Patents by Inventor Ingrid C. Rice

Ingrid C. 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).

  • Animal jaw support device
    Patent number: 6553945
    Abstract: An animal jaw support device for use on guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits and other small mammals supports the jaw of an animal having weakened jaw muscles and permits the animal to strengthen its jaw muscles by opening its jaw against the elastic pressure of the device. The support device wraps around the head and jaw of the animal, is made of neoprene or other elastic material and has attachment straps to hold the device snugly in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Pocket Pet Concepts Inc.
    Inventor: Ingrid C. Rice
  • Animal jaw support device
    Publication number: 20020043219
    Abstract: An animal jaw support device for use on guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits and other small mammals supports the jaw of an animal having weakened jaw muscles and permits the animal to strengthen its jaw muscles by opening its jaw against the elastic pressure of the device. The support device wraps around the head and jaw of the animal, is made of neoprene or other elastic material and has attachment straps to hold the device snugly in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventor: Ingrid C. Rice