US3735735A
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Portable commode for pets employing removeable maintenance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-14
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-04-14
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a commode for animals particularly adapted for dogs. The commode comprises first and second rectangular boxlike sections hinged together at one end. In an open position, the sections are positioned relatively perpendicular with respect to one another. The second section has legs on a bottom surface to permit the commode to rest above a floor. The top surface of the second section has an aperture thereon. In cooperation with the aperture is a bag holding apparatus which is positioned about the aperture, permitting a plastic or other type bag coacting therewith to rest between the space formed by the bottom surface of the second section and the floor. Animal droppings and so can easily be swept or raked into the aperture and hence confined within the plastic bag. The bag holding apparatus can then be easily removed, the bag and contents discarded and a new bag inserted.
Inventors
- 👤 G Noroian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:23
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
An animal commode comprising, a. first and second rectangular members, each having a cover and a floor including a top surface and a bottom surface and side walls and end walls to thereby form an open ''''box-like'''' structure, said second member having an aperture located on a top surface thereof and contiguous with said bottom surface to form a discharge passage, b. a hinge assembly pivotally coupling said first and second members together at one of said end walls, c. a plurality of leg members coupled to the bottom surface of said second members to permit said commode to be positioned above a surface, d. an annular structure having an opening dimensioned to be substantially congruent to said aperture discharge passage of said second member, for surrounding the same when placed in congruency therewith, e. handle means fixedly coupled to said annular structure for lifting the same, f. a container means for confining animal waste products, and g. means coupling said container means to said annular structure to cause said container means to be positioned through said discharge passage when said annular structure is placed in congruency with said aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
An animal commode comprising, a. first and second rectangular members, each having a cover and a floor including a top surface and a bottom surface and side walls and end walls to thereby form an open ''''box-like'''' structure, said second member having an aperture located on a top surface thereof and contiguous with said bottom surface to form a discharge passage, b. a hinge assembly pivotally coupling said first and second members together at one of said end walls, c. a plurality of leg members coupled to the bottom surface of said second members to permit said commode to be positioned above a surface, d. an annular structure having an opening dimensioned to be substantially congruent to said aperture discharge passage of said second member, for surrounding the same when placed in congruency therewith, e. handle means fixedly coupled to said annular structure for lifting the same, f. a container means for confining animal waste products, and g. means coupling said container means to said annular structure to cause said container means to be positioned through said discharge passage when said annular structure is placed in congruency with said aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The commode according to claim 1 further including, a. a layer of absorbent particle material dispersed over the top surface of said second member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The commode according to claim 2 wherein said absorbent particle material is sawdust.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The commode according to claim 2, further comprising, a. a material accommodating compartment coupled to the top surface of said first member and adapted to store said absorbent particle material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The animal commode according to claim 1 wherein said first and second members are fabricated from plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
The animal commode according to claim 1 wherein said annular structure has a series of fasteners located on the bottom surface thereof, and said means coupling said container means to said annular structure includes a rectangular member having fasteners on a surface thereof adapted to coact with and located with respect to said fasteners on the bOttom surface of said annular structure for securing said container means between the bottom surface of said annular structure and said surface of said rectangular member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The animal commode according to claim 1 wherein said container means comprises a plastic bag.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The animal commode according to claim 3 wherein said sawdust is treated with a chemical having an odor attractive to dogs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The animal commode according to claim 1 further including, a. means coupled to corresponding side walls of said first and second members to securedly position the same in an open position relatively perpendicular one to the other.
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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) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |