US3875903A
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Pet pampers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-11
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Granted: 1975-04-08
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Expires: 1993-05-11
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides a disposable element for selectively controlling and disposing of pet droppings. The disposable element is removably mounted onto a frame which is fitted to the selected animal by means of a leather harness. The throw-away elements are made from paper and may be packaged in folded or collapsed configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank O Sarvary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:46
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
An article of commerce for pets including dogs, cats and the like for sanitary disposal of the droppings therefrom, comprising the combination, circular frame means; harness means coupled to said frame means for removably fitting said article in operative disposition on said pets; disposable means removably carried on said frame means for receiving said droppings when presented for sanitary disposition thereof; said frame means further includes an upstanding U-shaped element disposed along the upper portion thereof; strap means attached at each end of said element for selectively securing the tail of said pet within said enclosed Ushaped element and said strap means being adapted to be removably connected to said harness means; said harness means includes a collar for more comfortably fitting the article about the neck of the pet, a back strap interconnecting in a loose joint with said strap means to said collar and a pair of leg straps interconnecting said frame to said back strap, said disposable means includes a bag-like container having a rigid rim and collapsible side walls formed from pliable material including paper; and said frame means includes spring lock means resiliently co-acting with said rim for removably locking said container in operative disposition to said frame means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
An article of commerce for pets including dogs, cats and the like for sanitary disposal of the droppings therefrom, comprising the combination, circular frame means; harness means coupled to said frame means for removably fitting said article in operative disposition on said pets; disposable means removably carried on said frame means for receiving said droppings when presented for sanitary disposition thereof; said frame means further includes an upstanding U-shaped element disposed along the upper portion thereof; strap means attached at each end of said element for selectively securing the tail of said pet within said enclosed Ushaped element and said strap means being adapted to be removably connected to said harness means; said harness means includes a collar for more comfortably fitting the article about the neck of the pet, a back strap interconnecting in a loose joint with said strap means to said collar and a pair of leg straps interconnecting said frame to said back strap, said disposable means includes a bag-like container having a rigid rim and collapsible side walls formed from pliable material including paper; and said frame means includes spring lock means resiliently co-acting with said rim for removably locking said container in operative disposition to said frame means.
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) | 1978-04-07 | 1978-10-07 | 1979-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-07 | 1982-10-07 | 1983-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-07 | 1986-10-07 | 1987-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |