Patents by Inventor Steve R. Reiss

Steve R. Reiss 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).

  • Pet toy treat dispenser
    Patent number: 9301496
    Abstract: A treat dispenser is provided for an animal to dispense treats by moving the dispenser. The dispenser includes a central spherical body, and a plurality of peripherally spaced spheres or balls connected to the body by respective branches. Each of the balls has a treat dispensing opening. The body has an opening for charging or loading treats. The device is substantially hollow. As an animal plays with the device, treats are dispensed through the openings. The openings are located at different positions on each of the balls so that treats are likely to be dispensed when the device is placed at various orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: The KONG Company, LLC
    Inventors: Steve R. Reiss, Chuck Costello
  • Pet toy treat dispenser
    Patent number: 8904967
    Abstract: A treat dispenser is provided for an animal to dispense treats by moving the dispenser. The dispenser includes a central spherical body, and a plurality of peripherally spaced spheres or balls connected to the body by respective branches. Each of the balls has a treat dispensing opening. The body has an opening for charging or loading treats. The device is substantially hollow. As an animal plays with the device, treats are dispensed through the openings. The openings are located at different positions on each of the balls so that treats are likely to be dispensed when the device is placed at various orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: The KONG Company LLC
    Inventors: Steve R. Reiss, Chuck Costello
  • PET TOY TREAT DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20140318462
    Abstract: A treat dispenser is provided for an animal to dispense treats by moving the dispenser. The dispenser includes a central spherical body, and a plurality of peripherally spaced spheres or balls connected to the body by respective branches. Each of the balls has a treat dispensing opening. The body has an opening for charging or loading treats. The device is substantially hollow. As an animal plays with the device, treats are dispensed through the openings. The openings are located at different positions on each of the balls so that treats are likely to be dispensed when the device is placed at various orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: THE KONG COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Steve R. Reiss, Chuck Costello
  • PET TOY TREAT DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20140261195
    Abstract: A treat dispenser is provided for an animal to dispense treats by moving the dispenser. The dispenser includes a central spherical body, and a plurality of peripherally spaced spheres or balls connected to the body by respective branches. Each of the balls has a treat dispensing opening. The body has an opening for charging or loading treats. The device is substantially hollow. As an animal plays with the device, treats are dispensed through the openings. The openings are located at different positions on each of the balls so that treats are likely to be dispensed when the device is placed at various orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: The KONG Company LLC
    Inventors: Steve R. Reiss, Chuck Costello
  • Pet toy treat dispenser
    Patent number: D700755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: The Kong Company, LLC
    Inventors: Steve R. Reiss, Chuck Costello