US3596636A
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Pet drying enclosure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-13
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1988-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A pet drying enclosure is triangularly shaped and includes a substantially rigid floor member, hinged to permit collapsibility to convenient size for storage and travel.
Inventors
- 👤 Bette L Stobaugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:53
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B9/00; F26B9/006; A; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A drying enclosure for pets comprising a rigid, parallelpiped base member hingeably divided centrally of one side to permit folding to a compact size, a transparent, flexible, normally collapsible, case extending upward from said base to form, when drying air is blown thereinto, a polyhedron of triangular cross section, closure means extending along a partial length of the edges forming the apex of said case and terminating in opening for the neck of said pet, and air conduit connection means on said case adjacent and slightly above said base to blow said drying air into said enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A drying enclosure for pets comprising a rigid, parallelpiped base member hingeably divided centrally of one side to permit folding to a compact size, a transparent, flexible, normally collapsible, case extending upward from said base to form, when drying air is blown thereinto, a polyhedron of triangular cross section, closure means extending along a partial length of the edges forming the apex of said case and terminating in opening for the neck of said pet, and air conduit connection means on said case adjacent and slightly above said base to blow said drying air into said enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
An enclosure of claim 1 wherein the end adjacent the neck closure includes a partial closure extending downwardly from said neck and medially of said end.
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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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |