Patents Examined by Yvonne R Abbott-Lewis
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Patent number: 12256712Abstract: A remote controller for preventing accidental triggering includes a first outer housing, a first circuit board provided on the first outer housing, stopping blocks arranged on the first outer housing, and a movable member movably arranged on the first outer housing. The first circuit board is equipped with a switch. The movable member is configured to switch between a locked position and a released position when moving relative to the first outer housing. The movable member is blocked by the stopping block when in the locked position. When in the released position, the movable member is disengaged from the limiting of the stopping block, and can move in a direction close to the switch under external force to trigger the switch. When the remote controller is not needed, the movable member can be adjusted to the locked position, preventing the switch from being triggered accidentally during the carrying process.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2024Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Inventors: Wenjin Feng, Junyong Zhang
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Patent number: 12250919Abstract: A cage for containing a small animal includes various features adapted to provide a means of cleaning the cage that is fast, easy, and clean, without disassembling, tipping, tilting, or lifting the cage. A panel defining a portion of a cage floor or wall element, or a combination thereof, can be transitioned by a user from a closed state to an open state to reveal an opening, allowing soiled materials to be neatly swept through the opening and directly into a receptacle placed below a portion of the cage containing the opening. A control element coupled to the panel may be provided to allow the user to transition the panel between the closed and open states with minimal manipulation of the cage itself.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Inventors: Gregory Paul Swartz, Matthew Siff, Andrew Siff
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Patent number: 12250920Abstract: A cat litter box capable of automatic cleaning and removal, comprising a pedestal and a roller repository, and the pedestal and the roller repository are connected via a drive mechanism, the roller repository comprises a barrel, a litter storage bin is provided in the barrel, a pet entry/exit port and a waste discharge-port are opened on the barrel, wherein the waste discharge port is provided at a rotation track of the barrel, a movable cover is provided outside the waste discharge-port, an adjustable filter assembly is provided in between the litter storage bin and the waste discharge bin, the adjustable filter assembly comprises a fixed stopper-plate, the fixed stopper-plate is connected with an inner side of the barrel, a filter mesh is provided underneath the fixed stopper-plate, a movable stopper-plate is provided rotatably in between the fixed stopper-plate and the filter mesh, a button is provided at the movable stopper-plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2023Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: SHANGHAI LIANCHONG INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Xiaolin Zhang, Junkang Hu
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Patent number: 12245570Abstract: Pet dental devices and systems are provided. The dental device may include at least one body and at least one cavity extending into the body. The cavity is configured to receive a pet treat. The device also includes at least one cutout extending into the body and intersecting the at least one cavity to expose a pet treat disposed in the at least one cavity. The device further includes at least one set of dental cleaning mechanism positioned on at least a portion of a perimeter of the at least one cutout. The pet treat as disposed in the at least one cavity and partially exposed by the cutout encourages a pet to chew the dental device at the cutout such that the pet's teeth contact the dental cleaning mechanism and cleans the pet's teeth.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2024Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: Woof Pet Inc.Inventor: Daniel Haarburger
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Patent number: 12239093Abstract: A cat litter box, including a main body, a moving part and a mounting part, wherein the main body includes side walls, a linear slot is disposed in each of the linear slots, and a traveling rack and a first lift driving rack are disposed in the linear slot; a driving motor and a shaft part are disposed on the moving part, the driving motor is connected with a traveling gear, the traveling gear is meshed with the traveling rack, the shaft part is rotatably disposed on the moving part, a transmission gear and a lift driving gear are disposed on the shaft part, and the transmission gear is meshed with the first lift driving rack; and the mounting part is disposed on the moving part in a liftable way and is connected with rake teeth, and a lifting rack is disposed on the mounting part.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2024Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: Jiangsu Schwarzwald Tech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ruiyuan Mao
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Patent number: 12232485Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a protective collar for a pet, including: a basically fan-shaped sheet material body, wherein the sheet material body includes a front part, a rear part, a first side end, and a second side end; the front part extends from the first side end to the second side end, and the rear part extends from the first side end to the second side end; a radius of the front part is greater than a radius of the rear part; and a closing mechanism, wherein the closing mechanism attaches the first side end to the second side end, so that the sheet material body is enclosed to form a basically conical protective collar; the front part is semi-transparent or transparent.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2024Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Inventor: Liang Xu
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Patent number: 12225877Abstract: A pet toilet, including a main body, a separation body, an inner liner, and a screen assembly. The main body has a first accommodating space facing upwards and defines a discharge port and a first inlet. The separation body is rotatably and detachably arranged on the main body. The separation body is rotatable in the first accommodating space. The separation body has a second accommodating space and defines a second inlet that is in communication with the second inlet. A shape of the inner liner is the same as a shape of the separation body, and the inner liner is detachably arranged on the separation body. A lower part of the screen assembly is arranged in the second accommodating space, dividing the second accommodating space into a first litter bin and a second litter bin. An upper part of the screen assembly is detachably arranged on the separation body.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2024Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Inventor: Xianxin Lin
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Patent number: 12219921Abstract: Disclosed is a high-reliability flight case with an auxiliary locking function, comprising a case body and a case door located at an opening of the case body, an outer wall of the case door is fixedly connected with an iron shaft, the outer wall of the case door is fixedly connected with a box body, the box body is symmetrically connected with two inserting rods through a rebound mechanism, connecting seats are integrally formed at positions corresponding to ends of the iron shaft and ends of the inserting rods on an outer wall of an opening of the case body, and inserting holes matched with the iron shaft and the inserting rods are formed in the connecting seats in a penetrating mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Tangshan Jichangbao Pet Products Co., LtdInventor: Yanan Sun
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Patent number: 12220407Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for increasing the lifespan and quality of life of human beings and other mammals. This discloses methods for preparing and delivering various health and longevity compositions. The compositions of the present invention are selected and designed for the purpose of efficiently delivering health and longevity enhancing therapies through oral supplementation, misting, nasal spray, suppository, etc. An existing compound known to have capacity for life extending potential, rapamycin, is combined with a non-toxic therapeutic anabolic hormone, e.g., DHEA, and cannabidiol (CBD) to enable absorption and effect. These three compounds work together to dramatically improve both the quality of life in aging humans and other mammals as well as extending the life of humans potentially up to 120 healthy years. One preferred embodiment provides a method for continuous low dose supplementation, e.g., incorporated in or with a daily meal.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Inventor: Richard Postrel
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Patent number: 12219936Abstract: An elastomeric feed port and a bird feeder having a seed reservoir with a seed opening fitted with such an elastomeric feed port is provided. The feed port has an elastomeric seed control membrane with a cutout that forms at least one aperture through which birds can access seed in the reservoir. The cutout is shaped to create flexible flaps or fingers adjacent the aperture in the membrane that partially cover the seed opening to reduce seed spillage but that can be pushed aside or temporarily deformed by a bird when the bird inserts its beak into the cutout aperture to access seed therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2022Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Luke Benjamin Haney, Steven Charles Lorraine
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Patent number: 12213448Abstract: A pet waste disposal apparatus having an open top container, a sloping floor surface, an outlet drain, a pair of space apart support bars located within and connecting the side walls of the container, a walking board supported on the support bars, a first roller located between the first end of the walking board and a second roller located between the second end of the walking board, a waste inlet located between the first roller and the first end of the container, a rotating belt having an artificial turf exterior surface and tensioned mounted to the rollers, an electrically driven cover plate moveable between a closed and opened position, a spray cleaning system located within the container for cleaning the rotating belt of wastes and directing pet wastes out of the container and a motor for powering rollers, the cover plate, and the spray cleaning system.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Inventor: Colette Green
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Patent number: 12213455Abstract: In a headlock system having a plurality of n headlock cells, each of the n cells being adapted to enclose at least one animal; n is an integer greater than 1; a system for locating the position of at least one animal, the system comprising: at least one identification means adapted to transmit at least one identification signal associated with said at least one animal; at least one locating means adapted to generate at least one location signal associated with said at least one animal; and, a data processing system in communication with said at least one identification means and said at least one locating means, adapted to analyze said signals, said analyzed signals comprising the position within a predetermined region in said headlock system of each of said at least one animals as a function of time.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: S.C.R. (ENGINEERS) LIMITEDInventors: Eyal Brayer, Vladimir Voronin, Uri Ben Menachem
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Patent number: 12207622Abstract: An animal containment and automatic release enclosure is disclosed featuring a unitary structure providing a secure interior space for animals. The enclosure incorporates ventilation apertures, enabling the animal to access fresh air for breathing and ventilation. Environmental sensors in wireless communication with a personal device continuously monitor the enclosure's conditions, ensuring the animal's well-being. Wirelessly controlled enclosure doors, operated by an electric enclosure door control device, provide convenient access to the enclosed animal. The system further integrates external sensors, such as a carbon monoxide sensor for monitoring external CO levels, a moisture detection pad sensor to identify liquid accidents, and a temperature sensor to regulate internal temperature. The enclosure is designed to cater to various environments, including those with potential carbon monoxide exposure, making it suitable for use in multiple settings.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2023Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: NM Ventures LLCInventor: Neal Mallor
