Patents by Inventor Joseph Christopher Carley

Joseph Christopher Carley 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).

  • Basking heater and methods
    Patent number: 10736181
    Abstract: A basking heater for an animal, such as a reptile, includes a housing, a heating element within the housing, and an opening in a bottom of the housing, so that the heating element may radiate heat through the opening, and an attachment arrangement. The attachment arrangement can be used to selectively attach the heater to a terrarium. The housing can be made of thermal plastic resin and can include vents for cooling the housing. The housing can have low profile shape. The heater may have multiple power settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Newman, Jose Manuel Torres Perez, Derek James Meyers, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • PIZZLE STICK KABOB PET TREAT
    Publication number: 20170181449
    Abstract: A process for making pet food treats including a base material, the treats themselves and a processing system for making the treats. The auxiliary ingredients are combined to form a foodstuffs mixture. Portions of the foodstuffs mixture are formed. The portions of foodstuffs mixture are positioned on a chew stick that comprises pizzle stick. The pet treat gives the appearance of a grilled shish kabob, where the meat portions are meant for initial taste, while the chew stick will take provide the dog with a longer-lasting chewing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Stacey Harbour, Casey Sims, Joseph Christopher Carley, Marc Kreamer
  • VEGETABLE AND FRUIT KABOB PET TREAT
    Publication number: 20170181448
    Abstract: A composition and process for making pet food treats is described herein. Auxiliary ingredients are combined to form a plant mixture. The plant mixture is formed into portions. The portions of plant mixture are positioned on a chew stick that comprises rawhide. The pet treat gives the appearance of a grilled shish kabob, where the plant portions are meant for initial taste, while the chew stick will provide the dog with a longer-lasting chewing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Stacey Harbour, Casey Sims, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • BASKING HEATER AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20150373786
    Abstract: A basking heater for an animal, such as a reptile, includes a housing, a heating element within the housing, and an opening in a bottom of the housing, so that the heating element may radiate heat through the opening, and an attachment arrangement. The attachment arrangement can be used to selectively attach the heater to a terrarium. The housing can be made of thermal plastic resin and can include vents for cooling the housing. The housing can have low profile shape. The heater may have multiple power settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: DANIEL A. NEWMAN, Jose Manuel Torres Perez, Derek James Meyers, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • FILTER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR EXTERNAL FILTER FOR AN AQUARIUM
    Publication number: 20150257372
    Abstract: An external filter for an aquarium includes a canister filter having a filter assembly removably oriented therein. The filter assembly includes at least two stacked trays releasably secured together in series. The stacked trays include a compartment for holding filter media. In one embodiment, the trays are releasably secured together with a strap. In one embodiment, the filter assembly also includes a handle. In one example, the strap forms a portion of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Agresta, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • Filter assembly and methods for external filter for an aquarium
    Patent number: 9043997
    Abstract: An external filter for an aquarium includes a canister filter having a filter assembly removably oriented therein. The filter assembly includes at least two stacked trays releasably secured together in series. The stacked trays include a compartment for holding filter media. In one embodiment, the trays are releasably secured together with a strap. In one embodiment, the filter assembly also includes a handle. In one example, the strap forms a portion of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Agresta, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • FILTER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR EXTERNAL FILTER FOR AN AQUARIUM
    Publication number: 20130213867
    Abstract: An external filter for an aquarium includes a canister filter having a filter assembly removably oriented therein. The filter assembly includes at least two stacked trays releasably secured together in series. The stacked trays include a compartment for holding filter media. In one embodiment, the trays are releasably secured together with a strap. In one embodiment, the filter assembly also includes a handle. In one example, the strap forms a portion of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Agresta, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • Filtration devices
    Patent number: 6797163
    Abstract: The present invention relates to filter devices and methods of using such devices for mechanical, chemical and biological filtration pond and/or aquarium water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Tetra Holding (US), Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Christopher Carley, Mark Gerard Agresta
  • Filtration devices
    Publication number: 20030183571
    Abstract: The present invention relates to filter devices and methods of using such devices for mechanical, chemical and biological filtration pond and/or aquarium water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph Christopher Carley, Mark Gerard Agresta
  • Aquarium filter
    Patent number: D460996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Joseph Christopher Carley, John Edward Fox, Jr., Jeffrey Alan Warden
  • Aquarium filter
    Patent number: D462739
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Joseph Christopher Carley, John Edward Fox, Jr., Jeffrey Alan Warden
  • Pond pump
    Patent number: D466134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Joseph Christopher Carley, David Pool, Jeffrey Alan Warden
  • Aquarium filter
    Patent number: D468393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Agresta, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • Aquarium filter
    Patent number: D494251
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Tetra Holding (US), Inc.
    Inventors: John Edward Fox, Jr., Joseph Christopher Carley, Jeffrey Alan Warden