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US4234780A
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Resting place for reptiles in captivity
Assignee: Warner Lambert Co LLC
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Filing: 1978-05-12
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Granted: 1980-11-18
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Expires: 1998-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A cast body of concrete material having abrasive surface portions contains an electrical heating element to provide a warmed resting place for attracting and warming animals thereon, such as reptiles while providing an abrasive, sandy exterior to aid reptiles when shedding their skin.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory M. McCarthy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:21
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K63/00; A01K63/06; A01K63/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A reptile rest or pad comprising a simulated natural rock formed with uneven surface portions on its sides and top, said top surface forming a resting place for reptiles, said rock being formed as a cast body of conrete, electric heating means embedded within said rock for warming same to attract an elongate reptile to lie upon said top surface, said rock having an exposed, uneven, abrasive, peripheral side wall surface, said periphery having a length serving to permit a reptile to extend substantially around same as said reptile rubs against said side wall surface to aid in shedding its skin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A reptile rest or pad comprising a simulated natural rock formed with uneven surface portions on its sides and top, said top surface forming a resting place for reptiles, said rock being formed as a cast body of conrete, electric heating means embedded within said rock for warming same to attract an elongate reptile to lie upon said top surface, said rock having an exposed, uneven, abrasive, peripheral side wall surface, said periphery having a length serving to permit a reptile to extend substantially around same as said reptile rubs against said side wall surface to aid in shedding its skin.
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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) | 1983-11-18 | 1984-05-19 | 1984-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-18 | 1988-05-19 | 1988-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-18 | 1992-05-19 | 1992-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |