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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7578261 | Pet water or food storage unit with stowable bowl A pet sustenance device (30, 96) provided includes an upright container (32, 98) which holds a supply of pet sustenance, together with an underlying dish (34, 102). The dish (34, 102) is pivotally coupled to the associated container (3... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7487743 | Cat litter box apparatus A cat litter box apparatus for accommodating a plurality of cats, the apparatus controlling odors by providing a lid and two doors which return to a closed position automatically. The apparatus further provides either manual screening of litter via the sieved half-r... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7448162 | System and method for displaying and marketing indoor flower bulbs A system and method for producing flowers and stems from flower bulbs and marketing them by securing a desired number of bulbs to a uniquely configured support device and causing the bulbs to develop roots and shoots. The support tray is then transferred and inserte... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7421979 | Electronic fence capable of guiding animals to return An electronic fence system capable of guiding animals under training to return to a predetermined restricted area. The electronic fence generates electric shocks as the animals attempt to leave the predetermined restricted area and restrains the electrical shock whe... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7418926 | Pet strap having buffering effect A pet strap includes a pulling unit, a locking unit, and an elastic drawing mounted between the pulling unit and the locking unit and including an elastic inner tube and a weaving outer layer mounted on a surface of the inner tube. Thus, the elastic drawing unit pro... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7418924 | Kit of parts for and a livestock feeder A livestock feeder (50) includes a gravity pulled, fold-down grill (56,57) on both sides of a main frame (51) that can hold a supply of livestock feed such as a hay bale (82) therein. The fold-down grills face each other and fold down on ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7383788 | Enhanced feeding and growth rates of aquatic animals fed an astaxanthin product derived from marigold extract The present invention relates to the use of an astaxanthin pigment product obtained by semi-synthesis from marigold extract to substantially enhance the feeding and growth rates of commercially cultivated aquatic species when added to the feed mixture in concentrati... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7377231 | Retractable pet house A retractable pet house includes an enclosure frame and an optional top frame. The enclosure frame includes a plurality of poles, foldable connection rod units and locking joints. The upper end and the lower end of each pole are connected to the locking joints. The ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7370836 | Missile defense system and methods for evading heat seeking missiles A method for aiding a helicopter pilot to avoid a heat seeking missile includes the step of detecting a threat from a missile. The method also includes the step of reducing heat emanating from the helicopter's engine and rapidly reducing altitude. Then, when the thr... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367286 | Implement for carrying waste An implement for carrying waste while using a leash. The implement includes a leash receiving member for releasably securing the leash thereto. A waste receiving container is provided for receiving the waste thereinto. The container includes an attachment portion fo... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367531 | Systems and methods for evading heat seeking missles A method and system in an airborne aircraft to evade a heat seeking missile includes the steps of detecting the launch or “lock on” of a heat seeking missile and reducing the radiation from the aircraft's engine by reducing the engine speed to idle. The method m... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7350479 | System and method for controlling growth of aquatic plants utilizing bio-eroding means implanted in triploid grass carp An “implant and forget” device for interacting with biota after a pre-established time period. Preferably, the biota are fauna and more particularly fish. In select embodiments, the device comprises packaging enclosing apparatus for timing interaction via openin... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7343877 | Birdcage A bird cage has at least one flush mounted door for the cage when door is opened; and an accessible feed receiver for the cage, which can be retrieved and serviced without reaching inside the cage. An arcuate perch permits access to the feed receiver. ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7338015 | Gravity extraction air launch system for launch vehicle A launch vehicle is deployed from an aircraft using gravity extraction of the launch vehicle with the aid of a small parachute which assists the extraction and damps the yaw and pitch of the launch vehicle. The launch vehicle is supported on two rows of tires which ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7296539 | Spill resistant water and food dish for pets A spill resistant pet food and water dish is provided which incorporates features to prevent contents from spilling over the side of the dish when the dish is jarred or bumped during transport or while in use in feeding, the pet food and water dish being adaptable t... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7284504 | Method of carrying and assisting the movement of a dog A method of assisting the movement of a dog includes a carrying strap that is elongated and has a front end and a rear end. A first front leg strap and a second front leg strap are provided. Each of the first and second front leg straps has a first end and a second ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7270084 | Small animal shipping assembly A pet shipping assembly for small animals includes a container and a container lid. The container includes a base wall and a side wall extending upwardly from the base wall. The side wall can include a plurality of vent holes. An interior wall extends from the base ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7269918 | Pump gun A pump gun is disclosed having a loading and firing mechanism which comprises a cartridge stop lever (21), that is not connected to the hammer, interacts with the cocking slide (22) associated with the cartridge magazine and is susceptible to rocking m... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261060 | Pet transporter construction defining interior space for pet A container of a pet transporter defines an interior space for a pet. An interior space of the container is defined by a rigid chassis including a platform bounding a bottom of said interior space, a rear panel attached to said chassis and bounding a rear of said in... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7249572 | Seal for pet collar antenna An antenna mounting for an animal collar including an O-ring and associated retainer disposed in an opening through the housing of a radio frequency receiver. The O-ring is compressed into multiple sealing locations between the circumference of the antenna and its s... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7243612 | Device introduced in toilet for pets A toilet device for use by dogs and cats. The device includes a grid, at least one tray and an upright structure. In addition other elements of the device can include a: picker for lifting the grid, cuts or grooves, side closures, slots and reinforcements. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240457 | Fluid supplyier adapted to potted plants The present invention relates to a fluid supplier adapted to potted plants, which comprises an insertion pillar having a drainage aperture used to support a container, a seat disposed at the top of insertion pillar, a pad having a central hole and a guide chute moun... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7240455 | DC ant and insect repeller A method and an apparatus for repelling ants and other insects positions design flow of insulated DC current in design proximity to targeted areas (1), facilities, equipment and AC electrical devices occupied by or likely to be occupied by the ants and other ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7228655 | Revolving lock rod storage holder A revolving lock rod storage holder is disclosed including a revolving lock having a first spring cavity and a first spring anchor member, a revolving lock body operatively engaged to the revolving lock, the revolving lock body having a second spring cavity and a se... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225757 | Method of cleaning soiled bedding material in barns A method of cleaning bedding sand soiled with animal manure removes the bedding sand from an animal bedding area. An aqueous slurry of the bedding sand is made. The slurry is subjected to cyclonic action so as to separate the sand from the manure. The separated sand... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219624 | Animal excretions disposal material and a manufacturing method therefore A manufacturing process for cat litter having 30 to 80 parts of weight of a powdered organic substance as the base material having particle sizes less than 840 μm, 1 to 10 parts of weight of a powdered highly absorbing resin, 5 to 20 parts of weight of powders of e... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219621 | Anti-squirrel bird feeder The present invention provides a bird feeder apparatus for providing a readily available supply of feed for birds. The apparatus comprises a telescopic-operational assemblage, a shroud assembly, and a hopper assembly. The telescopic-operational assemblage provides a... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216455 | Fishing jig lure A fishing jig lure has a fish hook mounted on a glass body with an epoxy resin. Light emitting particulates mixed with the epoxy resin emit visible light when subjected to an external light source. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207292 | Apparatus and method for increasing capacity of automated litter box An improved automated litter box system which provides increased storage capacity of a waste receptacle which receives animal waste and clumped litter. The increased capacity of the waste receptacle is achieved by elevating the automated litter box system with an el... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201116 | Foldable/collapsible structure A foldable/collapsible structure that folds or collapses between a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. The structure includes a top and a bottom panel, and a pair of opposing sidewalls extending between the top and bottom panels. The opposing sidewalls ea... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7185606 | Bird feeding assembly A bird feeding assembly includes a tubular member that has a top end and a bottom end. A rod extends through the tubular member. The rod has a pair of outer ends extending in opposite directions with respect to the rod. A pair of loops is attached to the rod. A firs... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178484 | Apparatus for raising a sow in a farrowing crate In a farrowing pen which includes a pit and over the pit a first floor portion on which the sow can stand and lie and two further floor portions on each side of the first floor portion for receiving piglets of the sow and confining walls for locating the sow on the ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179160 | Automated apparatus and system for cooking, drying and peeling shellfish products A fully automated apparatus and system for processing shellfish such as shrimp and crawfish including the cooking, drying and peeling thereof. The present invention utilizes excessive heat generated by boilers to heat the dryers. The product is cooked in a brine mix... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174858 | Horse boot sleeve for pastern protection A protective sleeve is provided for use with a low-profile boot to provide a resilient layer that prevents penetration of debris accumulated at the interface of the boot with the pastern of the horse, especially at the rear of the hoof. The form of the sleeve is tai... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174847 | Insect habitat and feeder An insect storage, maintenance, dusting, and distribution device that dispenses living insects to caged animals. A Tower compartment is connected to a separate Dusting Chamber compartment with apertures on both compartments that may be aligned by rotating the Tower ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171775 | Gun sight reticle having open sighting areas for bullet drop compensation A gun sight reticle that has orthogonally intersecting center horizontal and center vertical straight hairlines is designed such that at least a portion of the vertical hairline located on a first side of the horizontal hairline is discontinuous such that discontinu... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7162977 | Small animal restraint chute A small animal restraining device for the veterinarian treatment of small animals provides an enclosure having an opaque integrated front panel having a plurality of access panels, a rear panel, a floor panel and a cover lid forming a rectangular box defining an int... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162958 | Distributed charge inflator system An inflator includes a distributed charge to be distributed within an inflatable component of an inflatable system and a housing. The housing includes a combustion chamber and a gas storage chamber. The combustion chamber includes an initiator and a gas propellant. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159539 | Smart bowl system An animal feeder which generates sensorially perceivable indicia upon the coincidence an alteration in food or water conditions and the proximity of a person to the animal feeder. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7140323 | Reducing the level of bacteria and viruses in aquaculture A method of reducing the level of bacteria and viruses in a volume of water during aquaculture comprises:—(a) providing the volume of water to be stocked with farmed aquatic organisms or eggs thereof; (b) prior to the stocking, introducing into the water an aqueou... | 11/28/2006 |
