Patents Assigned to Vet Innovations, LLC
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Patent number: 9345231Abstract: A method and system is provided that controls access to various different locations and/or objects whereby animals wearing an ID tag are reliably and consistently allowed or denied access to various locations and/or objects, such as food contained within a food delivery device dish for example. An RFID system that employs a internally powered RFID tag with inductively coupled transmissions where a reader is employed linked to an internal multiple antenna array that is focused on all possible animal approach directions for a range of up to 36?, but not more.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Vet Innovations, LLCInventors: David Jalbert, David Saar, Diane Eaker
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Publication number: 20150145644Abstract: A method and system is provided that controls access to various different locations and/or objects whereby animals wearing an ID tag are reliably and consistently allowed or denied access to various locations and/or objects, such as food contained within a food delivery device dish for example. An RFID system that employs a internally powered RFID tag with inductively coupled transmissions where a reader is employed linked to an internal multiple antenna array that is focused on all possible animal approach directions for a range of up to 36?, but not more.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Vet Innovations, LLCInventors: David Jalbert, David Saar, Diane Eaker
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Publication number: 20150143750Abstract: A method and system is provided that controls pet access to various different locations and/or objects. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an automated system whereby pets are identified by sensors and allowed access to various locations and/or objects, such as food contained within a feeder dish for example. The feeder further includes a door structure and control system that keeps the pet safe through the use of a door which is made up of several repeated panels which together move to cover the food when access is not allowed and having a jam sensing system in order to protect pets from being caught in the closing door. Further embodiments employ the system to control access to litter boxes, pet toys, pet watering systems, pet gate access, pet containment systems or pet doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: VET INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: David B. Jalbert, Diane Eaker
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Patent number: 8893658Abstract: A method and system that controls pet access to various different locations and/or objects. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an automated system whereby pets wearing an ID tag are allowed access to various locations and/or objects, such as food contained within a feeder dish for example, while a sensor system, responding to the presence of other animals or people, causes the device to close preventing unauthorized access thereto. The feeder further includes one or more sensors using ultrasonic, infrared technology or both in combination for the identification of both tagged and non-tagged animals or children. Further embodiments employ the system to control access to litter boxes, pet toys, pet watering systems, pet gate access, pet containment systems or pet doors.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Vet Innovations, LLCInventors: David B. Jalbert, Troy A. Hexter, Michael D. Morrissey
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Publication number: 20120186525Abstract: A method and system is provided that controls pet access to various different locations and/or objects. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an automated system whereby pets wearing an ID tag are allowed access to various locations and/or objects, such as food contained within a feeder dish for example, while a sensor system, responding to the presence of other animals or people, causes the device to close preventing unauthorized access thereto. The feeder further includes one or more sensors using ultrasonic, infrared technology or both in combination for the identification of both tagged and non-tagged animals or children. Further embodiments employ the system to control access to litter boxes, pet toys, pet watering systems, pet gate access, pet containment systems or pet doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: VET INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: David B. Jalbert, Troy A. Hexter, Michael D. Morrissey
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Patent number: 8166922Abstract: A method and system is provided that controls pet access to various different locations and/or objects. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an automated system whereby pets wearing an ID tag are allowed access to various locations and/or objects, such as food contained within a feeder dish for example, while a sensor system, responding to the presence of other animals or people, causes the device to close preventing unauthorized access thereto. The feeder further includes one or more sensors using ultrasonic, infrared technology or both in combination for the identification of both tagged and non-tagged animals or children. Further embodiments employ the system to control access to litter boxes, pet toys, pet watering systems, pet gate access, pet containment systems or pet doors.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Vet Innovations, LLCInventors: David B. Jalbert, Troy A. Hexter, Michael D. Morrissey
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Patent number: 8161911Abstract: A method and system is provided that controls pet access to various different locations and/or objects. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an automated system whereby pets wearing an ID tag are allowed access to various locations and/or objects, such as food contained within a feeder dish for example, while a sensor system, responding to the presence of other animals or people, causes the device to close preventing unauthorized access thereto. The feeder further includes one or more sensors using ultrasonic, infrared technology or both in combination for the identification of both tagged and non-tagged animals or children. Further embodiments employ the system to control access to litter boxes, pet toys, pet watering systems, pet gate access, pet containment systems or pet doors.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Vet Innovations, LLCInventors: David B. Jalbert, Troy A. Hexter, Michael D. Morrissey
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Publication number: 20110146580Abstract: A method and system is provided that controls pet access to various different locations and/or objects. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an automated system whereby pets wearing an ID tag are allowed access to various locations and/or objects, such as food contained within a feeder dish for example, while a sensor system, responding to the presence of other animals or people, causes the device to close preventing unauthorized access thereto. The feeder further includes one or more sensors using ultrasonic, infrared technology or both in combination for the identification of both tagged and non-tagged animals or children. Further embodiments employ the system to control access to litter boxes, pet toys, pet watering systems, pet gate access, pet containment systems or pet doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: VET INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: David B. Jalbert, Michael D. Morrissey, Troy A. Hexter
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Publication number: 20100132629Abstract: A method and system is provided that controls pet access to various different locations and/or objects. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an automated system whereby pets wearing an ID tag are allowed access to various locations and/or objects, such as food contained within a feeder dish for example, while a sensor system, responding to the presence of other animals or people, causes the device to close preventing unauthorized access thereto. The feeder further includes one or more sensors using ultrasonic, infrared technology or both in combination for the identification of both tagged and non-tagged animals or children. Further embodiments employ the system to control access to litter boxes, pet toys, pet watering systems, pet gate access, pet containment systems or pet doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: VET INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: David B. Jalbert, Michael D. Morrissey, Troy A. Hexter
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Patent number: D806958Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Vet Innovations, LLCInventor: Kevin Maloney