US3727583A
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Toy for amusement of cats
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-09
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-03-09
Abstract
Abstract An amusement device for cats comprising a discontinuous yarn retracting and storing mechanism enclosed in a housing and adapted to pay out yarn retractably when the yarn is pulled by a cat being amused. The mechanism retracts the yarn silently and with an intermittent motion; a lure may be attached to the free end of the yarn, and the housing may be shaped like a ball of yarn. Means are provided to support the device on floors.
Inventors
- 👤 R Muraro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:34
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K15/00; A01K15/02; A01K15/025; A01K15/0257
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
An amusement device comprising: means for supporting the amusement device on floors and the like, flexible elongate means, and means integral with the supporting means for moving the flexible elongate means intermittently across floors and the like including means for discontinuously retrieving and storing the flexible elongate means, the means for discontinuously retrieving and storing being arranged to pay out the flexible elongate means retrievably when pulled by a cat, thereby providing means for a cat to play ''''cat and mouse'''' with the line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
An amusement device comprising: means for supporting the amusement device on floors and the like, flexible elongate means, and means integral with the supporting means for moving the flexible elongate means intermittently across floors and the like including means for discontinuously retrieving and storing the flexible elongate means, the means for discontinuously retrieving and storing being arranged to pay out the flexible elongate means retrievably when pulled by a cat, thereby providing means for a cat to play ''''cat and mouse'''' with the line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An amusement device for cats as recited in claim 1, wherein the flexible elongate means is a line, and wherein the means for discontinuously retrieving and storing the line has a close fitting line aperture and has elsewhere a substantially completely enclosing housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An amusement device for cats as recited in claim 2, wherein the line has a free end and a lure on the free end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An amusement device for cats as recited in claim 3, wherein the lure comprises a knotted portion of said line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
An amusement device for cats as recited in claim 3, wherein the means for discontinuously retrieving and storing the line is arranged to be substantially silent in operation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
An amusement device as recited in claim 5, wherein the supporting means comprises a base supporting said housing and wherein the base has stabilizing means therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
An amusement device for cats as recited in claim 6, wherein the stabilizing means comprises a suction cup for affixing the housing to floors and the like.
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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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |