GB2520702A - Easy empty cat litter tray - Google Patents

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GB2520702A
GB2520702A GB1320966.3A GB201320966A GB2520702A GB 2520702 A GB2520702 A GB 2520702A GB 201320966 A GB201320966 A GB 201320966A GB 2520702 A GB2520702 A GB 2520702A
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Michael John Pannell
Aline Isabelle Patricia Kerneis
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/01—Removal of dung or urine, e.g. from stables
    • A01K1/0107—Cat trays; Dog urinals; Toilets for pets
    • A01K1/011—Cat trays; Dog urinals; Toilets for pets with means for removing excrement
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/01—Removal of dung or urine, e.g. from stables
    • A01K1/0107—Cat trays; Dog urinals; Toilets for pets

Abstract

A cat litter tray 1 has at least one aperture 2 in a sidewall through which used litter can be emptied. The aperture may be selectively closed and opened by a cover 3, which may be a sliding cover (see figures 3 & 4), a vertically hinged cover 3, or a horizontally hinged cover (see figures 5 & 6). The aperture is preferably in a corner of the litter tray.

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Easy Empty Cat Lifter Tray When a cat litter tray is emptied of used pellets into a bag for disposal, the large surface area created by tipping the tray at sufficient angle for the pellets and excrement to flow out of the tray causes some of the content to spill over onto the floor. To overcome this effect, this invention incorporates at least one aperture, in the attached sketches drawn as a single corner but could be more than one corner, or any portion of the base unit. The aperture will be sealed by a sliding/hinged cover so that during normal use no litter can fall out. When opened, the aperture creates a funnel effect for litter flow and the tray contents can be controlled and directed conveniently into a bag for hygienic disposal.
One advantage of this invention is that the opening mechanism can be incorporated into any conventional or non-conventional tray design, and any accessories such as a top roof or housing can continue to be used.
Examples of the invention are included in the attached drawings: Figure 1 shows the concept of the basic tray with an aperture cut out.
Figure 2 shows an option where the aperture cover rotates about the vertical axis.
Figure 3 shows a detailed view of an option where the aperture cover slides out.
Figure 4 shows a detailed view of the slider option viewed from below.
Figure 5 shows an option where the corner rotates about the horizontal axis to form an opening.
Figure 6 shows a detailed view of the horizontal rotating option viewed from below.
As depicted in figure 1, this invention is based upon using a common litter tray. The corner is open leaving an aperture to assist in the smooth flow of the used litter pellets when emptying. A cover is incorporated into the tray that can be closed when the tray is in normal use. Three options have been identified for closing the aperture during normal use: Vertically hinged aperture cover option (figure 2).
The common tray (item 1) has an aperture (item 2). The cover (item 3) contains a hinge along the outside edge (item 4) to facilitate the opening and closing of the aperture. A locking system holds the cover closed against the aperture and a seal is applied along the aperture edge (item 5) to prevent spillage during normal use. The advantage of this option is that with the cover in the open position, it assists in creating a funnel effect while emptying the tray.
Sliding aperture cover option (figures 3 and 4) The common tray (item 1) has an aperture (item 2). The cover (item 3) is mounted on a base slide that is guided by two rails (item 4), moving the slide along the guide rails opens and closes the aperture. A seal is applied along the aperture edge (item 5) to prevent spillage during normal use. The advantage of this option is that there is no need for a locking system which means simpler construction and assembly.
Horizontally hinged aperture cover option (figures 5 and 6) The common tray (item 1) has an aperture (item 2). The cover (item 3) contains a hinge along the bottom edge (item 4) to facilitate the opening and closing of the aperture. A locking system holds the cover closed against the aperture and a seal is applied along the aperture edge (item 5) to prevent spillage during normal use.

Claims (4)

  1. Claims 1. A cat litter tray incorporating at least one aperture to assist in the emptying and disposal of used litter pellets.
  2. 2. A cat litter tray in accordance with claim 1 whereby the method of opening and closing the aperture is by means of a sliding cover.
  3. 3. A cat litter tray in accordance with claim 1 whereby the method of opening and closing the aperture is by means of a vertically hinged cover.
  4. 4. A cat litter tray in accordance with claim 1 whereby the method of opening and closing the aperture is by means of a horizontally hinged cover.
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WO2020014697A1 (en) * 2018-07-13 2020-01-16 Kiser Margaret Ligon Animal litter box apparatus
US10869458B1 (en) 2018-07-13 2020-12-22 Margaret Ligon Kiser Animal litter box apparatus

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US4030448A (en) * 1976-04-13 1977-06-21 Judi Nuttall Cat litter dispensing container
US5167204A (en) * 1991-11-12 1992-12-01 Nussle Ron L Litter box
US5365883A (en) * 1993-09-27 1994-11-22 Michel Laviolette Cat litter box apparatus
US6474262B1 (en) * 1999-10-13 2002-11-05 Bradley L. Ceccon Litter box

Patent Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4030448A (en) * 1976-04-13 1977-06-21 Judi Nuttall Cat litter dispensing container
US5167204A (en) * 1991-11-12 1992-12-01 Nussle Ron L Litter box
US5365883A (en) * 1993-09-27 1994-11-22 Michel Laviolette Cat litter box apparatus
US6474262B1 (en) * 1999-10-13 2002-11-05 Bradley L. Ceccon Litter box

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2020014697A1 (en) * 2018-07-13 2020-01-16 Kiser Margaret Ligon Animal litter box apparatus
US10869458B1 (en) 2018-07-13 2020-12-22 Margaret Ligon Kiser Animal litter box apparatus
GB2586717A (en) * 2018-07-13 2021-03-03 Ligon Kiser Margaret Animal litter box apparatus
GB2586717B (en) * 2018-07-13 2022-06-01 Ligon Kiser Margaret Animal litter box apparatus

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