US3767246A
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Sanitary disposal apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-31
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A sanitary dog litter disposal apparatus comprising an elongated handle, a wire frame disposed on the end of the handle, and a disposable container inserted in the frame at the end of the handle. The container is positioned under the hind quarters of an animal by means of the handle, and the container is sealed, removed from the frame and discarded in a suitable collection container to dispose of the dog litter.
Inventors
- 👤 R Corelli
- 👤 O Corelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:32
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K23/00; A01K23/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A sanitary disposal apparatus for animal litter comprising: an elongated handle; a wire frame, disposed on one end of said handle, said wire frame including a single length of rigid wire having an oval shape, and an additional portion extending upwardly substantially parallel to said handle and including a downwardly disposed hook; a disposable container detachably secured in said wire frame and engaging the downwardly disposed hook to secure said container to handle and including at least one foldable closure flap, for receiving the dog litter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A sanitary disposal apparatus for animal litter comprising: an elongated handle; a wire frame, disposed on one end of said handle, said wire frame including a single length of rigid wire having an oval shape, and an additional portion extending upwardly substantially parallel to said handle and including a downwardly disposed hook; a disposable container detachably secured in said wire frame and engaging the downwardly disposed hook to secure said container to handle and including at least one foldable closure flap, for receiving the dog litter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said container comprises a planar sheet of material scored along a plurality of points thereon so as to be foldable to form said container having an opening at one end thereof, said flap closure being foldable over said opening for sealing said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein said container includes at least one aperture disposed in the top surface thereof for receiving said hook formed on said frame, thereby detachably securing said container in said frame on said handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 3, further comprising fastening means, disposed on said container, for securing said closure flap over said opening of said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 4, wherein said fastening means comprises a tab secured on said closure flap and having an opening, and cord means secured to said container for connection through the opening of said tab for closing said flap.
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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |