US4352340A
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Disposable litter devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-03
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Granted: 1982-10-05
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Expires: 2000-07-03
Abstract
Abstract An animal litter device which includes a shell having a removable lid and an access aperture in the side of the shell, a disposable bag disposed in the shell and held in place within the shell by the lid, a ring secured to the bag in the vicinity of the aperture and having the inner portion of the bag within the ring cut away, and clips for securing the ring to the shell at the location of the aperture.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Strubelt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:43
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
An animal litter device comprising a shell and a cover, said shell including a flat base and an upwardly extending enclosing wall of substantial height, said upwardly extending wall being provided with an access aperture sized for passage of the animal therethrough, said access aperture being located in the wall intermediate the base and the upper periphery thereof, a disposable bag disposed in the shell covering the base and the inner faces of the wall, and extending over the upper periphery thereof, said lid being adapted for snug fitting engagement over the upper periphery of the shell whereby to hold the bag in place and also including a vent, and clamping means for securing the bag along the margins of the access aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
An animal litter device comprising a shell and a cover, said shell including a flat base and an upwardly extending enclosing wall of substantial height, said upwardly extending wall being provided with an access aperture sized for passage of the animal therethrough, said access aperture being located in the wall intermediate the base and the upper periphery thereof, a disposable bag disposed in the shell covering the base and the inner faces of the wall, and extending over the upper periphery thereof, said lid being adapted for snug fitting engagement over the upper periphery of the shell whereby to hold the bag in place and also including a vent, and clamping means for securing the bag along the margins of the access aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device of claim 1 in which the clamping ring includes an inner ring and an open outer ring provided with threaded means for securing the outer ring securely to the inner ring while the bag is disposed between the inner and outer rings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 in which the shell is of sufficient height to permit an animal to extend its tail fully upwardly within the shell when standing erect.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
127 words
An animal litter device comprising a shell having a flat base and covered on top with a lid, an access portal on the side of the shell intermediate the base and the lid, a liner bag disposed within the shell along the base and secured at the top of the shell adjacent the lid, said bag being disposed along the base and fully covering the internal walls of the shell from the base to the lid, means for establishing a fixed aperture in the liner bag at the access port whereby to permit animal entry simultaneously into the shell and bag at the access port, and means for removably securing the bag to the shell at the access port, and at the upper margins of the shell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
127 words
An animal litter device comprising a shell having a flat base and covered on top with a lid, an access portal on the side of the shell intermediate the base and the lid, a liner bag disposed within the shell along the base and secured at the top of the shell adjacent the lid, said bag being disposed along the base and fully covering the internal walls of the shell from the base to the lid, means for establishing a fixed aperture in the liner bag at the access port whereby to permit animal entry simultaneously into the shell and bag at the access port, and means for removably securing the bag to the shell at the access port, and at the upper margins of the shell.
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) | 1985-10-04 | 1986-04-05 | 1986-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-10-04 | 1990-04-05 | 1990-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-10-04 | 1994-04-05 | 1994-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |