US3087458A
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Animal cages with interlocking framing and interlocking gutter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-03-20
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1979-03-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Thomas C Bennett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 01:28
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/03; A01K1/032
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
AN ANIMAL CAGE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED TIERS OF ANIMAL CAGES WITH THE OPEN FRONT END OF EACH CAGE HAVING A PERIPHERAL FLANGE THEREON INCLUDING VERTICAL SIDE EDGES AND HORIZONTAL TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES, CONTINUOUS FRAMING ELEMENTS INTERCONNECTING THE ADJACENT HORIZONTAL FLANGES, AND SECTIONAL VERTICAL FRAMING ELEMENTS INTERCONNECTING THE ADJACENT VERTICAL EDGES, AND MEANS SUPPORTING THE REAR PORTIONS OF THE CAGES IN SPACED RELATION, THE BOTTOM WALL OF EACH CAGE BEING INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND FORWARDLY FOR SELF-DRAINAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
AN ANIMAL CAGE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED TIERS OF ANIMAL CAGES WITH THE OPEN FRONT END OF EACH CAGE HAVING A PERIPHERAL FLANGE THEREON INCLUDING VERTICAL SIDE EDGES AND HORIZONTAL TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES, CONTINUOUS FRAMING ELEMENTS INTERCONNECTING THE ADJACENT HORIZONTAL FLANGES, AND SECTIONAL VERTICAL FRAMING ELEMENTS INTERCONNECTING THE ADJACENT VERTICAL EDGES, AND MEANS SUPPORTING THE REAR PORTIONS OF THE CAGES IN SPACED RELATION, THE BOTTOM WALL OF EACH CAGE BEING INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND FORWARDLY FOR SELF-DRAINAGE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |