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: 8220418
    Abstract: A pet toy is provided having a tubular, linearly elongated main body terminated at each end by a replaceable wing assembly. 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. 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: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 8196551
    Abstract: A simulated mouse toy having a prerecorded sound chip therein is provided which emits a prerecorded sound upon physical movement, such as when swatted, rolled or carried, to encourage pets to continue to play. A motion imparting device formed of a solenoid is operatively connected in conjunction the prerecorded sound chip to simultaneously provide a jittery or twitching visual stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: OurPet's Co.
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 8113150
    Abstract: A pet toy is provided having an interactive stimulus that actively engages the pet's senses during use. Stimuli include sight, sounds, smell, taste, and sound, and can include a combination of more than one such stimulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: OurPet's Co.
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 8109239
    Abstract: A toy is provided that simulates a mouse tail moving randomly in and out and back and forth about the access orifice, thereby catching the pet's attention and stimulating the animal's instinctive curiosity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: OurPet's Co.
    Inventors: Brad Smestad, Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 8109237
    Abstract: An improved automated litter box comprises a motorized comb or rake drive mechanism for removing clumps, a means for cycling the drive mechanism, and a cat proximity sensor for sensing the relative position of a cat about or within said litter chamber. The cat proximity sensor is capable of identifying the location of a cat outside the litter box or litter box or litter chamber. The cat proximity sensor comprises a passive or inductive transmitter for identification for modulating and demodulating a radio frequency (RF) signal; and an antenna for receiving and transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: OurPet's Co.
    Inventors: Steven Tsengas, Michael O'Toole
  • Patent number: 8061301
    Abstract: An air filter assembly is provide in conjunction with a cat litter receptacle that includes a supporting structure for a filter element. The filter element is formed of a porous structure incorporating activated ingredients specifically adapted for deodorizing unpleasant odors. The activated ingredients include activated carbon, carbon fiber, and zeolite, as well as combinations of carbon and zeolite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: OurPet's Co.
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Publication number: 20110259282
    Abstract: A pet toy is provided having multiple elements interconnected or intertwined in a manner that the elements, combined, function as a single toy unit, and when the members are pulled apart or disconnected then each separable element functions similarly on its own. Each toy member is formed as a separate component and forms a generally helical body member terminating at least one end by a thematic caricature formed as a plush doll or plush toy element. The body member is formed of a outer covering having an otherwise generally elongated outer shell adapted such as to create arcuate or compound arcuate centerline such as to urge the body member to wrap about itself or other similar structure. The friction of the outer surfaces provide a fictional, torsion, compression or other non-magnetic or non-adhesive attachment, cling or connection between the toys. 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: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Steven Tsengas, Justine A. Conklin, Jerome A. Spelic
  • Patent number: 8025550
    Abstract: A simulated mouse toy having a prerecorded sound chip therein is provided which emits a prerecorded sound upon physical movement, such as when swatted, rolled or carried, to encourage pets to continue to play. An illumination device, such as luminescent or chemiluminescent coatings or light emitting diodes (LED's) are operatively connected in conjunction the prerecorded sound chip to simultaneously provide a blinking visual stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventors: Steven Tsengas, Justine A. Conklin, David S. Deily
  • Patent number: 7938085
    Abstract: A pet enclosure comprising a floor panel, vertical sidewalls and a top panel connected by means of extruded corner members to form a rectangular box-like structure having two openings at opposite ends. A front and a rear door panel is removably mounted to and secured to the enclosure at the openings by means of pins that are connected to a spring latch; they engage latch holes on the corner members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Ourpet's Co.
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 7926450
    Abstract: An aroma therapy kit for a feline comprises the combination of a housing, at least one retention element disposed inside the housing, and at least one additive delivered to the at least one retention element. It is further envisioned that multiple retention elements and/or multiple additives may be provided in the kit to provide greater versatility and choice to the scents or fragrances used as aroma therapy with the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Ourpet's Co.
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 7921814
    Abstract: A method of producing an enriched, natural collagen pet chew by means of vacuum sealing impregnation technology to add nutrients, flavoring, and/or anti-microbial agents to a natural, but demineralized, canine bone chew. A pet mastication article is soaked in acetic acid to reveal a flexible, chewable collagen structure. After the collagen structure is soaked and rinsed, nutrients and other agents are infused into the porous structure of the bone by means of vacuum impregnation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Ourpet's Co.
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 7878151
    Abstract: A pet toy is provided having a tubular, linearly elongated main body terminated at each end by a replaceable wing assembly. 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. 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: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Publication number: 20110017142
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Publication number: 20110017148
    Abstract: A pet toy is provided having a tubular, linearly elongated main body terminated at each end by a replaceable wing assembly. 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. 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 3, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Publication number: 20100326368
    Abstract: A pet toy is provided having a tubular, linearly elongated main body terminated at each end by a replaceable wing assembly. 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. 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: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: 7850039
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to dog waste bag holder and, more specifically, to a travel waste bag holder capable of accepting roll refills. 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: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: D637773
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: D653001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: D662674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Patent number: D663494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventors: Brian T. Milliff, Anthony E. Buehrer, Michael J. Maczuzak, Cherry A. Bochmann, Steven Tsengas