Jeanne L Caples

US Patent:

8220417, Jul 17, 2012

Filed:

Sep 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/881350

Inventors:

Mark S. Arndt - Omaha NE, US
Jeanne L. Caples - Omaha NE, US

International Classification:

A01K 13/00

US Classification:

119665, 119673, 4630

Abstract:

An apparatus for washing an animal with a liquid, includes a container having an open upper end portion, opposite end walls, opposite side walls, and a bottom wall. At least one pair of ledges extends from the opposite side walls above the bottom wall. One or more platforms are each provided with widths that are shorter than the lengths of the platforms, wherein the platforms may be passed through the container to the bottom wall when the platforms are turned in one direction or supported by the pair of ledges when the platforms are turned ninety degrees. Multiple pairs of ledges may be provided for varied platform levels within the container.

US Patent:

7080608, Jul 25, 2006

Filed:

Nov 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/301925

Inventors:

Mark S. Arndt - Omaha NE, US
Jeanne L. Caples - Omaha NE, US

International Classification:

A01K 13/00

US Classification:

119671, 119665

Abstract:

An apparatus for washing animals is disclosed comprising a container having a bottom surface and a platform spaced vertically from the bottom surface. An animal is positioned on a pad disposed on the platform. The pad and platform are shaped so that the washing liquid runs freely from the pad and platform to the bottom surface of the container. A trough is positioned adjacent the bottom surface of the container for receiving the washing liquid. A trough basket collects hair and other debris to keep the drain clear. An external well is positioned adjacent to the trough to provide an area for receiving a recirculating pump for use in minimizing the use of washing liquid required to wash the animal.

US Patent:

20180132451, May 17, 2018

Filed:

Nov 15, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/814159

Inventors:

- Omaha NE, US
Jeanne L. Caples - Omaha NE, US

International Classification:

A01K 13/00
A01K 15/04

Abstract:

Embodiments of a pet grooming station include a tabletop and a surround formed from end walls and a rear wall that partially enclose an animal from the immediate environment. Vertically spaced-apart tethering points extend inwardly from the end walls and a restraining bar extends along a length of the rear wall. The tethering points and restraining bar provide various combinations of securement locations to which leashes or tethers may be anchored. One or more pads may be coupled with the tabletop for the comfort and traction of the animal.

US Patent:

20170239691, Aug 24, 2017

Filed:

Feb 18, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/046829

Inventors:

- Omaha NE, US
Jeanne L. Caples - Omaha NE, US

International Classification:

B08B 3/02
B65D 25/24
B65D 25/10
B08B 3/14
B65D 6/02

Abstract:

A washing container for washing or maintaining various objects includes opposite side portions, end portions, and a bottom portion. Embodiments include at least one lower support having an engagement gap extending between lower support arms and configured to releasably secure the objects. Some embodiments include opposing lower supports that secure opposite ends of the objects. An upper support arm may be used independently or together with one or more lower supports to secure one or more objects, in various positions, within the washing container. A perforated support platform support the objects above the bottom portion of the washing container and allows fluids and debris to pass to the bottom portion and into a drain trough. A debris basket within the trough limits the passage of debris into a drain.