WO2001054489A1 - Caisse jetable pour litiere de chat - Google Patents

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WO2001054489A1
WO2001054489A1 PCT/US2000/001917 US0001917W WO0154489A1 WO 2001054489 A1 WO2001054489 A1 WO 2001054489A1 US 0001917 W US0001917 W US 0001917W WO 0154489 A1 WO0154489 A1 WO 0154489A1
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enclosure
litter
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waste receptacle
latrine
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Douglas C. Crosse
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Crosse Douglas C
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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

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  • This invention is a disposable cat litter box waste receptacle assembly with enclosure, constructed primarily from recycled materials, and which includes a quantity of disposable litter latrines pre-filled with a quantity of absorbent litter.
  • Cat litter waste receptacles have conventionally been manufactured of polyvinyl or other plastics and require the addition of absorbent litter, usually clay-based. Recurrent maintenance and cleaning are required after they are soiled by waste before re-use. They conventionally have not been designed to be disposed of, recycled, or composted.
  • US Patent 4732,111 to Runion (1987) shows a unit which includes a disposable insert tray.
  • this device is re-usable and disposable, it requires refilling with a conventional litter material, cleaning and maintenance for repeated use.
  • the disposable tray is of such construction that it would require a separate moisture proof liner for extended and repeated use in order to prevent waste soilage. Waste must be removed between litter refilling for extended use.
  • US Patent 5060,849 to King (1990) is a dual purpose home and transportable disposable device. However, it too is limited to single use.
  • Clay litter is relatively heavy and therefore expensive to ship. Additionally, it is not a recycled or recyclable product.
  • This invention is a disposable cat litter box waste receptacle assembly with an enclosure.
  • the assembly includes a bottom box tray that holds a litter latrine supplied with a quantity of absorbent litter.
  • the enclosure has a cut out removable entry, and fits over the litter latrine and in the tray.
  • the assembly is made of recyclable materials. It is configured in such a way that the assembly is also the packaging for shipping and retail shelving and includes the necessary supplies for its intended use.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of my litter box assembly invention positioned in its configuration for use;
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of my litter box in its inverted, shipping configuration
  • Fig. 3 is an expanded perspective view of the litter latrine assembly
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the litter latrine assembly stacked for shipping.
  • Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the box assembly with the litter latrine in position for both shipping and use. Wherever practicable, the following reference numerals are used throughout the Specification to designate the features indicated below:
  • a preferred embodiment of the present litter box assembly invention is illustrated in Fig. 1, a perspective view of the litter box assembled in its use configuration.
  • the assembly has a box tray 10 made of a paper product or byproduct such as corrugated or chipboard, which has interior moisture resistant surfaces.
  • said tray can consist of any other material that can be readily recycled, such as various laminated or extruded materials, fibrous materials, cloth, wood products or byproducts, leather, metal, recyclable polyvinal or other plastics, or the like.
  • a latrine privacy enclosure cover 12 is similarly constructed.
  • a prepackaged litter latrine 14 with litter, is shown in place for use.
  • a die-cut removable entry 16 functions as an optional cat paw cleaning device.
  • An optional self-adhering deodorizing device 26 is shown in place.
  • the assembled box Fig. 1 has approximately parallel surfaces; the opposing top, sides and bottom form a shape approximating a upright parallelopiped.
  • Fig. 2 represents a perspective view of the box in its assembled form, inverted in configuration for transport and retail shelving.
  • the bottom tray 10 acts as a top.
  • the enclosure 12 acts as a receptacle and shipping container.
  • a cut out removable entry 16a is shown in place.
  • a handle may be die-cut in the top of the container or as shown at 18, removably attached to the container by means of a closure device 20, such as a removable enclosure-encircling strap that serves for securing the assembly in a closed condition during shipping and shelving.
  • Fig. 3 is an expanded perspective view of the litter latrine 12.
  • Said latrine is similarly constructed as tray 10 and enclosure 12, with its interior surface being moisture resistant.
  • a removable latrine seal sheet 22 keeps the prepackaged absorbent litter 24 in place during shipping, transport and storage.
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective representation of the litter latrine assembly 14 a-f stacked for shipping.
  • Fig. 5 shows a perspective exploded view with cross section of the box assembly with the litter latrine 14 in both its shipping and use position.
  • the entire box assembly is constructed of paper products or by-products. However, the entire assembly could be constructed from any other material that can be readily recycled, such as various laminated or extruded fibrous materials, cloth, wood products or by-products, leather, metal, recyclable polyvinyl or other convenient natural or synthetic materials.
  • the manner of using the box assembly is to open it by removing the box tray 10 as shown in Fig. 2. Then the user takes out the litter latrines 14 a — f shown in Fig.
  • this litter box assembly can be used to easily, conveniently, and economically to address the heretofore unpleasant task of cat litter box waste removal and maintenance.
  • the invention has additional advantages in that its compact, lightweight construction makes it easily transported, shelved, and used.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un assemblage amélioré et jetable de récipients de déchets de caisse pour litière de chat. Cet assemblage est pourvu d'un boîtier présentant un plateau de caisse (10) qui, lorsqu'il est utilisé, reçoit et conserve des latrines pour litière (14). Un couvercle du boîtier destiné à préserver l'intimité des latrines (12), équipé d'une entrée à découpe amovible (16), est placé dans le plateau de caisse (10) et sur les latrines pour litière (14). L'ensemble de l'assemblage de la caisse est conçu à partir de produits en papier recyclé. Les surfaces intérieures de la caisse sont résistantes à l'humidité. Lorsque l'assemblage de la caisse est renversé en vue d'un transport, le plateau de la caisse (10) est utilisé en tant que partie supérieure. Le couvercle du boîtier destiné à préserver l'intimité des latrines (12) est utilisé en tant que conteneur de transport contenant une réserve de latrines pour litière (14) renfermant une quantité de litières absorbantes (24). L'assemblage comprend des poignées de transport (18) et un dispositif de fermeture (20) servant à fixer l'assemblage et le contenu associé pendant le transport. L'assemblage comprend tout le nécessaire pour l'utilisation prévue.
PCT/US2000/001917 2000-01-26 2000-01-26 Caisse jetable pour litiere de chat WO2001054489A1 (fr)

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GB2408668A (en) * 2003-12-02 2005-06-08 John Anthony O'leary Cat litter tray liner

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FR2593670A1 (fr) * 1986-02-04 1987-08-07 Lantrua Jean Francois Bacs de litiere conditionnee empilables et jetables dont l'emballage sert de lieu d'aisance
US4732111A (en) 1987-01-12 1988-03-22 Runion William J Disposable litter box
US4779567A (en) 1987-06-11 1988-10-25 Smith Linda B Disposable pet litter box package
US4919078A (en) * 1988-11-30 1990-04-24 Morrison Glenn E Litter packaging system
US5048465A (en) 1991-01-10 1991-09-17 Angelo Carlisi Self-cleaning kitty litter box
US5060849A (en) 1990-08-27 1991-10-29 Fred King Disposable, two configuration, dual purpose box
US5178100A (en) * 1991-11-27 1993-01-12 Roseita A. Braddock Animal litter box
US5477812A (en) 1995-01-12 1995-12-26 Waters Research Company Automated self-cleaning litter box for cats
US6065429A (en) * 1998-12-15 2000-05-23 Crosse; Douglas C. Disposable cat litter box waste receptacle assembly with enclosure

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FR2413873A1 (fr) * 1978-01-06 1979-08-03 Monnet Francois Receptacle a dejections pour petits animaux domestiques
FR2593670A1 (fr) * 1986-02-04 1987-08-07 Lantrua Jean Francois Bacs de litiere conditionnee empilables et jetables dont l'emballage sert de lieu d'aisance
US4732111A (en) 1987-01-12 1988-03-22 Runion William J Disposable litter box
US4779567A (en) 1987-06-11 1988-10-25 Smith Linda B Disposable pet litter box package
US4919078A (en) * 1988-11-30 1990-04-24 Morrison Glenn E Litter packaging system
US5060849A (en) 1990-08-27 1991-10-29 Fred King Disposable, two configuration, dual purpose box
US5048465A (en) 1991-01-10 1991-09-17 Angelo Carlisi Self-cleaning kitty litter box
US5178100A (en) * 1991-11-27 1993-01-12 Roseita A. Braddock Animal litter box
US5477812A (en) 1995-01-12 1995-12-26 Waters Research Company Automated self-cleaning litter box for cats
US6065429A (en) * 1998-12-15 2000-05-23 Crosse; Douglas C. Disposable cat litter box waste receptacle assembly with enclosure

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2408668A (en) * 2003-12-02 2005-06-08 John Anthony O'leary Cat litter tray liner

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