US3745974A
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Pet training tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-17
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A simple litter or training station preferably of plastic having a flat bottom and raised sides, a handle at one end and means at the other for inclining the tray toward the handle, a cutout being provided in the raised side and bottom for removal of animal waste into a standard toilet receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 M Karasz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:46
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107; A01K1/0121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A litter station for use as a training device or a litter receptacle for small household animals comprising a tray having: a. a flat bottom of generally rectangular construction with side parts, a forward part, and a rearward part; b. an arcuate cutout portion defined by said bottom in said forward part, said cutout being substantially similar to a toilet receptacle and having a maximum dimension across the forward part which is less than the distance between the side parts; c. a hancle connected to the rear part of the tray opposite the cutout for moving the tray and in cooperation with the toilet receptacle disposing of the waste; d. upraised sides extending around the entire periphery of the bottom except for the cutout such that when disposing of the waste it can flow only through the cutout portion of the bottom; e. said bottom having two legs disposed on either side of the cutout for inclining the tray away from the cutout when placed on a horizontal surface causing waste deposited on the tray to flow toward rear away from the cutout thereby maintaining the waste within the confines of the tray until disposal is desired.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A litter station for use as a training device or a litter receptacle for small household animals comprising a tray having: a. a flat bottom of generally rectangular construction with side parts, a forward part, and a rearward part; b. an arcuate cutout portion defined by said bottom in said forward part, said cutout being substantially similar to a toilet receptacle and having a maximum dimension across the forward part which is less than the distance between the side parts; c. a hancle connected to the rear part of the tray opposite the cutout for moving the tray and in cooperation with the toilet receptacle disposing of the waste; d. upraised sides extending around the entire periphery of the bottom except for the cutout such that when disposing of the waste it can flow only through the cutout portion of the bottom; e. said bottom having two legs disposed on either side of the cutout for inclining the tray away from the cutout when placed on a horizontal surface causing waste deposited on the tray to flow toward rear away from the cutout thereby maintaining the waste within the confines of the tray until disposal is desired.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The tray according to claim 1 wherein said legs are positioned relative the cutout coinciding with a front part of a standard receptacle leaving the cutout portion within said front part such that when said legs are placed on said front part the tray will be positioned correctly with respect to the standard receptacle allowing for disposal of the waste without spilling.
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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |