US4161924A
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Shelter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-09
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Granted: 1979-07-24
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Expires: 1997-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A molded reinforced plastic dome-shaped shelter for animals, having a door, a base having a floor spaced from the ground, a feeding stall in an outside alcove in the shelter housing, a track surrounding the shelter adjacent its base, a glide freely movable around said track for attachment of a tether for the animal, and spike means for anchoring the housing and base together and to the ground. The housing and base may be of one piece of plastic and then separated, or may be made into sectors and assembled by bolts or other fastening means. The door may be locked so the shelter may be used as a shipping container and lifted by the track around the base as its handle. The feeding stall or alcove is preferably provided with two dishes, one for water and the other for dry food, and their supply may be maintained automatically by containers mounted above these dishes in the alcove. The track and its glide may take many forms with the glide either sliding or rolling inside a C-shaped cross-section track or around the outside of the track. The tether attached to the glide may be provided with a resilient means to reduce shocking jerks on the glide and track.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott D. Welker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:13
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/03; A01K1/033; A01K1/0035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 52
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A shelter comprising: (A) a housing having an opening for a door and an outside feeding stall, and (B) an endless track surrounding and near the base of said housing and outside said feeding stall, (C) a glide on said track, and (D) a tether attached to said glide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
A shelter comprising: (A) a housing having an opening for a door and an outside feeding stall, and (B) an endless track surrounding and near the base of said housing and outside said feeding stall, (C) a glide on said track, and (D) a tether attached to said glide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A shelter according to claim 1 wherein said housing is made of reinforced plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
A shelter according to claim 1 wherein said housing is substantially dome-shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A shelter according to claim 1 wherein said feeding stall contains a pair of removable bowls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
A shelter comprising: (A) a housing having an opening for a door and an outside feeding stall, (B) a rail surrounding the base of said housing and said feeding stall for a glide and tether, (C) a pair of removable bowls in said feeding stall, and (D) a removable reservoir for maintaining a level of material from said reservoir in at least one of said bowls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A shelter comprising: (A) a housing having an opening for a door and an outside feeding stall, (B) a rail surrounding the base of said housing and said feeding stall for a glide and tether, (C) a pair of removable bowls in said feeding stall, and (D) a removable reservoir for maintaining a level of material from said reservoir in at least one of said bowls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A shelter according to claim 1 wherein said housing includes a separable base providing a floor spaced above the support for said housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A shelter according to claim 6 wherein said floor comprises a wall around said feeding stall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
61 words
A shelter comprising: (A) a housing having an opening for a door and an outside feeding stall, (B) a rail surrounding the base of said housing and said feeding stall for a glide and tether, and (C) a separable base providing a floor spaced above the support for said housing, and said base being provided with at least one draining aperture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
61 words
A shelter comprising: (A) a housing having an opening for a door and an outside feeding stall, (B) a rail surrounding the base of said housing and said feeding stall for a glide and tether, and (C) a separable base providing a floor spaced above the support for said housing, and said base being provided with at least one draining aperture.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
A shelter according to claim 1 having a base peripheral flange.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A shelter according to claim 9 wherein said flange is provided with apertures for stake means for anchoring said housing to its support.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A shelter according to claim 1 wherein said housing is provided with an eaves trough above said door opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A shelter according to claim 1 wherein said door is provided with a latch.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
A shelter according to claim 1 wherein said housing is provided with spaced outwardly extending ribs.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
85 words
A dome-shaped shelter for animals comprising: (A) a base having floor with a downwardly offset peripheral flange, (B) a dome cover for said base having a downwardly offset peripheral flange seating in said base peripheral flange, an inwardly extending outside feeding stall and an animal opening in said side of said dome, (C) at least one removable feeding bowl seated in said stall, and (D) a plurality of spaced pin means penetrating said flanges for anchoring said dome and said base to their supporting surface.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
85 words
A dome-shaped shelter for animals comprising: (A) a base having floor with a downwardly offset peripheral flange, (B) a dome cover for said base having a downwardly offset peripheral flange seating in said base peripheral flange, an inwardly extending outside feeding stall and an animal opening in said side of said dome, (C) at least one removable feeding bowl seated in said stall, and (D) a plurality of spaced pin means penetrating said flanges for anchoring said dome and said base to their supporting surface.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
101 words
A shelter for animals comprising: (A) a base having floor with a downwardly offset peripheral flange, (A) a cover for said base having a downwardly offset peripheral flange seating in said base peripheral flange, and an animal opening in said side of said cover, (C) a continuous rail track completely around the lower edge of said cover above said flanges, (D) a glide on and movable along said track, (E) a tether having one end attached to said glide, and (F) a plurality of spaced pin means penetrating said flanges for anchoring said cover and said base to their supporting surface.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
101 words
A shelter for animals comprising: (A) a base having floor with a downwardly offset peripheral flange, (A) a cover for said base having a downwardly offset peripheral flange seating in said base peripheral flange, and an animal opening in said side of said cover, (C) a continuous rail track completely around the lower edge of said cover above said flanges, (D) a glide on and movable along said track, (E) a tether having one end attached to said glide, and (F) a plurality of spaced pin means penetrating said flanges for anchoring said cover and said base to their supporting surface.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
52 words
A shelter comprising: (A) a housing having an opening for a door and an outside feeding stall, (B) a rail surrounding the base of said housing and said feeding stall for a glide and tether, and (C) spaced outwardly extending ribs on said housing provided with means for supporting said surrounding rail.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
52 words
A shelter comprising: (A) a housing having an opening for a door and an outside feeding stall, (B) a rail surrounding the base of said housing and said feeding stall for a glide and tether, and (C) spaced outwardly extending ribs on said housing provided with means for supporting said surrounding rail.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
A shelter according to claim 16 wherein said trolley on said track is unobstructed by said supports for said rail.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
A shelter according to claim 15 wherein said rail track comprises a continuous hollow tube.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
25 words
A shelter according to claim 15 wherein said rail track comprises a channel having a C-shaped cross-section with its open side outwardly from said housing.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shelter according to claim 18 wherein said glide is freely movable longitudinally inside said rail track.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shelter according to claim 20 wherein said glide comprises means for substantially surrounding said rail track.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shelter according to claim 20 wherein said glide includes means for attaching it to said tether.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
25 words
A shelter according to claim 20 wherein said tether includes a resilient section between its ends for absorbing jerks between the ends of said tether.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shelter according to claim 15 wherein said glide includes roller means engageable with said rail track.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
33 words
A shelter according to claim 15 including anti-friction coating between said glide and said rail track for reducing the relative friction between them for free movement of said glide along said rail track.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
13 words
A shelter according to claim 14 wherein said base is formed of sections.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
13 words
A shelter according to claim 26 including means for fastening said sections together.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
14 words
A shelter according to claim 14 wherein said dome cover is formed of sections.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
13 words
A shelter according to claim 28 including means for fastening said sections together.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
139 words
A dome-shaped shelter for animals comprising: (A) a base having convex floor with a downwardly offset peripheral flange and an upwardly extending partition, (B) a dome cover for said base having a downwardly offset peripheral flange seating in said base peripheral flange, an inwardly extending outside feeding stall nesting in said partition, and an animal opening in said side of said dome, (C) a door hinged in said animal opening, (D) a rail track around the lower edge of said dome above said flanges, (E) a glide on and movable along said track, (F) a tether having one end attached to said glide, (G) at least one removable feeding bowl seated in said stall inside said track, and (H) a plurality of spaced pin means penetrating said flanges for anchoring said dome and said base to their supporting surface.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
139 words
A dome-shaped shelter for animals comprising: (A) a base having convex floor with a downwardly offset peripheral flange and an upwardly extending partition, (B) a dome cover for said base having a downwardly offset peripheral flange seating in said base peripheral flange, an inwardly extending outside feeding stall nesting in said partition, and an animal opening in said side of said dome, (C) a door hinged in said animal opening, (D) a rail track around the lower edge of said dome above said flanges, (E) a glide on and movable along said track, (F) a tether having one end attached to said glide, (G) at least one removable feeding bowl seated in said stall inside said track, and (H) a plurality of spaced pin means penetrating said flanges for anchoring said dome and said base to their supporting surface.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
15 words
A shelter according to claim 30 wherein said dome is made of reinforced plastic material.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
16 words
A shelter according to claim 30 wherein said feeding stall contains a pair of removable bowls.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
23 words
A shelter according to claim 32 including a removable container for maintaining a supply of ingredient into at least one of said bowls.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shelter according to claim 30 wherein said base is provided with at least one draining aperture.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
19 words
A shelter according to claim 30 wherein said dome cover is provided with an eaves trough above said opening.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
14 words
A shelter according to claim 30 wherein said door is provided with a latch.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
16 words
A shelter according to claim 30 wherein said dome is provided with spaced outwardly extending ribs.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
18 words
A shelter according to claim 37 wherein said ribs are provided with means for supporting said rail track.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
13 words
A shelter according to claim 30 wherein said glide comprises a wheeled trolley.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
25 words
A shelter according to claim 30 wherein said tether includes a resilient section between its ends for absorbing jerks between the ends of said tether.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
31 words
A shelter according to claim 30 including anti-friction coating between said glide and said track for reducing the relative friction between them for free movement of said glide along said track.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
12 words
A shelter according to claim 30 including a base formed of sections.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
14 words
A shelter according to claim 42 including bolt means for fastening said sections together.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
13 words
A shelter according to claim 30 wherein said dome is formed of sections.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
14 words
A shelter according to claim 44 including bolt means for fastening said sections together.
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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) | 1982-07-23 | 1983-01-22 | 1983-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-23 | 1987-01-22 | 1987-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-23 | 1991-01-22 | 1991-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |