US3626899A
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Training pads for young dogs
Assignee: Spellman and Zenon Products Corp
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Filing: 1970-07-14
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Granted: 1971-12-14
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Expires: 1990-07-14
Abstract
Abstract Absorbent material lined on one side thereof with fluid impervious material is impregnated with an odor imparting substance which attracts young dogs to the pads for the purpose of urination and defecation and discourages chewing of the pad by the young dog.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick R Spellman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:36
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/015; A01K1/0157; A01K1/01577; A01K15/00; A01K15/02; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A training pad for young dogs which comprises a pad of absorbent material, lined on one side thereof with fluid impervious material and impregnated with an odor imparting substance which attracts young dogs to the pad for the purpose of urination and defecation while discouraging the desire of the young dog to chew the pad wherein said odor imparting substance comprises allyl phenyl acetate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A training pad for young dogs which comprises a pad of absorbent material, lined on one side thereof with fluid impervious material and impregnated with an odor imparting substance which attracts young dogs to the pad for the purpose of urination and defecation while discouraging the desire of the young dog to chew the pad wherein said odor imparting substance comprises allyl phenyl acetate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A training pad for young dogs according to claim 1 wherein the allyl phenyl acetate is in an amount of from about 0.05 percent to about 1 percent by weight, based on the weight of the pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A training pad for young dogs according to claim 2 impregnated with from about 0.2 percent to about 0.5 percent, by weight, based on the weight of the pad, of allyl phenyl acetate.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
81 words
A method for housebreaking young dogs which comprises placing in a convenient location a training pad of absorbent material, lined on one side thereof with fluid impervious material and impregnated with an odor imparting substance comprising allyl phenyl acetate which attracts young dogs to the pad for the purpose of urination and defecation while discouraging the desire of the young dog to chew the pad and training the young dog to utilize the pad for the purpose of urination and defecation.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
81 words
A method for housebreaking young dogs which comprises placing in a convenient location a training pad of absorbent material, lined on one side thereof with fluid impervious material and impregnated with an odor imparting substance comprising allyl phenyl acetate which attracts young dogs to the pad for the purpose of urination and defecation while discouraging the desire of the young dog to chew the pad and training the young dog to utilize the pad for the purpose of urination and defecation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the training pad is impregnated with from about 0.05 percent to about 1 percent, by weight, based on the weight of the pad, of allyl phenyl acetate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the training pad is impregnated with from about 0.2 percent to about 0.5 percent, by weight, based on the weight of the pad, of allyl phenyl acetate.
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) | 1974-12-13 | 1975-06-14 | 1975-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-13 | 1979-06-14 | 1979-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-13 | 1983-06-14 | 1983-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |