Patents by Inventor William J. LaPlant

William J. LaPlant 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).

  • Porous article for training animals for urination and defecation
    Patent number: 8091508
    Abstract: A porous article for attracting animals to excrete urinal and fecal wastes thereof at a predetermined location includes a scent producing agent that is capable of generating a fragrance to attract the animals to the porous article. Further, the porous article includes an absorbent material that is capable of retaining the scent producing agent. A method for training the animals to excrete urinal and fecal wastes thereof at the predetermined location comprises using the porous article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventors: William J. LaPlant, Michael J. LaPlant
  • POROUS ARTICLE FOR TRAINING ANIMALS FOR URINATION AND DEFECATION
    Publication number: 20090266307
    Abstract: Disclosed is a porous article for attracting animals to excrete urinal and fecal wastes thereof at a predetermined location. The porous article includes a scent producing agent that is capable of generating a fragrance to attract the animals to the porous article. Further, the porous article includes an absorbent material that is capable of retaining the scent producing agent. Further disclosed is a method for training the animals to excrete urinal and fecal wastes thereof at the predetermined location using the porous article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: William J. LaPlant, Michael J. LaPlant