Patents by Inventor Nancy Kerrigan

Nancy Kerrigan 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: 20080072829
    Abstract: A consumption-control feeding dish comprising a bowl structure having an interior wall that defines a concave interior area. The wall has an arcuate shape between an upper peripheral edge portion and a bottom surface. A protrusion is connected to the bottom surface of the interior wall and projects away from the bottom surface into the interior area. A plurality of dividers are positioned within the interior area and project radially relative to the interior wall toward the protrusion. The dividers in combination with the interior wall and the protrusion define a plurality of curvilinear feeding zones shaped to retain food for the animal and sized to prevent the animal from opening its mouth to open position and taking a full bite of the food, thereby requiring the animal to take a plurality of small bites of food to consume the same amount of food in a full bite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: Evergreen Innovation Partners I, LP
    Inventors: Nancy Kerrigan, Cory Williamson, Kent Swendseid
  • Publication number: 20080053374
    Abstract: A consumption-control feeding dish comprising a bowl structure having an interior wall that defines a concave interior area. The wall has an arcuate shape between an upper peripheral edge portion and a bottom surface. A protrusion is connected to the bottom surface of the interior wall and projects away from the bottom surface into the interior area. The protrusion has a central portion and a plurality of lobes positioned within the interior area and project radially from the central portion toward the interior wall. The lobes, in combination with the interior wall and the protrusion, define a plurality of curvilinear feeding zones shaped to retain food for the animal and sized to prevent the animal from opening its mouth to open position and taking a full bite of the food, thereby requiring the animal to take a plurality of small bites of food to consume the same amount of food in a full bite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: Evergreen Innovation Partners I, LP
    Inventors: Nancy Kerrigan, Cory Williamson
  • Publication number: 20050072364
    Abstract: A pet rest and recreation apparatus is disclosed which provides a clean, relaxing and fun space for a pet. The pet rest and recreation apparatus comprises a storage space with a door, steps, adjacent to the storage space, which lead to a rest area. In the preferred exemplary embodiment, the rest area is atop the storage space. Finally, the rest area is sufficiently elevated to allow a pet to look outside a window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventor: Nancy Kerrigan
  • Publication number: 20050072376
    Abstract: The present invention discloses pet accessories such as pet packs and coats which attach easily and allow a pet to carry its belongings. In one embodiment of the invention, pet pack comprises a top side with a plurality of pockets, a hook and eyelet fastener which attaches to existing pet harnesses. In another embodiment, a pet coat which at least substantially covers a pet is comprised of a durable, water resistant material. The pet coat also comprises a pocket and a hook and eyelet fastener which attaches to exiting harnesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventor: Nancy Kerrigan