Combined feline house and removable base

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combined feline house and removable base showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side view thereof, the opposite side being identical;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof, the rear view being identical to the front view except for the opening;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the base, with the feline house removed;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the feline house removed from its base; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view showing a modified solid base.

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Patent History
Patent number: D377406
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 24, 1994
Date of Patent: Jan 14, 1997
Inventor: Mary E. McKinstray (Mt. Vernon, IL)
Primary Examiner: Cathy Anne MacCormac
Attorney: Paul M. Denk
Application Number: 0/30,203