US3129692A
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Worm pot or habitat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-01
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Granted: 1964-04-21
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Expires: 1983-04-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Voris R Sanderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:11
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A WORM HABITAT COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A CONTAINER OF POROUS CLAY MATERIAL AND HAVING A BOTTOM AND TAPERED WALLS, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A TOP EDGE AND A THICKENED PORTION FORMING AN ANNULAR LEDGE HAVING AN UPPER HORIZONTAL SURFACE SPACED BELOW SAID TOP EDGE AND ADAPTED TO FACILITATE EMPTYING THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINER, A COVER MEMBER HAVING A MAIN CUP-SHAPED BODY PORTION PROVIDING TAPERED WALLS AND A BOTTOM WALL POSITIONED IN THE CONTAINER AND FLANGE MEANS SUPPORTED ON THE TOP EDGE OF THE CONTAINER, AND A WASHER INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE TOP EDGE AND THE FLANGE MEANS, SAID MAIN BODY PORTION OF THE COVER BEING PROVIDED WITH OPENINGS IN THE BOTTOM WALL TO PROVIDE FOR AERATION AND ADMITTANCE OF MOISTURE FOR WORMS IN THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A WORM HABITAT COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A CONTAINER OF POROUS CLAY MATERIAL AND HAVING A BOTTOM AND TAPERED WALLS, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A TOP EDGE AND A THICKENED PORTION FORMING AN ANNULAR LEDGE HAVING AN UPPER HORIZONTAL SURFACE SPACED BELOW SAID TOP EDGE AND ADAPTED TO FACILITATE EMPTYING THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINER, A COVER MEMBER HAVING A MAIN CUP-SHAPED BODY PORTION PROVIDING TAPERED WALLS AND A BOTTOM WALL POSITIONED IN THE CONTAINER AND FLANGE MEANS SUPPORTED ON THE TOP EDGE OF THE CONTAINER, AND A WASHER INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE TOP EDGE AND THE FLANGE MEANS, SAID MAIN BODY PORTION OF THE COVER BEING PROVIDED WITH OPENINGS IN THE BOTTOM WALL TO PROVIDE FOR AERATION AND ADMITTANCE OF MOISTURE FOR WORMS IN THE CONTAINER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-04-21 | 1967-10-21 | 1968-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-21 | 1971-10-21 | 1972-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-21 | 1975-10-21 | 1976-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |