Patents by Inventor William A. Ward

William A. Ward 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: 6405681
    Abstract: An animal chew toy and a system are disclosed that are capable of dispensing a liquid, such as a dentifrice, to the oral cavity of an animal. The toy may comprise one of various shapes such as a ball or a bone shape. The chew toy may provide a reservoir containing a plurality of apertures that dispense the liquid when compressed. The reservoir may provide bristles to brush the animal's teeth during play. The liquid may be a solution that improves dental hygiene, such as fluoride, or in some instances, the solution may promote general health in the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventor: William A. Ward
  • Patent number: 5934966
    Abstract: An improved aerodynamic disc comprised of a disc shaped center, a circumferential rim portion, and a protrusion extending from one surface of the disc shaped center. The protrusion extends beyond the circumferential rim portion to provide a resting support surface. This resting support surface when combined with the resting support surface of the circumferential rim portion in contact with the landing surface provides an opposing elevated rim portion which is designed to aid a pet or a person to retrieve the aerodynamic disc from the landing surface. The protrusion may be permanently affixed or removable and attachment members such as including a whistle element or a light element may be attached to the center shaped disc in addition to the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Inventor: William A. Ward