Patents by Inventor Theresa M. Miale

Theresa M. Miale 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 lift and transport apparatus and method for using the same
    Patent number: 6729263
    Abstract: An animal lift apparatus comprises a lift. The lift includes a rigid support sheet, wherein the rigid support sheet is capable of supporting an animal. A lifting mechanism is capable of raising or lowering the rigid support sheet to a desired position. The rigid support sheet is supported in a raised or lowered position by at least one lift arm. At least two wheels are connected to the lift to allow the animal lift apparatus to be rolled to a desired location. A release is capable of being engaged to enable the rigid support sheet to be raised or lowered to the desired position. At least one belt is capable of strapping the animal to the rigid support sheet. The rigid support sheet may also include a waste portal. A waste container may also be included, wherein the rigid support sheet is sloped such that waste from the animal may be directed toward the waste portal via the sloped rigid support sheet. Waste then flows through the waste portal into the waste container. At least two I.V.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventors: Theresa M. Miale, Gloria Miale
  • Animal lift and transport apparatus and method for using the same
    Publication number: 20040025795
    Abstract: An animal lift apparatus comprises a lift. The lift includes a rigid support sheet, wherein the rigid support sheet is capable of supporting an animal. A lifting mechanism is capable of raising or lowering the rigid support sheet to a desired position. The rigid support sheet is supported in a raised or lowered position by at least one lift arm. At least two wheels are connected to the lift to allow the animal lift apparatus to be rolled to a desired location. A release is capable of being engaged to enable the rigid support sheet to be raised or lowered to the desired position. At least one belt is capable of strapping the animal to the rigid support sheet. The rigid support sheet may also include a waste portal. A waste container may also be included, wherein the rigid support sheet is sloped such that waste from the animal may be directed toward the waste portal via the sloped rigid support sheet. Waste then flows through the waste portal into the waste container. At least two I.V.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Theresa M. Miale, Gloria Miale
  • Animal lift and transport apparatus and method for using the same
    Publication number: 20010003969
    Abstract: An animal lift apparatus comprises a lift. The lift includes a rigid support sheet, wherein the rigid support sheet is capable of supporting an animal. A lifting mechanism is capable of raising or lowering the rigid support sheet to a desired position. The rigid support sheet is supported in a raised or lowered position by at least one lift arm. At least two wheels are connected to the lift to allow the animal lift apparatus to be rolled to a desired location. A release is capable of being engaged to enable the rigid support sheet to be raised or lowered to the desired position. At least one belt is capable of strapping the animal to the rigid support sheet. The rigid support sheet may also include a waste portal. A waste container may also be included, wherein the rigid support sheet is sloped such that waste from the animal may be directed toward the waste portal via the sloped rigid support sheet. Waste then flows through the waste portal into the waste container. At least two I.V.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Inventors: Theresa M. Miale, Gloria Miale