US3405688A
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Livestock protector and animal repeller
Assignee: THOMAS EDWARD GERHARDI
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Filing: 1966-08-30
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Granted: 1968-10-15
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Expires: 1986-08-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhardi Thomas Edward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:36
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M29/00; A01M29/12; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/003; A01K45/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A LIVESTOCK PROTECTOR COMPRISING A HOLLOW BASE MEMBER HAVING A BASE SURFACE, A CUP-LIDE COVER FOR CLOSING SAID HOLLOW BASE MEMBER, SAID MEMBER AND COVER FORMING A RECEPTACLE TO HOLD AN ODORIFEROUS MATERIAL THAT REPELS PREDATORY ANIMALS, SAID RECEPTACLE HAVING OPENING MEANS THEREIN THROUGH WHICH FUMES FROM THE ODORIFEROUS MATERIAL CAN ESCAPE, A PLURALITY OF PRONGS PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THE BASE SURFACE OF THE BASE MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO PASS THROUGH A PART OF THE LIVESTOCK TO BE PROTECTED, AND A CLAMPING PLATE FORMED WITH HOLES THEREIN INTO WHICH SAID PRONGS FIT AFTER PASSING THROUGH SAID LIVESTOCK PART, SAID PRONGS GRIPPING THE PLATE TO RETAIN THE LATTER IN POSITION THEREON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A LIVESTOCK PROTECTOR COMPRISING A HOLLOW BASE MEMBER HAVING A BASE SURFACE, A CUP-LIDE COVER FOR CLOSING SAID HOLLOW BASE MEMBER, SAID MEMBER AND COVER FORMING A RECEPTACLE TO HOLD AN ODORIFEROUS MATERIAL THAT REPELS PREDATORY ANIMALS, SAID RECEPTACLE HAVING OPENING MEANS THEREIN THROUGH WHICH FUMES FROM THE ODORIFEROUS MATERIAL CAN ESCAPE, A PLURALITY OF PRONGS PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THE BASE SURFACE OF THE BASE MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO PASS THROUGH A PART OF THE LIVESTOCK TO BE PROTECTED, AND A CLAMPING PLATE FORMED WITH HOLES THEREIN INTO WHICH SAID PRONGS FIT AFTER PASSING THROUGH SAID LIVESTOCK PART, SAID PRONGS GRIPPING THE PLATE TO RETAIN THE LATTER IN POSITION THEREON.
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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) | 1971-10-15 | 1972-04-15 | 1972-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-15 | 1976-04-15 | 1976-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-15 | 1980-04-15 | 1980-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |