Patents by Inventor Kathryn Rust

Kathryn Rust 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: 12718253
    Abstract: Systems and methods enable automated compliance verifications against regulatory and licensing requirements so sellers can determine whether they can sell to a given destination and which goods and services they can sell to that destination. The system increases efficiency of automated computerized systems that facilitate transactions by enabling users and systems to auto-generate applications and renewals based on existing data in such system(s). The system identifies the good or services contained within a transaction and queries a database of licenses and product registrations to validate that the proper documentation for the transaction exists. If the proper documentation does not exist, internal parties, or applications, are automatically notified and the system automatically initiates the application and/or renewal process for the goods or services for those taxing and regulatory authorities applicable to the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2026
    Assignee: Avalara, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Brandon Chan, Kathryn Rust, Jeffrey Carroll
  • Patent number: 11589558
    Abstract: A device for controlling the bark of an animal. The animal bark control device includes a housing having a curved bottom side extending between opposing distal ends forming an open neck receiving area. The curved bottom side can rest flush against a neck of a dog when mounted thereon. A speaker is disposed on a front side of the housing such that the speaker faces toward an ear of the dog when the housing is secured to a dog collar and mounted against the neck of the dog. The animal bark control device mounts to a dorsal region of a pet dog thereby allowing the speaker to deliver an audible corrective sound directly to the dog. A bridge extends from the housing, wherein the housing is movable along a longitudinal length of the bridge in order to adjust the placement of the housing when mounted to the dog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventor: Kathryn Rust
  • Publication number: 20210227795
    Abstract: A device for controlling the bark of an animal. The animal bark control device includes a housing having a curved bottom side extending between opposing distal ends forming an open neck receiving area. The curved bottom side can rest flush against a neck of a dog when mounted thereon. A speaker is disposed on a front side of the housing such that the speaker faces toward an ear of the dog when the housing is secured to a dog collar and mounted against the neck of the dog. The animal bark control device mounts to a dorsal region of a pet dog thereby allowing the speaker to deliver an audible corrective sound directly to the dog. A bridge extends from the housing, wherein the housing is movable along a longitudinal length of the bridge in order to adjust the placement of the housing when mounted to the dog.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Kathryn Rust
  • Patent number: 11000017
    Abstract: A device for controlling the bark of an animal. The animal bark control device includes a housing having a curved bottom side extending between opposing distal ends forming an open neck receiving area. The curved bottom side can rest flush against a neck of a dog when mounted thereon. A speaker is disposed on a front side of the housing such that the speaker faces toward an ear of the dog when the housing is secured to a dog collar and mounted against the neck of the dog. The animal bark control device mounts to a dorsal region of a pet dog thereby allowing the speaker to deliver an audible corrective sound directly to the dog. A bridge extends from the housing, wherein the housing is movable along a longitudinal length of the bridge in order to adjust the placement of the housing when mounted to the dog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Inventor: Kathryn Rust
  • Publication number: 20200163310
    Abstract: A device for controlling the bark of an animal. The animal bark control device includes a housing having a curved bottom side extending between opposing distal ends forming an open neck receiving area. The curved bottom side can rest flush against a neck of a dog when mounted thereon. A speaker is disposed on a front side of the housing such that the speaker faces toward an ear of the dog when the housing is secured to a dog collar and mounted against the neck of the dog. The animal bark control device mounts to a dorsal region of a pet dog thereby allowing the speaker to deliver an audible corrective sound directly to the dog. A bridge extends from the housing, wherein the housing is movable along a longitudinal length of the bridge in order to adjust the placement of the housing when mounted to the dog.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventor: Kathryn Rust