Patents by Inventor Roy M. Ruddick

Roy M. Ruddick has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4030449
    Abstract: A spring loaded platform mounted on a base for downward movement in response to the application of the weight of a pet thereon carries a litter pan in which are vertically nested a plurality of removeable screened pans for sifting a litter medium and disposing of pet excrement. A support upstanding from the base carries an aerosol can of deodorant positioned for spraying the litter medium. A linkage carried on the support includes an arm for actuating the valve and nozzle assembly of the can in response to the upward movement of the platform as a pet leaves the litter pan. The upper movement is detected by a feeler portion of the linkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Inventors: Roy M. Ruddick, Marie T. Ruddick