US3827401A
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Sanitary receptacle for pets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-16
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1992-10-16
Abstract
Abstract An improved sanitary animal toilet is provided which includes an open topped, hollow self-supporting basin, a porous horizontal platform removably disposed in the basin above its lower end, a porous skid resistant mat removably disposed on the platform and a sheet of disposable porous paper or the like positioned on the mat. The sheet traps feces, while the mat and drainboard allow urine to pass to a drain in the basin below the platform. A basin liner and basin enclosure, the latter for male animals, can also be provided. The basin can be made inflatable for easy use. A carrying or storage case is provided for each model of the receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 G Franzl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:44
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
An improved animal toilet, which comprises: an open topped, hollow, self-supporting basin having a closed lower end and upstanding sidewalls; a generally horizontally extending porous removable drainboard supported by said basin; a porous mat removably disposed on said drainboard; and a thin liquid-permeable disposable sheet removably positioned on said mat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
An improved animal toilet, which comprises: an open topped, hollow, self-supporting basin having a closed lower end and upstanding sidewalls; a generally horizontally extending porous removable drainboard supported by said basin; a porous mat removably disposed on said drainboard; and a thin liquid-permeable disposable sheet removably positioned on said mat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The improved animal toilet of claim 1 wherein at least one of said basin and drainboard defines handle means, wherein said basin and drainboard are each washable and waterproof, and wherein said mat is skid and splash resistant, washable removable and puncture resistant, and wherein said sheet is water disintegratable so that it can be flushed down a conventional toilet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The improved animal toilet of claim 2 wherein said basin and drainboard comprise durable plastic, wherein said drainboard includes drain troughs and perforations, wherein said mat comprises fiberglass and said sheet comprises paper which is water disintegratable so that it can be flushed down a conventional toilet, and wherein a removable plastic liner is disposed within said basin between said basin and said drainboard, mat and sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
The improved animal toilet of claim 2 wherein said basin includes a plurality of spaced generally vertical support legs extending from the underside thereof, a plurality of drain troughs in the upper surface of the lower end thereof and a drain cock, wherein said upper surface is pitched down to said drain cock to facilitate draining and wherein said basin includes a platform-supporting ledge along the inner periphery of said sidewalls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The improved animal toilet of claim 1 wherein said basin comprises a tub, wherein a removable plastic liner is disposed within said basin between said basin and said drainboard, mat and sheEt and wherein said liner includes drain means connectable to drain means of said tub.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
The improved animal toilet of claim 5 wherein at least one of said liner and drainboard defines handle means, wherein said liner and drainboard are washable and waterproof and wherein said mat is skid and splash resistant, washable, reusable and puncture resistant, and wherein said sheet is water disintegratable so that it can be flushed down a conventional toilet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The improved animal toilet of claim 6 wherein said liner and drainboard comprise durable plastic, said mat comprises fiberglass and said sheet comprises paper, and wherein said sheet is water disintegratable so that it can be flushed down a conventional toilet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
62 words
The improved animal toilet of claim 1 wherein said basin is inflatable and defines an internal air space, wherein inflating means extend from said air space to the exterior of said basin, wherein said basin and drainboard are each washable and waterproof, wherein said mat is skid and splash resistant, washable and puncture resistant and wherein said basin includes urine drain means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The improved animal toilet of claim 8 wherein said basin comprises an elastomeric material wherein said sheet comprises water disintegratable paper which can be flushed down a conventional toilet, wherein said drainboard comprises plastic and said mat comprises fiberglass and wherein drainboard, mat and sheet are disposable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
Th improved animal toilet of claim 1 wherein said toilet includes a basin enclosure releasably secured to said basin along at least one side thereof and extending upwardly therefrom for use by male animals.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved animal toilet of claim 8 wherein an enclosure is provided which is releasably secured to said basin and which is adapted to serve as a splash guard for animals who raise their leg while urinating.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved animal toilet of claim 8 wherein an inflatable enclosure is provided which is integral with the basin and which is adapted to serve as a splash guard for animals who raise their leg while urinating.
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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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |