US4572107A
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Easily cleanable animal enclosure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-10-29
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Granted: 1986-02-25
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Expires: 2004-10-29
Abstract
Abstract An easily cleanable animal enclosure is provided and consists of a cage detachably positioned over a funnel supported by a base member. Newspaper is placed within the funnel to absorb excreted matter that is discharged from the cage and a detachable sack that has an inner bag is placed at bottom open end of the funnel to catch any excreted matter that falls through.
Inventors
- 👤 Vito Clarizo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:32
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K31/00; A01K31/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An easily cleanable animal enclosure which comprises: (a) a cage having a horizontal animal-supporting mesh floor for passage of excreted matter therethrough; (b) a funnel below said cage for receiving said excreted matter passing through said mesh floor of said cage, said funnel have a discharge opening at its lower end; (c) a box-like base member having an open top for supporting said funnel, said cage being removable from said funnel; (d) a perch for animal to sit on; (e) said mesh floor being a removable grill with handle so that said grill can be removed and cleaned. (f) a lip placed around said discharge opening of said funnel; (g) a sack detachable from said lip of said funnel; and (h) a disposable inner bag removable from and replaceable within said sack to catch any excreted matter that falls through said funnel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An easily cleanable animal enclosure which comprises: (a) a cage having a horizontal animal-supporting mesh floor for passage of excreted matter therethrough; (b) a funnel below said cage for receiving said excreted matter passing through said mesh floor of said cage, said funnel have a discharge opening at its lower end; (c) a box-like base member having an open top for supporting said funnel, said cage being removable from said funnel; (d) a perch for animal to sit on; (e) said mesh floor being a removable grill with handle so that said grill can be removed and cleaned. (f) a lip placed around said discharge opening of said funnel; (g) a sack detachable from said lip of said funnel; and (h) a disposable inner bag removable from and replaceable within said sack to catch any excreted matter that falls through said funnel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An easily cleanable animal enclosure as recited in claim 1, wherein said base member further comprises: (a) a hinged door at one side for quick access within to reach said sack and said inner bag; and (b) a plurality of wheels mounted to underside of said base member making said animal enclosure portable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An easily cleanable animal enclosure as recited in claim 1, wherein said funnel is formed as a right rectangular pyramid-shaped dropping pan having four walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
An easily cleanable animal enclosure as recited in claim 3, further comprises: (a) four pieces of newspaper, each said piece of newspaper placed within said dropping pan to cover one of said four walls; and (b) four clips, each said clip placed over a folded end of each said piece of newspaper to hold said folded end securely thereto.
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) | 1989-02-24 | 1989-08-26 | 1990-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-24 | 1993-08-26 | 1994-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-24 | 1997-08-26 | 1998-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |