Patents Assigned to Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
  • Patent number: 11585096
    Abstract: A pet ramp is provided having two panels in a collapsible arrangement, with a first panel having legs and a second panel able to be cantilevered from the first panel. The second panel extends beyond the legs and is pivotable to rest on any available surface. A stop is provided between the first and second panels to hold a cantilevered deployed position of the second panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: VERMONT JUVENILE FURNITURE MFG., INC.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: 11317599
    Abstract: A foldable animal litter containing apparatus is provided that is compact, and can be easily and quickly assembled by an owner. The apparatus includes a foldable cover having a first cover side, a second cover side, a third cover side, a fourth cover side, a cover top, and an open bottom, with an entrance defined in at least one of the cover sides. The apparatus also includes a foldable frame having at least two intermediary cross members located on a first side and a second side in a use position. The first side opposes the second side. The foldable frame supports the foldable cover. The apparatus includes a wall attached to the at least two intermediary cross members in the use position. The wall defines two internal compartments within the foldable cover in the use position and an internal pet opening between the two internal compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: 11304400
    Abstract: A Cat Litter Box System with a litter box or other indoor cat bathroom media and a collapsible, two level animal litter containing apparatus having a ground level with an enclosed bathroom area compartment and a second level with an entrance and exit compartment that is easy for a cat or other pet to access is provided. Preferably a recloseable side opening is provided on the ground level of the containing apparatus for ease of cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: 11006609
    Abstract: A pet privy system is provided that is compact for shipping, and can be easily and quickly assembled by an owner. The system includes a cloth enclosure that has sidewalls and a top. A frame assembly supports the cloth enclosure, and includes a top frame, first and second side frames connected to the top frame, and cross-members that are connected between opposite sides of the first and second side frames from the top frame. A removable pan having a length and a width is provided, with the length being less than a distance between the first and second side frames. The pan is slideable between the first and second side frames. An inner guard wall is also provided having two sides and a back that are connected together and located inside the frame assembly and are adapted to be located between the sidewalls of the cloth enclosure and the removable pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Kristen Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20210137067
    Abstract: A pet privy system is provided that is compact for shipping, and can be easily and quickly assembled by an owner. The system includes a cloth enclosure that has sidewalls and a top. A frame assembly supports the cloth enclosure, and includes a top frame, first and second side frames connected to the top frame, and cross-members that are connected between opposite sides of the first and second side frames from the top frame. A removable pan having a length and a width is provided, with the length being less than a distance between the first and second side frames. The pan is slideable between the first and second side frames. An inner guard wall is also provided having two sides and a back that are connected together and located inside the frame assembly and are adapted to be located between the sidewalls of the cloth enclosure and the removable pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Kristen JAKUBOWSKI, Chris JAKUBOWSKI, Todd JAKUBOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20210127627
    Abstract: An assembly comprising a pet stroller with a removably attached pet carrier. The pet carrier has front and rear access to the enclosed space and is useable separately from the stroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Chris JAKUBOWSKI, Todd M. JAKUBOWSKI, Kristen JAKUBOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20200315126
    Abstract: A Cat Litter Box System with a litter box or other indoor cat bathroom media and a collapsible, two level animal litter containing apparatus having a ground level with an enclosed bathroom area compartment and a second level with an entrance and exit compartment that is easy for a cat or other pet to access is provided. Preferably a recloseable side opening is provided on the ground level of the containing apparatus for ease of cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture, Mfg., Inc. a/k/a/ Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Todd JAKUBOWSKI, Chris JAKUBOWSKI, Kristen JAKUBOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20200308842
    Abstract: A pet ramp is provided having two panels in a collapsible arrangement, with a first panel having legs and a second panel able to be cantilevered from the first panel. The second panel extends beyond the legs and is pivotable to rest on any available surface. A stop is provided between the first and second panels to hold a cantilevered deployed position of the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20200296919
    Abstract: Pet carriers, car seat frames, pet strollers, assemblies of pet carriers with car set frames or pet strollers, and systems comprising the foregoing are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc. a/k/a Pet Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: 10667489
    Abstract: A pet stroller is provided having a frame assembly which includes a base frame and a back frame. A handle is connected to the back frame. A platform is located on the base frame to define a pet seating area. Two rear wheels and at least one front wheel are connected to the base frame. Two foldable struts are provided, between the base and back frames that are lockable in an extended position and releasable to allow folding of the struts. A back door is connected by hinges to the back frame and has a releasable door latch. A canopy is provided including a cloth canopy assembly and the upper and lower canopy bars. A canopy latch releasably connects the lower canopy bar to a front cross member of the base frame to form an enclosed pet seating area. The platform forming the pet seating area is below a level defined by a top of the rear wheels, and preferably less than 12 inches above ground level, accommodating larger pets and eliminating the need to lift the pet into the pet seating area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture, Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: D882184
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: D910938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: D911637
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: D920590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Kristen Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski
  • Patent number: D923256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: D928421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Kristen Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski
  • Patent number: D939788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: D939789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: D960770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: VERMONT JUVENILE FURNITURE MFG., INC.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski
  • Patent number: D996732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: VERMONT JUVENILE FURNITURE MFG., INC.
    Inventors: Chris Jakubowski, Todd M. Jakubowski, Kristen Jakubowski