US3885266A
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Closeable, disposable paperboard scoop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-01
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1992-09-01
Abstract
Abstract Paperboard blank is folded once and glued to form a flat, collapsed scoop and detachable pusher. Upon erection it forms a four-sided, pyramidal shaped scoop for sanitary disposal of solid waste from pets, and includes one face foldable from an open position so that the scoop can receive its contents to a closed and sealed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Betty O Nafziger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:23
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01H; E01H1/00; E01H1/12; E01H1/1206; E01H2001/122; E01H2001/1226; E01H2001/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A closeable, disposable, collapsible scoop structure formed from a one-piece paperboard blank, saiD structure comprising: a. a triangular base panel having at least two equal sides, b. congruent triangle panels hingedly connected to the equal sides of said base panel, c. a third triangular pannel hingedly connected to the remaining side of said base panel, d. a straight fold line running across said base panel from the apex thereof to the apex of said third triangular panel, e. a pair of mating handle panels hingedly connected to the free edges of said congruent triangular panels which extend outwardly from said apex of said base panel, f. said congruent triangular panels being folded relative to said base panel with said mating handle panels juxtaposed and secured together to define a triangular scoop having an open mouth, said third panel being foldable relative to said base panel to close the mouth of said scoop, and g. means for detachably securing a free edge of said third triangular panel to the adjoining congruent triangular panel to maintain said third panel in the closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A closeable, disposable, collapsible scoop structure formed from a one-piece paperboard blank, saiD structure comprising: a. a triangular base panel having at least two equal sides, b. congruent triangle panels hingedly connected to the equal sides of said base panel, c. a third triangular pannel hingedly connected to the remaining side of said base panel, d. a straight fold line running across said base panel from the apex thereof to the apex of said third triangular panel, e. a pair of mating handle panels hingedly connected to the free edges of said congruent triangular panels which extend outwardly from said apex of said base panel, f. said congruent triangular panels being folded relative to said base panel with said mating handle panels juxtaposed and secured together to define a triangular scoop having an open mouth, said third panel being foldable relative to said base panel to close the mouth of said scoop, and g. means for detachably securing a free edge of said third triangular panel to the adjoining congruent triangular panel to maintain said third panel in the closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The scoop structure claimed in claim 1 wherein said triangular base panel has three equal sides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The scoop structure claimed in claim 1 including foldable tabs hingedly connected to the remaining free edges of said congruent triangular panels, said tabs, in the erected structure, being folded inwardly to underlie the free edges of said third panel when in the closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The scoop structure claimed in claim 1 wherein the means for detachably securing a free edge of said third triangular panel to the adjoining congruent triangular panel comprises a closure tab on the last named free edge of said third triangular panel, and mating slots in the adjoining congruent triangular panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The scoop structure claimed in 4 including a pusher panel detachably joined to the remaining free edge of said third triangular panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The scoop structure claimed in claim 5 wherein said pusher panel is quadrilateral.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The scoop structure claimed in claim 5 wherein said pusher panel is of a size to fit completely within the area of said triangular base panel.
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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) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |