Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
119706000 | Climbing or claw scratching device | 42 |
20080196675 | Collapsible pet furniture - Pet furniture and a kit of parts for assembling pet furniture. The pet furniture includes a lower cap sized to define the base of the pet furniture, a plurality of side clips for removable insertion within said lower cap, the side clips substantially defining the height of the pet furniture. A plurality of structural side walls are provided for removable engagement with the lower cap and side clips, at least one of the structural side walls having an opening sized to enable a pet to enter and exit the pet furniture once assembled. An upper cap is provided for removable engagement with the side clips and structural side walls and lower support discs and upper support discs complete the pet furniture which are each supported by and removable from the lower cap and upper cap, respectively. | 08-21-2008 |
20080216763 | Scratching Device - A scratching device is provided comprising a support base that is shaped to allow a like base to be stacked thereon and a post having a scratchable surface that extends upwardly from the support base. The base advantageously allows the device to be readily stacked for storage. | 09-11-2008 |
20080276878 | RECREATIONAL DEVICE FOR PETS - A recreational device for pets is provided comprising a pet recreational portion having an upper end and a lower end. At least one of the upper and lower ends includes a gripping foot shaped to permit placement of the device at multiple angles between first and second supporting surfaces. | 11-13-2008 |
20080295782 | Corrugated Recreational Device For Pets - A recreational device for pets is provided comprising a base having at least one exposed surface, said surface being corrugated or ribbed. | 12-04-2008 |
20090013937 | Cat4play in door out door light weight fat cat scratch playhouse - A modular cost effective cat play-home unit comprised of a grid form, suitable, reusable frame material covered with a non-carpet cat scratching alternative material made from EVA flexible foam that cats prefer to scratch and comes in a variety of colors to accent any interior or exterior design decor and is resistant to bacteria, water, urine, feces, hair, stain, odor, fire and is veterinarian approved as healthy and non-toxic to felines and canines, collapsible and lightweight for easy transport, storage or shipment and can be easily sanitized with disinfectant spay and quickly wiped dry or sun dried for energy efficiency creating a generation of cats taught not to scratch carpet whereas each inventive mat can be used by veterinarian offices as surgical stretchers allowing for easy transport to cages whereas the pet is protected with a soft, thermal healthy flexible matting that can be tilted for visible waste release. | 01-15-2009 |
20090050072 | Door Mounted Cat Climbing Structure - A door-mountable cat climbing structure that has a pair of mounting arrangements, at least one of which is biased by a biasing element in a manner that permits adjustment to fit the door while also facilitating secure mounting of the climbing structure thereon. In a preferred embodiment, a biasing element cooperates with a frame of the climbing structure to urge a mounting bracket into engagement with the door while permitting relative movement between the bracket and the door enabling adjustment as well as easy removal. The frame is a generally vertically extending spine from which one or more cat climbing platforms outwardly extend. In a preferred embodiment, the climbing structure includes staggered panels and a spine formed of pairs of adjacent panels coupled together via coupling assemblies that also clamp one of the platforms therebetween in a manner that also extends it outwardly. | 02-26-2009 |
20090139461 | Cat tower with separable transportable bed, inset corrugate scratch pad/fabric base, and washable woven fabric covers - A cat tower assembly includes a base and a platform supported above the base. A cat bed is mounted on the platform. The bed includes a peripheral wall held in place by a removable washable woven fabric cover. The bed can be removed from the platform and utilized at a location remote from the cat tower. A removable washable woven fabric cover extends over the base. A corrugated cardboard scratching pad is inset on the base to prevent lateral movement of the pad. | 06-04-2009 |
20090188439 | CONVERTIBLE SCRATCHING APPARATUS FOR PETS - A convertible scratching apparatus for a cat or other pet includes a frame and a panel having a scratching surface thereon. The panel is selectively positionable relative to the frame so that a user can orient the scratching surface horizontally, vertically or at an angle, depending on the user's or the pet's preference. Optionally, a second panel is provided with a second scratching surface and braces the first panel in an erected configuration. | 07-30-2009 |
20090241852 | System for Climbing Pets - A system for climbing pets, particularly cats, featuring an expandable rod and an array of wall supports, platforms and accessories. The expandable rod is the only direct connection to a wall while the wall supports are suspended from the expandable rod and the platforms are secured to the wall supports. Accessories such as toys and food/water bowls may be snapped into place on the platform surface via complimentary securing elements. The platforms can be placed at various elevations so that a cat can play, sleep, eat, scratch and avoid other animals in the house in a secure and designated environment. | 10-01-2009 |
20090308328 | PET AMUSEMENT TOY - A system and method for enticing pet play includes a pet amusement device having an arch-shaped rocking platform and a member attached to the rocking platform that has a track formed therein. The track, which is not a closed loop, extends from a first end of the member to a second end of the member. Engaged with the member is a moveable object that may move along the track that is formed therein. | 12-17-2009 |
