US3949429A
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Animal commode
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-16
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1993-08-16
Abstract
Abstract An animal commode which fits into a conventional toilet bowl in such a manner to permit both animal and human use of the toilet facility without mutual interference, and which is flushed by the normal flushing of the toilet bowl.
Inventors
- 👤 John O. Hall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:35
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107; A01K1/0121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A toilet facility for use by both humans and animals comprising: a human toilet facility provided with a bowl terminating upwardly in a rim, and a seat; an animal toilet facility provided with a seat, at least one perforation within said seat, said seat further being provided with a sidewall extending upwardly so as to engage said bowl of said human toilet facility in the vicinity of said rim; a support member resting on said rim of said human toilet facility and having a portion extending downwardly therefrom; a compressible back position adjacent the rear of said sidewall of said seat of said animal toilet facility, said back being provided with both vertical and horizontal portions, an axial slit in said vertical portion and a radial slit in said horizontal portion; and a plurality of fins connecting said support member and said sidewall of said seat of said animal toilet facility.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A toilet facility for use by both humans and animals comprising: a human toilet facility provided with a bowl terminating upwardly in a rim, and a seat; an animal toilet facility provided with a seat, at least one perforation within said seat, said seat further being provided with a sidewall extending upwardly so as to engage said bowl of said human toilet facility in the vicinity of said rim; a support member resting on said rim of said human toilet facility and having a portion extending downwardly therefrom; a compressible back position adjacent the rear of said sidewall of said seat of said animal toilet facility, said back being provided with both vertical and horizontal portions, an axial slit in said vertical portion and a radial slit in said horizontal portion; and a plurality of fins connecting said support member and said sidewall of said seat of said animal toilet facility.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A toilet facility as in claim 1, wherein said fins are inclined at an angle and spaced apart from each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A toilet facility as in claim 1, wherein a portion of said rim of said human toilet facility extends inwardly within said bowl thereof, and wherein said portion of said support member extending downwardly is spaced inwardly from said bowl.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A toilet facility as in claim 1, wherein said seat of said animal toilet facility includes walls sloping from the outer portions thereof downwardly intersecting at said perforation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A toilet facility as in claim 1, wherein said support member further comprises a further portion extending downwardly along the outside of said bowl.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
110 words
A toilet facility for use by both humans and animals, comprising: a human toilet provided with a bowl terminating upwardly in a rim, a portion of said rim extending inwardly within said bowl; and an animal toilet facility provided with a seat having a top wall provided with at least one perforation therein, means mounting said seat such that said top wall thereof extends across the entire width of said bowl of said human toilet facility, said seat including a side wall conforming to the contour of said bowl and extending upwardly along said bowl to a point just below said portion of said rim extending inwardly within said bowl.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
110 words
A toilet facility for use by both humans and animals, comprising: a human toilet provided with a bowl terminating upwardly in a rim, a portion of said rim extending inwardly within said bowl; and an animal toilet facility provided with a seat having a top wall provided with at least one perforation therein, means mounting said seat such that said top wall thereof extends across the entire width of said bowl of said human toilet facility, said seat including a side wall conforming to the contour of said bowl and extending upwardly along said bowl to a point just below said portion of said rim extending inwardly within said bowl.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A toilet facility as in claim 6, wherein said means mounting said seat comprises a plurality of legs attached to the bottom of said seat of said animal toilet facility, said legs extending downwardly within said bowl of said human toilet facility to rest thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A toilet facility as in claim 6, wherein said means mounting said seat comprises a plurality of protuberances extending inwardly from said bowl of said human toilet facility, said seat of said animal toilet facility resting upon said protuberances.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
A toilet facility as in claim 6, wherein said means mounting said seat comprises a plurality of hooks mounted on the inside of said bowl adjacent said rim, said seat of said animal toilet facility being provided with openings, said hooks extending through said openings.
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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) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |