Patents Assigned to Vet Innovations, LLC
  • Patent number: 9345231
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Vet Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: David Jalbert, David Saar, Diane Eaker
  • Publication number: 20150145644
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Vet Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: David Jalbert, David Saar, Diane Eaker
  • Publication number: 20150143750
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: VET INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Jalbert, Diane Eaker
  • Patent number: 8893658
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Vet Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Jalbert, Troy A. Hexter, Michael D. Morrissey
  • Publication number: 20120186525
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: VET INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Jalbert, Troy A. Hexter, Michael D. Morrissey
  • Patent number: 8166922
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Vet Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Jalbert, Troy A. Hexter, Michael D. Morrissey
  • Patent number: 8161911
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Vet Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Jalbert, Troy A. Hexter, Michael D. Morrissey
  • Publication number: 20110146580
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: VET INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Jalbert, Michael D. Morrissey, Troy A. Hexter
  • Publication number: 20100132629
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: VET INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Jalbert, Michael D. Morrissey, Troy A. Hexter
  • Patent number: D806958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Vet Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Maloney