Patents by Inventor Philip J. Blizzard

Philip J. Blizzard 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: 20130186348
    Abstract: A garment to reduce an animal's anxiety, fearfulness, overexcitement, or a combination thereof. The garment may include a central portion and first, second, and third flaps. The first and second flaps extend from opposite sides of the central portion and the third flap extends from a central, inner surface area of the central portion. The inner surface is configured to be proximate to the animal's body. The flaps are configured to extend around the animal's mid-body such that the central portion and flaps form a shape conforming to the outside of the animal's mid-body. The third flap may be between the central portion, the second flap, or a combination thereof and the animal's body. The garment may apply pressure to the animal adequate to reduce anxiety, fearfulness, overexcitement, or a combination thereof in the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: THUNDERSHIRT, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Blizzard
  • Patent number: 8459211
    Abstract: A garment to reduce an animal's anxiety, fearfulness, overexcitement, or a combination thereof. The garment may include a central portion, flaps extending from opposite sides of the central portion, and, in some cases, a cinching member that extends from a central area of the central portion. The flaps may be fastened together around the chest and stomach of the animal, and the cinching member may be fastened to the central portion or one or more flaps to tighten the garment further, applying pressure to reduce anxiety, fearfulness, or over-excitement. Straps may be provided to secure the garment to the animal's neck. One material that may be used in making the garment is a fabric made of 55% cotton, 35% polyester, and 10% spandex. The animal may generally be any animal with four legs, for example, a dog or cat, or two arms and two legs, for example, a monkey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Thundershirt, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Blizzard
  • Patent number: 8291867
    Abstract: A garment to reduce an animal's anxiety, fearfulness, overexcitement, or a combination thereof. The garment may include a central portion, flaps extending from opposite sides of the central portion, and, in some cases, a cinching member that extends from a central area of the central portion. The flaps may be fastened together around the chest and stomach of the animal, and the cinching member may be fastened to the central portion or one or more flaps to tighten the garment further, applying pressure to reduce anxiety, fearfulness, or over-excitement. Straps may be provided to secure the garment to the animal's neck. One material that may be used in making the garment is a fabric made of 55% cotton, 35% polyester, and 10% spandex. The animal may generally be any animal with four legs, for example, a dog or cat, or two arms and two legs, for example, a monkey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Thundershirt, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Blizzard
  • Publication number: 20100319632
    Abstract: A garment to reduce an animal's anxiety, fearfulness, overexcitement, or a combination thereof. The garment may include a central portion, flaps extending from opposite sides of the central portion, and, in some cases, a cinching member that extends from a central area of the central portion. The flaps may be fastened together around the chest and stomach of the animal, and the cinching member may be fastened to the central portion or one or more flaps to tighten the garment further, applying pressure to reduce anxiety, fearfulness, or over-excitement. Straps may be provided to secure the garment to the animal's neck. One material that may be used in making the garment is a fabric made of 55% cotton, 35% polyester, and 10% spandex. The animal may generally be any animal with four legs, for example, a dog or cat, or two arms and two legs, for example, a monkey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: THUNDERSHIRT, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Blizzard
  • Patent number: D677020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Thundershirt, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Blizzard
  • Patent number: D677021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Thundershirt, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Blizzard
  • Patent number: D683083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Thundershirt, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Blizzard