US3793987A
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Domestic appliance for pets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-05
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1993-02-05
Abstract
Abstract A domestic appliance for use in homes, apartments, condominiums and the like to eliminate the need for taking a pet outside. The appliance serves to facilitate washing the pet, and also serves as a convenient toilet therefor. It comprises a small enclosure or housing with entrance and exit doors, the housing having a bottom wall sloped toward one area where a drain opening is arranged to remove liquid and solids from the low bottom wall area by means of a retractable flexible hose which is adapted to extend over the rim of a toilet flush bowl. Inside the housing there is disposed a series of water jets which are connected to one end of another hose, the other end of which has a fitting for attachment to a bathroom sink faucet. The appliance is so arranged that it can be used either as a pet bath, or as a pet waste disposal apparatus, in which latter case the inside of the housing can be sprayed clean by means of the water jets, and the pump actuated to remove the rinse water and solids, so as to dispose of the same into the flush bowl. The top of the housing additionally has a grill and doors which latter can be opened to permit the owner to observe the pet while it is inside.
Inventors
- 👤 C Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:50
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107; A01K1/011; A01K13/00; A01K13/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A domestic appliance for use with pets, and in conjunction with existing bathroom facilities including, a water faucet and a flush bowl, comprising in combination: a. a housing having a watertight bottom wall and upright walls, b. said bottom wall having a drain aperture and being sloped toward said aperture, c. said housing having means for positioning a pet with the hind quarters thereof over and adjacent the aperture, d. an electrically operated pump having an inlet and an outlet said pump being carried by said housing, e. means connecting the inlet of said pump with said drain aperture to receive liquid and solid matter therefrom, f. hose means connected with the outlet of said pump for transferring said liquid and solid matter into the flush bowl, said hose means comprising a hook formation adapted to extend over the rim of the bowl and captively retain the hose in engagement therewith during use of the appliance, g. a water jet disposed inside said housing, and h. means including a second hose connected with said jet for supplying water thereto under pressure from the faucet, whereby after use by the pet the interior of the chamber can be sprayed clean and the resulting matter removed thereform and deposited into the bowl upon activation of said pump.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A domestic appliance for use with pets, and in conjunction with existing bathroom facilities including, a water faucet and a flush bowl, comprising in combination: a. a housing having a watertight bottom wall and upright walls, b. said bottom wall having a drain aperture and being sloped toward said aperture, c. said housing having means for positioning a pet with the hind quarters thereof over and adjacent the aperture, d. an electrically operated pump having an inlet and an outlet said pump being carried by said housing, e. means connecting the inlet of said pump with said drain aperture to receive liquid and solid matter therefrom, f. hose means connected with the outlet of said pump for transferring said liquid and solid matter into the flush bowl, said hose means comprising a hook formation adapted to extend over the rim of the bowl and captively retain the hose in engagement therewith during use of the appliance, g. a water jet disposed inside said housing, and h. means including a second hose connected with said jet for supplying water thereto under pressure from the faucet, whereby after use by the pet the interior of the chamber can be sprayed clean and the resulting matter removed thereform and deposited into the bowl upon activation of said pump.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. said upright wall has an opening, and b. a door carried by said upright wall, constituting a watertight closure of the opening, the latter enabling easy access to the interior of the chamber by the pet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. said housing is open at the top, b. a grille carried by the upright wall and extending across the open top, and c. a top door carried on said upright wall and adapted to provide a closure for said open top.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. said jet supplying means comprises a flexible hose connected at one end with said jet and having at its other end a resilient adapter fitting for elastic connection to said faucet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4, and further including: a. a canister for dispensing disinfectent, detergent and the like, b. said canister being carried by the housing and being connected with the hose carrying water to the jet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as set forth in claim 5, and further including: a. additional jets disposed inside the housing, and b. means connecting said additional jets to said hose to receive water therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, and further including: a. an adjustable partition carried inside said housing for properly positioning the pet therein, such that animals of widely varying sizes can be accommodated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, and further including: a. an adjustable baffle carried inside said housing, providing a barrier for shielding the fore legs of the pet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2, wherein: a. said upright wall has an additional opening, opposite to the first, and b. an additional door carried by said housing, said additional opening constituting an exit door for the pet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A domestic appliance as set forth in claim 1, and further including: a. a reel device carried in the upper portion of the housing, about which the second hose is wound to facilitate the storage thereof when not in use.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A domestic appliance as set forth in claim 10, and further including: a. An additional reel device carried in the lower portion of the housing, about which the said hose means is wound to facilitate its storage during periods of non-use.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
55 words
A domestic appliance as set forth in claim 10, and further including: a. a second reel device disposed in the lower portion of the housing, and b. an electric supply cord adapted to be wound about a second reel device, c. said supply cord being connecteD to the electrically operated pump to energize the same.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
A domestic appliance as set forth in claim 1, and further including: a. a plurality of casters carried at the bottom of the housing, and b. a depending skirt secured to the lower portion of the housing and concealing said casters when the housing is viewed from the exterior.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
61 words
A domestic appliance as set forth in claim 1, and further including: a. an electric heater-blower unit carried in the lower portion of the housing, and b. means for connecting heated air from said heater-blower unit to upper portions of the housing, and for directing said air toward the interior of the housing to dry an animal disposed in the housing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
65 words
A domestic appliance as set forth in claim 14, wherein: a. said means for conducting heated air comprises a pair of ducts disposed in the lower portion of the housing and connected with said heater-blower unit, and comprises risers connected with said ducts respectively, and hoods attached to said risers, b. said hoods minimizing the likelihood of entry of water to the risers and ducts.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
36 words
A domestic appliance as set forth in claim 1, and further including: a. a portable spray device and valve means connecting said device to said second hose to provide an optional spray for washing the animal.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. the hook formation comprises a retainer shoulder adapted to engage the inside lip of the bowl rim to thereb hold said hose thereon.
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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |