US3890931A
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Sanitary pet box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-17
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Granted: 1975-06-24
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Expires: 1994-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A sanitary disposal box for pets such as dogs or cats and including a base with sloping surfaces toward a central hole where refuse is removed to be deposited in a movable pan underneath the base. Walls enclose the base except for an entrance gate where the pet can move in and out of the box. The base is mounted on two angle irons which maintain the base about four inches above a supporting floor, and the pan is positioned between the angle irons for easy removal.
Inventors
- 👤 Helene Saver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:05
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A sanitary disposal device for pets comprising: a. a metal box having a base member divided into four sections, each with sloping surfaces leading to a central drainage plate formed with a series of holes; said box also including a back wall, two side walls, and a front wall formed with a gate for each access by a pet; b. two angle irons positioned under the base of said box for supporting it above a floor and thereby defining a space under the box; c. a storage pan removably positioned in the space under the box for collecting liquid refuse from the box which passes through the holes in the drainage plate in the base; and d. a metal folding shield removably attached to the back and side walls of the box; said shield formed with strips which are placed outside the box and formed with sloping corners at the end portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A sanitary disposal device for pets comprising: a. a metal box having a base member divided into four sections, each with sloping surfaces leading to a central drainage plate formed with a series of holes; said box also including a back wall, two side walls, and a front wall formed with a gate for each access by a pet; b. two angle irons positioned under the base of said box for supporting it above a floor and thereby defining a space under the box; c. a storage pan removably positioned in the space under the box for collecting liquid refuse from the box which passes through the holes in the drainage plate in the base; and d. a metal folding shield removably attached to the back and side walls of the box; said shield formed with strips which are placed outside the box and formed with sloping corners at the end portions.
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) | 1978-06-23 | 1978-12-23 | 1979-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-23 | 1982-12-23 | 1983-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-23 | 1986-12-23 | 1987-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |