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US3786781A
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Turtle tray and hood (a natural habitat)
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-24
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1992-07-24
Abstract
Abstract An enclosure for placement upon a conventional aquarium tank such as is used in a home for tropical and other fish, the enclosure comprising a tray upon which turtles may climb from the aquarium water, and a hood that is placeable over the tray so to present the turtles to escape, the hood accordingly including sliding access doors on a front side for servicing the tray area, the front and sides of the hood having viewing windows, and a top of the hood having lamps directing light rays downwardly on the tray and aquarium tank.
Inventors
- 👤 G Poulsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:17
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K63/00; A01K63/003; A01K63/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
In an assembly for placement upon a conventional fish aquarium, the combination of a means whereby turtles are provided with a natural habitat and which can utilize the water of said fish tank for swimming, said natural habitat including an area where they can dry out and receive sufficient heat from lamps so to prevent getting a soft shell, said assembly being comprised of a tray and adapter which are placeable upon an upper edge of said fish aquarium, and a hood placeable upon said tray and adapter, said tray comprising a unitary member made preferably of molded rigid plastic and including a ramp at one end, a central depression for containing rocks and a mixture of sand and gravel, and another depression for containing moist sand and mud, said depression for sand and mud being spaced away from said ramp by means of said central deprEssion being therebetween, said hood including vertical, screened sliding side doors, vertical observation side glass windows, and lamps for directing light rays downwardly, said doors being slidably retained between grooves on an upper side of said tray and adapter, and grooves on an underside of said hood, and at least one said lamp being directly over said tray where said turtles dry out.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
In an assembly for placement upon a conventional fish aquarium, the combination of a means whereby turtles are provided with a natural habitat and which can utilize the water of said fish tank for swimming, said natural habitat including an area where they can dry out and receive sufficient heat from lamps so to prevent getting a soft shell, said assembly being comprised of a tray and adapter which are placeable upon an upper edge of said fish aquarium, and a hood placeable upon said tray and adapter, said tray comprising a unitary member made preferably of molded rigid plastic and including a ramp at one end, a central depression for containing rocks and a mixture of sand and gravel, and another depression for containing moist sand and mud, said depression for sand and mud being spaced away from said ramp by means of said central deprEssion being therebetween, said hood including vertical, screened sliding side doors, vertical observation side glass windows, and lamps for directing light rays downwardly, said doors being slidably retained between grooves on an upper side of said tray and adapter, and grooves on an underside of said hood, and at least one said lamp being directly over said tray where said turtles dry out.
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) | 1977-01-21 | 1977-07-23 | 1978-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-21 | 1981-07-23 | 1982-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-21 | 1985-07-23 | 1986-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |