US4763607A
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Device for preventing the pet animal kept in the cage from escaping therefrom
Assignee: Tominaga Jyushi Kogyosho KK
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Filing: 1986-07-03
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2006-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A pet animal cage for household use, the cage comprising a device for preventing the animal therefrom, the device comprising a sucker for attachment to the cage body, and a connecting arm for connection between the cage lid and the sucker, thereby securing the lid to the cage body without the possibility of removal by the animal inside.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazutoshi Tominaga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:55
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/03; A01K1/031; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A pet animal cage for household use, the case comprising: a body forming a lower part of the cage and having an open top; a removable lid covering the open top of the body of the cage; at least two hook means oppositely disposed on said lid; and means for securing the lid to the body comprising in association with each respective hook means a suction cup and a connecting arm integrally connected therewith formed of an elastic material from the group consisting of rubber and deformable plastic, the suction cup being adapted for attachment to the body and the connecting arm being connected to the suction cup at one end and provided with a hole at the other end so that the hook means on said lid is engageable in said hole, whereby the suction cup can be so positioned on said body that the elasticity of said connecting arm when the hole thereof is engaged with said hook means tightly secures said lid to cover the open top of said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A pet animal cage for household use, the case comprising: a body forming a lower part of the cage and having an open top; a removable lid covering the open top of the body of the cage; at least two hook means oppositely disposed on said lid; and means for securing the lid to the body comprising in association with each respective hook means a suction cup and a connecting arm integrally connected therewith formed of an elastic material from the group consisting of rubber and deformable plastic, the suction cup being adapted for attachment to the body and the connecting arm being connected to the suction cup at one end and provided with a hole at the other end so that the hook means on said lid is engageable in said hole, whereby the suction cup can be so positioned on said body that the elasticity of said connecting arm when the hole thereof is engaged with said hook means tightly secures said lid to cover the open top of said body.
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) | 1991-08-16 | 1992-02-15 | 1992-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-16 | 1996-02-15 | 1996-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-16 | 2000-02-15 | 2000-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |