Bed Or Rest Patents (Class 119/28.5)
  • Patent number: 11771051
    Abstract: A transportable combination pet carrier and pet bed that can be dually used for travel or in the home. The case includes a pet bed that is located within the case, allowing for the pet to recline on the pet bed. The case may also include: 1) a sufficient amount of breathable and porous material, such that the pet does not suffocate when contained in the case, including when the case is fully closed and secured for transport; and 2) soft internal siding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: Rory O'Neill
  • Patent number: 11713014
    Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle includes a seat having a seatback and a seat bottom. The seat bottom has a front end spaced from the seatback. The assembly includes a front airbag elongated along the front end of the seat bottom. A first side airbag is elongated in a direction from the seatback to the front end. A second side airbag is elongated in a direction from the seatback to the front end. The second side airbag is spaced cross-seat from the first side airbag. The assembly includes a controller. The controller is programmed to inflate the first side airbag and the second side airbag in response to at least detection of a vehicle impact. The controller is programmed to selectively inflate the front airbag in response to at least detection of the vehicle impact and detection of a non-human animal occupant on the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mohammad Omar Faruque, S. M. Iskander Farooq, Dean M. Jaradi
  • Patent number: 11596125
    Abstract: A pet bed covering system is disclosed. The system may include a pet bed and a pet bed cover. A pet bed cover may have an outer sleeve that wraps about the pet bed with attachment features whereby the pet bed cover may be retained in position about the pet bed. The outer sleeve may have a pet opening edge whereby a pet may enter and exit from the pet bed. In this manner, the pet may be kept warm while resting on the pet bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventor: Emiliano Cipriano
  • Patent number: 11589554
    Abstract: A pet bed including a cushioned-base defined by a body-section and a head-section; a blanket removably fastened to the cushioned-base; and fastener for removably fastening the blanket to the cushioned-base. The cushioned-base includes molded sections to provide support and comfort to the bed. In particular, the head-section includes a molded section which defines a pillow. The pet bed is useful for providing a pet, particularly a dog, with a comforting location to rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventor: Ronnie Dickey
  • Patent number: 11564374
    Abstract: The pet resting structure comprises a base and a pad, wherein the pad is selectively receivable within a recess of the base. The base is constructed of a single continuous member of foam material that provides structural integrity and of a cover that may encapsulate the foam material, protecting it from various forms of damage. The pad may comprise a cushioning material providing a deformable pet resting surface and an encapsulating cover. Further, both covers may include a waterproof inner lining to protect the foam material from water damage and non-slip pad to prevent unwanted movement during use. The pet resting structure also includes at least one fastener such that the pad and base are selectively securable. Additionally, a method of constructing the base includes injecting a liquid foam material within a single part mold, such that upon its solidification, a solid foam material may then be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC
    Inventors: Gene Bunger, Aaron Whitney
  • Patent number: 11490588
    Abstract: Presented is a pet carrier for retaining small pets. The pet carrier essentially includes a carrier body and a carrier support arrangement for mounting the carrier body on the bicycle's handlebars or the car's seat. The carrier body includes a front door section, a head section, and a base section. The carrier body also includes a built-in handle at the head section enabling a user to carry the pet carrier from one location to another. The front door section is selectively openable and includes a self-locking latch mechanism that self-locks, when a user places the pet inside the pet carrier and closes the front door section. Further, the base section of the pet carrier includes a mounting/dismounting mechanism that allows the carrier body to click or attach onto the carrier support arrangement designed to removably mount the carrier body on to a bicycle's handlebar or a car's seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Garrett Blood
  • Patent number: 11399505
    Abstract: An inflatable pet bed for animals which incorporates a method for adjusting the firmness is provided. The inflatable pet bed may have a removable layer which has odor absorbing properties. The odor absorbing layer may be a machine washable carbon absorbing layer. Optional foam support layers may also be included within the interior of the pet bed. An exterior cover may protect the internal layers and may also be machine washable. The product may be compactly stored and transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: COCO+BEAN HOLDING, INC.
    Inventor: David P. Rossi
  • Patent number: 11278001
    Abstract: Modular pet beds that can be disassembled into multiple smaller parts are provided. The individual parts can maintain their shape and can be fastened back together once they are clean and dry. Contemplated pet beds can comprise two or more pet bed components, and a set of fastener assemblies operable to couple the pet bed component together. Some pet bed components can comprise a single segment, or can comprise multiple segments that are permanently and/or removably coupled to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Inventor: Kristen M. Autenrieth
  • Patent number: 11234411
    Abstract: An odor eliminating pet bed assembly for absorbing odors associated with pet beds includes a pet bed that is positionable on a support surface for to have a pet lie thereon. The pet bed has a chamber is integrated therein for receiving an odor absorbing material. A permeable cushion is positioned within the pet bed to have the pet lie thereon when the pet is in the pet bed. The permeable cushion passes the odor absorbing material therethrough. An impermeable cushion is positioned within the pet bed to have the pet lie thereon. The impermeable cushion is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to inhibit the odor absorbing material from passing therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Inventor: Peter Becker
  • Patent number: 11224201
    Abstract: A pet bed that provides an ideal resting place for pets is disclosed herein. The pet bed comprises a fabric shell and a bed filler contained within the fabric shell. The fabric shell defines a support region and a continuous sidewall emanating therefrom to surround an open center area. The fabric shell is made of organic hemp canvas and the bed filler is made of organic latex. The bed filler comprises a padding made of organic latex. A cushion is removably positioned in the center area of the fabric shell. At least one pocket is disposed on the sidewall of the fabric shell, and a healing crystal is removably inserted within the pocket. As a result, the pet bed spreads positive energy and provides comfort, healing, wellness, happiness and peace of mind to a pet and a pet owner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventors: Jaya Srivastava, Ureta Neshana
  • Patent number: 11096374
    Abstract: A pet house accessory with functions of air purification, sterilization and temperature regulation, including a shell, a mounting plate, a thermal conduction device, a semiconductor refrigeration sheet and a sterilization device, wherein a heat dissipating hole is arranged at the center of the bottom of the shell, the thermal conduction device is arranged at the center of the bottom of the mounting plate, the semiconductor refrigeration sheet is fixedly installed at the bottom of the thermal conduction device, and a through hole is defined inside the thermal conduction device. The pet house accessory with functions of air purification, sterilization and temperature regulation provided by the present disclosure is capable of cooling and heating by controlling the semiconductor refrigeration sheet through the control switch to cool down and warm the pet house, and is convenient for pets to live.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Jiayi Liu
  • Patent number: 11076574
    Abstract: The device is a hollow enclosure, similar to a hollow tube shape with openings on either end. The openings are covered by a fine screen, to allow air to pass through the center of the device. Further, a small fan is installed in the center of the device, allowing to suck air in from one side, and blow air out of the other side. The device is then placed into a terrarium, vivarium, or similar pet or plant cage to create internal air circulation within the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Inventor: Anthony Trizzino
  • Patent number: 11064676
    Abstract: A method of assembling pet furniture includes placing a first end of a pillar beam into a stable locking system (SLS) mount affixed to a base platform; placing a second end of the pillar beam into an SLS mount affixed to a top platform; attaching the top platform to the bottom platform by twisting the pillar beam to lock the first end of the pillar beam to the SLS mount affixed to the base platform and to lock the second end of the pillar beam to the SLS mount affixed to the top platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Penn-Plax, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry Goldman
  • Patent number: 11013212
    Abstract: A bed cover to be placed on a pet bed having a frame body and a block body detachably inserted into the frame body includes: a sheet-like member which has, in a plan view in an extended state, a center section located at the center of the bed cover and an extending section extending from the center section in a direction towards the outer edge of the sheet-like member; a holding member which is provided on a first surface or a second surface of the center portion of the sheet-like member and holds the block body; and an attachment member which is provided at the extending section of the sheet-like member and allows the bed cover to be detachably attached to the frame body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: UNICHARM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Daisuke Komatsubara
  • Patent number: 11006612
    Abstract: An adjustable vehicle pet platform assembly and method of use prevents inadvertent or intentional activation of an air bag sensor incorporated in a seat portion of a vehicle seat by supporting the pet on a platform body. The platform body extends and retracts longitudinally to accommodate variously sized pets. The platform body is suspended in a spaced-apart disposition from the seat portion. A length and angle-adjustable front leg support elevates the platform body above the seat portion from the floor surface of vehicle. An angle-adjustable rear leg support supports the platform body from the rear portion of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Scott Andrew Ryan
  • Patent number: 10905093
    Abstract: An apparatus according to the present invention provides a multiple piece pet bed having gradual depressions for the resting of body parts, and stackable supporting bed floors. The pet bed includes a supporting bed floor. The pet bed includes a detachable soft cover. The pet bed includes a cloth cover. The detachable soft cover and support bed floor may be preferably configured as polygons. A wall of the stackable supporting bed floor is adapted to engage a channel of a detachable soft cover. The multiple piece pet bed is designed to provide for mobility in use, comfort for the occupants, and cost savings in production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventors: Ivars R. Repins, Michael R. Acedo, Stephen M. Groth, Theodore E. Xistris
  • Patent number: 10905095
    Abstract: A bed for an animal includes a cover/body and a pad/padding material within the cover/body. In a preferred embodiment, the cover/body includes a marine-grade vinyl material. Further, the padding includes a polyethylene terephthalate material and a durable foam material. Preferably, the padding includes three layers: two layers of polyethylene terephthalate material and one layer of durable foam material sandwiched therebetween. The bed for an animal is useful for providing a bed for the animal that is aesthetically pleasing and easily cleanable. In the preferred embodiment, the animal may be a dog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventor: Gloria Johnson-Hovey
  • Patent number: 10893657
    Abstract: A pet bed covering system is disclosed. The system may include a pet bed and a pet bed cover. A pet bed cover may have an outer sleeve that wraps about the pet bed with attachment features whereby the pet bed cover may be retained in position about the pet bed. The outer sleeve may have a pet opening edge whereby a pet may enter and exit from the pet bed. In this manner, the pet may be kept warm while resting on the pet bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: Emiliano Cipriano
  • Patent number: 10881080
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a pet bed which is not soiled by liquids such as liquid excrement and cleaning solutions, and which can maintain excellent sanitary conditions. This pet bed (1) is provided with a bed main body (5) that includes: a frame (3) which has a prescribed thickness; and a mat (4) which is less thick than the frame (3) and is detachably fitted into the frame (3). The pet bed (1) is provided with an absorbent sheet (2) on the top surface of the mat (4), and, in an opened state, the area in plan view of the absorbent sheet (2) is greater than the area in plan view of the top surface of the mat (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: UNICHARM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Daisuke Komatsubara
  • Patent number: 10881200
    Abstract: A modular shelving system with a series of shelves, shelf-support brackets, bracket attachment disks, and hinge-pins. The support brackets are hingable. The support disks each include a series of apertures for allowing the disk to be fastened to a wall or stud. The shelf support brackets include shelf-receiving slots. The hinge-pin is threaded to be screwed into the bracket-receiving disks. The shelves are inserted into the shelf-receiving slots in the shelf-support brackets to create a custom multipurpose shelf design, including for climbing animals such as cats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventors: Aaron Joseph Feldman, Trevor Caldwell Thorpe
  • Patent number: 10849311
    Abstract: This is a multi-level outdoor enclosure for cats that mounts through the window and allows the cats access to an outdoor environment. It is designed in such a way that it will fit any sash type window and installs in minutes with no tools needed. The system consists primarily of a frame and two wire cages commonly used for pets. The frame extends through the window and bends 180 degrees so the ends of the frame rest against the interior wall. The other end of the frame forms a “C” shape and the lower end rests against the exterior wall. It also serves to enclose the lower cage securely attached to the frame. Mounted on top of this base cage is a second cage that is level with the window opening and can be moved into the window opening. This upper cage has a “cat flap door” that allows the animals to enter the cage while sealing the HVAC conditions within the room. There is an opening in the upper cage floor that allows the animals to move from one level to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Inventor: Eugene Mulvey
  • Patent number: 10791705
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a farming/veterinary device, system, and method for sensing force to analyze the stance of an animal or human to determine lameness and total weight monitoring. The invention is directed to an air cushion device for determining lameness and total weight management for animals with an air cushion for each animal leg which will enable the system to determine the force exerted on each air cushion. Optimally, the air cushion device is waterproof. The system is directed to incorporating the air cushion device with an air supply system and sensor system to automatically determine lameness and total weight in animals. The method is directed to a procedure for using the air cushion system to determine lameness and total weight in animals. Because implementations of the device are waterproof, it is suitable for use in any type of wet or dirty environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventor: Gerald A. Pleckham
  • Patent number: 10701895
    Abstract: The present invention provides a therapeutic unit to be used for a pet. The therapeutic unit includes one or more therapeutic crystals which provide calming effect for the pet, while also providing healing effect for the pet to mitigate various ailments. The therapeutic unit is implemented in the form of a therapeutic mat for the pet to rest thereon, or a therapeutic vest for the pet to wear for constant exposure to the therapeutic crystals. In the present therapeutic unit, the therapeutic crystals include one or more of an amethyst crystal, a pink rose quartz crystal and a black tourmaline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventor: Linda Cukrov
  • Patent number: 10631519
    Abstract: A pet apparatus that facilitates the movement of a household pet through a pet door opening provided in a door at the head of a stairway leading to a lower level of a building. The invention comprises a rigid platform member engaged with a barrier member, and a support member that is attached to the stairway door to safely redirect the pet to travel in a left or right direction, relative to the pet door opening, to prevent the pet from falling down the stairway. A collapsible embodiment of the invention incorporates foldability. Additional embodiments to the collapsible embodiment include manual, cord, and spring-operated foldability. The device is intended for use in combination with commonly available pet doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventor: William A. Simmons
  • Patent number: 10524452
    Abstract: A modular shelving system with a series of shelves, shelf-support brackets, bracket attachment disks, and hinge-pins. The support brackets are hingable. The support disks each include a series of radially disposed apertures and additional apertures for allowing the disk to be fastened to a wall or stud. The shelf support brackets include shelf-receiving slots and a post extending from the bracket that can be inserted into one of the radially disposed apertures. The hinge-pin is threaded to be screwed into the bracket-receiving disks. The shelves are inserted into the shelf-receiving slots in the shelf-support brackets to create a custom climbing shelf design for climbing animals such as cats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Inventor: Aaron Joseph Feldman
  • Patent number: 10398125
    Abstract: A bed for a pet comprises a computer keyboard simulating enclosure having a top side having a plurality of simulated computer keys, a bottom side adapted for laying on a horizontal surface, and a peripheral edge. A heating element is fixed within the enclosure and is adapted to heat at least the top side of the enclosure. A power conduit traversing the enclosure is adapted for connecting the heating element with a power source. The bed further includes pressure-activated switch for activating the heating element, a keyboard sound simulating device, an illumination device, a vibration device, and/or a simulated laptop display projecting away from a rear side of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Inventor: Jamaal Kinney Speights
  • Patent number: 10226026
    Abstract: A raised pet bed assembly consisting generally of a main frame having an upper loop and a lower loop connected at a riser sleeve which may include a spring or hinge to allow the upper loop to gently bounce. A soft fabric sling lays into the top loop of the frame and is connected to the frame using loops or other connectors. Loops within the sling could be slid into the frame members of the top loop. A padded insert can be placed into the sling portion for use on cooler days or for additional comfort. These parts can easily be removed for cleaning and would be washable in a commercial clothes washer. A canopy can be placed on wire supports above the fabric sling, and a cover can provide an enclosure within the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Inventors: Sharon A. Gillett, Michael H. Gillett
  • Patent number: 10172321
    Abstract: The portable pet ramp is configured for use with a pet access door. The portable pet ramp is an inclined structure that joins the horizontal plane that contains the threshold of the host door with the horizontal plane that contains the threshold of the pet access door. The portable pet ramp attaches the threshold of the pet access door to the horizontal surface that supports the threshold of the host door such that a pet may walk up the portable pet ramp to pass through the pet access door. The portable pet ramp is removably attached to the pet access door such that the host door may be further used for the ingress and egress of humans. The portable pet ramp comprises a plate, one or more brackets, and a slide stop. The one or more brackets and the slide stop attach to the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventor: Amanda Perez
  • Patent number: 10149454
    Abstract: A cat bed having a bed portion secured between to brackets. The bed portion having grommets to fit over pegs of a bracket bottom, and a bracket top rests upon the bracket bottom to secure the bed portion between the brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Wilson
  • Patent number: 10098319
    Abstract: A pet activity module having a substantially square or rectangular base for contacting a support surface when in use, substantially parallel back and front walls extending orthogonally from said base and substantially parallel side walls extending orthogonally from the base, the substantially parallel front and back walls being orthogonally joined to the substantially parallel side walls, the base, front, back and side walls together creating an internal volume sized to receive a domestic cat, a plush fabric applied to the base, a fabric creating scratcher surfaces, at least one scratcher surface being within the interior volume and at least one scratcher surface being on an exterior surface of at least one of the back, front or side walls of the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Worldwise, Inc.
    Inventors: Hannah Rosenberg, Aimee Diskin, Lisa Davis, Charles Floyd
  • Patent number: 10085417
    Abstract: A pet bed has a collapsible frame with front and rear side walls and left, and right side walls, and a bottom. The collapsible frame also comprises a base which may be disposed in an interior of the frame to maintain the front and rear side walls and left and right side walls in a spaced-apart relationship when the frame is in an expanded configuration. A cover is formed from a pliant material and may be configured to be releasably attached to the pet bed. The cover attaches in such a way to cover the inward and outward faces of at least one of the front, rear, left and right side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: SURE FIT HOME PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Brenda K. Miller
  • Patent number: 10070623
    Abstract: A reconfigurable pet enrichment system designed to help pets fulfill their natural behaviors is provided. The system is arranged to facilitate an environment that helps stimulate, entertain, and exercise a pet, and also provides a defensible space for napping, resting, or sleeping. The system is constructed from two separate pieces of pliable material. A base component is fashioned with a non-slip element. A top-covering component is attached to the base component, by means of semi-permanent fasteners, to create a variety of forms such as ripples, nooks, and tunnels. The top component contains a plurality of differing sized openings. Openings appeal to a pet's predatory nature, as the openings provide a source of stimulation and interaction. The pet enrichment system may be formed of any desired material, so as to be safe for pet interaction. The system may also be configured with a plurality of members attached via semi-permanent fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventors: Frederick W. Ruckel, Natasha Ruckel
  • Patent number: 9730425
    Abstract: A transport device structured to carry an animal includes a first component having a handle and a second component having a base and at least a first wall. The first component is structured to be located on the second component to form an enclosed region situated generally between the first and second components. The transport device also includes a cushion apparatus situated adjacent at least one of the base and the at least a first wall and a liquid resistance apparatus located on the second component and that is structured to resist penetration of a liquid from an interior region of the transport device to an exterior region of the transport device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jack W. Renforth, Ann Hanson
  • Patent number: 9648846
    Abstract: A durable pet having a flat polyurethane foam core, a first polyurethane layer bonded to the top surface of the core, and a second polyurethane layer bonded to the sides of the core, and a method for making such a bed. The first polyurethane layer has a thickness of about 0.05 to 0.25 inches and a hardness of about 20 to 70 durometers. The second polyurethane layer has a thickness of about 0.05 to 0.3 inches and a hardness of about 50 to 100 durometers. The pet bed may have a third polyurethane layer bonded to the bottom of the core, the third layer having a thickness of about 0.05 to 0.25 inches and a hardness of about 20 to 100 durometers. The first, second and third layers typically completely encase the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph Thomas Landers
  • Patent number: 9609845
    Abstract: An adjustable pet carrier restraint is configured to accept various sizes, shapes, and configurations of pet carriers. The pet carrier restraint is tethered to a vehicle's child seat restraint system anchors to secure the pet carrier at up to three points. The pet carrier restraint is collapsible and may be positioned against a seat back when no pet carrier is secured therein to allow human passengers to comfortably be seated in the same seat without removal of the pet carrier restraint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Quaker Pet Group, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Hartelius
  • Patent number: 9603454
    Abstract: An improved bean bag chair is disclosed that not only provides conforming support for a person's body in a variety of positions, but also provides a closable storage compartment for storing a large number of miscellaneous articles of varying size, shape and hardness, all without compromising the chair's effectiveness in providing conforming support. The chair includes an upper flexible bag defining an upper compartment that carries an adaptable filler material, and it further includes a lower flexible bag defining a lower compartment for receiving and storing the miscellaneous articles. A closure, e.g., a zipper, secures the upper and lower flexible bags together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventors: Amber I. Goldman, Andrea Soto-Camacho, Karen G. Stash
  • Patent number: 9408371
    Abstract: A pet toy device and method therefore to mentally and physically exercise and entertain pets that live indoors that may include a fabric material with at least one pocket, at least one non-pocketed area and a tether with an attaching mechanism or member that temporarily attaches to a pet's favorite object. The method of using the device includes attaching a pet's favorite object to the tether using the toy holding mechanism such as a double sided single hook and loop or Velcro strap, then hiding the tethered pet object in at least one of the pockets. Once provided to the pet, the pet digs through the device to uncover the pet's favorite object. Moreover, the design provides for a pet's physical exercise, mental stimulation and entertainment while not allowing the attached favorite object to be lost under furniture or to be thrown across the room by the pet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventor: Pamela Christine Woods
  • Patent number: 9345228
    Abstract: A method of making a pet bed includes providing a rigid base, attaching a support member to the rigid base and attaching a cushion to the rigid base over the support member. The support member is configured to be removable. The cushion is configured to be removable. A tension of the support member is adjustable. The rigid base is washable. The support member is washable. The cushion is reversible. The cushion is washable. The rigid base is stackable. The pet bed includes a sleek, contemporary styling inspired by mid-century modern furnishings. The cushion functions as a crate cushion when traveling, providing the pet with familiar smells and reducing the stress of traveling on the pet. The pet owner adjusts the softness or firmness of the pet bed for the comfort of the individual pet by adjusting the tension of the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: CozyDeck, LLC
    Inventors: Lu Ann Lowery, Dean Heckler
  • Patent number: 9326482
    Abstract: A cat litter mat and use of the cat litter mat for capturing and disposing of cat litter. The cat litter mat is composed of silicone rubber having a substantially planar central portion and a perimeter, at least a portion of the perimeter having an upturned edge. The cat litter mat is provided with a cat litter box receiving region devoid of the upturned edge, the planar central portion having a plurality of nubs for capturing litter in planar central region of the cat litter mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Worldwise, Inc.
    Inventors: Aimee Diskin, Sara Paculdo
  • Patent number: 9253891
    Abstract: A sensor pad that is adapted to be positioned on a patient's bed or chair as part of a monitoring system that provides a signal to a caregiver when the patient rises from the bed or chair also indicates when the pad is near failure. The sensor pad includes specialized contact plate patterning that creates zones on the sensor pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Rondish Co., LTD.
    Inventor: Steven Alfred Williams
  • Patent number: 9226474
    Abstract: A pressure activated recharging cooling platform for cooling an object is provided. The cooling platform comprises a temperature regulation layer, a support layer, and a channeled covering layer. The temperature regulation layer is adapted to hold a composition. The temperature regulation layer has a plurality of angled segments, wherein angled segments within a sealed perimeter of the temperature regulation layer are formed by a top side and a bottom side at a predefined distance, and channels, wherein the channels substantially form sides by contacting the top side with the bottom side at a distance lesser than the predefined distance. The support layer is substantially bonded to the bottom side of the temperature regulation layer and is comprised of material sufficiently pliable to deform and sufficiently rigid to withstand collapse in response to the weight of the object. The channeled covering layer encompasses the support and temperature regulation layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: THE GREEN PET SHOP ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventor: Gerard Prendergast
  • Patent number: 9051699
    Abstract: A pedestrian and vehicle barrier system is provided for attaching handrails onto vehicle guardrail barriers. The system comprises an elongate support post member with a slot at a bottom end, to be slid telescopically over a guardrail support post, and sleeved such that it is substantially restricted from moving laterally and/or rotating relative to the guardrail support post. Movement may be further restricted by fasteners. Handrails or other auxiliary barriers may be attached to a top end of the support post member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: FLETCHER BUILDING HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventor: Ian Philip Rowland
  • Publication number: 20150107520
    Abstract: A cat scratcher lounge system for providing a combination of a scratcher and lounge with replaceable scratching materials. This system includes a frame being capable of accepting two cylindrical scratching inserts, the frame having sides and a top portion suitable for forming a resting and/or sleeping place for a cat including two opening, one at the each end for insertion and removal of the scratching cylinders. This system is configured so as to be able to rotate scratching cylinders 90 degrees providing four surfaces for scratching and then replacing the scratching cylinder unit as the four scratching surfaces become degraded upon use. These scratching cylinders can provide alternative scratching surfaces such as corrugated cardboard, sisal and carpet which can be configured in different combination in the cat lounger providing alternative scratching materials for the cat at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Russell Durnen
  • Publication number: 20150090184
    Abstract: A livestock air bed system including a livestock air bed having a bottom sheet made of a substantially impervious material; a top sheet made of a substantially impervious material and joined to the bottom sheet to define a number of air chambers, each air chamber defining a central portion having a first cross-sectional dimension and an end portion having a second cross-sectional dimension that is smaller than the first cross-sectional dimension; a bed inflation system; an air chamber inlet sealing system; and an anchoring system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: GEA FARM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ivanovich Wasuck, Derrick J. Fedor, David J. Mettelman
  • Publication number: 20150068459
    Abstract: A pet bed that includes a bed surface surrounded by panels where the entire bed surface and panels are made of memory foam. In one particular embodiment, the pet bed is rectangular in shape with side, front and rear panels surrounding the bed surface. Another particular embodiment relates to a circular or round bed surface surrounded by a rear panel where the bed may be shallow or deep in depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Simone Leffler
  • Publication number: 20150059650
    Abstract: A layered pad and a process for making a layered pad are provided. The pad includes an intermediate layer with a predetermined shape, the intermediate layer having a closed construction a topping layer overlying one side of the intermediate layer, and a floor layer overlying an opposite side of the intermediate layer. One or both of the topping layer and the floor layer has a substantially non-skid surface portion facing away from the intermediate layer. A securing arrangement maintains the topping layer and the floor layer at a maximum predetermined spacing from one another as measured along a line passing through the intermediate layer and intersecting the topping layer and the floor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Jessica Lea Kent
  • Publication number: 20150047573
    Abstract: A skin apparatus for removable use with an animal enclosure, the apparatus comprising a bottom wall and a side wall integral with the bottom wall substantially along a side wall bottom edge and extending therefrom so as to terminate in an opposite side wall top edge, the distance between the side wall bottom edge and the side wall top edge defining an effective height of the apparatus so as to be removably engaged with the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Sandra Tam
  • Publication number: 20150034419
    Abstract: An adjustable platform assembly attaches to a tree to provide a hunting dog perch or a seat for a hunter. The assembly includes a tree hugging subassembly having first and second padded tree engaging members connected together by a hinge, and strap fasteners connected to outer side edges of the tree engaging members for securing the assembly to a tree. A first frame member is attached to the tree hugging subassembly and is pivotally adjustable about a first axis that extends generally perpendicular to the tree and perpendicular to a first plane. A second frame member is attached to the first frame member and is adjustable about a second axis that extends generally parallel with the first plane. A platform attached to the second frame member can be adjusted to a desired horizontal orientation by adjusting the first and second frame members about the first and second axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: James Blackwell, Alan Suter
  • Publication number: 20150017118
    Abstract: A cork-catnip composite material is provided that is capable of being molded, compressed, extruded or similarly processed into small or large bodies or sheets and allow for the economic manufacture of a variety of products for domestic pets, especially felines. Dried and granulated catnip (or similar olfactory attractant) is blended with a fill material such as powdered or granulated agglomerate cork material are then mixed with a bonding agent. Lignosulfates bonding agents can be used, as well polyurethane food grade adhesives such as urethane, melaminic and phenolic resins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Publication number: 20150007776
    Abstract: A washable, collapsible pet bed comprising a cylindrical main body, front collar, and back end piece. The front collar is embedded with a flexible ring, which provides support to the collar and overall shape to the pet bed, while being flexible to allow the pet bed to placed in a household washing machine. The pet bed is also collapsible to allow for easy transport and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Justin Dees, Jesika Dees