Patents by Inventor James Cary Thompson, Jr.

James Cary Thompson, Jr. 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).

  • Pet toilet-like water dish and food storage
    Patent number: 6205950
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for watering pets, e.g., a dog or cat. The device 10 has the general shape of a toilet. The device comprises a base 22, a bowl 12 for holding water 16, and a tank-like structure 18 for holding dry goods 32, e.g., dog food, which tank 18 also is equipped with a lid 20. A compartment 14 for holding a heating media 36, e.g., gel, is shown underneath the bowl 12 in order to heat the bowl. An alternative embodiment discloses a bowl 12 with a seat 34 with hinges 38 on top of the bowl 12 which seat 34 is selectively placed in the up or down position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventor: James Cary Thompson, Jr.