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  • Interactive seating device
    Patent number: 5435623
    Abstract: An interactive seating device such as a stool or chair which makes it possible for an individual to sit down without having to lower himself to do so, the seated individual being thereafter assisted in getting up from the seat. The device includes an articulated seat whose front segment is hinged to a rear segment and is so linked thereto that in a perching mode in which the rear segment is at an elevated level and the front segment is folded down, an individual can then perch on the rear segment without having to lower himself. The rear segment is mounted on a depressible spring mechanism supported on a stand that normally raises the seat to the perching mode level. When the individual perches on the rear segment, the resultant load imposed thereon depresses and thereby energizes the spring mechanism, causing the seat to sink to a sitting mode level at which the front segment is outstretched to fully support the seated individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Inventors: Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Samuel Montague
  • Interactive bird perches
    Publication number: 20060278172
    Abstract: A bird perch unit is configured with a body coupleable to a bird cage and having an outer surface which is grippeable by a bird, and an interactive toy coupled to the body and alterable by the bird.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Peter Ragonetti, Jonathan Willinger
  • Bird Skate Amusement Device
    Publication number: 20090107415
    Abstract: The invention is a low center of gravity animal toy. The toy is a skate type device that includes a perch mounted on a pedestal. The perch is knurled for extra grip and enables an animal, usually a large bird, to grip the skate and shuffle in skating fashion over a surface. The device includes a training bar for teaching the appropriate motion to skate. Safe and fun interactive and solo play for parrots or other animals is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Patricia M. Handal
  • Wild bird perch
    Publication number: 20060162671
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novelly, bird-friendly, Bird Perch arrangement, system and assembly having, ideally, from one to four perch subassemblies, and a support base designed to interact with various, upper support areas such as branches and lower supported members such as conventional bird feeders. Each of the subassemblies is provided with main central portions which provide an arched flexible or solid support for special coiled portions which extend, preferably, in an outboard cascade or arrangement in relation to the support base. Each of the coils is constructed to be convoluted or inwardly coiling or arced, so that between 1 and 1.5 revolutions is achieved in relation to the beginning position of each coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventor: Mary Neuer
  • Apparatus and Method for Interactive Product Displays
    Publication number: 20140164190
    Abstract: A computer implemented method includes receiving media content for interactive product display systems used with different products in different retail establishments. Product interaction data characterizing consumer gestures performed in connection with the different products in the different retail establishments is collected. The media content and product interaction data is analyzed to form marketing data. The display of media content at an interactive product display system of a retail establishment is remotely initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: PERCH INTERACTIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Jared Schiffman, Phillip Tiongson
  • Apparatus and method for interactive product displays
    Patent number: 9965799
    Abstract: A computer implemented method includes receiving media content for interactive product display systems used with different products in different retail establishments. Product interaction data characterizing consumer gestures performed in connection with the different products in the different retail establishments is collected. The media content and product interaction data is analyzed to form marketing data. The display of media content at an interactive product display system of a retail establishment is remotely initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Perch Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Jared Schiffman, Phillip Tiongson
  • INTERACTIVE DISPLAY CASE
    Publication number: 20190021517
    Abstract: An interactive display case having a first frame, a plurality of storage areas within the first frame, a second frame, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to detect an object passing through the interior of the second frame, identify an area within the interior of the second frame in which the object passes, where the area corresponding to one of the storage areas, and generate interaction data corresponding to the identified area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: PERCH INTERACTIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Jared Schiffman, Phillip Tiongson
  • INTERACTIVE DISPLAY CASE
    Publication number: 20180027992
    Abstract: An interactive display case having a first frame, a plurality of storage areas within the first frame, a second frame, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to detect an object passing through the interior of the second frame, identify an area within the interior of the second frame in which the object passes, where the area corresponding to one of the storage areas, and generate interaction data corresponding to the identified area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: PERCH INTERACTIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Jared SCHIFFMAN, Phillip Tiongson
  • Interactive display case
    Patent number: 10085571
    Abstract: An interactive display case having a first frame, a plurality of storage areas within the first frame, a second frame, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to detect an object passing through the interior of the second frame, identify an area within the interior of the second frame in which the object passes, where the area corresponding to one of the storage areas, and generate interaction data corresponding to the identified area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: PERCH INTERACTIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Jared Schiffman, Phillip Tiongson
  • Interactive display case
    Patent number: 10709265
    Abstract: An interactive display case having a first frame, a plurality of storage areas within the first frame, a second frame, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to detect an object passing through the interior of the second frame, identify an area within the interior of the second frame in which the object passes, where the area corresponding to one of the storage areas, and generate interaction data corresponding to the identified area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: PERCH INTERACTIVE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jared Schiffman, Phillip Tiongson
  • Bird feeder
    Publication number: 20020157615
    Abstract: A bird feeder having at least one landing area for providing activities to birds as the birds wait for an open feeding area. A plurality of various mechanical elements can be positioned with respect to the landing area to promote interaction between the waiting birds, and allows the birds to feed more ergonomically correct. The bird can choose an individual element and its relation with respect to that element, while feeding. A number of versatile elements and perching positions are available for the bird to feed, or just rest. The bird feeder design better accommodates feeding birds, due to the ergonomic and feeding position benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: Lawrence L. Laske
  • Animal Water Toy And Fountain
    Publication number: 20130036981
    Abstract: An animal water toy that includes one or more playthings carried by flowing water that entices an animal, such as a cat, into interaction therewith. Playthings can be received in a container having water drinkable by the animal that is propelled by a pump into flowing and carrying the playthings. A portion can be upraised above the water providing an animal perch and/or flow director imparting flow deviations causing unpredictable plaything movement helping enhance animal interaction. A conveyance device can be provided conveying playthings relative to the flow. A pet watering device, e.g., fountain, can include an animal toy constructed in accordance with the present invention and a conveyance device lifting playthings from one level of the watering device to another. In one embodiment, playthings are animal attractant objects that can be buoyant and configured to attract an animal, such as by its color, graphics, indicia, and/or shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: John M. Lipscomb, Stanley L. Suring
  • Bird Feeder
    Patent number: 6662746
    Abstract: A bird feeder having at least one landing area for providing activities to birds as the birds wait for an open feeding area. A plurality of various mechanical elements can be positioned with respect to the landing area to promote interaction between the waiting birds, and allows the birds to feed more ergonomically correct. The bird can choose an individual element and its relation with respect to that element, while feeding. A number of versatile elements and perching positions are available for the bird to feed, or just rest. The bird feeder design better accommodates feeding birds, due to the ergonomic and feeding position benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Lawrence L. Laske, Jr.
  • Animal water toy and fountain
    Patent number: 8261696
    Abstract: An animal water toy that includes one or more playthings carried by flowing water that entices an animal, such as a cat, into interaction therewith. Playthings can be received in a container having water drinkable by the animal that is propelled by a pump into flowing and carrying the playthings. A portion can be upraised above the water providing an animal perch and/or flow director imparting flow deviations causing unpredictable plaything movement helping enhance animal interaction. A conveyance device can be provided conveying playthings relative to the flow. A pet watering device, e.g., fountain, can include an animal toy constructed in accordance with the present invention and a conveyance device lifting playthings from one level of the watering device to another. In one embodiment, playthings are animal attractant objects that can be buoyant and configured to attract an animal, such as by its color, graphics, indicia, and/or shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Pioneer Pet Products, LLC
    Inventors: John M. Lipscomb, Stanley L. Suring
  • Animal water toy and fountain
    Patent number: 8733295
    Abstract: An animal water toy that includes one or more playthings carried by flowing water that entices an animal, such as a cat, into interaction therewith. Playthings can be received in a container having water drinkable by the animal that is propelled by a pump into flowing and carrying the playthings. A portion can be upraised above the water providing an animal perch and/or flow director imparting flow deviations causing unpredictable plaything movement helping enhance animal interaction. A conveyance device can be provided conveying playthings relative to the flow. A pet watering device, e.g., fountain, can include an animal toy constructed in accordance with the present invention and a conveyance device lifting playthings from one level of the watering device to another. In one embodiment, playthings are animal attractant objects that can be buoyant and configured to attract an animal, such as by its color, graphics, indicia, and/or shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Pioneer Pet Products, LLC
    Inventors: John M. Lipscomb, Stanley L. Suring
  • Animal Scratching Post with Food Dispenser
    Publication number: 20210282368
    Abstract: An animal scratching post with food dispenser is described. Embodiments of the animal scratching post can include, but are not limited to, a base structure, a control module, an activation module, a food dispensing device, and one or more scratch pads operatively connected to the activation module. The base structure can include one or more perches and an internally located conduit for delivering food from the food dispensing device to a lower section of the base structure. The control module can be configured to receive a signal from the activation module indicating the scratch pad has been interacted with by an animal and send a signal to the food dispensing device to dispense food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Constance Brackett, Angela Santopietro
  • Animal scratching post with food dispenser
    Patent number: 11617347
    Abstract: An animal scratching post with food dispenser is described. Embodiments of the animal scratching post can include, but are not limited to, a base structure, a control module, an activation module, a food dispensing device, and one or more scratch pads operatively connected to the activation module. The base structure can include one or more perches and an internally located conduit for delivering food from the food dispensing device to a lower section of the base structure. The control module can be configured to receive a signal from the activation module indicating the scratch pad has been interacted with by an animal and send a signal to the food dispensing device to dispense food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Inventors: Constance Brackett, Angela Santopietro
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