Patents by Inventor Carol Smeja

Carol Smeja has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20180325079
    Abstract: The present invention provides a feeder having an open, planar feeding surface to present a variety of foods to pets such as dogs or cats. The feeder is made of a cellulosic composite dual phase material that facilitates the cutting of various foods without dulling cutting implements and may be easily cleaned and sanitized in a dishwasher or by hand. The present invention allows for the presentation to pets of a variety of foods that may be cut, spread or dispersed on the surface allowing the juices, gravies or applied foods to fill an array of indentations and grooves in the feeding surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Carol Smeja, Robert Banning
  • Publication number: 20170071155
    Abstract: The present invention provides a feeder having an open, planar feeding surface to present a variety of foods to pets such as dogs or cats. The feeder is made of a high-density thermoplastic material that facilitates the cutting of various foods without dulling cutting implements and may be easily cleaned and sanitized in a dishwasher or by hand. The present invention allows for the presentation to pets of a variety of foods that may be cut, spread or dispersed on the surface allowing the juices, gravies or applied foods to fill an array of indentations and grooves in the feeding surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Gailen, Carol Smeja
  • Publication number: 20150334988
    Abstract: The present invention provides a feeding surface to present a variety of foods to pets such as dogs or cats. The feeder is made of a high-density thermoplastic material that facilitates the cutting of various foods without dulling cutting implements and may be easily cleaned and sanitized in a dishwasher or by hand. The present invention allows for the presentation to pets of a variety of foods that may be cut, spread or dispersed on the surface allowing the juices, gravies or applied foods to fill an array of indentations and grooves in the feeding surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Gailen, Carol Smeja