Patents by Inventor Jonathan Willinger

Jonathan Willinger 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: 11382311
    Abstract: A destruction-resistant pet toy for a canine includes a main body for biting, grasping, or playing by the canine with its mouth; an attractant for attracting the canine, the attractant includes a scent source for emitting a scent; a cavity disposed in the main body for holding the attractant; and a plurality of scent passages for passing the scent to the canine, each scent passage having a first end at the cavity and a second end at an exterior surface of the main body. The destruction-resistant pet toy further includes an access channel for passing the attractant to the cavity, the access channel extending from an exterior surface of the main body to the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Willinger Development LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan Willinger
  • Publication number: 20220095585
    Abstract: A pet toy includes a structural body having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a medial portion disposed between the first end and the second end. An attractant-retaining interior space extends throughout the medial portion; and an access is disposed in the first end for accessing the medial portion. A removable plug seals the access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Willinger Development LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan WILLINGER
  • Patent number: 10531641
    Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention, a destruction resistant pet toy includes a first member having a first material, the first material being a destruction resistant nylon; a second member having a second material, the second material being softer than the first material; wherein the destruction resistant nylon comprises a Shore D hardness. The first member may be a substantially tubular structure having an inner space and the second member is disposed at least partially within the inner space of the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Andrea Valle, Jonathan Willinger
  • Publication number: 20200008397
    Abstract: A multi-material pet toy includes a first body having a first density. A second body has a second density, the second density being less than the first density. The second body is partially received in an inner space of the first body. The first body includes a first opening. The second body includes an intermediate portion, the intermediate portion having a first segment disposed in the inner space of the first body and a second segment disposed outside of the first body. The second segment includes a knot bearing against the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Willinger Development LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan WILLINGER
  • Publication number: 20200008398
    Abstract: A destruction-resistant pet toy for a canine includes a main body for biting, grasping, or playing by the canine with its mouth; an attractant for attracting the canine, the attractant includes a scent source for emitting a scent; a cavity disposed in the main body for holding the attractant; and a plurality of scent passages for passing the scent to the canine, each scent passage having a first end at the cavity and a second end at an exterior surface of the main body. The destruction-resistant pet toy further includes an access channel for passing the attractant to the cavity, the access channel extending from an exterior surface of the main body to the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Willinger Development LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan WILLINGER
  • Patent number: 9021990
    Abstract: A multi-material pet toy includes a first member having an attractant for making the multi-material pet toy interesting to a pet and a second member for protecting the first member to lengthen a serviceable life of the first member. The toy may be configured so that the first member includes a sound-producing member for making a noise without air movement passing through the sound-producing member, and the second member includes a protective member for protecting the sound-producing member. The toy may also be configured so that the first member includes a mouth-feel member for providing attraction for the pet with the noise of air movement passing through the mouth-feel member, and the second member includes a protective member for protecting the mouth-feel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Rutherford, Jonathan Willinger
  • Patent number: 8960130
    Abstract: A multi-material pet toy includes a first member having an attractant for making the multi-material pet toy interesting to a pet and a second member for protecting the first member to lengthen a serviceable life of the first member. The toy may be configured so that the first member includes a sound-producing member for making a noise without air movement passing through the sound-producing member, and the second member includes a protective member for protecting the sound-producing member. The toy may also be configured so that the first member includes a mouth-feel member for providing attraction for the pet with the noise of air movement passing through the mouth-feel member, and the second member includes a protective member for protecting the mouth-feel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Willinger, Ryan Rutherford, Andrea Matz
  • Patent number: 8820268
    Abstract: One embodiment of a treat dispenser for an animal comprises a container having a first interior for receiving treats, a first opening for dispensing treats from the interior, a removable cap for inserting treats into the interior, and a first axis, and a cover at least partially surrounding the container to define a second interior between the cover and the container that receives treats dispensed from the first interior. The cover has a second opening for dispensing treats from the second interior. The cover is preferably slidable and rotatable along the first axis relative to the container. In one embodiment, the treat dispenser is attached to a rollable frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: JW Pet Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Valle, Jonathan Willinger, Ryan Rutherford
  • Publication number: 20140130750
    Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention, a destruction resistant pet toy includes a first member having a first material, the first material being a destruction resistant nylon; a second member having a second material, the second material being softer than the first material; wherein the destruction resistant nylon comprises a Shore D hardness. The first member may be a substantially tubular structure having an inner space and the second member is disposed at least partially within the inner space of the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: JW Pet Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Valle, Jonathan Willinger
  • Patent number: 8523628
    Abstract: A noise producing toy structure includes a toy having an outer wall and a crown raised from the outer wall, the outer wall defining an inner space and the crown defining a chamber; an opening for passing ambient fluid into the chamber; and a noise producing element placing the inner space in fluid communication with chamber. The crown hinders access to the noise producing element to resist unintended removal of the noise producing element. A noise producing toy structure includes a toy having an outer wall, a noise producing element disposed in the outer wall for placing the inner space in fluid communication with an environment; and a wall upright from the outer wall at a position proximal to the noise producing element. The wall has a free end to space a user from the noise producing element to hinder access to the noise producing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: J. W. Pet Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Rutherford, Jonathan Willinger
  • Publication number: 20130206080
    Abstract: A sound-making pet toy includes a shell having an opening and an inner space accessible through the opening and a sound-making body having a reduced state and an expanded state larger than the reduced state. When the sound-making body is disposed in the opening, it has the reduced state and when it is disposed in the inner space, it has the expanded state. The sound-making body has a resilient air-holding body and a sound making device that is responsive to air from the air holding body passing through the sound-making body. When the sound-making body is in the expanded state, it is lodged against the inner surface of the shell. When the sound-making body is in the expanded state, it expels air from the resilient air holding body when a force impacts the shell. In the expanded state, it is larger than the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Ryan Rutherford, Jonathan Willinger
  • Patent number: 8448605
    Abstract: A small animal structure includes several modular units slideably interconnected to form a maze and at least one end cap secured to at least one modular unit. The modular units have a common bottom edge defining an open bottom of the small animal structure. A combination of a small-animal structure and a small-animal cage includes modular units slideably interconnected to form a maze. The modular units have a common bottom edge defining an open bottom of the small-animal structure. The small-animal structure is mounted on a floor of the small animal cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: J. W. Pet Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Ragonetti, Jonathan Willinger, Ryan Rutherford
  • Patent number: 8418656
    Abstract: A sound-making pet toy includes a shell having an opening and an inner space accessible through the opening and a sound-making body having a reduced state and an expanded state larger than the reduced state. When the sound-making body is disposed in the opening, it has the reduced state and when it is disposed in the inner space, it has the expanded state. The sound-making body has a resilient air-holding body and a sound making device that is responsive to air from the air holding body passing through the sound-making body. When the sound-making body is in the expanded state, it is lodged against the inner surface of the shell. When the sound-making body is in the expanded state, it expels air from the resilient air holding body when a force impacts the shell. In the expanded state, it is larger than the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: J.W. Pet Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Rutherford, Jonathan Willinger
  • Patent number: 8397678
    Abstract: A small animal habitat includes a base, a wall extension, and a roof that define an interior space. In the interior space, an animal entertainment device is positioned distal from the base and a platform is spaced from the base providing access to the entertainment device. A climbing structure permits access to the platform. A first animal traversable path from the base to the animal entertainment device includes a first substantially vertical climb and a first substantially horizontal traverse on the platform. A second animal traversable path from the base to the port includes the first substantially vertical climb, a second substantially horizontal traverse on the platform, and a second substantially vertical climb to a port in the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: J.W. Pet Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Willinger, Ryan Rutherford, Peter Ragonetti
  • Publication number: 20130055965
    Abstract: One embodiment of a treat dispenser for an animal comprises a container having a first interior for receiving treats, a first opening for dispensing treats from the interior, a removable cap for inserting treats into the interior, and a first axis, and a cover at least partially surrounding the container to define a second interior between the cover and the container that receives treats dispensed from the first interior. The cover has a second opening for dispensing treats from the second interior. The cover is preferably slidable and rotatable along the first axis relative to the container. In one embodiment, the treat dispenser is attached to a rollable frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: JW PET COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Andrea Valle, Jonathan Willinger, Ryan Rutherford
  • Patent number: 8360007
    Abstract: An animal entertainment device comprises a guide unit and a wheel that travels on the guide unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: J.W. Pet Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Klaus Woltmann, Ryan Rutherford, Jonathan Willinger, Peter Ragonetti
  • Patent number: D679459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: J.W. Pet Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Matz, Ryan Rutherford, Jonathan Willinger
  • Patent number: D683635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: J.W. Pet Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman Anderson, Jonathan Willinger, Ryan Rutherford
  • Patent number: D1032969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: WILLINGER DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Willinger, David Joseph
  • Patent number: D1041771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Inventor: Jonathan Willinger