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Exerciser for animals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-30
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-10-30
Abstract
Abstract An improved exerciser for animals such as dogs including a means movable in unison with the dog for stimulating his activity.
Inventors
- 👤 Ike W Kusisto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:38
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K15/00; A01K15/02; A01K15/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
An exerciser for live animals comprising: a pedestal, a pair of angularly spaced arms rotatively mounted on top of said pedestal, a first means attached at one end to one of said arms and at the other end to an animal which can walk and run around said pedestal, a second means attached at one end to the other arm and at its other end to an animal stimulator, a cam mounted on said pedestal, a cam follower mounted on said other arm and arranged to move over said cam surface, said cam follower causing said other arm to move longitudinally of said pedestal, and a noise maker attached to said other arm and acturated by rotative movement of said other arm to simulate a sound characteristic of the stimulator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
An exerciser for live animals comprising: a pedestal, a pair of angularly spaced arms rotatively mounted on top of said pedestal, a first means attached at one end to one of said arms and at the other end to an animal which can walk and run around said pedestal, a second means attached at one end to the other arm and at its other end to an animal stimulator, a cam mounted on said pedestal, a cam follower mounted on said other arm and arranged to move over said cam surface, said cam follower causing said other arm to move longitudinally of said pedestal, and a noise maker attached to said other arm and acturated by rotative movement of said other arm to simulate a sound characteristic of the stimulator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The exerciser set forth in claim 1 wherein hinge means are provided on said other arm for causing it to pivotally move longitudinally of said pedestal under influence of said cam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The exerciser set forth in claim 1 wherein said pedestal comprises a hollow frustum adapted to receive and hold liquid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The exerciser set forth in claim 3 wherein a drain plug is provided at the base of said frustum and a fill plug at the top of said frustum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The exerciser set forth in claim 1 in further combination with an electric motor mounted on said pedestal and means connecting said motor to said arms for rotation said arms around said pedestal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The exerciser set forth in claim 1 in further combination with means for actuating said noise maker upon longitudinal movement of said other arm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
The exerciser set forth in claim 1 wherein said pedestal comprises a frustum, said other arm is pivotally mounted to said frustum for longitudinal movement of said frustum upon rotation of said arm, a drain plug is provided in the base of said frustum, a fill plug is provided in the frustum at the top thereof, and said noise maker is actuated by the longitudinal movement of said other arm.
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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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |