Patents by Inventor James C. Tanner

James C. Tanner 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: 6945193
    Abstract: A cat litter holding assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. An upper edge of the housing defines an upper opening. A covering is hingedly attached to an upper edge of the back wall. A partition wall is mounted within the housing and extends from the front wall toward the back wall. The partition wall divides the housing into a first portion and a second portion. The front wall has a front opening extending therethrough that extends into the first portion. A mat is removably positioned in the first portion and substantially covers the bottom wall of the first portion. The mat has a top side has a plurality of bristles extending upwardly therefrom. A litter pan is removably positioned in the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventors: James C. Tanner, Maurine A. Tanner