US3771192A
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Combination toy dog and vacuum cleaner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-16
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1992-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A toy dog closely resembling a real dog and having a hollow interior in which is mounted a vacuum cleaner having a suction hose which is retractable from the tail end of the dog. This enables vacuuming a dog after a hair cut and grooming without causing fear to the dog, inasmuch as the vacuum cleaner noise is greatly muffed by such enclosure. The vacuum cleaner is convertible to a blower and air issuing from the tail end can be heated so as to serve as a dryer.
Inventors
- 👤 A Zaleski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:05
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L7/00; A47L7/0066; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/001; A47L7/0085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
In combination, a toy animal closely resembling a dog and having a hair covered shell and a hollow interior, a vacuum cleaner enclosed in said interior including a suction hose having a nozzle at the end thereof detachably fastened to the tail end of said dog and being retractable outwardly therefrom, said nozzle being of the general configuration of a tail for said dog.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
In combination, a toy animal closely resembling a dog and having a hair covered shell and a hollow interior, a vacuum cleaner enclosed in said interior including a suction hose having a nozzle at the end thereof detachably fastened to the tail end of said dog and being retractable outwardly therefrom, said nozzle being of the general configuration of a tail for said dog.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A toy dog as recited in claim 1 including means for converting said vacuum cleaner to a blower so as tO blow air from said nozzle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A toy dog as recited in claim 2 together with a heater for heating air emanating from said blower so that heated air issuing from said nozzle serves as a dryer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A toy dog as recited in claim 2 wherein said means includes an end cover plate air inlet unit converting a blower into a vacuum cleaner when said suction hose is removed from the outlet and connected to the inlet of the vacuum cleaner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A toy dog as recited in claim 1 together with an air inlet grille mounted on the front end portion of said dog and an access door located in the lower stomach portion of the dog.
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) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |