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Hydro-disintegrator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-16
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1991-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A hydro-disintegrator useful for disposing of animal droppings in lawns utilizing a stream of water and fragmenting means. The device breaks up the droppings and causes them to be dispersed, absorbed or dissolved into the lawn. The stream of water may be supplied by an ordinary garden hose and means for adding a deodorant, detergent, or the like to the water stream are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 N Zimmerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:17
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C23/00; A01C23/02; E; E01; E01H; E01H1/00; E01H1/12; E01H1/1206; E01H2001/122; E01H2001/1293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A device for disposing of animal droppings comprising a shield means having a continuous, water impervious sidewall and an open bottom, a hollow shaft projecting through the top of and generally centrally of said shield means, said shaft being freely reciprocable within said shield means, a fragmenting means attached to the lower end of said shaft, comprising a nozzle and a plurality of pegs disposed therearound, said nozzle having openings at least some of which are adapted to flow liquid into said pegs, spring means interconnecting said shaft and shield means and urging said shaft away from the interior of said shield means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
A device for disposing of animal droppings comprising a shield means having a continuous, water impervious sidewall and an open bottom, a hollow shaft projecting through the top of and generally centrally of said shield means, said shaft being freely reciprocable within said shield means, a fragmenting means attached to the lower end of said shaft, comprising a nozzle and a plurality of pegs disposed therearound, said nozzle having openings at least some of which are adapted to flow liquid into said pegs, spring means interconnecting said shaft and shield means and urging said shaft away from the interior of said shield means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as in claim 1 further including means attached to said shaft to supply liquid thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as in claim 2 further including means attached thereto for supplying an odorant to said liquid supply means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as in claim 3, wherein said odorant supply means comprises a container with a water soluble ammonium compound therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said nozzle has a plurality of horizontally disposed openings and at least one vertically directed opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said nozzle has five horizontally disposed openings and one downwardly disposed opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said pegs are disposed in concentric circles about the center of said fragmenting means.
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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) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |