Anti-tip Or Spill Patents (Class 119/61.54)
  • Patent number: 11856928
    Abstract: A portable pet drinking container is provided. A container body defines an interior cavity operable to contain a fluid. A drinking bowl receiving port is defined by the container body. The drinking bowl receiving port is operable to receive and secure a drinking bowl. A horizontal retaining wall and vertical retaining wall is defined by the container body. A drinking bowl is included and has a circumferential periphery. A dynamic compression shoulder is defined by said drinking bowl. An O-ring positioned around the drinking bowl. When the drinking bowl is rotatably inserted into the drinking bowl receiving port, the O-ring is compressed by the horizontal retaining wall, the vertical retaining wall, the dynamic compression shoulder, and the circumferential periphery of the drinking bowl to create a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth Gann, Mike Khodabakhshi, Kyle Silkey
  • Patent number: 11666034
    Abstract: A mat for bowls is described herein. A mat can include a planar portion, a shell structure, and an extension member shaped to form a cavity in the mat, where the cavity is to cause a partial vacuum in response to the mat being in contact with an underlying surface such that lateral displacement of the mat is restricted when in contact with the underlying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Wazir Chand Handicrafts
    Inventor: Prashant Babal
  • Patent number: 11602125
    Abstract: A pet feeding system includes a generally hollow main body having openings along the top surface for receiving a food dish and a water dish. A fan is positioned along another opening in the bottom surface of the main body that is located in line with the food dish. A heating plate having a removable tray is positioned between the fan and the food dish. The tray is constructed from a heat conducting material and imparts heat from the heating plate onto a material. Aroma produced by the scented material is moved by the fan toward air vents in the food bowl, and a pair of locking rings secure the bowls to the main body to prevent a pet from accessing the scented material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Graceful Lion Creations LLC
    Inventor: Booker Tompkins
  • Patent number: 11590438
    Abstract: A pet water dispenser may include a water tank, a pump installed inside the water tank, a water supply pipe connected to the pump to transfer water, and a water supply plate provided at a position higher than an upper end of the water tank and through which water supplied from the water supply pipe flows. The water supply plate may be provided to be spaced apart and above a water guide configured to catch water falling from an edge of the water supply plate and to guide the dropped water back into the water tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
  • Patent number: 11553689
    Abstract: A feeding bowl assembly (1) for feeding small animals. The feeding bowl assembly (1) comprises a feeding bowl (2) and a base (3). The feeding bowl (2) is releasably mounted to the base (3) in a locked orientation and an unlocked orientation. The feeding bowl (2) comprises one or more connectors (6) and the base (3) comprises one or more complimentary connectors (12). The locked and unlocked orientations are formed by engagement of the one or more connectors (6) with the one or more complimentary connectors (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Philip Peacock, Ivor Ponting
  • Patent number: 11419309
    Abstract: An animal feeder and method of use is described herein. The animal feeder is configured to distract, calm, or occupy an animal for an extended period of time. The animal feeder includes an elastomeric body having an obverse side and a reverse side. The obverse side includes a feeding section having a plurality of nubs. The plurality of nubs are configured to slow an animal's ability to lick food therefrom. On the reverse side is one or more suction cups to suction the animal feeder to a surface to secure the feeder system in a single location. The animal feeder further includes a guard extending laterally from the feeding section to keep the surface below the guard free from saliva, drool, or slobber from the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Aquapaw Brands LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Lentz, Tom Zipprian
  • Patent number: 11324195
    Abstract: A pet feeding device for deterring spillage during eating and drinking includes a bowl, which is positionable on a substantially horizontal surface and is at least partially filled with contents. A lip is engaged to a rim of the bowl and extends inwardly therefrom. The lip deters spillage of contents of the bowl during feeding and drinking therefrom by a pet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Leonard Rice
  • Patent number: 11026526
    Abstract: An adjustable bowl receptacle. The adjustable bowl receptacle includes a planar base. A plurality of annular segments forms an adjustable sidewall that extends upward from the planar base. A top segment is in operable connection with the plurality of annular segments and defines an open upper end and an interface. The interface comprises a plurality of flanges configured to secure bowl therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventor: Sarah Hummel
  • Patent number: 11026403
    Abstract: A pet entertainment device comprises a plurality of textured plates that are imbued with a flavored coating which may be selectively fastened on to a bottom of a pet food bowl. The plates are impregnated with a slow dispensing flavor that is attractive to pets. The slow dispensing flavor can be replenished as needed. The textured plates are of various sizes and shapes. The device is designed in a manner that allows for the plates to be removed and discarded by a person but not easily removed by an animal. Alternatively, the plates can be built directly on to the bottom of a pet food bowl. In one embodiment, the plates are edible. Another embodiment of the device is to facilitate dosing a recalcitrant pet by imbuing the textured plate with a combination of flavoring and beneficial substances. The device facilitates a method of easy replenishment of a flavored region of the pet entertainment device to ensure that the device maintains optimal flavoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventor: Steven Finkelstein
  • Patent number: 10959402
    Abstract: A container for holding food or water for an animal includes: a unitary vessel having a generally oval plan and a trough in the upper surface to contain material for consumption by an animal, and further including: a flat rim on the lower surface to allow the vessel to rest stably on a horizontal surface; generally vertical outer sides that slope outwardly from the upper surface to the lower surface at a selected angle from the vertical; and, a cantilevered handle extending from the upper surface in a direction along the major axis of the oval and having sufficient dimensions and sufficient strength to support the weight of the vessel and its contents; and wherein, the inner surface of the trough slopes inwardly from the upper rim of the trough to the bottom of the trough at a selected angle from the vertical. A related method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Tidy Dog Pet Products Co.
    Inventor: David H. Price
  • Patent number: 10888065
    Abstract: A feeding tray belongs to the technical field of pet products. The feeding tray includes a tray body and a base. The tray body is detachably fixed to the base. A plurality of through-holes are provided in the tray body. Each of the through-holes penetrates through the tray body in a thickness direction. The feeding tray further includes a plurality of connecting pillars. Each of the connecting pillars is inserted into a corresponding one of the through-holes, and each of the connecting pillars is capable of rotating about its own axis. Each of the connecting pillars is provided with a first boss on the outer surface thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Inventors: Tianle Yang, Yibao Zeng
  • Patent number: 10617097
    Abstract: An improved drip preventing container for dispensing limited amounts of a liquid to an animal which is adaptable for use with animals, such as dogs, having breeds of different sizes. The drip preventing container for dispensing limited amounts of a liquid to an animal generally comprises a top portion which can be configured to be useful for different sized animals and is constructed and arranged to engage a bottom portion. The drip preventing container further contains an animal access chamber constructed and arranged to prevent large amounts of water from being stored within the chamber and for reducing splashing water from exiting the device while the animal is drinking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventor: Charles T. Whitney
  • Patent number: 10492466
    Abstract: A prefilled single use pet bowl features a body that defines an interior of the pet bowl and also defines a reservoir for water or other liquid for consumption by a pet. An opening communicates between the reservoir and the interior of the pet bowl. The body is deformable by the pet owner and the opening features a selectable closure to allow the pet owner to selectably open the selectable closure and to deform the body of the pet bowl to force water or other liquid through the opening from the reservoir to the interior of the pet bowl. The pet may drink the water through the open top of the interior of the pet bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Inventor: Stephen LaMarche
  • Patent number: 9832974
    Abstract: A dog toy container can be used to store dog toys or consumable objects, such as chew toys, ropes, balls, stuffed animals, edible chews, bones, and other similar objects used to entertain or reward or please dogs. The dog toy container having a pedal arrangement and a lid in connection with a motorized movement arrangement, such that when a dog depresses the pedal arrangement with its paw, the dog will activate the motor to lift or lower the lid and thereby permit the dog access to the storage area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey Miedel
  • Patent number: 9832971
    Abstract: A pet feeding system includes amongst its features a bowl member, at least one plate member, and an annularly contoured lid member. In the bowl member, a lower base plate and an upper base plate are integrally formed with a sidewall to define a liquid containing chamber between the lower and upper base plates. Moreover, the sidewall extends vertically above the upper base plate. The plate member is mounted on the upper base plate. In certain exemplary uses, the upper base plate has a recessed surface to receive the plate member. The plate member is adapted to receive an ingestible good product. Furthermore, the annularly contoured lid member is rotationally and fixedly attached to the sidewall of the bowl member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Smart Feeding Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Hollander, David S. Hollander, Mark Maclean-Blevins
  • Patent number: 9668455
    Abstract: The pet food and water bowls is a set of bowls that are positioned on a supporting frame at an elevation that is adapted for use with a pet. The set of bowls each include a handle that is vertically oriented, and affixed to the respective bowl. The handle is concentrically affixed to the respective bowl via a centered aperture. The centered aperture extends upwardly from a bottom bowl surface via a bowl armature. The handle is affixed to the centered aperture, and is adapted to be grabbed via an end user such that the end user does not have to lean over and grasp the respective bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventors: Raymond Carmichael, Linda Carmichael
  • Patent number: 9402371
    Abstract: A pet feeding bowl for holding food and water is provided. The pet feeding bowl has a main receptacle for holding food and water that is supported against the ground by a support structure. An auxiliary receptacle is formed by the outer surface of the main receptacle and the support structure, and may also be used for holding food and water. A first lid may be provided to cover the main receptacle, allowing food or liquid to be stored therein during travel or to prevent access to the contents of the main receptacle. A second lid may be provided to cover the auxiliary receptacle, also for the purpose of storing food or liquid. Both the first and second lids may be placed on the bottom of the pet feeding bowl to provide a non-skid, high-friction connection between the pet-feeding bowl and the support surface or ground on which it rests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph Rabideau
  • Publication number: 20150114302
    Abstract: The bowl is divided into lower and upper compartments. The side of the lower compartment is formed in part, by a lower portion of the side wall of the bowl and, in part, by a upwardly extending wall which extends upward from the bottom of the bowl and terminates at a platform of the upper compartment. Alternatively, the side of the lower compartment is formed entirely by an upwardly extending wall which extends upwardly from the bottom of the bowl and which is spaced apart from the side wall of the bowl. The upper portion of the side wall of the bowl forms the side of the upper compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: William HARRIS
  • Publication number: 20140290585
    Abstract: A sleeve that is removably attachable to an animal feeding bowl is shown and described. The sleeve is elastomeric and is stretched radially when in attached condition to fit snugly to the animal feeding bowl. The sleeve includes a flange at one end that projects radially inward to create an anti-skid surface that prevents the bowl from skidding along floors, counter tops, and other surfaces on which the bowl is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Lendy Beatty
  • Publication number: 20140261202
    Abstract: A sleeve that is removably attachable to an animal feeding bowl is shown and described. The sleeve is elastomeric and is stretched radially when in attached condition to fit snugly to the animal feeding bowl. The sleeve includes a flange at one end that projects radially inward to create an anti-skid surface that prevents the bowl from skidding along floors, counter tops, and other surfaces on which the bowl is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Design Lab, Inc.
    Inventor: Lendy Beatty
  • Patent number: 8752507
    Abstract: A nourishment station for a pet, such as a dog or cat, includes a bowl and a mat or pad combination where the bowl fits within an opening of the mat or pad. A flange at the bottom of the bowl secures the bowl to the mat or pad and allows the bowl to be held against a floor or other surface by the mat or pad. The mat or pad is sized such that the pet must stand on the mat or pad when approaching the bowl such that the pet's own weight prevents the pet from being able to overturn or move the bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: David A. Korrie
  • Publication number: 20130276712
    Abstract: Embodiments of containers such as bowls can include in outer shell, and an inner shell positioned at least in part within the outer shell. The inner shell can be formed from a material such as stainless steel. The outer shell can be formed from a material such as plastic. An anti-slip provision, such as a strip of elastomeric or other material, can be mounted on the outer shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: LOVING PETS, INC.
    Inventor: LOVING PETS, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130255583
    Abstract: A food/water bowl for pets that can be secured to the ground. The invention comprises a plastic housing having bilaterally spaced, dual food/water compartments. A stake member is provided for securing the plastic housing to the ground. The stake member may be helical shaped to facilitate insertion of the stake member into the ground and to provide enhanced stability so that the food/water contents do not get wasted from tipping of the container. The stake member and the housing are easily separable for convenience in portability and storage when not needed for feeding the pet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Tommie T. MILLER SR., Marquita L. Miller
  • Patent number: 8544412
    Abstract: A holder for frictionally holding a container of pre-packaged pet food has a bowl into which the container of pre-packaged pet food in placed and an anchor arm extending radially outwardly from the bowl. A plurality of ribs protrude inwardly from the inside walls of the bowl. The ribs terminate in edges having a compound curvature which frictionally engage the outside walls of the prepackaged container of pet food to the extent that it cannot easily be dislodged by the efforts of a pet to consume the food that is in the container. The pet food holder is provided with a slip resistant bottom surface and is manufactured from a material that has sufficient elastomeric properties that the cavity can accommodate pre-packaged containers of various sizes and shapes and sufficient frictional properties as to promote frictional interaction with the surface upon which the pet feeder is placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Linda Haverstock
  • Patent number: 8516975
    Abstract: A pet feeding system for separating spilled food from spilled water comprises a housing having a contained feeding area and at least one opening used to separate spilled food from spilled water. The system may include a sloped surface extending downward from a bowl region toward a collection region. A method for collecting spilled food and spilled water from a pet feeding system includes the step of separating spilled water from spilled food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: TowerStar Pets, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Becattini, Jr., Jay Richard Sobel, Fernando Becattini, Sr., Steve Arthur Copeland
  • Publication number: 20130213307
    Abstract: Pet waterers and feeders are provided that have a spill-resistant rim. In particular, in one embodiment, a device for dispensing at least one of food and liquid to an animal is provided. The device includes a bowl and a coupler positioned over a first opening of the bowl. The coupler is configured to receive a bottle. Additionally, the device includes a spill-resistant rim positioned over a second opening of the bowl. The spill-resistant rim extends inwardly into the second opening to prevent spilling of the bowl's contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Melaney Northrop, Michael Harper
  • Patent number: 8448603
    Abstract: Pet waterers and feeders are provided that have a spill-resistant rim. In particular, in one embodiment, a device for dispensing at least one of food and liquid to an animal is provided. The device includes a bowl and a coupler positioned over a first opening of the bowl. The coupler is configured to receive a bottle. Additionally, the device includes a spill-resistant rim positioned over a second opening of the bowl. The spill-resistant rim extends inwardly into the second opening to prevent spilling of the bowl's contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Melaney Northrop, Michael D. Harper
  • Publication number: 20130118412
    Abstract: A nourishment station for a pet, such as a dog or cat, includes a bowl and a mat or pad combination where the bowl fits within an opening of the mat or pad. A flange at the bottom of the bowl secures the bowl to the mat or pad and allows the bowl to be held against a floor or other surface by the mat or pad. The mat or pad is sized such that the pet must stand on the mat or pad when approaching the bowl such that the pet's own weight prevents the pet from being able to overturn or move the bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: David A. Korrie
  • Publication number: 20130104808
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing viscous animal food includes a container and a dispensing sheet. The container includes a cavity formed by a sidewall, a concave bottom, and an open top. The sheet includes a perforated transverse wall or web with a downwardly curving profile that conforms to the concave bottom and a flange extending downwardly from the perimeter of the web. Rails are disposed along the sidewall to, along with conforming recesses in the perimeter of the sheet, guide movement of the sheet in the cavity. The flange interacts with the sidewall to resist pivotal movement of the sheet. A channel is provided about the perimeter of the concave bottom to receive the flange and enable receipt of the web on the concave bottom. Food disposed on the concave bottom is extruded through the sheet by downward forces applied by an animal during eating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Karla S. Rocker, Richard Sailors
  • Patent number: 8424489
    Abstract: The device comprises a first food-receiving portion provided within an upper side of a main body The first portion comprises independent first food compartments disposed in axisymmetrical positions with reference to a central vertical axis A first cover having at least one access aperture is positioned over the first portion and is supported for free rotation upon actuation by the animal being fed Independent second food-receiving portions, each comprising two second food compartments separated from one another by a transversal wall, are provided adjacent to the first portion Each second portion has a corresponding second cover that is in sliding engagement therewith and freely movable upon actuation by the animal being fed The combination of rotating and sliding covers create stimulating challenges for the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Inventor: Kathleen Desrosiers
  • Publication number: 20120325158
    Abstract: Embodiments of a portable and modular pet station include a mobile storage cabinet, an exterior surface, and a feeding unit. The mobile storage cabinet has at least one opening to access an interior storage space within the storage cabinet. The mobile storage cabinet has a plurality of wheels to facilitate movement of the mobile storage cabinet on an underlying surface. The exterior surface of at least one panel of the storage cabinet provides a mounting surface. The feeding unit is attached to the mounting surface of the exterior surface of the storage cabinet. The feeding unit includes at least one structural member to retain food in an accessible arrangement for access by an animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Jeffrey T. Holman
  • Publication number: 20120285389
    Abstract: The protective device for a food bowl (1) with a depression (5) which is surrounded by an edge bead (3) comprises a hold-down device with at least one adjustable hold-down element (13) for holding a cover means (15) in the form of a flexible sheet material within the depression (5), said hold-down element extending into the depression region. The cover means can additionally be held on the food bowl (1) with a peripheral retaining device in the region of the edge bead (3). The cover means (15) can be stored as a detachable section of a rolled-up band in a dispenser (19). The cover means comprises at least one receiving portion (17) on the bottom side thereof for the at least one hold-down element (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Bernhard Barz
  • Patent number: 8297229
    Abstract: A feed container for storing hardened livestock feed is disclosed. The feed container has a storage area defined by a bottom wall and a sidewall for retaining animal feed within the storage area when the feed is in a solid phase and the feed container is in a non-upward resting position or is on its sidewall. Also disclosed is a method for utilizing a feed container, having said storage area, for retaining animal feed within the storage area when the feed is in a solid phase and the feed container is in a non-upward resting position or is on its sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Southwest Agri-Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Victor A. Sahm, III
  • Patent number: 8251014
    Abstract: An anti-spill, self-righting animal feeder particularly suitable for horses comprising a hollow bowl-shaped vessel with means on the top rim of the vessel to limit the degree of tipping from the vertical including a radially outwardly extending flange mounted on the top rim and an internal inwardly and downwardly extending flange integral therewith defining a trap for feed at the top of the bowl together with weight means on the bottom of the vessel such that the center of gravity of the feeder rises when it is tipped from the vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: Dawn M. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20120204799
    Abstract: The device comprises a first food-receiving portion provided within an upper side of a main body The first portion comprises independent first food compartments disposed in axisymmetrical positions with reference to a central vertical axis A first cover having at least one access aperture is positioned over the first portion and is supported for free rotation upon actuation by the animal being fed Independent second food-receiving portions, each comprising two second food compartments separated from one another by a transversal wall, are provided adjacent to the first portion Each second portion has a corresponding second cover that is in sliding engagement therewith and freely movable upon actuation by the animal being fed The combination of rotating and sliding covers create stimulating challenges for the animal
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Kathleen Desrosiers
  • Patent number: 8146534
    Abstract: A device for holding pet food or water with a gimbal mount for use in a moving environment, comprising a conventional food or water bowl used for pet comprising multiple features to facilitate its use on a boat or similar moving vehicle is herein disclosed. The device is fastened to a smooth wall surface by a plurality of suction cups which ensures that the device does not move around, but also elevates the bowl to a comfortable mounting height to allow the pet to drink or eat more easily and allows for easy cleaning below the bowl. The bowl is connected to the suction cup mount by a gimbal that allows rotation along both the x and y axis, thus enabling the bowl to always stay level no matter how the device is moved. The bowl comprises an inwardly turned rim which prevents splashing and spilling of water during movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: William L. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20120055411
    Abstract: A pet feeding apparatus comprising of removable pet feeding containers placed on a holding device. Removal of the feeding containers allows them to be easily cleaned and disinfected in either convenient means such as a dishwasher or such other means available for the same purpose. The feeding containers and the holding device are coated elastomerically to avoid movement or displacement of the feeding containers or the apparatus itself thereby preventing spillage of food, water or such other liquids thereof. Due to resistance to movement, unwanted noise otherwise generated between the feeding containers and the holding device is prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Neeraj Jain
  • Publication number: 20110308471
    Abstract: A miniature size bird feeder that includes a feed holder; a cap or cover over the feed holder; means for releasably attaching the cap or cover to the feed holder and an attachment means for supporting the feed holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: DROLL YANKEES, INC.
    Inventors: Betsy P. Puckett, Marco Wo
  • Publication number: 20110253054
    Abstract: A vessel assembly for holding and presenting solids, liquids or both, including a vessel body having a base portion and at least one wall member extending from the base portion and defining at least one cavity for containing solids, liquids or both; a stabilizer including a stabilizer body for ground engagement; and a fastener assembly for releasably retaining the body and the stabilizer in a mated relationship, the fastener including a first fastener portion operatively associated with the vessel body and a second fastener portion operatively associated with the stabilizer in a configuration for mating with the first fastener portion for stabilizing the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Drake Hargrove
  • Publication number: 20110247565
    Abstract: Pet waterers and feeders are provided that have a spill-resistant rim. In particular, in one embodiment, a device for dispensing at least one of food and liquid to an animal is provided. The device includes a bowl and a coupler positioned over a first opening of the bowl. The coupler is configured to receive a bottle. Additionally, the device includes a spill-resistant rim positioned over a second opening of the bowl. The spill-resistant rim extends inwardly into the second opening to prevent spilling of the bowl's contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Melaney Northrop, Michael D. Harper
  • Publication number: 20110180006
    Abstract: A food bowl for a pet or bird having a circular member and a circular bowl for holding pet food or bird seed. The bowl is located within and spaced from the circular member to provide a gap between the circular member and the bowl. Pet food or bird seed that is either pushed or scattered out of the bowl by a pet or a bird can fall down thru the gap between the circular member and the bowl to a receiving chamber where it is collected in a removable receptacle for reuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Patrick Michael McGowan
  • Publication number: 20110041771
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing viscous pet food includes a rigid, downwardly curved, perforated dispensing sheet and a container having a cylindrical inner sidewall and a bottom surface that conforms to the dispensing sheet. The dispensing sheet preferably features a plurality of recesses and the container a plurality of corresponding rails that allow the sheet to stably descend within the container as downward pressure is applied to the sheet and the viscous food is dispensed and consumed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Karla S. Rocker
  • Publication number: 20100242847
    Abstract: A pet food bowl anchoring apparatus including a bowl having a horizontal bottom surface and a vertical wall attached to a peripheral edge of the bottom surface. The wall extending above the bottom surface forms a dish and the wall extending below the bottom surface forms a support wall portion holding the bottom surface above a floor surface onto which the bowl is resting. The support wall portion has is formed or machined to include a slot into which a user's fingers may be placed for picking the bowl up from the floor surface. A keeper connected loosely at a first end to a bottom surface of the bowl protrudes generally horizontally out of the slot exterior to the support wall portion. The keeper has formed therein two apertures, a first aperture in a central area of the keeper wherein a fastener loosely connects the keeper to the bowl, and a second aperture formed in a central area of the portion of the keeper protruding out from the support wall portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Robby Gray
  • Publication number: 20100180826
    Abstract: It is common knowledge that dogs require access to water several times a day to maintain good health. Dogs are also a important part of the family and often travel with the family in the car on a daily basis. The present device (spill proof water dish) was designed to make water available to dogs who may be traveling in cars and while away from home. It is a fact that the temperature inside cars can be much higher than normal especially in warm climates. The present device (spill proof water dish) has been designed to open automatically when dogs want water. The present device (spill proof water dish) is also designed to be filled with ice which keeps the water fresh and cool even on a hot day away from home.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: Paul Gregory Fioritti
  • Publication number: 20100180827
    Abstract: A pet feeding system for separating spilled food from spilled water comprises a housing having a contained feeding area and at least one opening used to separate spilled food from spilled water. The system may include a sloped surface extending downward from a bowl region toward a collection region. A method for collecting spilled food and spilled water from a pet feeding system includes the step of separating spilled water from spilled food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: TowerStar Pets, LLC
    Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Jay Richard Sobel, Fernando Becattini, SR., Steve Arthur Copeland
  • Patent number: 7748538
    Abstract: A kit for making a holder for a pet food dish or bowl and the holder itself. The holder is arranged to be readily initially assembled from the kit and once assembled to be disassembled and reassembled whenever desired. The holder comprises a base member having an upstanding peripheral sidewall, a pair of side splash-guard members and a rear splash-guard member. The side splash-guard members are arranged to be releasably mounted on respective portions of the peripheral sidewall opposite each other. The rear splash-guard member is arranged to be releasably mounted on another respective portion of the peripheral sidewall between the side splash-guard members. The base member has a bottom wall on which the at least one pet food dish or bowl may be disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventor: Michael J. Esrich
  • Patent number: 7600486
    Abstract: A drinking bowl for a pet and adapted for use in a moving vehicle has a base section which defines a liquid reservoir having a cylindrical side wall and a removable in-turned rim at the upper end thereof. An inner section has sufficient buoyancy to float on liquid in the reservoir, the inner section being a close sliding fit within the side wall and having a dished upper surface with a central liquid-receiving area. A plurality of liquid feed holes extend through the inner section to permit liquid to flow into the central area from which a pet may drink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventor: Natalie Ellis
  • Publication number: 20090199774
    Abstract: An anti-spill, self-righting animal feeder particularly suitable for horses comprising a hollow bowl-shaped vessel with means on the top rim of the vessel to limit the degree of tipping from the vertical including a radially outwardly extending flange mounted on the top rim and an internal inwardly and downwardly extending flange integral therewith defining a trap for feed at the top of the bowl together with weight means on the bottom of the vessel such that the center of gravity of the feeder rises when it is tipped from the vertical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Dawn M. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20090139455
    Abstract: A pet food/beverage dispensing apparatus includes; a vertical positioning member configured to at least partially surround at least one substantially vertical fixing member, a height extending portion coupled to the vertical positioning member via a refastenable connector, and a dish receptacle which is configured to retain a dish and is coupled to the height extending portion, wherein the vertical positioning member and the height extending portion are configured to substantially fix the dish receptacle in a predetermined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen Wilson
  • Publication number: 20090044755
    Abstract: The present dish provides a novel way to feed pets which entices them to eat the entirety of a routinely apportioned amount of food. The dish includes a food bowl and treat chamber. The bowl is located at the top of the dish, and includes an open top and side walls which taper downwardly inward to a passageway at the bottom of the bowl. The chamber is located beneath the bowl, and includes an open top, which forms the passageway, and a closed bottom. A treat is placed into the chamber and then food is placed into the bowl such that it covers the treat. The food falls toward the passageway into the chamber so that, regardless of how vigorously the pet noses through the food in an attempt to just eat the treat, the treat will remain covered by the food until the pet eats all the food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Benjamin Volotzky