Patents by Inventor Gillian S. Rice

Gillian S. Rice 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).

  • Patent number: 5188059
    Abstract: An apparatus designed to entertain and exercise cats and also serve as a bed for cats. The apparatus is constructed from a box with open top having fabric stretched across the top and having holes cut in the corners and with a flap in the middle. These openings are large enough for a cat's paws and shoulders. The cat reaches inside to grab for a ball placed inside the box. Besides being a sleeping apparatus, it doubles as a game that provides entertainment and exercise for the cat since it appeals to the animal's strategic nature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Inventor: Gillian S. Rice