20100050953 | Cat Climbing and Scratching System - One embodiment of a symmetrical elongated device for a cat to climb and of the type having a length of rope ( | 03-04-2010 |
20100122665 | Treat-embedded Cat Scratching Apparatus - A treat-embedded cat scratching apparatus is disclosed. The treat consists of morsels of dry food which a cat likes to eat. The cat scratching apparatus comprises a scratching surface. Embedded within the scratching surface are morsels of dry food which a cat likes to eat. | 05-20-2010 |
20100154719 | Structure and method for entertaining a feline - Provided is a multi-configurable feline play structure having a plurality of modular components, modular components, and methods for joining modular components. Tubular frame members are joined by connectors, thereby forming a modular component. Each connector has a plurality of bores, each one of which is adapted to receive an end of a selected frame member. The connectors further connect multiple modular components to form a feline play structure. Flexible web members may be suspended from selected frame members, to form sides. Appurtenance in the form of playthings may be attached at various locations on the play structure such that many modular configuration combinations are available to the pet owner. A kit for a selected modular component may be formed comprising frame members, connectors, flexible webs, and assembly instructions. | 06-24-2010 |
20100199921 | MULTI-NEED CAT ACTIVITY PAD - A cat activity pad sized to accommodate a domestic cat. The pad is characterized as having a plurality of distinct regions, each region designed to satisfy a need of a domestic cat different from at least one other region. As a preferred embodiment, loops are releasably retained by the cat activity pad extending over the pad to hang pet toys thereon. | 08-12-2010 |
20100319629 | Structure and method for entertaining a feline - Provided is a multi-configurable feline play structure having a plurality of modular components, modular components, and methods for joining modular components. Tubular frame members are joined by connectors, thereby forming a modular component. Each connector has a plurality of bores, each one of which is adapted to receive an end of a selected frame member. The connectors further connect multiple modular components to form a feline play structure. Flexible web members may be suspended from selected frame members, to form sides. Appurtenance in the form of playthings may be attached at various locations on the play structure such that many modular configuration combinations are available to the pet owner. A kit for a selected modular component may be formed comprising frame members, connectors, flexible webs, and assembly instructions. | 12-23-2010 |
20100326367 | Interconnected claw post - This interconnected claw post is made so each piece can be replaced. The cat owner now has options to choose a carpet color and thickness they may want to, use to replace carpet on the base, vertical tube or platform that needs replacing on the interconnected claw post. Carpet that covers the interconnected claw post's vertical piece can also be used to cover worn carpet on a vertical piece of a different manufactured claw post or cover a worn vertical section on a cat tree, thereby preserving the functionality of different manufactured claw posts. The consumer can now enjoy options and save money. | 12-30-2010 |
20110253060 | PET SCRATCHING APPARATUSES - A pet scratching apparatus including a base defining a top face and a scratching element extending vertically from the top face of the base, the scratching element including an internal member the top face of the base and defining an exterior surface and a scratchable sleeve removably mounted on the exterior surface of the internal member. In some examples, the pet scratching apparatus includes two bases. In some further examples, the pet scratching apparatus includes a connection system. | 10-20-2011 |
20120060765 | Collapsible Cat Activity Apparatus - An example cat activity apparatus includes: a first frame member; a second frame member, the second frame member being attached to the first frame member at an end by a hinge mechanism to form “V” shape; a first shelf member extending between the first frame member and the second frame member, the first shelf member being positioned in notches defined by the first frame member and the second frame member; and a second shelf member extending between the first frame member and the second frame member and being vertically spaced from the first shelf member, the second shelf member being positioned in notches defined by the first frame member and the second frame member. | 03-15-2012 |
20120090552 | PET AMUSEMENT DEVICE - A pet amusement device having a base, stem emanating from the base and a corrugated cardboard cylinder having a circular cross section and opening through its center sized to receive the stem. The corrugations of the cardboard cylinder extend to the outer surface of the cylinder to enable a pet to have access to it during use. The present invention is particularly applicable for use as a scratching surface for a domesticated cat. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090553 | PET AMUSEMENT DEVICE - A cat amusement and activity device. The device includes a base configured to reside upon a horizontal surface and to support an activity post extending perpendicularly therefrom. The activity post includes a plurality of segments, each such segment comprising a different scratching surface and at least one such scratching surface being a corrugated cardboard cylinder. Other scratching surfaces can include but are not limited to carpet, sisal, rope, seagrass and natural fibers. | 04-19-2012 |
