William D Ecker

US Patent:

20080277360, Nov 13, 2008

Filed:

May 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/117352

Inventors:

William David ECKER - Secaucus NJ, US

International Classification:

A01K 1/015
A47F 7/30

US Classification:

211 28, 119 285

Abstract:

A system and method for displaying a pet bed at a point of sale location is provided including a display unit for displaying a plurality of mattresses having different volumes and differently sized covers corresponding to the different volume mattresses. The mattresses are preferably displayed at the point of sale location restrained in a compressed state having a reduced volume compared to the expanded state, which preferably reduces the amount of space occupied for the display unit. Furthermore, the variety of sizes of the mattresses and designs of the covers can facilitate a user personalizing the pet bed according to the user's preferences.

US Patent:

20090069387, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/206648

Inventors:

William Ecker - Secaucus NJ, US
Lance Hemsarth - Secaucus NJ, US

International Classification:

A61K 31/4402
A61K 31/231
A61K 31/09
A61K 31/415

US Classification:

514345, 514549, 514719, 514407

Abstract:

Methods and formulations for treating animal ectoparasites, effective against parasites such as fleas and ticks are provided. The methods comprise topically co-administering a non-mobile insect growth regulator, a mobile insect growth regulator, and an adulticide to the animal. Parasiticidal formulations for treating animal ectoparasites are also provided, which can be safe to use and avoids the many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical formulations. The topical formulations comprise a combination of two insect growth regulators and an additional insecticide. The topical formulation can be packaged together or packaged so that active components are stored separately prior to administering the topical insecticide formulation to the animal.

US Patent:

20090250375, Oct 8, 2009

Filed:

Apr 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/418289

Inventors:

William David Ecker - Stamford CT, US

International Classification:

B65D 5/52
A01K 29/00

US Classification:

206736, 119 285

Abstract:

A display system is provided for shipping products to a retail location and displaying those products, such as pet beds. The display system and the products to be displayed can be shipped and displayed in a single container. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the container can convert from a shipping box to a combined storage and display system. Systems in accordance with the invention help optimize the use of retail floor space. They can also help insure that products are displayed as the manufacturer intended. Systems in accordance with the invention can also reduce waste. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the container is in the form of a box comprising cardboard, corrugated paper or other relatively inexpensive material that can hold its shape and can be easily disposed of.

US Patent:

20120264788, Oct 18, 2012

Filed:

Jun 22, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/530990

Inventors:

William ECKER - Secaucus NJ, US
Lance HEMSARTH - Secaucus NJ, US

Assignee:

THE HARTZ MOUNTAIN CORPORATION - Secaucus NJ

International Classification:

A61K 31/4406
A61P 33/00
A01P 7/04
A01N 43/40

US Classification:

514345

Abstract:

Methods and formulations for treating animal ectoparasites, effective against parasites such as fleas and ticks are provided. The methods comprise topically co-administering a non-mobile insect growth regulator and a mobile insect growth regulator to the animal. Parasiticidal formulations for treating animal ectoparasites are also provided, which can be safe to use and avoid the many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical formulations. The topical formulations comprise a combination of two insect growth regulators, a non-mobile insect growth regulator and a mobile insect growth regulator. The topical formulation can be packaged with the two insect growth regulators together or packaged to prevent mixing of the two insect growth regulators prior to administering the topical insecticide formulation to the animal.

US Patent:

20080245380, Oct 9, 2008

Filed:

Mar 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/058562

Inventors:

William ECKER - Stamford CT, US
George Engel - Edison NJ, US
Bruce Harvie - Piscataway NJ, US
Vitor Oliveira - Elizabeth NJ, US

International Classification:

A45D 24/22
B67D 5/00

US Classification:

132114, 222 83, 132112

Abstract:

An applicator tip is provided for operating in conjunction with a pierceable fluid reservoir. Assemblies in accordance with the invention can lead to an exceptionally easy to use, safe, and convenient system and method of applying a fixed dosage of chemicals to which a user might wish to avoid contact, such as parasiticides. The cap-applicator can have an internal piercing tip capable of piercing the reservoir when the assembly is converted into an active configuration. Projections can be provided, in the form of fins on a tube or a multi-prong structure with straight or curved projections. The tips of one or more projections can include dispensing ports or the ports can be recessed from the distal tip, such as in a notch, so as not to be obstructed if the distal tip of the cap is pressed against an animal to dispense the fluid.