Patents by Inventor Perry D. McElroy, Jr.

Perry D. McElroy, Jr. 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).

  • Animal behavioral positive reinforcement apparatus and method of using same
    Patent number: 8336494
    Abstract: A device provides positive reinforcement and treats for a domesticated animal urinating in a predetermined location. The positive reinforcement includes a message from the owner. A treat is exposed after the owner's message is played to further reward the animal. Absorbent paper is used at the predetermined location for collecting the urine and activating the voice and treat bowl. After a preset time, the used absorbent paper is removed and new absorbent paper is provided automatically. Another version includes a device that uses a single sheet of absorbent paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Perry D. McElroy, Jr.
  • Animal Behavioral Positive Reinforcement Apparatus and Method of Using Same
    Publication number: 20120048211
    Abstract: A device provides positive reinforcement and treats for a domesticated animal urinating in a predetermined location. The positive reinforcement includes a message from the owner. A treat is exposed after the owner's message is played to further reward the animal. Absorbent paper is used at the predetermined location for collecting the urine and activating the voice and treat bowl. After a preset time, the used absorbent paper is removed and new absorbent paper is provided automatically. Another version includes a device that uses a single sheet of absorbent paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Perry D. McElroy, JR.
  • Animal behavioral positive reinforcement apparatus and method of using same
    Patent number: 8061300
    Abstract: A device provides positive reinforcement and treats for a domesticated animal urinating in a predetermined location. The positive reinforcement includes a message from the owner. A treat is exposed after the owner's message is played to further reward the animal. Absorbent paper is used at the predetermined location for collecting the urine and activating the voice and treat bowl. After a preset time, the used absorbent paper is removed and new absorbent paper is provided automatically. Another version includes a device that uses a single sheet of absorbent paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Perry D. McElroy, Jr.
  • Animal Behavioral Positive Reinforcement Apparatus and Method of Using Same
    Publication number: 20100064975
    Abstract: A device provides positive reinforcement and treats for a domesticated animal urinating in a predetermined location. The positive reinforcement includes a message from the owner. A treat is exposed after the owner's message is played to further reward the animal. Absorbent paper is used at the predetermined location for collecting the urine and activating the voice and treat bowl. After a preset time, the used absorbent paper is removed and new absorbent paper is provided automatically. Another version includes a device that uses a single sheet of absorbent paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Perry D. McElroy, JR.