20120132149 | CAT SCRATCH BOARD STRUCTURE - The present invention provides an improved structure for a cat scratch board, which is structured to include an abrasive surface and at least one fastening structure, and claw filing wire material is horizontally arranged to cover the abrasive surface and an appropriate surface of a plate. A plurality of fastening units fasten the claw filing wire material to the plate to form the abrasive surface. The fastening structure is installed to the other surface from the abrasive surface of the plate, and the fastening structure is structured from a locking member and a connecting member. The locking member functions in coordination with the connecting member for clamping. A clamping space is formed between the fastening structure and the plate. | 05-31-2012 |
20120186534 | Exercise and Play Tower for Animals - Present invention disclosed and claimed an easy to assemble exercise and play tower for animals, where a plurality of support plates are place in between a top and bottom plate, set up by a 3-post structure; an outer shield will be used to wrap up the skeletal structure and zipped snug in place by a vertical zipper and a horizontal zipper on top. At least some portion of the outer shield contains mesh type structure, to provide good ventilation. | 07-26-2012 |
20120204808 | Exercise Pad For Declawed Cats - An exercise pad for declawed cats utilizes corrugated cardboard or similar materials formed into a pad having a ledge and rims designed to allow a declawed cat to properly scratch, stretch and exercise. The corrugations are stacked vertically and a rectangular block is created. On three sides of the block, a ledge is formed. This creates a tiered appearance and provides the cat with multiple edges or rims upon which to hook its paws. These specially provided rims provide the declawed cat some texture that gives a unique resistant yet satisfying “give” to the paws when used in the normal scratching action. The ledge can be formed on two sides and an overhang created on the other two sides so regardless of whether the top or bottom is face-up, the cat has access to both the rims created by the ledge and the overhang edges. | 08-16-2012 |
20120279458 | CAT SCRATCHING DEVICE - A cat scratching device for residing upon a substantially horizontal surface. The device includes three scratching posts each having first and second ends, the scratching posts being separated from one another at their first ends and joined to one another at their second ends resulting in a three-legged self supporting device. Each of the three scratching posts have scratching surfaces applied thereto. | 11-08-2012 |
20120291718 | SCRATCHING POST FOR HOUSEHOLD PETS - This invention provides a cat scratching post with removable and/or interchangeable panels. The cat scratching post has a base, a column to house scratching panels, and a top cover. The top cover and the base are attached to the column by a nut and screw. The areas used for scratching may be exchanged as needed by simply removing the top and sliding the panel up and out and then turning it around to expose the other side. The panels may also be clipped together and attached to the column. Additional panels are stored inside the column. The panels may have different materials, colors and themes. The top cover serves a bed, which is removable for easy cleaning and is also reversible. There are also four corner pieces, which have hard plastic bumps so that the cat may rub and scratch its body. The corner pieces are also removable. | 11-22-2012 |
20130081577 | MUSICAL SCRATCHING TOY FOR HOUSEHOLD PETS - A musical scratching toy for pets is disclosed. The shape and decorative surfaces of the toy are designed to resemble a musical instrument or music-making device. Scratching elements are positioned on the toy, and are made from materials that are designed to encourage scratching behavior from pets. Electronic sensors are positioned underneath the scratching elements and are designed to detect scratching behavior. When an animal scratches the scratching surface of the toy, the sensors trigger pre-recorded, electronic musical output. In some embodiments, the toy includes a controller configured to select any number of styles of musical output. | 04-04-2013 |
20130206079 | Cat Scratcher With Encapsulated Grit Layer - A cat scratcher that includes encapsulated cat claw abrading grit layers that can dull claws of a cat using the cat scratcher and which are interleaved throughout a scratching block of the cat scratcher. The encapsulated grit layer may define a self-contained unit in which grit particles are encapsulated between a pair of backing sheets so that substantially none of the grit particles are exposed or visible. The encapsulated grit layer may include a sandpaper strip that has a sandpaper backing sheet and grit particles that are bonded to the sandpaper backing sheet and define a gritty surface of the sandpaper strip that faces away from the sandpaper backing sheet. A seal sheet may engage the gritty surface of the sandpaper strip so that the gritty particles are wholly sandwiched and sealed between the sandpaper backing and seal sheets. | 08-15-2013 |
20130333629 | REPLACEABLE CAT SCRATCHER - A cat scratching system for providing a surface suitable for cat scratching. The system includes a rigid support and a scratching medium. The rigid support has a support surface for receiving the cat scratching medium and the cat scratching medium has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface suitable for scratching and the second surface to be received by the rigid support. The support surface and second surface have complimentary releasable connectors facilitating the selective attachment of the scratching medium to the rigid support. | 12-19-2013 |
20140014043 | ANIMAL SCRATCHER - An animal scratcher includes a unitary scratching board and an enclosure sized to accept at least a portion of the scratching board. A scratching board blank includes a plurality of sections, each section mechanically connected to another section; and at least one cut defined in the blank. A method of making a scratching board includes obtaining a blank; preparing at least one cut in the blank; folding the blank such that at least one cut is exposed and such that at least one scratching face is formed; and restraining the scratching board such that the scratching board is prevented from unfolding. | 01-16-2014 |
20140033987 | MODULAR ANIMAL EXERCISE STRUCTURE - A modular play structure for animals has base and platform pieces with connector mechanisms, such countersunk bores, spaced apart by a standard distance. Thus platforms and bases can be oriented in multiple directions and are interchangeable. Columns space the bases and platforms vertically. Columns may be of varying height, preferably with different heights described by a common factor. Stacked columns are connected end-to-end with a spacer of the same thickness as a platform interposed therebetween. Columns are oriented in the same direction with female and male ends connecting with platform, base, and adjacent columns. | 02-06-2014 |
20140150729 | NESTING SCRATCHER - A cat scratcher in the form of a support having first and second sides and scratching media affixed to at least the first side thereof. The support has a first ramp, a first arc of curvature, a second ramp, a second arc of curvature and a third ramp, the first and second arcs of curvature having centers of curvature on opposite sides of the support, the arcs of curvature being less than 180 degrees. | 06-05-2014 |
20140165923 | Decorative Pillow for a Cat - A decorative pillow for a couch, bed, or piece of furniture made of two or more pieces of tightly woven scratch, stain, and hair resistant fabric, preferably containing a layer of crinkle cat paper and catnip to entice a cat. In one embodiment, the outside of the pillow is formed of a tightly woven scratch, stain, and hair resistant fabric material on one side and a lower cost material on another side. In this embodiment, the inside of the pillow is provided with a layer of crinkle cat paper. In this embodiment, a hard filling such as cardboard is used. In an alternate embodiment, the pillow is provided, on its inside, with a catnip filled bag. | 06-19-2014 |
20140251230 | FELINE GROOMING MODALITY - A grooming and scratching device for felines that can be selectively anchored under a door and stored away when desired. | 09-11-2014 |
20150122198 | Combined cat scratching and activity device with selection of mounts - The proposed utility is a cat scratching device with the replaceable clawing pads covered with fabric and a universal base capable of attaching to various surfaces via a selection of different mounting components. A key feature of the device is its interchangeable clawing pads that don't need any tooling for their replacement. Another key feature is the selection of various non-damaging mounts. The mounts are designed to safely attach the device to different pieces of furniture or directly to the walls. These two features are the main advantages of the device which guarantees the protection of furniture and dwelling surfaces from cat claw damage. The device can be easily relocated and can be applied to a scratching spot already chosen by the pet thereby creating a comfortable habitat for the animal. In addition, various devices for cat development can be installed on standardized mounting base converting the scratching post into an animal activity and play station. | 05-07-2015 |
20150351367 | Modular furniture system for cats - A modular furniture system for use with cats includes shaped components and component connectors, to allow assembly in a configuration. The shaped components can be polygon shaped with right angles between segments, and flat rectangular side surfaces. The shaped components can be i-shaped, z-shaped, t-shaped, square-shaped, and l-shaped, can be manufactured from corrugated cardboard sheets that are glued together, and can further include a cover. Sides of the shaped components can be impregnated with a catnip solution to attract cats, which can use the modular furniture system for play and to scratch their claws. | 12-10-2015 |
20150359194 | AUTOMATED PET TOYS AND RELATED METHODS - Automated pet toys are disclosed having a movable lure to solicit reaction by a pet. Exemplary pet toys include a toy housing, an electronic motor contained within the toy housing, a drive mechanism that includes a motor, a member with a first end and a second end attached at the first end to the drive mechanism; and a visually attractive lure attached to the second end of the member. Wherein the member protrudes through a slot formed with the toy housing and is movable within the slot. The visually attractive lure can also travel inside a tubing and be moved by air pressure. | 12-17-2015 |
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20220132802 | Scratching Post Wrap Apparatus - A scratching post wrap apparatus for easy cleaning or replacement of the scratching surface includes a wrap backing and a scratching nap coupled to the wrap backing. A first engagement member is coupled to the wrap backing. The first engagement member is coupled adjacent a first end of the wrap backing. A second engagement member is coupled to the scratching nap. The second engagement member is coupled to a second end of the scratching nap opposite the first end of the wrap backing. The first engagement member and the second engagement member are selectively engageable to secure the wrap backing around a sidewall of a scratching post. | 05-05-2022 |