Patents by Inventor Orie Tani

Orie Tani 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: 8230816
    Abstract: A self-supporting pet barrier comprising a front panel and two side panels, each panel having floor-contacting surfaces preferably to which a friction reducing substance has been applied is disclosed. The front and side panels preferably are attached so that the side panels can be positioned from generally perpendicularly to the front panel in use to a folded position adjacent said front panel for storage or travel. A generally triangular stabilizing leg may protrude forward from the plane of the front panel and can be attached in either the side panel or front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Richell U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Hirokawa, Orie Tani
  • Publication number: 20110198549
    Abstract: A self-supporting pet barrier comprising a front panel and two side panels, each panel having floor-contacting surfaces preferably to which a friction reducing substance has been applied is disclosed. The front and side panels preferably are attached so that the side panels can be positioned from generally perpendicularly to the front panel in use to a folded position adjacent said front panel for storage or travel. A generally triangular stabilizing leg may protrude forward from the plane of the front panel and can be attached in either the side panel or front panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: RICHELL U.S.A., INC.
    Inventors: Satoshi Hirokawa, Orie Tani
  • Patent number: 7954456
    Abstract: A self-supporting pet barrier comprising a front panel and two side panels, each panel having floor-contacting surfaces preferably to which a friction reducing substance has been applied is disclosed. The front and side panels preferably are attached so that the side panels can be positioned from generally perpendicularly to the front panel in use to a folded position adjacent said front panel for storage or travel. A generally triangular stabilizing leg may protrude forward from the plane of the front panel and can be attached in either the side panel or front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Richell U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Hirokawa, Orie Tani
  • Publication number: 20100282178
    Abstract: A self-supporting pet barrier comprising a front panel and two side panels, each panel having floor-contacting surfaces preferably to which a friction reducing substance has been applied is disclosed. The front and side panels preferably are attached so that the side panels can be positioned from generally perpendicularly to the front panel in use to a folded position adjacent said front panel for storage or travel. A generally triangular stabilizing leg may protrude forward from the plane of the front panel and can be attached in either the side panel or front panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: RICHELL U.S.A., INC.
    Inventors: Satoshi Hirokawa, Orie Tani
  • Patent number: 7739983
    Abstract: A self-supporting pet barrier comprising a front panel and two side panels, each panel having floor-contacting surfaces preferably to which a friction reducing substance has been applied is disclosed. The front and side panels preferably are attached so that the side panels can be positioned from generally perpendicularly to the front panel in use to a folded position adjacent said front panel for storage or travel. A generally triangular stabilizing leg may protrude forward from the plane of the front panel and can be attached in either the side panel or front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Richell U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Hirokawa, Orie Tani
  • Patent number: 7568449
    Abstract: A self-supporting pet barrier comprising a front panel and two side panels, each panel having floor-contacting surfaces preferably to which a friction reducing substance has been applied is disclosed. The front and side panels preferably are attached so that the side panels can be positioned from generally perpendicularly to the front panel in use to a folded position adjacent said front panel for storage or travel. A generally triangular stabilizing leg may protrude forward from the plane of the front panel and can be attached in either the side panel or front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Richell U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Hirokawa, Orie Tani
  • Publication number: 20090178624
    Abstract: A self-supporting pet barrier comprising a front panel and two side panels, each panel having floor-contacting surfaces preferably to which a friction reducing substance has been applied is disclosed. The front and side panels preferably are attached so that the side panels can be positioned from generally perpendicularly to the front panel in use to a folded position adjacent said front panel for storage or travel. A generally triangular stabilizing leg may protrude forward from the plane of the front panel and can be attached in either the side panel or front panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Richell U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Hirokawa, Orie Tani
  • Patent number: 7395784
    Abstract: A pet toilet that prevents scattering of litter material or tracking of litter material into the home is disclosed. The pet toilet comprises a toilet body having a box portion for containing sand or litter, a seat having a floor defining an opening so that dung and urine may pass from the animal to the sand. The seat is removably mounted on the upper opening of the box portion, and the seat may be lifted from a first position to a second position. Preferably, the seat structure defines a plurality of holes. These holes encourage sand to return to the box rather than to be tracked into the house. The toilet may be used without the seat for small pets such as kittens and still provides advantages to prevent the scattering of sand or litter during digging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Richell USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Hirokawa, Orie Tani
  • Publication number: 20060107901
    Abstract: A self-supporting pet barrier comprising a front panel and two side panels, each panel having floor-contacting surfaces preferably to which a friction reducing substance has been applied is disclosed. The front and side panels preferably are attached so that the side panels can be positioned from generally perpendicularly to the front panel in use to a folded position adjacent said front panel for storage or travel. A generally triangular stabilizing leg may protrude forward from the plane of the front panel and can be attached in either the side panel or front panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Satoshi Hirokawa, Orie Tani
  • Publication number: 20050263089
    Abstract: A pet toilet that prevents scattering of litter material or tracking of litter material into the home is disclosed. The pet toilet comprises a toilet body having a box portion for containing sand or litter, a seat having a floor defining an opening so that dung and urine may pass from the animal to the sand. The seat is removably mounted on the upper opening of the box portion, and the seat may be lifted from a first position to a second position. Preferably, the seat structure defines a plurality of holes. These holes encourage sand to return to the box rather than to be tracked into the house. The toilet may be used without the seat for small pets such as kittens and still provides advantages to prevent the scattering of sand or litter during digging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Satoshi Hirokawa, Orie Tani
  • Patent number: D579609
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Richell U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Hirokawa, Orie Tani