WO2002094012A1 - Apparatus for disposing pet droppings - Google Patents

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WO2002094012A1
WO2002094012A1 PCT/KR2001/001718 KR0101718W WO02094012A1 WO 2002094012 A1 WO2002094012 A1 WO 2002094012A1 KR 0101718 W KR0101718 W KR 0101718W WO 02094012 A1 WO02094012 A1 WO 02094012A1
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Kyoung Hee Choi
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K23/00—Manure or urine pouches
    • A01K23/005—Manure or urine collecting devices used independently from the animal, i.e. not worn by the animal but operated by a person
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; 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

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  • the present invention relates to pet excrement sanitation, and particularly, to an apparatus for disposing pet excrements.
  • Some pets such as dogs are trained to excrete only at a certain place, such as a bathroom that can be easily cleaned with water, into a container with a wire net, or a simple plastic tray placed in a living room.
  • the present invention is directed to solving these problems and to satisfy a need for an improved, easier and more efficient disposal of pet excrements.
  • One aspect of the present invention is an apparatus for collecting pet excrement comprising an excretion portion having a first space in which a pet can be accommodated, a tissue supply portion having a second space in which a supply of tissue can be accommodated and a tissue passage for passing a portion of the tissue from the tissue supply portion to a bottom of the first space of the excretion portion.
  • Another aspect of the apparatus of the present invention further comprises an excretion box removably received in the excretion portion to provide a third space in which the pet can be accommodated.
  • first through holes are formed on side walls of the excretion box
  • second through holes are formed on side walls of the excretion portion
  • the second through holes respectively match with the first through holes when the excretion box is received in the excretion portion
  • the apparatus further comprises one or more tissue securing means having one or more arms which pass through the first and second through holes and secure the tissue put against the bottom of the third space of the excretion box.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the apparatus for collecting pet excrement in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, with the excretion box shown apart from the remainder of the apparatus.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the apparatus with the lids of the excretion portion and tissue supply portion, closed.
  • Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of Fig. 2 showing the opening and closing of the lid for the tissue supply portion and showing a tissue roll contained in the tissue supply portion with a portion of the tissue placed on the bottom of the excretion box.
  • Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of Fig. 2 showing the opening and closing of the lid of the excretion portion and showing a tissue roll contained in the tissue supply portion with a portion of the tissue placed on the bottom of the excretion box.
  • Fig. 5 is a partial, enlarged sectional view taken along line B-B of Fig. 2 showing a rotatably engaged structure of the lids with a hinge in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the apparatus for collecting pet excrement comprises excretion portion 20 and a tissue supply portion 30 (not shown in Figs. 1 & 2, as it is under lid 40).
  • Excretion portion 20 may be isolated from the outside by closing lid 50, as shown in Fig. 2.
  • Excretion box 10 is received in excretion portion 20.
  • Excretion box 10 has a space defined by front, back, left side, right side and bottom walls. A pet can be accommodated in the space.
  • Handle 12 extends from the outer surface of the sidewall of excretion box 10.
  • First through holes 16 are formed on the sidewalls of excretion box 10.
  • Second through holes 26 are formed on sidewalls of excretion portion 20 at locations that match with first through holes 16 of excretion box 10 when excretion box 10 is received in excretion portion 20.
  • Recesses 22 are formed on the upper portions of both sidewalls of excretion portion 20, into which handles 12 of excretion box 10 are inserted to prevent displacement of excretion box 10 in excretion portion 20.
  • tissue supply portion 30 is located behind excretion portion 20, and has wall 23 in common with excretion portion 20.
  • Tissue supply portion 30 is adapted to hold a tissue roll 32.
  • tissue such as kitchen paper towels that does not tear easily and has good water absorption, is used.
  • a kitchen paper towel is also advantageous as it can be disposed into a toilet bowl can be cleared with water without causing pipe clogging problems.
  • Wall 23, which is interposed between tissue supply portion 30 and excretion portion 20, is provided with a slit 24 that provides a passage for the tissue from tissue supply portion 30 to excretion portion 20.
  • tissue supply portion 30 may have tissue roll holding means (not shown) on the side walls thereof. The tissue roll holding means supports the tissue roll so that it dose not contact the bottom or any of the walls of tissue supply portion 30 and can be easily rotated and unrolled without friction between the tissue and the bottom of tissue supply portion 30.
  • Lid 40 is provided at the top of tissue supply portion 30. Lid 40 rotates about hinges 42 which are also used for the rotation of lid 50 of excretion portion 20. It is also possible to provide separate hinges for the two lids. Lids 40 and 50 are shown hinged onto the top portion of wall 23 by hinge 42 in the embodiment shown in Figs. 1 through 5. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various alternate coverings and connections are possible and may be used to close off tissue supply portion 30 and excretion portion 20.
  • Tissue securing means 60 has one or more pins 62 that pass through first and second through holes 16, 26 and protruded into excretion box 10. Pins 62 secure the accumulated folds of tissue on the bottom of excretion box 10. Although this embodiment is illustrated with through holes 16 and 26, and pins 62, which provide the securing of the tissue, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various alternate securing means may be used to prevent accumulated folds of tissue from shifting within the bottom of excretion box 10.
  • Supports 70 may be attached to each corner under the bottom of the apparatus, which are made of friction material such as plastics, rubber or the like, so that supports 70 prevent the apparatus from moving on the floor with the pet's entering and exiting actions or the pet's movement in excretion box 10.
  • a method for using the apparatus is described with reference to Figs. 3 and 4.
  • the tissue is unrolled by hand.
  • the front end of the tissue is pulled to pass through slit 24 on wall 23 and enter into excretion portion 20.
  • the tissue is accumulated in folds on the bottom of excretion box 10 to appropriate amount to dispose of the excrement.
  • the accumulated folds of tissue are secured under pins 62 of tissue securing means 60 which are protruded into excretion box 10 so that the drifting of the accumulated folds of tissue by the pet's entering and exiting actions or the pet's movement in excretion box 10, is prevented.
  • excretion portion lid 50 With excretion portion lid 50 in the opened position, the apparatus is ready to be used by a pet.
  • a pet trained to excrete in excretion box 10 enters excretion box 10 and excretes on the accumulated folds of tissue. After excretion by the pet, the owner picks up the tissue containing the excrement, disposes it and prepares for the next excretion of the pet without the need to clean the apparatus with water after each excretion by the pet. As described above, according to the present invention, the tissue is contained in the apparatus and the owner need not bring tissue from elsewhere each time when the apparatus is prepared for next use. Therefore, the apparatus can be immediately and conveniently reset for collecting pet excrements.
  • the apparatus needs to be cleaned because the bottom of the excretion portion is stained with excrement or urine, it can be easily washed by pulling out excretion box 10 from excretion portion 20 and cleaning excretion box 10 with water.
  • Prior art devices have no means for covering the space for collecting excrements... Thus such devices cause unpleasant open sights of feces or urine.
  • the feces or urine also emit bad odors.
  • the excretion portion may be isolated by closing lid 50, and excrement or urine need not be seen from the outside. Further, bad odor is confined within the excretion portion and sanitary conditions are maintained.
  • an apparatus is provided similar to the apparatus of the above embodiment but without an excretion box. That is, folds of tissues are placed directly on the bottom of the excretion portion.

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Abstract

An apparatus for collecting pet excrement, which facilitates disposal of excrements. The apparatus comprises an excretion portion having a space in which a pet can be accommodated, a tissue supply portion having a space in which a supply of tissue can be accommodated and a tissue passage for passing a portion of tissue from said tissue supply portion to a bottom of said excretion portion.

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APPARATUS FOR DISPOSING PET DROPPINGS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to pet excrement sanitation, and particularly, to an apparatus for disposing pet excrements.
Description of the Related Art
Some pets such as dogs are trained to excrete only at a certain place, such as a bathroom that can be easily cleaned with water, into a container with a wire net, or a simple plastic tray placed in a living room.
It is troublesome for the pet owner to remove excrements from such containers or trays, and wash the container or tray with water. Furthermore, the container or tray is easily stained with pet excrements, making them more difficult to clean. Moreover, if the pet excrements are not removed right away, or if the excrements stain remains on the container or tray, this creates unpleasant sight, unsanitary environment and unpleasant odors.
The present invention is directed to solving these problems and to satisfy a need for an improved, easier and more efficient disposal of pet excrements.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for facilitated disposal of pet excrement.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for collecting pet excrement having an excretion collecting box for easy removal of excrements and for easy cleaning thereof. It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for collecting pet excrement having a closure means for preventing unpleasant sight, avoiding hazardous environment and preventing malodor.
One aspect of the present invention is an apparatus for collecting pet excrement comprising an excretion portion having a first space in which a pet can be accommodated, a tissue supply portion having a second space in which a supply of tissue can be accommodated and a tissue passage for passing a portion of the tissue from the tissue supply portion to a bottom of the first space of the excretion portion. Another aspect of the apparatus of the present invention further comprises an excretion box removably received in the excretion portion to provide a third space in which the pet can be accommodated.
Another aspect of the present invention is the apparatus for collecting pet excrement further comprising means for covering the first space so as to isolate the first space from the outside.
In a preferable aspect of the present invention, first through holes are formed on side walls of the excretion box, second through holes are formed on side walls of the excretion portion, the second through holes respectively match with the first through holes when the excretion box is received in the excretion portion, and the apparatus further comprises one or more tissue securing means having one or more arms which pass through the first and second through holes and secure the tissue put against the bottom of the third space of the excretion box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the apparatus for collecting pet excrement in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, with the excretion box shown apart from the remainder of the apparatus.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the apparatus with the lids of the excretion portion and tissue supply portion, closed.
Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of Fig. 2 showing the opening and closing of the lid for the tissue supply portion and showing a tissue roll contained in the tissue supply portion with a portion of the tissue placed on the bottom of the excretion box.
Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of Fig. 2 showing the opening and closing of the lid of the excretion portion and showing a tissue roll contained in the tissue supply portion with a portion of the tissue placed on the bottom of the excretion box.
Fig. 5 is a partial, enlarged sectional view taken along line B-B of Fig. 2 showing a rotatably engaged structure of the lids with a hinge in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the apparatus for collecting pet excrement of the present invention can be adapted for use for other equivalent applications beyond that specifically described below.
In the embodiment of the present invention shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the apparatus for collecting pet excrement comprises excretion portion 20 and a tissue supply portion 30 (not shown in Figs. 1 & 2, as it is under lid 40). Excretion portion 20 may be isolated from the outside by closing lid 50, as shown in Fig. 2.
An excretion box 10 is received in excretion portion 20. Excretion box 10 has a space defined by front, back, left side, right side and bottom walls. A pet can be accommodated in the space. Handle 12 extends from the outer surface of the sidewall of excretion box 10.
First through holes 16 are formed on the sidewalls of excretion box 10. Second through holes 26 are formed on sidewalls of excretion portion 20 at locations that match with first through holes 16 of excretion box 10 when excretion box 10 is received in excretion portion 20. Recesses 22 are formed on the upper portions of both sidewalls of excretion portion 20, into which handles 12 of excretion box 10 are inserted to prevent displacement of excretion box 10 in excretion portion 20.
Referring to Fig. 3, tissue supply portion 30 is located behind excretion portion 20, and has wall 23 in common with excretion portion 20. Tissue supply portion 30 is adapted to hold a tissue roll 32. Preferably, tissue such as kitchen paper towels that does not tear easily and has good water absorption, is used. A kitchen paper towel is also advantageous as it can be disposed into a toilet bowl can be cleared with water without causing pipe clogging problems. Wall 23, which is interposed between tissue supply portion 30 and excretion portion 20, is provided with a slit 24 that provides a passage for the tissue from tissue supply portion 30 to excretion portion 20. Slit 24 is formed higher than the top of the back wall of excretion box 10 in excretion portion 20 so that the back wall of excretion box 10 does not block slit 24. Unrolled tissue is passed through slit 24 and is made to accumulate in folds on the bottom of excretion box 10 in an appropriate amount to be used for collection and disposal of the excrement. More preferably, in order to make the unrolling of the tissue roll easy and smooth by preventing contact between the tissue roll and the bottom of tissue supply portion 30, tissue supply portion 30 may have tissue roll holding means (not shown) on the side walls thereof. The tissue roll holding means supports the tissue roll so that it dose not contact the bottom or any of the walls of tissue supply portion 30 and can be easily rotated and unrolled without friction between the tissue and the bottom of tissue supply portion 30.
Lid 40 is provided at the top of tissue supply portion 30. Lid 40 rotates about hinges 42 which are also used for the rotation of lid 50 of excretion portion 20. It is also possible to provide separate hinges for the two lids. Lids 40 and 50 are shown hinged onto the top portion of wall 23 by hinge 42 in the embodiment shown in Figs. 1 through 5. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various alternate coverings and connections are possible and may be used to close off tissue supply portion 30 and excretion portion 20.
The tissue placed on the bottom of excretion box 10 can be secured by tissue securing means 60. Tissue securing means 60 has one or more pins 62 that pass through first and second through holes 16, 26 and protruded into excretion box 10. Pins 62 secure the accumulated folds of tissue on the bottom of excretion box 10. Although this embodiment is illustrated with through holes 16 and 26, and pins 62, which provide the securing of the tissue, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various alternate securing means may be used to prevent accumulated folds of tissue from shifting within the bottom of excretion box 10.
Supports 70 may be attached to each corner under the bottom of the apparatus, which are made of friction material such as plastics, rubber or the like, so that supports 70 prevent the apparatus from moving on the floor with the pet's entering and exiting actions or the pet's movement in excretion box 10.
A method for using the apparatus is described with reference to Figs. 3 and 4. After installation of a tissue roll into tissue supply portion 40, the tissue is unrolled by hand. The front end of the tissue is pulled to pass through slit 24 on wall 23 and enter into excretion portion 20. The tissue is accumulated in folds on the bottom of excretion box 10 to appropriate amount to dispose of the excrement. The accumulated folds of tissue are secured under pins 62 of tissue securing means 60 which are protruded into excretion box 10 so that the drifting of the accumulated folds of tissue by the pet's entering and exiting actions or the pet's movement in excretion box 10, is prevented. With excretion portion lid 50 in the opened position, the apparatus is ready to be used by a pet. A pet trained to excrete in excretion box 10, enters excretion box 10 and excretes on the accumulated folds of tissue. After excretion by the pet, the owner picks up the tissue containing the excrement, disposes it and prepares for the next excretion of the pet without the need to clean the apparatus with water after each excretion by the pet. As described above, according to the present invention, the tissue is contained in the apparatus and the owner need not bring tissue from elsewhere each time when the apparatus is prepared for next use. Therefore, the apparatus can be immediately and conveniently reset for collecting pet excrements.
If the apparatus needs to be cleaned because the bottom of the excretion portion is stained with excrement or urine, it can be easily washed by pulling out excretion box 10 from excretion portion 20 and cleaning excretion box 10 with water.
Prior art devices have no means for covering the space for collecting excrements... Thus such devices cause unpleasant open sights of feces or urine. The feces or urine also emit bad odors. According to the present invention, such problems are resolved because the excretion portion may be isolated by closing lid 50, and excrement or urine need not be seen from the outside. Further, bad odor is confined within the excretion portion and sanitary conditions are maintained.
In another embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is provided similar to the apparatus of the above embodiment but without an excretion box. That is, folds of tissues are placed directly on the bottom of the excretion portion. It is to be understood that one skilled in the art will recognize that the invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The present embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than being limited by the foregoing description, and all modifications and adaptations are considered within the spirit of the invention.

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1. An apparatus for collecting pet excrement comprising an excretion portion having a first space in which a pet can be accommodated, a tissue supply portion having a second space in which a tissue can be accommodated and a tissue supply passage for passing a portion of said tissue from said tissue supply portion to a bottom of said excretion portion.
2. The apparatus of Claim 1, wherein said first space is covered by a lid.
3. The apparatus of Claim 1, wherein said tissue supply portion has means for suspending said supply of tissue within said second space.
4. The apparatus of any one of Claims 1 to 3 further comprising an excretion box adapted for removable in said first space of said excretion portion and having a third space in which the pet can alternatively accommodated.
5. The apparatus of Claim 4, wherein said excretion portion and said tissue supply portion are integrally formed and have a wall therebetween.
6. The apparatus of Claim 5, wherein said passage is a slit formed in said wall.
7. The apparatus of Claim 6, further comprising at least one aperture forming at least a first through hole on a side wall of said excretion box, at least one aperture forming at least a second through hole formed on a side wall of said excretion portion, said second through holes respectively match with said first through holes when said excretion box is received in said excretion portion, and said apparatus further comprises at least one tissue securing means having one or more arms which pass through said first and second through holes to secure the tissue against the bottom of said third space of said excretion box.
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