Patents by Inventor Nicholas Teixeira

Nicholas Teixeira 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: 20230414056
    Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. One of the engagement members is a squeegee. There may be a plurality of squeegees. The squeegees can have either a straight bottom edge or serrations defining a plurality of teeth. When the squeegees have teeth along the bottom edge, the points on the teeth may either be aligned with an adjacent row of teeth or the points may be offset from the teeth in an adjacent row on an adjacent squeegee. The apparatus operates in a plurality of different operational engagement position in which different engagement members contact the surface to remove pet hair from the surface depending on which operational engagement position the apparatus is positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Towerstar Pets, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Fernando Becattini, SR., Steve A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira
  • Publication number: 20230320322
    Abstract: A device, attachments, and method for grooming or cleaning the fur of an animal. The device includes a main unit, a steam delivery system operatively engaged with the main unit, and a liquid delivery system operatively engaged with the main unit. The steam delivery system is operable to selectively deliver a quantity of steam to the animal's fur and the liquid delivery system is operable to selectively deliver a volume of liquid to the animal's fur. The steam delivery system and liquid delivery system are selectively independently activated to perform a grooming or cleaning task with the device. One or more attachments are connectable with the main unit via a hose. Some of the attachments include a plurality of tines that extend outwardly in the direction of movement of the attachment along the animal's body and capture and lift hairs for improved application of liquid, shampoo, or air thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: DIVIA LA PENNA DESIGN STUDIO INC.
    Inventors: Divya Sharada LA PENNA, Albert Michael La Penna, Steve A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira
  • Publication number: 20230302499
    Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. The apparatus has a handle and connected base member. On the base member is one or more engagement members, such as lugs, protrusions or frustums. On the lower surface of one of the engagement members is one or more striations, ribs, squeegees or ridges. The striations, ribs, squeegees or ridges operate in an operational engagement position to remove pet hair from the surface of an inanimate object, such as a couch or other fabric. This operational engagement position for the striations, ribs, squeegees or ridges is one of a number of other operational engagement positions for the pet hair removal apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: Towerstar Pets, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Fernando Becattini, SR., Steve A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira
  • Publication number: 20230131244
    Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. One of the engagement members is triangular in cross section that is attached to a generally parallelogram body of the apparatus. The apparatus operates in a plurality of different operational engagement position in which different engagement members contact the surface to remove pet hair from the surface depending on which operational engagement position the apparatus is positioned. The pet hair removal apparatus may be formed through a coextrusion process to form the resultant parallelogram shape of the pet hair removal apparatus using multiple different materials to form the engagement members and a body thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Towerstar Pets, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Fernando Becattini, SR., Steve A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira
  • Publication number: 20230008462
    Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. The apparatus operates in a plurality of different operational engagement position in which different engagement members contact the surface to remove pet hair from the surface depending on which operational engagement position the apparatus is positioned. The pet hair removal apparatus may be formed through a coextrusion process to form the resultant shape of the pet hair removal apparatus using multiple different materials to form the engagement members and a body thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: Towerstar Pets, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Fernando Becattini, SR., Steve A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira
  • Publication number: 20230000053
    Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. The apparatus operates in a plurality of different operational engagement position in which different engagement members contact the surface to remove pet hair from the surface depending on which operational engagement position the apparatus is positioned. In one operational engagement position, two or more engagement members, that are different types of engagement members, simultaneously contact the surface. In another operational engagement position, only one type of engagement member contacts the surface to remove pet hair from the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Towerstar Pets, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Fernando Becattini, SR., Steve A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira
  • Publication number: 20230000240
    Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. One of the engagement members is a squeegee that includes a textured surface. The textured surface extends transversely or laterally between first and second sides of the apparatus. The apparatus operates in a plurality of different operational engagement position in which different engagement members contact the surface to remove pet hair from the surface depending on which operational engagement position the apparatus is positioned. The pet hair removal apparatus may be formed through a coextrusion process to form the resultant shape of the pet hair removal apparatus using multiple different materials to form the engagement members and a body thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Towerstar Pets, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Fernando Becattini, SR., Steve A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira
  • Publication number: 20230001455
    Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. The apparatus has a handle and connected base member. On the base member is one or more engagement members, such as lugs, protrusions or frustums. On the lower surface of one of the engagement members is one or more striations, ribs, squeegees or ridges. The striations, ribs, squeegees or ridges operate in an operational engagement position to remove pet hair from the surface of an inanimate object, such as a couch or other fabric. This operational engagement position for the striations, ribs, squeegees or ridges is one of a number of other operational engagement positions for the pet hair removal apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Towerstar Pets, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Fernando Becattini, SR., Steve A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira
  • Publication number: 20230000054
    Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. The apparatus has a handle and connected base member. At the end of the handle is a pointed end defined by a pointed tip. The pointed end and pointed tip operates in an operational engagement position to remove pet hair from the surface of an inanimate object, such as a couch or other fabric. The pointed end removes hair or other debris that are in or near a crease or crevice of the fabric. This operational engagement position is one of a number of other operational engagement positions for the pet hair removal apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Towerstar Pets, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Fernando Becattini, SR., Steve A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira
  • Publication number: 20220134141
    Abstract: A face mask and method of use are disclosed. A base of the face mask is placed around a lower region of the person's nose. A horizontal wall of the base is positioned under the person's nose and first and second bosses extending upwardly from the wall are positioned in the user's nostrils. Holes in the bosses allow the user to breathe through their nose. A filter assembly extends downwardly from the base and fits over the person's mouth and under their chin. An elastic frame on the filter assembly is press-sealed to the user's skin on either side of their mouth and under their chin. The horizontal wall prevents airflow between the environment and a space in front of the user's mouth. Exhaled and inhaled air is forced to pass through the filter assembly's filter, trapping infectious respiratory moisture droplets in the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Humantec Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira
  • Publication number: 20210122652
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an electrolyzed water generator, kit and method of use. More particularly, the present disclosure relates an electrolyzed water generator with a producing bottle and a solution bottle. Specifically, the present disclosure a method and apparatus of generating electrolyzed water using an apparatus that is able to accurately dose water in a residential or business setting without further devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Steve Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira
  • Publication number: 20200385040
    Abstract: A light weight, easy to maneuver general use utility cart that may be operated in a the forward push configuration wherein four wheels contact the ground and the cart may be pushed ahead of an operator or may be alternatively operated in a two-wheel dolly configuration wherein the cart may be pushed or pulled and easily maneuvered through tighter spaces and up/down stairs. Further, the cart of the present disclosure may be folded or collapsed into a compact configuration for easy storage utilizing minimal space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: GoBuggy Ltd.
    Inventors: James W. Rogers, Erin Binnie, Steve A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira, Mitchell Thompson, Victoria Wright
  • Publication number: 20200179090
    Abstract: A brushing system with a rechargeable toothbrush and associated charging components include a charging cup, a charging base, and a charger. The charging cup is seated on the charging base which in turn is engaged with the charger. The charger includes a universal serial bus (USB) receptacle that is configured to receive a USB header extending outwardly from the charging base. The charging base includes a first charging coil in a protrusion that extends upwardly from the charging base and into a receptacle in the charging cup. The charging cup includes a projection that is received in a recess of the toothbrush. The toothbrush includes a second charging coil that is brought into the proximity of the first charging coil when the toothbrush is placed in the cup. The toothbrush is charged by induction when prongs on the charger are engaged in an electrical wall outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson, Nicholas Teixeira, William Battaglia
  • Patent number: 9967529
    Abstract: An apparatus displaying content to a viewer by adjusting parameters of the content or display devices based on environmental or display device changes. The apparatus includes a display device with a screen providing digital content. A thematic overlay is provided over the display screen to provide diffuse reflection of light striking the front surface. The output light is a combination of the displayed content from the screen and reflection of light from the thematic overlay. The apparatus includes a digital signage benchmarking tool with an output sensing element a benchmarking module processing the sensed output light to generate output light-based data. The apparatus includes a feedback control module modifying a parameter of the display device based on the output light-based data to modify chromaticity or illumination levels of the display device. The feedback control module operates to modify the digital content to provide the displayed content having an adjusted chromaticity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Mitchell, Darren P. Cosker, Nicholas Teixeira Swafford, Mark A. Reichow, Michael John Holton, John Edgar Park
  • Publication number: 20160360167
    Abstract: An apparatus displaying content to a viewer by adjusting parameters of the content or display devices based on environmental or display device changes. The apparatus includes a display device with a screen providing digital content. A thematic overlay is provided over the display screen to provide diffuse reflection of light striking the front surface. The output light is a combination of the displayed content from the screen and reflection of light from the thematic overlay. The apparatus includes a digital signage benchmarking tool with an output sensing element a benchmarking module processing the sensed output light to generate output light-based data. The apparatus includes a feedback control module modifying a parameter of the display device based on the output light-based data to modify chromaticity or illumination levels of the display device. The feedback control module operates to modify the digital content to provide the displayed content having an adjusted chromaticity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: KENNETH J. MITCHELL, DARREN P. COSKER, NICHOLAS TEIXEIRA SWAFFORD, MARK A. REICHOW, MICHAEL JOHN HOLTON, JOHN EDGAR PARK
  • Patent number: D974677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: TOWERSTAR PETS, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Becattini, Jr., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Fernando Becattini, Sr., Steve A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira
  • Patent number: D975376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: TOWERSTAR PETS, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Becattini, Jr., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Fernando Becattini, Sr., Steve A. Copeland, Nicholas Teixeira