US4024880A
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Infant pet arrival kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-12
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Granted: 1977-05-24
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Expires: 1996-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A gift kit to acknowledge the arrival of an infant pet and to assist and amuse the owner of the pet includes a container for containing various items appropriate for the particular pet. The items include various items relating to the comfort and care of the pet and at least one item of novelty and amusement.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Ray Newton
- 👤 Maria Louise Newton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:52
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
A gift kit for infant pets comprising in combination: (a) container means for containing various items appropriate for the particular pet; and (b) the items including: (i) items relating to the comfort and care of pet; and (ii) at least one item of novelty and amusement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
46 words
A gift kit for infant pets comprising in combination: (a) container means for containing various items appropriate for the particular pet; and (b) the items including: (i) items relating to the comfort and care of pet; and (ii) at least one item of novelty and amusement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the items relating to comfort and care include: an item relating to the health and nutrition of the particular pet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 2, and further including: an item relating to instruction in matters of care for the particular pet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 3, and further including: an item relating to grooming the particular pet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 4, further including: an item of apparel relating to the particular pet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein at least one item of novelty and amusement comprises: a mock birth certificate identifying the particular pet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the container includes: partition means in the container for partitioning the interior thereof into a plurality of portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein: the various items appropriate to the particular pet are in their respective portion of the container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the items include: at least one item relating to the health and nutrition of the particular pet; at least one item related to instruction in matters of care for the particular pet; at least one item relating to grooming the particular pet; at least one item of apparel relating to the particular pet; and a mock birth certificate identifying the particular pet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
67 words
The combination of claim 8 the items include: at least one item relating to the health and nutrition of the particular pet; at least one item related to instruction in matters of care for the particular pet; at least one item relating to grooming the particular pet; at least one item of apparel relating to the particular pet; and a mock birth certificate identifying the partiular pet.
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) | 1980-05-23 | 1980-11-22 | 1981-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-23 | 1984-11-22 | 1985-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-23 | 1988-11-22 | 1989-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |