Patents by Inventor Mary Beth Evans

Mary Beth Evans 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: 20230310794
    Abstract: A therapeutic pressure strap for a mammal (animal or human). The strap comprises a flat laminated material with a textured elastic side and hook-and-loop second side, as well as a front end comprising a section of a complementary hook-and-loop material that can bind to the second side. The strap is configured so that when it is wound around the mammal's chest or trunk, the textured side resists slippage against the mammal's skin or fur, and the complementary material binds to the second side, producing a snug but reversible fit. The strap can be used to “swaddle” upset mammals and calm them without risk of overheating or causing panic due to overly restricting movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventor: Mary Beth Evans
  • Patent number: 11684040
    Abstract: A therapeutic toy device for an animal user. The device comprises an internal spine simulator comprising a plurality of weighted vertebra simulators, all coupled together in a manner intended to somewhat resemble the spine of a prey animal. The toy device is configured so that when the animal user plays with the toy, the act mimics the sensation of tackling an actual prey animal. This satisfies the animal's predatory instincts, and thus gives the animal a more meaningful and satisfying sensory-motor experience, thus improving well-being. The device may optionally be surrounded by a covering, which may be a removable washable covering, and optionally configured with other elements such as one or more straps, limb simulators, internal stuffing or padding, and other features. The toy device may be configured in varying weights and configurations based on the size, weight, and play-drive of an animal user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventor: Mary Beth Evans
  • Patent number: 10772299
    Abstract: A therapeutic toy device for an animal user. The device comprises an internal spine simulator comprising a plurality of weighted vertebra simulators, all coupled together in a manner intended to somewhat resemble the spine of a prey animal. The toy device is configured so that when the animal user plays with the toy, the act mimics the sensation of tackling an actual prey animal. This satisfies the animal's predatory instincts, and thus gives the animal a more meaningful and satisfying sensory-motor experience, thus improving well-being. The device may optionally be surrounded by a covering, which may be a removable washable covering, and optionally configured with other elements such as one or more straps, limb simulators, internal stuffing or padding, and other features. The toy device may be configured in varying weights and configurations based on the size, weight, and play-drive of an animal user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Inventor: Mary Beth Evans
  • Patent number: 10433524
    Abstract: A therapeutic toy device for an animal user. The device comprises an internal spine simulator comprising a plurality of weighted vertebra simulators, all coupled together in a manner intended to somewhat resemble the spine of a prey animal. The toy device is configured so that when the animal user plays with the toy, the act mimics the sensation of tackling an actual prey animal. This satisfies the animal's predator instincts, and thus gives the animal a more meaningful and satisfying sensory motor experience, thus improving well-being. The device will be surrounded by a covering, and optionally configured with other elements such as one or more straps, limb simulators, internal stuffing, and other features. The toy device may be configured in varying weights and configurations based on the size, weight and play-drive of an animal user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Inventor: Mary Beth Evans
  • Publication number: 20190269100
    Abstract: A therapeutic toy device for an animal user. The device comprises an internal spine simulator comprising a plurality of weighted vertebra simulators, all coupled together in a manner intended to somewhat resemble the spine of a prey animal. The toy device is configured so that when the animal user plays with the toy, the act mimics the sensation of tackling an actual prey animal. This satisfies the animal's predator instincts, and thus gives the animal a more meaningful and satisfying sensory motor experience, thus improving well-being. The device will be surrounded by a covering, and optionally configured with other elements such as one or more straps, limb simulators, internal stuffing, and other features. The toy device may be configured in varying weights and configurations based on the size, weight and play-drive of an animal user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventor: Mary Beth Evans
  • Patent number: 10299464
    Abstract: A therapeutic toy device for an animal user. The device comprises an internal spine simulator comprising a plurality of weighted vertebra simulators, all coupled together in a manner intended to somewhat resemble the spine of a prey animal. The toy device is configured so that when the animal user plays with the toy, the act mimics the sensation of tackling an actual prey animal. This satisfies the animal's predator instincts, and thus gives the animal a more meaningful and satisfying sensory motor experience, thus improving well-being. The device, preferably produced from synthetic materials, will be surrounded by a synthetic covering, and optionally configured with other elements such as limb simulators, internal stuffing, and other features. The toy device will be offered in varying weights and configurations based on the size, weight and play-drive of an animal user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Inventor: Mary Beth Evans
  • Publication number: 20170238507
    Abstract: A therapeutic toy device for an animal user. The device comprises an internal spine simulator comprising a plurality of weighted vertebra simulators, all coupled together in a manner intended to somewhat resemble the spine of a prey animal. The toy device is configured so that when the animal user plays with the toy, the act mimics the sensation of tackling an actual prey animal. This satisfies the animal's predator instincts, and thus gives the animal a more meaningful and satisfying sensory motor experience, thus improving well-being. The device, preferably produced from synthetic materials, will be surrounded by a synthetic covering, and optionally configured with other elements such as limb simulators, internal stuffing, and other features. The toy device will be offered in varying weights and configurations based on the size, weight and play-drive of an animal user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventor: Mary Beth Evans