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Pest repellant pet bedding of white cedar shavings treated with white cedar oil
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-12-08
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Granted: 1994-06-14
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Expires: 2012-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A mattress or bed for pets is stuffed with material treated with white cedar oil. Preferably the stuffing comprises cedar shavings and conveniently a washable, removable outer cover is provided over an inner mattress. The cedar oil is environmentally safe, reduces pet odor and acts as an insect and pest repellent.
Inventors
- 👤 Lori E. Gunter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:12
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/035; A01K1/0353; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/10; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
Pet bedding having stuffing comprising white cedar shavings treated with white cedar oil in an amount sufficient to provide insect repellency to the pet bedding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
Pet bedding having stuffing comprising white cedar shavings treated with white cedar oil in an amount sufficient to provide insect repellency to the pet bedding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Bedding as claimed in claim 1 in which the white cedar oil is admixed with a diluent oil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Bedding as claimed in claim 2 in which the white cedar oil is mixed with the diluent oil in an amount of approximately 1/4 ounce white cedar oil to one pint of diluent oil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Bedding as claimed in claim 2 in which the diluent oil is olive oil or mineral oil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
Bedding as claimed in claim 2 in which the mixture of white cedar oil and diluent oil is used in an amount of about 1 tablespoonful per three to five pounds of bedding.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-06-13 | 1997-12-13 | 1998-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-06-13 | 2001-12-13 | 2002-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-06-13 | 2005-12-13 | 2006-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |