Cat scratching post

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cat scratching post and base showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is an end elevational view thereof with the opposing end view being substantially a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof with the opposing side view being substantially a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof.

The bottom of the design is substantially plain and unornamented.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D206579 January 1967 Sherwood
D236140 July 1975 Whitlock
D269821 July 19, 1983 Hurley
D322872 December 31, 1991 Holbrook
3993027 November 23, 1976 Mullin
4517922 May 21, 1985 Lind
4611556 September 16, 1986 Frank
Foreign Patent Documents
2628637 December 1977 DEX
2239159 June 1991 GBX
Other references
  • United State Purchasing Exchange; p. 30 Kitty Exercise Wheel #32690. Pedigrees Catalog; Aug. 27, 1986; p. 18; item #H45-0145 Sisal Cat Lounger. Airmail Pet Care Products, p. H19; item C. Cat's Cradle #H3417. Airmail Per Care Products; p. 26; item A #H3413 Sisal Pyramid for Cat's.
Patent History
Patent number: D334637
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 7, 1991
Date of Patent: Apr 6, 1993
Inventor: Arthur Mitchell (Plaistow, NH)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: Cathy Anne MacCormac
Attorney: Edward A. Gordon
Application Number: 7/772,013
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Exerciser Or Toy (D30/160)