similarly processed into small or large bodies or sheets and allow for the economic manufacture of a variety of products for domestic pets, especially felines. Dried and granulated catnip (or similar olfactory attractant) is blended with a fill material such as powdered or granulated agglomerate cork material are then mixed with a bonding agent. Lignosulfates bonding agents can be used, as well polyurethane food grade adhesives such as urethane, melaminic and phenolic resins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Publication number: 20150013616
    Abstract: A domestic pet toy is provided having a housing element formed of a moldable or extrudable catnip composite made of a solid catnip attractant, a lignocellulose cork agglomerate filler material, and an FDA approved binding agent adhesive. The housing material provides sufficient delivery aromatic olfactory attractant to be effective in having an interactive response with a domestic feline. A sound chip assembly can also be positioned in a retention cavity and emits a prerecorded sound as an audible attractant in response to one or both of commencement and continuation of movement the pet toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 8851013
    Abstract: A cover for a bowl, such as a pet food or water bowl, that comprises a lower cover molded on or affixed to the lower surface of a bowl, and a plastic decorative outer sleeve secured to the outer surface of the bowl and held in place by the lower cover. The outer cover provides aesthetically pleasing exterior features. The lower cover provide skid resistance properties, being fabricated from rubber or plastic secured to the lower outer surface of the metallic bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Publication number: 20140076240
    Abstract: A cover for a bowl, such as a pet food or water bowl, that comprises a lower cover molded on or affixed to the lower surface of a bowl, and a plastic decorative outer sleeve secured to the outer surface of the bowl and held in place by the lower cover. The outer cover provides aesthetically pleasing exterior features. The lower cover provide skid resistance properties, being fabricated from rubber or plastic secured to the lower outer surface of the metallic bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Publication number: 20140064504
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an ultrasonic stimulating pet toy and, more specifically, to a mouse-like pet toy comprising a sound chip assembly that emits ultrasonic vocalizations that replicate those studied in mice. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 8474409
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an ultrasonic stimulating pet toy and, more specifically, to a mouse-like pet toy comprising a sound chip assembly that emits ultrasonic vocalizations that replicate those studied in mice. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 8381687
    Abstract: An automated cat litter box comprising self-scooping mechanisms on a scooping carriage assembly at one end of a litter pan. The scooping carriage contains therein a waste drawer having a removable tray covered in lining. The tray travels with the carriage to the opposing end of the litter so that a grate can flip backwards to shovel collected waste into the waste drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 8367130
    Abstract: A pet treat is manufactured of mostly or entirely of a compressed food material or similar substance. The treat has a semi-rigid or flexible outer shell, skin, film or membrane formed of an edible paper products such as a food paper or rice paper of a type capable of being made from white rice flour, tapioca flour, salt, and water, or from a planar sheet of edible material made from, for example, ground yellow corn, or, with any material, may be used separately or together with poultry by-products, fish meal, catnip or fish oil. Catnip, alfalfa, or any other olfactory or gustative attractive material may be provided in a liquid or flake form, and may be applied integrally in the manufacture of the edible sheet, or included in a central core that is encased by the outer sheets. A method and means of packaging is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 8316801
    Abstract: An automatic pet training pad having a training pad area, an absorbent pad bin and a waste collection bin. A roll of absorbent pad material extends from the absorbent pad bin, across the training pad area and into the waste collection bin. After a pet uses the training pad, a sensor activates a disposal cycle. The used absorbent pad material is withdrawn into the waste collection bin, rolled into a disposable waste pouch, and severed off from the clean absorbent pad material. The absorbent pad comprises an upper, fluid-absorbent layer and a lower, fluid-impervious layer bonded together in a continuous sheet. The absorbent pad material is further impregnated with an odor suppressing substance to control pet waste odor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventors: John R. Nottingham, John W. Nottingham, John W. Spirk, Michael O'Toole, Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 8286589
    Abstract: A cover for a bowl, such as a pet food or water bowl, that comprises a dip molded cover on the outer surface of a bowl, thereby providing aesthetically pleasing exterior features, while also providing protection to the covered bowl and insulating qualities to the contents of the covered bowl. The cover of the present invention may be fabricated from rubber or plastic material and may be permanently or removeably secured to the outer surface of the bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 8256193
    Abstract: A pet pad storage system having an open frame body having a bottom wall and four sidewalls extending upwards therefrom. One pair of sidewalls, opposite each other, terminates slightly before a centerline that runs across their length; hence, no sidewall extends upwards at a center portion of the bottom layer for two of the four edges. A length of strip runs across the inside edge at a top of the remaining pair of sidewalls. In this manner, a stack of sheets can be laid across the interior portion of the frame body. Two perforated edges run across a length of the bottom wall where the sidewalls terminate. A third perforated edge runs across the centerline between the other two. The outer sidewalls of the frame are pulled upwards towards one another to fold the frame member closed. The sheet is rollably folded therein so that the storage system can stand upright in a closet space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventors: Steven Tsengas, Gerald Sciarini, Konstantine S. Tsengas
  • Patent number: D706995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventors: Siddharth Modi, Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: D728865
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Ourpet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas