US4026064A
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Protective box for rodent bait
Assignee: J T Eaton and Co Inc
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Filing: 1976-05-17
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1996-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A metal rodent bait protection box is provided with a removable disposable plastic feed tray which has indentations which coact with the box indentations to retain the tray in proper position. The lid of the box is provided with an overhanging portion which prevents contamination of the bait. The access hole is located a distance above the base of the box to help in preventing contamination.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley Z. Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:18
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M25/00; A01M25/002; A01M25/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A rodent bait protection box comprising a one piece metal box base portion having a bottom and a plurality of side walls defining an interior thereof; a metal lid for covering said box base portion and having a peripheral edge portion and a downwardly extending overhang portion around said edge portions to extend beyond a corresponding tip portion on the top peripheral edges of said side walls of said box base; at least one access hole disposed in at least one of said side walls of said body portion and located thereon a distance above the bottom of said box base portion and a removable feed tray having a plurality of indentations therein in the interior of said box base for holding rodent bait, said tray being retained within said box by retainer means comprising a plurality of indentations in said box base which correspond to and coact with said plurality of indentations in said feed tray when installed in said box base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A rodent bait protection box comprising a one piece metal box base portion having a bottom and a plurality of side walls defining an interior thereof; a metal lid for covering said box base portion and having a peripheral edge portion and a downwardly extending overhang portion around said edge portions to extend beyond a corresponding tip portion on the top peripheral edges of said side walls of said box base; at least one access hole disposed in at least one of said side walls of said body portion and located thereon a distance above the bottom of said box base portion and a removable feed tray having a plurality of indentations therein in the interior of said box base for holding rodent bait, said tray being retained within said box by retainer means comprising a plurality of indentations in said box base which correspond to and coact with said plurality of indentations in said feed tray when installed in said box base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said feed tray is a compartmented disposable plastic tray.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 further including securing means for positively retaining said lid on said box base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device as described in claim 1 wherein said overhang portion of said lid is bent inwardly so as to positively engage said lip portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as described in claim 4 further including securing means for positively retaining said lid on said box base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as described in claim 5 wherein said feed tray is a compartmented disposable plastic tray.
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) | 1980-05-30 | 1980-11-29 | 1981-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-30 | 1988-11-29 | 1989-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |