Cat climbing and scratching device

US6490997B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventors

• Joseph S. Biermann · Saint Peters, US
• Michael Biermann · Zweibrücken, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 12, 2001
• Grant date: Dec 10, 2002
• Expiry date: Apr 12, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A01K15/024
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A cat climbing and scratching device for providing a scratching and perching area for cats. The cat climbing and scratching device includes a base. A pole has a first end coupled to the base such that the pole extends upwardly from the base. The pole is generally centered on the top surface of the base. A top wall has a bottom surface and a top surface. A second end of the pole is attached to the bottom surface of the top wall. A substantially rigid helical member is positioned around the pole and has a first end positioned adjacent to the top surface of the base and a second end positioned adjacent to the bottom surface of the top wall. Each of plurality of rods has a first end attached to the pole and a second end attached to the helical member. The rods are spaced from each other.