US3601093A
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Pet accessory for attachement to a commode
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-27
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A pet accessory for attachment to a commode is provided which rests atop a conventional commode and is held thereon by hooks which prevent horizontal displacement. The accessory includes an oval support having a center opening disposed above the commode, there being a trap door arrangement which can be controllably operated for purposes of discharging waste material. The oval support is provided with an interior channel having radially disposed ports opening inwardly towards the trap door arrangement. Additionally, there is provided a collapsible and detachable cage which can be mounted on the support to hold the pet therein. A hose arrangement is provided for connection with the aforesaid interior channel and in the hose is arranged a dispenser of a disinfectant. A disposable paper mat is positioned on the trap door arrangement.
Inventors
- 👤 Floraine Cohen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:53
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107; A01K1/0121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A pet accessory adapted for being mounted on a commode, said pet accessory comprising a support, means for detachably holding the support on the commode and preventing horizontal displacement with respect thereto, and trap door means positioned by said support above the commode and adapted to discharge into the latter, said support being provided with a channel for the passage of water and ports opening from the channel onto said trap door means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A pet accessory adapted for being mounted on a commode, said pet accessory comprising a support, means for detachably holding the support on the commode and preventing horizontal displacement with respect thereto, and trap door means positioned by said support above the commode and adapted to discharge into the latter, said support being provided with a channel for the passage of water and ports opening from the channel onto said trap door means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A pet accessory as claimed in claim 1, comprising a detachable and collapsible cage on said support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A pet accessory as claimed in claim 1, comprising a disposable paper mat on said trap door means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A pet accessory as claimed in claim 1, comprising a hose coupled to said channel and means in said hose to release a disinfectant into water passing through the hose.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
95 words
A pet accessory adapted for being mounted on a commode, said pet accessory comprising a support, means for detachably holding the support on the commode and preventing horizontal displacement with respect thereto, and trap door means positioned by said support above the commode and adapted to discharge into the latter, said support being of oblong shape conforming generally to the commode and the first said means including hooks on the support for engaging the commode, one of the hooks being displaceable and extending under the trap door means to control the opening of the latter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
95 words
A pet accessory adapted for being mounted on a commode, said pet accessory comprising a support, means for detachably holding the support on the commode and preventing horizontal displacement with respect thereto, and trap door means positioned by said support above the commode and adapted to discharge into the latter, said support being of oblong shape conforming generally to the commode and the first said means including hooks on the support for engaging the commode, one of the hooks being displaceable and extending under the trap door means to control the opening of the latter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pet accessory as claimed in claim 5, wherein the trap door means includes two flaps, hinge means coupling the flaps to said support, and handles on the flaps for manual operation of the same.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A pet accessory as claimed in claim 6, wherein the handles are staggered to permit crossing of the same on operation of the trap door means and the flaps are perforated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
A pet accessory adapted for being mounted on a commode, said pet accessory comprising a support, means for detachably holding the support on the commode and preventing horizontal displacement with respect thereto, and trap door means positioned by said support above the commode and adapted to discharge into the latter; said accessory further comprising a detachable and collapsible cage on said support.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
A pet accessory adapted for being mounted on a commode, said pet accessory comprising a support, means for detachably holding the support on the commode and preventing horizontal displacement with respect thereto, and trap door means positioned by said support above the commode and adapted to discharge into the latter; said accessory further comprising a detachable and collapsible cage on said support.
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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |