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Flea collar kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-05-12
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Granted: 1982-10-26
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Expires: 2001-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A flea collar kit comprises a container of liquid flea repellent, a dispenser in the form of an eye dropper, and an adjustable collar composed of an absorbent material.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott A. Fickes
- 👤 William A. Welch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/007; A01K13/00; A01K13/003; A01K13/0034; A01K27/009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A flea collar kit for controlling flea infestation of an animal comprising a container having a liquid flea repellent therein, dispensing means for selectively drawing a predetermined quantity of said liquid flea repellent from said container, elongated and adjustable collar means, composed of a porous material, for absorbing drops of said liquid flea repellent from said dispensing means, and a holding means for retaining said container, dispensing means, and collar means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A flea collar kit for controlling flea infestation of an animal comprising a container having a liquid flea repellent therein, dispensing means for selectively drawing a predetermined quantity of said liquid flea repellent from said container, elongated and adjustable collar means, composed of a porous material, for absorbing drops of said liquid flea repellent from said dispensing means, and a holding means for retaining said container, dispensing means, and collar means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The flea collar kit of claim 1 wherein said dispensing means comprising an eye dropper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The flea collar kit of claim 2 wherein said collar means comprises a strap composed of a woven fabric material and a buckle attached to an end of said strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The flea collar kit of claim 3 wherein said holding means comprises a carton having an upstanding placard secured thereon for rack mounting purposes and a closure flap hingedly connected on a lateral end of said carton, said container, said dispenser means, and said collar means being disposed in said carton.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The flea collar kit of claim 4 wherein said collar means is reverse-folded upon itself and is looped about an end of said container.
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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) | 1985-10-25 | 1986-04-26 | 1986-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-10-25 | 1990-04-26 | 1990-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-10-25 | 1994-04-26 | 1994-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |