Patents Examined by Yvonne R Abbott-Lewis
  • Wiser whelper
    Patent number: 11178848
    Abstract: An improved pet birthing box for animals having a clear enclosure structured and arranged to prevent accidental smothering of puppies by their mothers suitable for use in early life to keep pets contained and safe due to the sides of the box to be erected quickly to mimic a natural den shape thereby aiding puppies get moving faster while being able to be folded down flat for quick storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventors: Brittney Newman, Billy Vitale
  • Co-location of a heat source cooling subsystem and aquaculture
    Patent number: 11134662
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems for heat source, e.g., data center, cooling and aquaculture. In certain aspects, the systems include a heat source, e.g., data center, having a water cooling subsystem configured to receive cool water and output warm water and an aquaculture center co-located with the heat source, e.g., data center, and configured to receive the warm water. Aspects of the invention also include methods for cooling a heat source, e.g., data center, using a water cooling subsystem and cultivating aquatic organisms with an aquaculture center that is co-located with the heat source, e.g., data center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: DeepWater Desal LLC
    Inventor: Brent R. Constantz
  • Nestable cat litter box
    Patent number: 11129356
    Abstract: An innovative nestable cat litter box is disclosed herein for use with pellet-type cat litter such as, for example, pine pellets. The nestable cat litter box comprises a bottom collection box, a middle support shell removably attachable to the bottom collection box, and an upper sift box removably attachable to the middle support shell. The upper sift box may be characterized as further including a bottom screen that has a plurality of discrete screen regions separated from one another and further sub-divided within each discrete screen by a plurality of first, second, and third intersecting cross members. In certain preferred embodiments, the depths of the first cross members are greater than the depths of the second cross members, and the depths of the second cross members are greater than depths of the third cross members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Inventor: David Klatt
  • Animal bedding
    Patent number: 11129357
    Abstract: Animal bedding, such as for a guinea pig, is disclosed. The animal bedding comprises a main section and a pocket. The main section includes a top layer, a middle layer, and a bottom layer. The top layer is hydrophobic, the middle layer is hydrophilic and at least a part of the bottom layer is hydrophobic. The top layer, the middle layer and the bottom layer are attached to one another, such as via stitching along a perimeter of the main section. Separately, the top layer and the middle layer are attached to one another, such as in an interior of the main section, to form quilting in the main section. The pocket, which is attached to the main section, allows the guinea pig to burrow therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: LeapHigh Animals LLC
    Inventors: Si Hyung Lee, Sean Sangil Hahn
  • Collapsible pet crate
    Patent number: 11116174
    Abstract: A collapsible pet crate is provided that includes a top; a bottom base; and a plurality of walls including a first wall pair. The first wall pair includes a first wall pivotably connected to the bottom base for pivoting about a first horizontal axis and a second wall pivotably connected to the first wall for pivoting about a first vertical axis. The collapsible pet crate being configured for arrangement in a crating orientation in which the top is removably connected to at least one of the walls and a collapsed orientation in which the top is removably connected to the bottom base. A method of providing a collapsible pet crate is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: Amy Kim
  • Rotary bird feeder device
    Patent number: 11109573
    Abstract: A rotary bird feeder device includes a direction indicator and a bird feeder. Through the combination of the direction indicator and the bird feeder, not only the direction indicator indicates the direction for others, but also birds feed on the bird feeder above the direction indicator, which has strong ornamental, smart and reasonable structure design, and strong practicality. The bird feeder has a rotating function to facilitate cleaning of the outside of the bird feeder. By providing a bird feeding space for storing birdseed in the direction indicator, the direction indicator has the function of a bird feeder, and the space design of the direction indicator is skillfully utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Hui Liang
  • Reversible pet harness having a chest ring
    Patent number: 11102958
    Abstract: A reversible pet harness includes a body portion having a first side and a second side and one or more straps coupled to the body portion and configured to secure the body portion to a chest/belly of a pet. An aperture defines an opening that extends through the body portion from the first side to the second side. A ring is positioned in the opening and a central strap extends across the opening and through a center of the ring to moveably couple the ring relative to the body portion. The opening and central strap are configured to allow the ring to extend outwardly at least primarily from the first side of the body portion in a first position and outwardly at least primarily from the second side of the body portion in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: SASSY WOOF LLC
    Inventors: Christine N. Chang, Arturo Chang
  • Methods for generating consensus biomass estimates
    Patent number: 11089762
    Abstract: Generating consensus biomass estimates include providing a first biomass parameter data set associated with a first biomass attribute parameter to a first biomass estimation model and providing a second biomass parameter data set associated with a second biomass attribute parameter to a second biomass estimation model different from the first biomass estimation model. The first biomass estimation model is adaptively weighted with a first weighting factor relative to a second weighting factor for the second biomass estimation model. An aggregated biomass estimate is determined based on a combination of the first biomass estimation model using the first weight factor and the second biomass estimation model using the second weight factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: ECTO, INC.
    Inventors: Dmitry Kozachenok, Allen Torng
  • Method and device for alert processing in pet pulling piece
    Patent number: 11083173
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an alert method and device in a pet pulling piece, which comprises: when the tension data value of the pet pulling leash is at a security level, enabling a security level alert mode including indicator light alert in which the indicator light emits in green; when the tension data value of the pet pulling leash is at an alarm level, enabling an alarm alert mode including a combination of indicator light, vibration, and sound in which the indicator light emits in yellow, the sound is soft, and the vibration is moderate; and when the tension data value of the pet pulling leash is at a danger level, enabling a danger alert mode including a combination of indicator light, vibration, and sound in which the indicator light emits in red, the sound is urgent, and the vibration is intense, while sending an ultrasound alarm to the pet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: SHENZHEN SMART PET TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventor: Yaya Jia
  • Apparatus and method for feeding an animal
    Patent number: 11071278
    Abstract: A feeding apparatus includes a container for, in use, containing food for an animal. The container has a side wall through which a slot is defined, the slot extending between closed upper and lower ends of the slot. In use, a feeding restrictor rests on top of the food in the container. A retaining element is positioned outside the container and is movably engageable with an outer portion or surface of the container side wall. The feeding restrictor is coupled to the retaining element before the animal starts to feed, and moves downwardly, guided by the slot, as the animal eats the food. The feeding restrictor can then be uncoupled from the retaining element after the food is eaten, and withdrawn from the container to allow further food to be placed in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: HAYGAIN LTD.
    Inventors: Anne-Jan Bruggink, Rebecca James
  • Sprayer with articulated arm and sensor system
    Patent number: 11051484
    Abstract: A teat sprayer for use in dairy applications is described that uses an articulated arm and system to deliver a spray to a teat and move between multiple dairy animals. In one aspect the dairy animal teat treatment apparatus, comprises a spray inlet, a spray nozzle, a flow path extending between the spray inlet and the spray nozzle, and an articulated arm conveying the spray nozzle, movement of the articulated arm driven by an actuator. Articulated arm movement may be between a retracted position in which the spray nozzle and articulated arm are retracted and an extended position in which at least part of the articulated arm and spray nozzle thereon is extended, moving the spray nozzle to a position configured to be about an animal's udder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: FARM IMPROVEMENTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Gary Arnott, Grant Chemaly
  • System for thermal comfort of animals in a livestock farming enclosure
    Patent number: 11044887
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for thermal comfort of animal in a livestock farming enclosure, which includes: at least one comfort mattress which includes at least one resilient layer including a plurality of sealed cavities which are parallel to one another; a heat-transfer fluid, intended for filling the sealed cavities; a unit for generating a circulation of the heat-transfer fluid inside the sealed cavities; and optionally a unit for regulating the temperature of the heat-transfer fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: BIORET AGRI-LOGETTE CONFORT
    Inventor: Jean-Vincent Bioret
  • Submersible drone devices and systems
    Patent number: 11046401
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a crustacean trap can include a cage configured to trap one or more crustaceans, and a propulsion system connected to the cage and configured to provide propulsion to the cage. In certain embodiments, the trap can include a controller configured to control the propulsion system to autonomously pilot the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Gooch's Beach Drone Company
    Inventor: Daniel Justin Fiorello
  • Adjustable animal feeder
    Patent number: 11044890
    Abstract: A height adjustability mechanism including a height adjustability mechanism including a spring-biased first lever including a first lever body comprising a first rod hole including a first hole perimeter face pivotally engaged with a guide rail extending through the first rod hole, a spring-biased second lever including a second lever body including a second rod hole including a second hole perimeter face pivotally engaged with the guide rail extending through the second rod hole, wherein the spring bias of the first lever frictionally engages the first hole perimeter face against the guide rail, and wherein the spring bias of the second lever frictionally engages the second hole perimeter face against the guide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventors: Jared Marker, Alicia Marker
  • Control method and device for barking prohibition in barking prohibition piece
    Patent number: 11039601
    Abstract: A control method for barking prohibition in a barking prohibition piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: SHENZHEN SMART PET TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventor: Yaya Jia
  • Vivarium systems
    Patent number: 11033008
    Abstract: An enclosure capable of supporting one or more phyla of living plants and organisms includes various panels that form the enclosure along with at one front door panel movable to provide access to the interior of the enclosure. A water inlet port is arranged in the top assembly. A drainage system is located on the bottom of the enclosure includes a sloped drainage panel, a sump, and a drain tube. The enclosure further includes an air circulation and ventilation system having the upper vent screen and a lower vent screen separable by a circulation distance that generates a chimney effect within the enclosure. The enclosure may also include a microfauna trough on top of the drainage panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventor: William L Rodman
  • Pet identification tag with an integrated releasable coupling
    Patent number: 11026404
    Abstract: A pet identification tag in which the tag body is adapted to include an integrated attachment ring that can be releasable coupled to a pet collar in a secure and convenient fashion without the need for a separate intermediate coupling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventor: Robert Hill
  • Cat litter product
    Patent number: 11026397
    Abstract: Litter compositions are provided comprising sodium bentonite and various fillers. These litter compositions have substantially the same clumpability properties as a composition consisting of only the sodium bentonite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventors: Monika Kuras, George Robert Goss, Dan Jaffee, Bob Soral
  • Automated animal feeding system and method of use
    Patent number: 11026399
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various aspects of animal feeders and animal feeding systems. In one aspect, the animal feeding system includes: (1) a container for receiving feed therein, (2) a sensor, (3) a controller, (4) a communications module coupled with the controller and configured for both short-range and long-range communication with at least one user interface and the at least one sensor, (5) a dispenser for dispensing feed, and (6) a gate connected with a motor, the gate for controlling the flow of food from the container to the dispenser, the gate controlled by a motor, wherein the controller is configured to automatically regulate feeding times according to the location of the animal feeding system and the corresponding sunrise and sunset times of the location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Game Country Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Leggett, George William Estep, II, Robert Allen Hatcherson
  • Disposable liner for an animal litter box
    Patent number: 11019799
    Abstract: In one aspect, a disposable liner for a litter box is provided. The liner includes a base comprising a first end edge, a second end edge opposite the first end edge, a first seam edge, and a second seam edge opposite the first seam edge. The first seam edge and the second seam edge extend between the first end edge and the second end edge. The liner also includes a first side wall coupled to the base at the first end edge, a second side wall coupled to the base at the second end edge, a first end wall coupled to the base at the first seam edge, and a second end wall coupled to the base at the second seam edge. The first end wall comprises an integrally formed first gusset, and the second end wall comprises an integrally formed second gusset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Alfa-Pet, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin A. Johnes