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Patent number: 12207627Abstract: A feeder including: a) a base portion having a serving area; b) a chamber portion supported by the base portion and configured to retain a granular material within a chamber interior, c) a dispenser configured to segregate a portion of the granular material from the chamber interior and transfer the portion of the granular material from the chamber portion to the serving area, wherein the dispenser includes: i) a rocker body; and ii) one or more fins projecting from the rocker body; and wherein the feeder includes one or more of: i) the fin(s) are flexible; ii) sensing device(s) part of a sensing tower configured to sense the presence, distance, and/or amount of the granular material within the chamber portion; and/or iii) sensing device(s) configured to sense the presence, distance, and/or amount of the granular material within the serving area.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2023Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: AUTOMATED PET CARE PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Brad Baxter, Jason Smith, Jason Weihman
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Patent number: 12201589Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for improving the quality of life in canines and other domesticated animals. As animals age testosterone and other supportive hormones diminish causing reduced activity, a lack of mobility, decreased bone density, and general well-being. Precursor compositions are selected and designed for the purpose of formulating non-toxic therapeutic hormone supplements for oral consumption. The process and method of this invention is comprised of therapies produced from two or more selected non-toxic prohormones that combine during digestion and delivered through a chewable and edible gummy treat. As such there is no requirement for changing the subject's current diet. The present invention features a continuous low dose supplementation to be incorporated daily whereby dosages are correlated according to the subject's age, weight, sex, and breed.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Inventor: Richard Postrel
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Patent number: 12201097Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for rearing invertebrates by utilizing a plurality of crates arranged into at least one stack, each crate in the stack defining an airflow path there through from an inlet opening in a first wall to an outlet opening in a second wall opposite the first wall of each crate. The plurality of crates are arranged in a climate controlled chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: Protix B.V.Inventors: Vincent De Gelder, Maurits Petrus Maria Jansen, Kees Wilhelmus Petrus Aarts, Stefan Bazelmans, Eric Holland Schmitt
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Patent number: 12201590Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for preparing and delivering various health and longevity compositions. This invention is designed to improve the quality of life and lifespan of mammals. The compositions of the present invention are selected and designed for the purpose of efficiently delivering health and longevity enhancing therapies through oral supplementation; misting; nasal spray; intravenous, IM, and/or sub-cutaneous, injection; suppository; etc. A non-toxic therapeutic anabolic hormone replenishment is combined with rapamycin and cannabidiol. The three compounds work together to improve quality of life and healthy lifespan. Preferred additional included supplements may include metformin, growth hormone, and/or supplemented minerals. A preferred embodiment features low dose continuous supplementation, e.g., to be incorporated with a daily meal. The process of the present invention delivers an orally ingested substance, e.g., a snack, a human food supplement, an animal treat, etc.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2023Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Inventor: Richard Postrel
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Patent number: 12193417Abstract: A feeding system for feeding individual animals of a herd feed, supplements, and combinations thereof. The feeding system includes one-to-many feed bin assemblies or feeding stations such that the system is able to dispense a specified mass of feed to specific animals at user-defined intervals. In this way, each animal of a herd is provided with optimal, individualized amounts of feed or feed material. Multiple feed bin assemblies in a single pasture, for example, can automatically form a network of feeders so that regardless of the specific feed bin assembly or feeding station within the feeding system that an animal visits, the specified amount and type of feed or feed material is delivered. Each feed bin assembly or feeding station can also be equipped to download, archive/store, and/or synthesize data into an individual animal record and/or to transmit data from additional onboard animal sensors such as activity and rumination sensors.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: C-Lock Inc.Inventors: Patrick R. Zimmerman, Robert Scott Zimmerman, James R. Krause, Mike Billars
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Patent number: 12193416Abstract: An automatic feeding system includes an autonomously moveable feeding device for feeding animals. The feeding device includes a feed container for accommodating feed, a feed dispensing device for dispensing feed from the teed container, and a safety device suitable for halting the autonomously moveable feeding device in case of collision with an obstacle. The safety device includes a bumper for establishing a first contact with such an obstacle. The bumper defines an outer safety contour of the autonomously moveable feeding device. The safety device further includes a partition opener configured to open a partition provided in a door opening for enabling the autonomously moveable feeding device to pass through the door opening. The door opening provided with partition may be provided in a barn for housing animals. The opening device is provided separately and independently from and is not directly, connected to the safety device.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: LELY PATENT N.V.Inventor: Leon 'T Mannetje
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Patent number: 12178195Abstract: Systems and methods for intensive recirculating aquaculture are provided herein. An example system includes water sourced from a first segment of a saline aquifer, a recirculating aquaculture system receiving the sourced water and producing discharge water, and a water discharge point located within a second segment of the saline aquifer disposed below the first segment of the saline aquifer.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: ATLANTIC SAPPHIRE IP, LLCInventors: Thue Holm, Johan E. Andreassen