US3817213A
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Toilet device for use by dogs
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1973-06-06
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1993-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A toilet device adapted to be used by dogs inside a building. A floor mounted ramp extending upward from the floor to an upper edge. A horizontal disk shaped recess flush as its outer edge with the upper edge of the ramp tapers downward to a center opening with a water drain extending downward from the opening. A manually operable water flush system cooperates with the drain.
Inventors
- 👤 J Chalmers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:18
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107; A01K1/011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A toilet device for use by dogs comprising: A HORIZONTAL DISC SHAPED MEMBER LYING ON A FLOOR AND HAVING A CENTRAL OPENING, THE TOP SURFACE OF THE MEMBER TAPERING DOWNWARD FROM THE PERIPHERY TO SAID OPENING; AN ELONGATED RAMP HAVING ONE END INTEGRAL AND FLUSH WITH THE PERIPHERY OF THE MEMBER AND EXTENDING DOWNWARD THEREFROM TO THE OPPSOTE END WHICH IS ONLY SLIGHTLY ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL, SAID RAMP HAVING A SMALLER OPENING CENTRALLY DISPOSED ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE END; FIRST AND SECOND WASTE DRAINS, THE FIRST DRAIN EXTENDING DOWNWARD THROUGH THE FLOOR FROM THE CENTRAL OPENING, THE SECOND DRAIN EXTENDING DOWNWARD THROUGH THE FLOOR FROM THE SMALLER OPENING; WATER SPRAY PRODUCING MEANS INCLUDING A SPRAY HEAD DISPOSED ABOVE THE CENTRAL OPENING AND ADAPTED TO DIRECT A SPRAY OF WASH WATER DOWNWARD THEREON; AND SHOWER CURTAIN MEANS ENCLOSING THE MEMBER AND SPRAY MEANS WHILE LEAVING THE RAMP EXPOSED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A toilet device for use by dogs comprising: A HORIZONTAL DISC SHAPED MEMBER LYING ON A FLOOR AND HAVING A CENTRAL OPENING, THE TOP SURFACE OF THE MEMBER TAPERING DOWNWARD FROM THE PERIPHERY TO SAID OPENING; AN ELONGATED RAMP HAVING ONE END INTEGRAL AND FLUSH WITH THE PERIPHERY OF THE MEMBER AND EXTENDING DOWNWARD THEREFROM TO THE OPPSOTE END WHICH IS ONLY SLIGHTLY ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL, SAID RAMP HAVING A SMALLER OPENING CENTRALLY DISPOSED ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE END; FIRST AND SECOND WASTE DRAINS, THE FIRST DRAIN EXTENDING DOWNWARD THROUGH THE FLOOR FROM THE CENTRAL OPENING, THE SECOND DRAIN EXTENDING DOWNWARD THROUGH THE FLOOR FROM THE SMALLER OPENING; WATER SPRAY PRODUCING MEANS INCLUDING A SPRAY HEAD DISPOSED ABOVE THE CENTRAL OPENING AND ADAPTED TO DIRECT A SPRAY OF WASH WATER DOWNWARD THEREON; AND SHOWER CURTAIN MEANS ENCLOSING THE MEMBER AND SPRAY MEANS WHILE LEAVING THE RAMP EXPOSED.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the sides and opposite end of the ramp have a raised peripheral lip.
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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) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |