Patents by Inventor Dee L. Conger

Dee L. Conger 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: 20230219717
    Abstract: Provided herein are animal containment cage bases and covers that can be nested to disengage and/or collapse one or more cage components or one or more cage component mount members from a cage base or cage cover. Also provided herein are methods of removing cage components or cage component mount members from cage bases and cage covers by nesting. Also provided herein, is a detachable animal containment cage component grommet and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Francesca McGuffie, Dee L. Conger
  • Patent number: 11643248
    Abstract: Provided herein are animal containment cage bases and covers that can be nested to disengage and/or collapse one or more cage components or one or more cage component mount members from a cage base or cage cover. Also provided herein are methods of removing cage components or cage component mount members from cage bases and cage covers by nesting. Also provided herein, is a detachable animal containment cage component grommet and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesca McGuffie, Dee L. Conger, Daniel Romane
  • Publication number: 20210284388
    Abstract: Provided herein are animal containment cage bases and covers that can be nested to disengage and/or collapse one or more cage components or one or more cage component mount members from a cage base or cage cover. Also provided herein are methods of removing cage components or cage component mount members from cage bases and cage covers by nesting. Also provided herein, is a detachable animal containment cage component grommet and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Francesca MCGUFFIE, Dee L. CONGER, Daniel ROMANE
  • Publication number: 20200361662
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for orally delivering fluids and semi-solid foods to individuals for the promotion of health are disclosed. Various embodiments relate to a food delivery mouthpiece and related apparatuses and systems. Some embodiments of the food delivery mouthpiece include a spout and base. In some embodiments, the food delivery mouthpiece is configured for removable connection to a food container, such as, for example, to the straw of a flexible food pouch. In other embodiments, the food delivery mouthpiece is permanently coupled to a food pouch. Food delivery systems are disclosed, which include a food delivery mouthpiece, a food pouch, and fluids or semi-solid foods contained within the food pouches. A cap for the food delivery mouthpiece is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Bradley OATES, II, Brian Paul BROCK, Cory James SPIVEY, Dee L. Conger
  • Patent number: 10820568
    Abstract: Provided herein are animal waste collecting animal containment cages for collecting and separating feces and urine from an animal or animals. Also provided herein are animal waste collecting animal containment cages that are disposable and are for single use. Also provided herein are animal waste collecting animal containment cages that are disposed within a rack. Also provided herein are methods of using and manufacturing an animal waste collecting animal containment cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: INNOVIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Francesca McGuffie
  • Patent number: 10737840
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for orally delivering fluids and semi-solid foods to individuals for the promotion of health are disclosed. Various embodiments relate to a food delivery mouthpiece and related apparatuses and systems. Some embodiments of the food delivery mouthpiece include a spout and base. In some embodiments, the food delivery mouthpiece is configured for removable connection to a food container, such as, for example, to the straw of a flexible food pouch. In other embodiments, the food delivery mouthpiece is permanently coupled to a food pouch. Food delivery systems are disclosed, which include a food delivery mouthpiece, a food pouch, and fluids or semi-solid foods contained within the food pouches. A cap for the food delivery mouthpiece is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: PERFORMANCE PACKAGING OF NEVADA, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Bradley Oates, II, Brian Paul Brock, Cory James Spivey, Dee L. Conger
  • Patent number: 10729098
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems for monitoring the presence or absence of a contaminant and/or a contaminant sampling element, or portion thereof, in an animal rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: INNOVIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Cory J. Spivey
  • Patent number: 10448612
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo
  • Patent number: 10314287
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. D'Artenay, Francesca McGuffie
  • Patent number: 10278361
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems for convenient management of animals within a rodent containment cage system that includes labeling components, receiving data, associating the data, reporting the data and/or associations and locating components within the cage system. The management of the system may be self-contained, networked through a controller, local server and/or main server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: INNOVIVE, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Cory J. Spivey, Michael A. Roes, Francesca McGuffie, Leroy Jenson
  • Publication number: 20180242551
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Dee L. CONGER, Thomas M. PERAZZO, Matthew D. D'ARTENAY, Francesca MCGUFFIE
  • Publication number: 20180116169
    Abstract: Provided herein are animal waste collecting animal containment cages for collecting and separating feces and urine from an animal or animals. Also provided herein are animal waste collecting animal containment cages that are disposable and are for single use. Also provided herein are animal waste collecting animal containment cages that are disposed within a rack. Also provided herein are methods of using and manufacturing an animal waste collecting animal containment cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Dee L. CONGER, Francesca MCGUFFIE
  • Patent number: 9888667
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. D'Artenay, Francesca McGuffie
  • Publication number: 20170339917
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Dee L. CONGER, Thomas M. PERAZZO, Matthew D. D'ARTENAY, Francesca MCGUFFIE
  • Patent number: 9706752
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: INNOVIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. d'Artenay, Francesca McGuffie
  • Patent number: 9516857
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems for convenient management of animals within a rodent containment cage system that includes labeling components, receiving data, associating the data, reporting the data and/or associations and locating components within the cage system. The management of the system may be self-contained, networked through a controller, local server and/or main server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: INNOVIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Cory Spivey, Michael A. Roes, Francesca McGuffie, Leroy Jenson
  • Patent number: 9516858
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems for convenient management of animals within a rodent containment cage system that includes labeling components, receiving data, associating the data, reporting the data and/or associations and locating components within the cage system. The management of the system may be self-contained, networked through a controller, local server and/or main server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: INNOVIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Cory Spivey, Michael A. Roes, Francesca McGuffie, Leroy Jenson
  • Publication number: 20160270365
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. d'Artenay, Francesca McGuffie
  • Patent number: 9265229
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. d'Artenay, Francesca McGuffie
  • Patent number: 9155283
    Abstract: Provided herein are slidable “drawer” animal containment systems that allow for ready access to contained animals. In certain embodiments, the animal containment systems include disposable cages, and the systems are ventilated in some embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: INNOVIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Francesca McGuffie, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. D'Artenay