Litter device for domestic animals

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D976501
  • Patent Number
    D976,501
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, September 10, 2020
    4 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, January 24, 2023
    2 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D28 19
    • D30 108-109
    • D30 112-120
    • D30 161
    • D30 162
    • D32 6
    • CPC
    • A01K1/01
    • A01K1/0107
    • A01K1/011
    • A01K1/0114
    • A01K1/0117
    • A01K1/0121
    • A01K1/0125
    • A01K1/0128
    • A01K1/0132
    • A01K1/0135
    • A01K1/0139
    • A01K1/0142
    • A01K1/0236
    • A01K1/0272
    • A01K1/029
    • A01K1/033
    • A01K1/034
    • A01K1/035
    • A01K1/0035
    • A45D20/44
    • A45D20/46
  • International Classifications
    • 3099
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a litter device for domestic animals;



FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a rear view of thereof;



FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a top view thereof; and,



FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof.


The broken lines in the figures illustrate portions of the litter device for domestic animals that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • We claim the ornamental design of a litter device for domestic animals, as shown and described.
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