US3233588A
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Excrement disposal device for indoor use
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-09
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1984-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:42
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107; A01K1/0114
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A PORTABLE EXCREMENT COLLECTING SAND BOX FOR PETS, CATS FOR EXAMPLE, COMPRISING: A FIRST CLOSED-BOTTOM OPENTOP AND CONTAINING AND CONFINING PAN, A SECOND OPENBOTTOM CLOSED-TOP PAN COMPLEMENTAL TO SAID FIRST PAN, BOTH PANS HAVING COORDINATING MARGINAL RIMS, THE RIM OF THE FIRST PAN FITTING TELESCOPINGLY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE RIM OF THE SECOND PAN, AND A BODILY APPLICABLE AND REMOVABLE DIVIDER EMBODYING A SIEVE-LIKE SAND LIFTING SCREEN SPANNING THE OPEN TOP OF SAID FIRST PAN AND EMBODYING A MARGINAL FRAME PROVIDED WITH ADAPTERS, SAID ADAPTERS FUNCTIONING TO ORIENT THE RIMS OF BOTH PANS AND ALSO SERVING TO POSITION AND RETAIN THE PANS AND SCREEN IN ASSEMBLED RELATIONSHIP AND TO FACILITATE THE NECESSARY STEP OF REVERSING AND TURNING THE PANS UPSIDE DOWN SO THAT THE SAND CAN THEN BE TRANSFERRED BY GRAVITY FROM THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A PORTABLE EXCREMENT COLLECTING SAND BOX FOR PETS, CATS FOR EXAMPLE, COMPRISING: A FIRST CLOSED-BOTTOM OPENTOP AND CONTAINING AND CONFINING PAN, A SECOND OPENBOTTOM CLOSED-TOP PAN COMPLEMENTAL TO SAID FIRST PAN, BOTH PANS HAVING COORDINATING MARGINAL RIMS, THE RIM OF THE FIRST PAN FITTING TELESCOPINGLY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE RIM OF THE SECOND PAN, AND A BODILY APPLICABLE AND REMOVABLE DIVIDER EMBODYING A SIEVE-LIKE SAND LIFTING SCREEN SPANNING THE OPEN TOP OF SAID FIRST PAN AND EMBODYING A MARGINAL FRAME PROVIDED WITH ADAPTERS, SAID ADAPTERS FUNCTIONING TO ORIENT THE RIMS OF BOTH PANS AND ALSO SERVING TO POSITION AND RETAIN THE PANS AND SCREEN IN ASSEMBLED RELATIONSHIP AND TO FACILITATE THE NECESSARY STEP OF REVERSING AND TURNING THE PANS UPSIDE DOWN SO THAT THE SAND CAN THEN BE TRANSFERRED BY GRAVITY FROM THE
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) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |