Patents by Inventor Robin Plante

Robin Plante 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: 10021860
    Abstract: A kit for an aquarium aquaponic assembly is disclosed. The kit comprises generally an aquarium module, a garden module, a reservoir module, drain conduits fluidly connecting the modules and a pump. The reservoir module has a top opening adapted to receive and maintained both the aquarium module and at least one garden module. Each garden module supports terrestrial plants and is located directly adjacent to one side of the aquarium module and located below a predetermined operating water level of the aquarium module. The aquarium module comprises a transparent tank adapted to be partially supported by the reservoir module. The system is designed such that the waste water from the aquarium module flows to the garden module for irrigating and feeding the plants. The waste water flowing from the garden module is filtered and directed to the reservoir module then pumped back to the aquarium module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Publication number: 20170105393
    Abstract: A kit for an aquarium aquaponic assembly is disclosed. The kit comprises generally an aquarium module, a garden module, a reservoir module, drain conduits fluidly connecting the modules and a pump. The reservoir module has a top opening adapted to receive and maintained both the aquarium module and at least one garden module. Each garden module supports terrestrial plants and is located directly adjacent to one side of the aquarium module and located below a predetermined operating water level of the aquarium module. The aquarium module comprises a transparent tank adapted to be partially supported by the reservoir module. The system is designed such that the waste water from the aquarium module flows to the garden module for irrigating and feeding the plants. The waste water flowing from the garden module is filtered and directed to the reservoir module then pumped back to the aquarium module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Publication number: 20140041594
    Abstract: An aquaponic system generally comprises an aquarium module, a garden module and a reservoir module. The aquarium module is generally configured to be installed on a supporting structure (e.g. a cabinet). The garden module is generally configured to be installed on the supporting structure near the aquarium module, in front, beside or even all around it. The garden module is generally configured to support terrestrial and/or semi-aquatic plants. The reservoir module is typically installed inside the supporting structure with the utilities (e.g. pumps). The system is generally designed such that the waste water from the aquarium module flows to the garden module where it irrigates the plants and where it is at least partially filtered by plants which consume at least some of the waste products contained in the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Patent number: 7806087
    Abstract: A cat track composed of several track sections when attached end-to-end in other than an endless loop has end caps to retain a ball that rolls freely in the track. Assembled, the sections may be used together with a cat scratcher and/or a cat spa or other animal toy to increase the animal's interest. The sections may be made in different shapes but are capable of being connected end-to-end to define a variety of patterns, either as an endless or open (non-continuous) track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Patent number: 7765954
    Abstract: A small animal habitat having a base and removable hood composed of a plurality of lune-shaped hood sections that are movable with respect to one another enabling them to be nested one above another so that the front and/or back of the hood may be opened. Hubs that connect the hood sections together and mount the hood to the base also define passages for the animal in and out of habitat and provide access to other habitat components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Publication number: 20100107990
    Abstract: A cat track composed of several track sections when attached end-to-end in other than an endless loop has end caps to retain a ball that rolls freely in the track. Assembled, the sections may be used together with a cat scratcher and/or a cat spa or other animal toy to increase the animal's interest. The sections may be made in different shapes but are capable of being connected end-to-end to define a variety of patterns, either as an endless or open (non-continuous) track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Patent number: 7665420
    Abstract: A bird cage having a wire grille upper portion and a base assembly. A portion of the base assembly may be made of a light impervious material such as a transparent or translucent material. A plurality of connectors may be used to secure the wire grille panels together. In one embodiment, the footprint of the base assembly is larger than the footprint of the wire grille upper portion of the cage. One or more feeding stations may be provided inside of the cage with a door located on the cage to access the feeding stations. The feeding stations may be arranged in a locked position such that a bird inside the cage cannot tip over or spill the contents of a feeding station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Plante, Marc Lafond
  • Publication number: 20100037831
    Abstract: A small animal habitat having a base and removable hood composed of a plurality of lune-shaped hood sections that are movable with respect to one another enabling them to be nested one above another so that the front and/or back of the hood may be opened. Hubs that connect the hood sections together and mount the hood to the base also define passages for the animal in and out of habitat and provide access to other habitat components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Patent number: 7661394
    Abstract: A cat track composed of several track sections when attached end-to-end in other than an endless loop has end caps to retain a ball that rolls freely in the track. Assembled, the sections may be used together with a cat scratcher and/or a cat spa or other animal toy to increase the animal's interest. The sections may be made in different shapes but are capable of being connected end-to-end to define a variety of patterns, either as an endless or open (non-continuous) track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Patent number: 7624705
    Abstract: A small animal habitat having a base and removable hood composed of a plurality of lune-shaped hood sections that are movable with respect to one another enabling them to be nested one above another so that the front and/or back of the hood may be opened. Hubs that connect the hood sections together and mount the hood to the base also define passages for the animal in and out of habitat and provide access to other habitat components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Publication number: 20090272327
    Abstract: A cat litter box having a base and detachable cover secured to the base. The front portion of the top of the cover and an inwardly and outwardly swinging door attached to the front portion together form a bifolding door for opening the front and a portion of the top of the box for servicing the litter box. The cover when detached from the base nests with the base for storage and shipping the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Publication number: 20090095229
    Abstract: A cat track composed of several track sections when attached end-to-end in other than an endless loop has end caps to retain a ball that rolls freely in the track. Assembled, the sections may be used together with a cat scratcher and/or a cat spa or other animal toy to increase the animal's interest. The sections may be made in different shapes but are capable of being connected end-to-end to define a variety of patterns, either as an endless or open (non-continuous) track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Publication number: 20080264347
    Abstract: A small animal habitat having a base and removable hood composed of a plurality of lune-shaped hood sections that are movable with respect to one another enabling them to be nested one above another so that the front and/or back of the hood may be opened. Hubs that connect the hood sections together and mount the hood to the base also define passages for the animal in and out of habitat and provide access to other habitat components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Patent number: 7270082
    Abstract: A drinking fountain for pets has a base with a water receptacle therein and a dome-shaped reserve water tank on the base. A drinking bowl on the top of the tank and a pump system for conveying water in the receptacle to the drinking bowl. Water pumped into the bowl overflows the bowl and flows down over a portion of the surface of the reserve water tank and returns to the receptacle. When the water in the receptacle falls below a predetermined level, water from the reserve tank automatically flow from the tank to the receptacle to increase the water to the prescribed level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Publication number: 20060288952
    Abstract: A bird cage having a wire grille upper portion and a base assembly. A portion of the base assembly may be made of a light impervious material such as a transparent or translucent material. A plurality of connectors may be used to secure the wire grille panels together. In one embodiment, the footprint of the base assembly is larger than the footprint of the wire grille upper portion of the cage. One or more feeding stations may be provided inside of the cage with a door located on the cage to access the feeding stations. The feeding stations may be arranged in a locked position such that a bird inside the cage cannot tip over or spill the contents of a feeding station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: Rolf C. Hagen Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Plante, Marc Lafond
  • Patent number: 7093564
    Abstract: A bird cage having a frame including a base assembly, cover assembly and corner towers that join the base and cover assemblies. The front, back, sides and top of the cage are enclosed by wire grills. The towers are made of light pervious material such as clear or translucent plastic and carry feeding stations. The cage is expandable. The base assembly includes an easily removable tray for collecting droppings in the cage, and the tray carries a wire grill platform within the cage which may be removed by partially withdrawing the tray and without otherwise disturbing the base assembly. A bird cage stand composed of two identical but inverse sub-assemblies provides storage space for feed and cage accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Plante, Marc LaFond
  • Patent number: 7089881
    Abstract: A pet drinking fountain includes a base having a well housing a water filter and pump. A water tank is mounted on the base, and a drinking dish is disposed beside the tank. The dish communicates with the well in the base allowing water to flow from the it to the well. A duct extends from the pump upward through the tank and discharges water onto the outer surface of the tank from which the water flows into the bowl. The pet can drink from the dish or lap water flowing down the tank surface. When the level of water in the well falls below a prescribed level, water from the tank is discharged into the well. A food dish may also be added to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Patent number: D584457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Patent number: D591463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante
  • Patent number: D599507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Rolf C. Hagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Plante