US3819220A
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Animal sanitary device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-15
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1993-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A sanitary device for pets comprises a wand having at one end a pair of spring arms which normally are biased apart. A disposable receptacle having sleeve portions around its normally open top has such portions fitted on said arms to be held open thereby and positioned beneath a pet to receive feces as the latter is discharged. The receptacle is fitted on the arms, the arms squeezed together, the receptacle wrapped around the arms and a sleeve telescoped on the wand to retain the device in readiness. After use, the receptacle may be carried by the wand to the nearest trash collector where it may be expelled from the arms by extending the sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 E Bredt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:58
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K23/00; A01K23/005; A01K15/00; A01K15/02; A01K15/029; E; E01; E01H; E01H1/00; E01H1/12; E01H1/1206; E01H2001/122; E01H2001/1293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A sanitary device for pets comprising: a wand including an elongate body portion having upper and lower ends, and a sleeve telescopically mounted on the lower end of said body portion, a pair of spring biased arms carried by the lower end of said body portion and normally tending to spread apart but retained in close juxtaposition by the sleeve prior to use of the device, and disposable receptacle means including an open top and sleeve portions about the periphery of said open top, said sleeve portions fitted on said arms with the receptacle supported laterally therefrom whereby The arms open the top of the receptacle for the reception of feces as the latter is discharged by a pet and close the top of the receptacle for subsequent disposal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A sanitary device for pets comprising: a wand including an elongate body portion having upper and lower ends, and a sleeve telescopically mounted on the lower end of said body portion, a pair of spring biased arms carried by the lower end of said body portion and normally tending to spread apart but retained in close juxtaposition by the sleeve prior to use of the device, and disposable receptacle means including an open top and sleeve portions about the periphery of said open top, said sleeve portions fitted on said arms with the receptacle supported laterally therefrom whereby The arms open the top of the receptacle for the reception of feces as the latter is discharged by a pet and close the top of the receptacle for subsequent disposal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A sanitary device according to claim 1 wherein said arms include substantially straight portions for insertion into said receptacle sleeve portions, and cam portions extending outwardly of the straight portions for engagement with said telescopic sleeve to urge said straight portions together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A sanitary device according to claim 1 comprising a source of electric current housed in said body portion, and an electric circuit connecting said source with said arms and including manually-operable switch means on said body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A sanitary device according to claim 3 wherein said receptacle comprises nonconductive material to insulate said arms from each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sanitary device according to claim 1 wherein said body portion comprises a handle on its upper end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sanitary device according to claim 5 wherein said sleeve has a collar surrounding its free end, whereby said device has the appearance of a cane or walking stick.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A sanitary device according to claim 1 comprising means between said body portion and sleeve limiting the relative movement therebetween.
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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) | 1977-06-24 | 1977-12-24 | 1978-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-24 | 1981-12-24 | 1982-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-24 | 1985-12-24 | 1986-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |