Patents by Inventor David R. Veness
David R. Veness 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).
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Patent number: 9974279Abstract: A nutrient dispensing device for animals includes an access basin and a support portion attached to the access basin. The dispensing device includes a ramp spanning between the access basin and the support portion. A storage tank is disposed on the support portion, and a first end of the ramp is located partially beneath an open end of the storage tank. The ramp also includes at least one shield attached along a portion of the ramp, and the shield resists contents stored in the storage tank from entering a region of the support portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Melaney Northrop, Michael D. Harper, David R. Veness
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Publication number: 20160007566Abstract: A method provides a continuous flow within an animal watering device. The method includes receiving water in a lower bowl of the watering device, the lower bowl including a front container and a rear container. Lifting the water from the lower bowl to an upper bowl through operation of a motorized water screw. Filling the upper bowl to a predetermined height. Returning the water in the upper bowl on a ramp disposed between the upper bowl and the front container of the lower bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: David R. VENESS, Steven GREEN
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Patent number: 9137968Abstract: A watering device for animals with continuously flowing water to attract the attention of the animal utilizes a water screw device within the watering device to move water from a lower bowl of the device to an upper bowl to create flowing water. The water screw is configured such that the electrical components of the water screw remain separated from the water of the watering dish to remove the possibility of electrocution of the water. Rather, only the mechanical components of the water screw device contact the water of the watering device while the electrical motor of the water screw remains safely out of the water.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Inventors: David R. Veness, Steven Green
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Patent number: 8555816Abstract: An animal watering system including a water tank, interior container and base for connecting to a bowl. The interior container fluidly connects the water tank and the base/bowl. The interior container in addition to supplying water from the water tank to the bowl, also receives water from the bowl as it circulates. The interior container includes a filter to filter the water as it leaves the water tank and enters the bowl and as it flows from the bowl into the interior container.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Adam Weber, David R. Veness, Peter Schneider
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Patent number: 8485131Abstract: One embodiment may take the form of a litter box having a base portion having a floor and a plurality of walls extending in an upward direction from the floor. The litter box may also have a cover portion having a ceiling and a plurality of walls extending in a downward direction from the ceiling. The base portion and the cover portion may combine to define an inner cavity. The litter box may also include a circulating filter in communication with the inner cavity of the litter box and the circulating filter may be configured to filter air from within the inner cavity of the litter box.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: David R. Veness, Mark C. Kitchens, Regis M. Wandres
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Publication number: 20120137980Abstract: One embodiment may take the form of a litter box having a base portion having a floor and a plurality of walls extending in an upward direction from the floor. The litter box may also have a cover portion having a ceiling and a plurality of walls extending in a downward direction from the ceiling. The base portion and the cover portion may combine to define an inner cavity. The litter box may also include a circulating filter in communication with the inner cavity of the litter box and the circulating filter may be configured to filter air from within the inner cavity of the litter box.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: David R. Veness, Mark C. Kitchens, Regis M. Wandres
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Publication number: 20120125263Abstract: A nutrient dispensing device for animals includes an access basin and a support portion attached to the access basin. The dispensing device includes a ramp spanning between the access basin and the support portion. A storage tank is disposed on the support portion, and a first end of the ramp is located partially beneath an open end of the storage tank. The ramp also includes at least one shield attached along a portion of the ramp, and the shield resists contents stored in the storage tank from entering a region of the support portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Melaney Northrop, Michael D. Harper, David R. Veness
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Publication number: 20120017839Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure may take the form of a watering device for animals with continuously flowing water to attract the attention of the animal. To create flowing water, a water screw device may be utilized within the watering device to move water from a lower bowl of the device to an upper bowl. The water screw may be configured such that the electrical components of the water screw remain separated from the water of the watering dish to remove the possibility of electrocution of the water. Rather, only the mechanical components of the water screw device may contact the water of the watering device while the electrical motor of the water screw remains safely out of the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: David R. Veness, Steven Green
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Publication number: 20110132268Abstract: An animal watering system including a water tank, interior container and base for connecting to a bowl. The interior container fluidly connects the water tank and the base/bowl. The interior container in addition to supplying water from the water tank to the bowl, also receives water from the bowl as it circulates. The interior container includes a filter to filter the water as it leaves the water tank and enters the bowl and as it flows from the bowl into the interior container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Adam Weber, David R. Veness, Peter Schneider
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Patent number: D642745Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: David R. Veness, Steven Green
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Patent number: D659294Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: David R. Veness, Adam Weber