US3575140A
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Animal refuse container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-17
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Granted: 1971-04-20
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Expires: 1989-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A container adapted for insertion in a ground cavity so that the top portion thereof is substantially at ground level, including a grate forming a lid for the container and for securing a removable plastic liner therein. A hollow cylinder is mounted on the grate acting as a support for a manually swingable cover plate and as a receptacle for an animal attracting substance. The plastic liner within the container may be partially filled with a deodorizing and waste disintegrating chemical and the liner may be readily removed for disposal purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Imre Prepeliczay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/16; A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107; B65F1/04; B65F1/06; B65F1/1426; B65F1/1447; B65F1/1607; B65F7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
247 words
Apparatus for receipt and storage of animal refuse comprising a container of thin wall construction having an open upper end and enclosing side and bottom walls, a cover for closure of the open end of said container, said cover having a top surface and a flange depending from said top surface, said flange adapted to lie closely adjacent the outside periphery of the sidewall of said container for retaining said cover in place, said top surface being apertured for receipt of animal refuse into the interior of said container, a post eccentrically mounted on said cover, said post extending generally vertically and upwardly of said cover and adapted to be grasped for placement of said cover with respect to said container, a shield pivotally mounted on said post, said shield comprising a flat member having a shape corresponding to the profile of the open end of said container and adapted to be pivoted about said post to overlie said cover in one position and to substantially expose said cover in another position, a plastic liner adapted to closely overlie and seal the interior surface of said container, said liner having an open end adapted to be folded back over the upper end of said container and to be clamped by said flange of said cover, and a support member mounted on said cover at the base of said post for support of said shield a short distance above said cover, thereby to allow ventilation of said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
247 words
Apparatus for receipt and storage of animal refuse comprising a container of thin wall construction having an open upper end and enclosing side and bottom walls, a cover for closure of the open end of said container, said cover having a top surface and a flange depending from said top surface, said flange adapted to lie closely adjacent the outside periphery of the sidewall of said container for retaining said cover in place, said top surface being apertured for receipt of animal refuse into the interior of said container, a post eccentrically mounted on said cover, said post extending generally vertically and upwardly of said cover and adapted to be grasped for placement of said cover with respect to said container, a shield pivotally mounted on said post, said shield comprising a flat member having a shape corresponding to the profile of the open end of said container and adapted to be pivoted about said post to overlie said cover in one position and to substantially expose said cover in another position, a plastic liner adapted to closely overlie and seal the interior surface of said container, said liner having an open end adapted to be folded back over the upper end of said container and to be clamped by said flange of said cover, and a support member mounted on said cover at the base of said post for support of said shield a short distance above said cover, thereby to allow ventilation of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said plastic liner comprises a bag having a drawstring threaded at the open end thereof for securement of said bag on said container and for closure of said bag upon removal from said container, said drawstring being adapted to underlie the flange of said cover when said cover is mounted on said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said post comprises a hollow cylindrical member and a cap for closure of the upper end thereof, said hollow member including perforations therein and Adapted for receipt of an animal attraction substance, ventilation being afforded through such perforations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein said container, said cover and said shield are of generally circular cross section and said container is adapted for insertion in a ground cavity so that said cover is substantially at ground level.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1061879A
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US3428967A
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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) | 1974-04-19 | 1974-10-19 | 1975-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-19 | 1978-10-19 | 1979-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-19 | 1982-10-19 | 1983-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |