US3377990A
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Disposable package and sanitary station for animals
Assignee: CARLEEN B MITCHELL
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Filing: 1966-05-23
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Granted: 1968-04-16
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Expires: 1986-05-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carleen B Mitcheil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:42
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107; B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A COMBINED LITTER MATERIAL PACKAGE AND SANITARY EXCREMENT STATION FOR ANIMALS COMPRISING A CONTAINER HAVING FIRST MEANS FOR CONCENTRATING THE ANIMAL EXCREMENT ADJACENT TO THE PERIPHERAL BOUNDARY OF THE CONTAINER, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A BOTTOM AND A TOP OPENING, SAID TOP OPENING BEING LARGER THAN SAID BOTTOM, AND SECOND MEANS EXTENDING PERIPHERALLY AROUND SAID TOP OPENING AND DEFINING SAID TOP OPENING FOR CONTAINING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE LITTER MATERIAL WITHIN THE STATION DURING THE SCATTERING OF THE LITTER MATERIAL BY A PAWING ANIMAL, WHEREBY A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE LITTER MATERIAL USED IN THE STATION WILL TEND TO BE KEPT WITHIN THE STATION AND RELATIVELY FREE FROM ANIMAL EXCREMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A COMBINED LITTER MATERIAL PACKAGE AND SANITARY EXCREMENT STATION FOR ANIMALS COMPRISING A CONTAINER HAVING FIRST MEANS FOR CONCENTRATING THE ANIMAL EXCREMENT ADJACENT TO THE PERIPHERAL BOUNDARY OF THE CONTAINER, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A BOTTOM AND A TOP OPENING, SAID TOP OPENING BEING LARGER THAN SAID BOTTOM, AND SECOND MEANS EXTENDING PERIPHERALLY AROUND SAID TOP OPENING AND DEFINING SAID TOP OPENING FOR CONTAINING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE LITTER MATERIAL WITHIN THE STATION DURING THE SCATTERING OF THE LITTER MATERIAL BY A PAWING ANIMAL, WHEREBY A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE LITTER MATERIAL USED IN THE STATION WILL TEND TO BE KEPT WITHIN THE STATION AND RELATIVELY FREE FROM ANIMAL EXCREMENT.
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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) | 1971-04-16 | 1971-10-16 | 1972-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-16 | 1975-10-16 | 1976-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-16 | 1979-10-16 | 1980-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |