Cat litter box with integral, collapsible enclosure
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A01K-001/035
출원번호
US-0192142
(1988-05-10)
발명자
/ 주소
Taft Monte (5305 ½Seashore Dr. Newport Beach CA 92663)
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
12인용 특허 :
9
초록▼
A pasteboard cat litter structure comprising a shallow, rectangular, plastic-lined, box-like base adapted for holding a quantity of cat litter. Attached to the top of the base is a collapsible enclosure shaped like a house. The enclosure comprises first and second opposite end panels which fold down
A pasteboard cat litter structure comprising a shallow, rectangular, plastic-lined, box-like base adapted for holding a quantity of cat litter. Attached to the top of the base is a collapsible enclosure shaped like a house. The enclosure comprises first and second opposite end panels which fold downwardly and inwardly along a lower crease line to lie flat atop the base when the enclosure is collapsed. The enclosure further comprises a continuous, central portion made up of first and second side panels and an enclosure roof. The central portion is constructed having two (2) opposing, longitudinal, side creases and a roof crest crease, which permit the central portion to be folded down, bellows-style, on top of the folded-down end panels. A flat, substantially closed structure, about the height of the base is then formed. A lid, similar in shape to the base is provided for covering the folded-down enclosure and base, the base fitting downwardly into the lid when the enclosure is erected. A partial cut-out in one side panel hinges outwardly or inwardly about a vertical crease to form an entrance into the enclosure when the enclosure is erected. The cat litter structure can be re-used or the enclosure can be collapsed and the lid installed so the entire structure can be disposed of with used litter inside.
대표청구항▼
A cat litter box apparatus which comprises: (a) a relatively shallow litter box sized for holding a quantity of cat litter or the like, the litter box including ends with upper edge regions and sides with upper edge regions; (b) a collapsible enclosure attached to said litter box, said enclosure bei
A cat litter box apparatus which comprises: (a) a relatively shallow litter box sized for holding a quantity of cat litter or the like, the litter box including ends with upper edge regions and sides with upper edge regions; (b) a collapsible enclosure attached to said litter box, said enclosure being configured for folding and unfolding between an extended, use position in which the enclosure at least substantially covers the cat litter box while permitting a cat to enter the enclosure and use the litter box; and, a collapsed, shipping, storage, and disposal condition in which the enclosure lies flat on top of, or in, the litter box, the enclosure including first and second end panels having lower edge regions, the lower edge regions of the end panels being foldably connected to corresponding upper edge regions of the ends of the litter box, and first and second side panels having upper and lower edge regions and a roof having side edge regions, the lower edge regions of the side panels being foldably connected to the corresponding upper edge regions of the sides of the litter box, and the side edge regions of the roof being foldably connected to corresponding upper edge regions of the side panels, so that the roof and side panels form one piece, the side panels including a longitudinal fold line enabling movement of the side panels and roof between extended and collapsed conditions, and the end panels being moveable between a downward collapsed position and an extended position engaged with end edge regions of the roof to support the roof and side panels in the extended condition.
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이 특허에 인용된 특허 (9)
Eichenauer Larry L. (P.O. Box 43 Crosby TX 77532), Disposable cat litter box.
Jones ; Jr. George C. (2610 Austins Pl. Sugar Land TX 77478), Disposable pet sanitary station having a fixed lower compartment and an expandable upper compartment.
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