Patents Assigned to Seefar Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 7137358Abstract: An amusement article for a domestic animal comprising an outer textile casing defining a shape in the form of a small article which can be carried by a domestic animal, an inner filling, and a microbe-inhibiting agent or property applied to at least one of the outer textile casing and the inner filling. The toys may be fabricated in various shapes, designs and styles, e.g., animals, bones, hearts, geometric shapes, etc. A process for applying the microbe-inhibiting agent or property to at least one of the outer textile casing and the inner filling is provided. Application methods include spraying, dipping, brushing, and rolling the microbe-inhibiting agent or property onto at least one of the outer textile casing and the inner filling.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2001Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Seefar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Denesuk, Eugenie V. Uhlmann
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Patent number: 6972133Abstract: A chewable, biodegradable article for use as a pet toy comprises a matrix made of a natural polymer, a synthetic organic polymer or a mixture thereof, a natural or synthetic fibrous material that comprises fibers and that is bonded chemically or physically with the matrix material, and, optionally, includes one or more microbe inhibiting agents that inhibit the growth of microbes in or on the article. The presence of the fibrous material inhibits formation of sharp edges upon breakage when the article is chewed, thereby rendering the article safer when used by pets. Also disclosed are processes for manufacturing the above article.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Seefar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Denesuk, Donald R. Uhlmann
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Patent number: 6576246Abstract: A chewable, biodegradable article for use as a pet toy comprises a matrix made of a natural polymer, a synthetic organic polymer or a mixture thereof, a natural or synthetic fibrous material that comprises fibers and that is bonded chemically or physically with the matrix material, and, optionally, includes one or more microbe inhibiting agents that inhibit the growth of microbes in or on the article. The presence of the fibrous material inhibits formation of sharp edges upon breakage when the article is chewed, thereby rendering the article safer when used by pets. Also disclosed are processes for manufacturing the above article.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2000Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Seefar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Denesuk, Donald R. Uhlmann
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Patent number: 6566419Abstract: A microbe-inhibiting (MI) compound is incorporated into a biodegradable polymer composition, most preferably, a starch-based polymer, to inhibit microbial growth and to attenuate the biodegradation of the polymer composition. Such a composition is used to manufacture any of a number of articles, particularly those that come in contact with foods such as foam containers and fruit shock absorber nets as well as packing materials such as loose fill pellets.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Seefar Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Denesuk
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Patent number: 6240879Abstract: An amusement article for a domestic animal comprising an outer textile casing defining a shape in the form of a small article which can be carried by a domestic animal, an inner filling, and a microbe-inhibiting agent or property applied to at least one of the outer textile casing and the inner filling. The toys may be fabricated in various shapes, designs and styles, e.g., animals, bones, hearts, geometric shapes, etc. A process for applying the microbe-inhibiting agent or property to at least one of the outer textile casing and the inner filling is provided. Application methods include spraying, dipping, brushing, and rolling the microbe-inhibiting agent or property onto at least one of the outer textile casing and the inner filling.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1998Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignee: Seefar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Denesuk, Eugenie V. Uhlmann
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Patent number: 6196156Abstract: A bedding article for a domestic animal comprising an outer textile casing defining a geometric shape for supporting a domestic animal, an inner filling, and a microbe-inhibiting agent or property applied to at least one of the outer textile casing and the inner filling. The bedding article may be fabricated in various shapes, designs, and styles; e.g., rectangular, circular, elliptical, with or without upstanding side walls, etc. A process for applying the microbe-inhibiting agent or property to at least one on the outer textile casing and the inner filling is provided. Application methods include spraying, dipping, brushing, and rolling the microbe-inhibiting agent or property onto at least one of the outer textile casing and the inner filling.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1998Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Seefar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Denesuk, Eugenie V. Uhlmann, Maryclay Smith, Erin Hingst
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Patent number: 6178922Abstract: A mastication article for a domestic animal comprising tough chew-resistant material defining a shape in the form of a small article for enticing or being retrieved by a domestic animal, and an effective amount of microbe-inhibiting agent applied to or incorporated in the material. The mastication articles may be fabricated in various shapes, designs, and styles. A process for applying the microbe-inhibiting agent to the material for forming the mastication article is disclosed. Application methods include spraying and soaking the article, and incorporating the agent within a resin or material for forming the article. The article can be digestible in whole or in part.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Seefar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Denesuk, Eugenie V. Uhlmann