US3943890A
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Horse trailer waste unit
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1974-12-16
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A waste unit adaptable for detachable mounting to the rear door of a horse trailer for catching and containing the droppings of a horse being transported in the trailer. The unit is formed of two open containers joined by U-shaped straps that fit over the top of a trailer door to fit the device on both sides of the attached trailer door.
Inventors
- 👤 Hank A. Calia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/04; A; A01; A01K; A01K23/00; A01K23/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
An attachable waste catcher unit that may be detachably mounted over the top of the door of a horse stall of a trailer comprising An open flexible inside container, and an open flexible outside container, each joined to parallel legs of a pair of spaced U-shaped strap members, that are shaped to fit over the top edge of a horse stall trailer door said containers being made of a plastic material whereby each container maintains a flexible opening to receive waste and said inside container has a downwardly tapered wall means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
An attachable waste catcher unit that may be detachably mounted over the top of the door of a horse stall of a trailer comprising An open flexible inside container, and an open flexible outside container, each joined to parallel legs of a pair of spaced U-shaped strap members, that are shaped to fit over the top edge of a horse stall trailer door said containers being made of a plastic material whereby each container maintains a flexible opening to receive waste and said inside container has a downwardly tapered wall means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which each container is mounted by screws to the strap leg, with a plurality of mounting holes located on each strap leg to provide for independent adjustment of the height of each container to the top of the strap legs.
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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |