Patents by Inventor Christine E. Steiner

Christine E. Steiner 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).

  • Pneumatic double actuating cylinder having a rotatably mounted feeding tray
    Patent number: 9644786
    Abstract: A pet feeder has a pneumatic lifting system with a rotatably mounted feeding tray. A support structure has an end connected to a surface of a feeding tray located opposite another end connected to a retaining structure. A capturing structure is connected to a cylinder. The capturing structure has an upper capturing portion having a primary opening located opposite a lower capturing portion having a secondary opening. The upper capturing portion has a primary retaining lip and the lower capturing portion has a secondary retaining lip forming a track. The retaining structure is retained within the capturing structure. The retaining structure is configured to travel along the track of the capturing structure and to rotate the tray around the perimeter of the cylinder. The pet feeder can have audio capabilities, a programmable timer, a feeding alert system, and a removable tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Inventor: Christine E. Steiner
  • Pneumatic Double Actuating Cylinder Having A Rotatably Mounted Feeding Tray
    Publication number: 20160341354
    Abstract: A pet feeder has a pneumatic lifting system with a rotatably mounted feeding tray. A support structure has an end connected to a surface of a feeding tray located opposite another end connected to a retaining structure. A capturing structure is connected to a cylinder. The capturing structure has an upper capturing portion having a primary opening located opposite a lower capturing portion having a secondary opening. The upper capturing portion has a primary retaining lip and the lower capturing portion has a secondary retaining lip forming a track. The retaining structure is retained within the capturing structure. The retaining structure is configured to travel along the track of the capturing structure and to rotate the tray around the perimeter of the cylinder. The pet feeder can have audio capabilities, a programmable timer, a feeding alert system, and a removable tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Christine E. Steiner