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Apparatus for enabling a trained dog to open a door

US7717068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 19, 2004
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S16/901
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A paw-supporting element, mountable to a hinged door at a suitable location, enables a dog easily to either pull or push the door open depending on which way the door is operable. A pivotable plate mounted above the paw-supporting element, linked to a liftable latch of the door if one is provided, enables the dog to also unlatch the door to open the same.

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