US Patent No: 8,181,599
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
Lap pet bed
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May 22, 2012
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Mar 9, 2011
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13/044,389
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Abstract
An improved pet bed for a pet such as a small dog or a cat includes a seat cushion for the pet to rest on, much like the owner's lap, and a connected back cushion much like the owner's torso. A pair of arm cushions extend from the back cushion, the arms moveable from a spread-apart open position, and a closed portion where the ends may be locked together. While in the open position the arms may receive a shirt of the pet owner, much like a mannequin. Then the arms may be moved to the closed position, and the small pet inside enjoys the feeling of being held by the pet bed and the scent of the owner's clothing. Advantageously, the shirt may be laundered, worn by the owner and replaced onto the pet bed.
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| D563058 Pet bed | 4 | 2006 | |
| D577158 Pet bed | 5 | 2007 | |
| D617056 Pet bed | 4 | 2009 | |
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| D370585 Pillow | 19 | 1995 | |
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| D377815 Hugging novelty | 7 | 1995 | |
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| 7,634,975 Training and behavior controlling system for canines, felines, or other animals | 2 | 2008 | |
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| 2009/0111,354 Beanie objects | 1 | 2007 | |
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| 6,494,532 Soft-sculpted furniture | 13 | 1997 | |
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| 7,743,442 System and method for enhancing the safety of a sleeping arrangement for a child on a bed | 3 | 2009 | |
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| 5,507,551 Stuffed figure chair | 10 | 1994 | |
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| D309199 Bed for pets | 45 | 1988 | |
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| 4,197,670 Doll with pouch | 51 | 1978 | |
| 4,197,604 Bi-modal pillow | 103 | 1979 | |
| D279727 Novelty wrap | 23 | 1982 | |
| 4,538,310 Apparatus for comforting an infant | 15 | 1983 | |
| 4,540,378 Stuffed figure having positionable arms | 14 | 1984 | |
| D303897 Pillow | 30 | 1986 | |
| 4,759,588 Seat belt training cushion | 26 | 1987 | |
| 4,909,573 Child's chair | 27 | 1989 | |
| 5,027,457 Cover for pillow with appendages | 68 | 1990 | |
| 5,147,109 Car seat apparatus | 30 | 1991 | |
| 6,434,769 Thematic character pillow with recreational sleep enhancing accessories | 18 | 1999 | |
| 6,305,318 Human shaped pet bed | 5 | 2000 | |
| 6,574,810 Infant seat | 17 | 2001 | |
| D484348 Pillow made with a shirt | 4 | 2003 | |
| D518244 Pet bed | 4 | 2004 | |
| D535062 Cat pet bed | 3 | 2005 | |
| 2007/0101,502 Therapeutical pillow | 2 | 2006 | |
| 7,353,552 Multiple position symmetrically contoured body pillow | 9 | 2006 | |
| 2008/0302,308 ANIMAL THERAPY SYSTEM AND RELATED ARTICLE AND METHOD | 1 | 2008 | |
| D603644 Stuffed shirt pillow | 3 | 2008 | |
| D624248 Pet bed | 1 | 2009 | |
| 2011/0030,619 Litter Apparatus And Training Method | 1 | 2010 | |
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Maintenance Fees
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| 3.5 Year Payment | $1600.00 | $800.00 | $400.00 | Nov 22, 2015 |
| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Nov 22, 2019 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Nov 22, 2023 |
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| Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |