Patents by Inventor Kristin W. Grube

Kristin W. Grube 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).

  • Publication number: 20220210998
    Abstract: A sprocket adapter configured to roll up a waste pad. The sprocket adapter includes a sprocket, a first tube, a second tube, and a set of fins. The first and second tubes extend from the sprocket configured to couple with the take-up rod. The set of fins extends from the first side of the sprocket to couple with a pet waste pad. An end cap is configured to removably couple to a sprocket adapter comprising an aperture having two slotted portions, and a set of flaps. The aperture fits around the first tube of a sprocket adapter. The two slotted portions fit around a set of fins of a sprocket adapter. The set of flaps couple to the sprocket adapter. A take-up rod is configured to couple with a sprocket adapter. A pet waste roll assembly comprises a sprocket adapter coupled to an end cap and a take-up rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Alan Jay COOK, Kristin W. GRUBE, Kevin John AUGUSTYNIAK
  • Publication number: 20220046892
    Abstract: A control module that may be configured to detect animal activity of a pet at a waste pad, litter box, or feeding station. The control module comprises a sensor system having a camera. The control module is configured to analyze pet information and generate user data based on the pet information. Additionally, a mobile device is configured to detect animal activity within a field of view. The mobile device is configured to analyze pet information and generate user data based on the pet information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Alan Jay COOK, Kristin W. GRUBE, Kevin John AUGUSTYNIAK
  • Publication number: 20220046891
    Abstract: A control module that may be configured to detect animal activity of a pet at a waste pad, litter box, or feeding station. The control module comprises a sensor system having a camera. The control module is configured to analyze pet information and generate user data based on the pet information. Additionally, a mobile device is configured to detect animal activity within a field of view. The mobile device is configured to analyze pet information and generate user data based on the pet information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Alan Jay COOK, Kristin W. GRUBE, Kevin John AUGUSTYNIAK
  • Publication number: 20220046890
    Abstract: A control module that may be configured to detect animal activity of a pet at a waste pad, litter box, or feeding station. The control module comprises a sensor system having a camera. The control module is configured to analyze pet information and generate user data based on the pet information. Additionally, a mobile device is configured to detect animal activity within a field of view. The mobile device is configured to analyze pet information and generate user data based on the pet information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Alan Jay COOK, Kristin W. GRUBE, Kevin John AUGUSTYNIAK
  • Patent number: 5562693
    Abstract: The present invention includes a stationary outer blade and a rotating inner cutting blade. A unique blade design and geometry allows clean, smooth cuts in fibrous tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Devlin, Kristin W. Grube