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| 20090261094 | Collapsible structure - A collapsible structure having an open top, a relatively rigid handle frame member, and a handle member used for ease in transporting goods, along with a method of collapsing same. | 10-22-2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 20110079183 | Attractant enhanced apparatus for cats - An attractant apparatus for use by animals. This apparatus is characterized as having surfaces on which the animal can play, scratch, and rub and a retainer for an animal attractant, such as catnip, used to induce such activity. The retainer may be opened to allow for the introduction and removal of the attractant. This cover is characterized as permitting odors emanating from the catnip to pass through, so as to induce play in the animal. An overlay partially covers the retainer to restrict direct access by the animal to the attractant held within the retainer, but allows partial access near the retainer and an additional surface and area for playing. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110088630 | Cat litter box and method of cleaning same - A litter box for use by house pets, such as cats having structure for mechanical separation of clumped litter and waste material from unsoiled litter and subsequent return of unsoiled litter for later use. The litter box preferably includes a first section for receiving both clean litter and the animal preparing to use the device. The first section is separated from a second section by an upstanding sieve or sifting member. The apparatus further includes a removable collection tray for receiving waste material for final disposition after separation. A method of cleaning steps which include lateral rotation and counter-rotation of the device is also disclosed. | 04-21-2011 |
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| 20090044446 | Collapsible plant stand - An apparatus according to the present invention provides a collapsible plant stand. A plurality of flexible panels is joined to form a supportive structure. Each panel is formed from a flexible material coupled to a flexible frame member. At least one panel may include a plurality of apertures formed through the flexible material, through which a plant portion may be allowed to extend. Alternatively, or in addition to the panels having apertures, a stand according to the present invention may include a plurality of flexible frame members joined to form a support frame and a plurality of shelves coupled to the support frame, the shelves being adapted to support parts of a plant such as fruit. A plant stand may also include a weed barrier panel. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090114648 | Collapsible structure - A collapsible structure having a top panel, bottom panel, side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel releasably attached and forming an enclosure having a door. Each top, bottom, and side panel comprises a two-ply web of material and a removably seated continuous loop frame. One or more handles may be attached to the structure or formed within one or more of the panels. A method of making and collapsing the structure is also disclosed. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090266814 | Collapsible debris container and method of use - A container according to the present invention provides a collapsible debris container including a receptacle having a plurality of framed side panels, a bottom panel, and an open side. A chute may be coupled to the receptacle, or a portion of the container may be decoupled from the remainder, to form a chute. The container may include a handle to ease transportation of debris along the ground. | 10-29-2009 |
