Litter scooping receptacle
US11470809B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K1/0114
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of a scooping litter receptacle, which forms a compact cylindrical exterior design, includes a scooping device that can move within a litter filled channel inside a base container. The scoop is able to pass through the entire bed of litter granules, thus, separating waste material from usable litter. The scoop can then be lifted from the litter receptacle by the handle so that the complete scooping process can be done by the user without the user coming into contact with parts that have traversed through the soiled litter mass. Also, the scooping device is not fixed to the base container which makes it easy to remove and discard the waste as well to remove for cleaning. Further, the base container is designed such that the scooping device can be stored on the outside of the litter receptacle. An optional top cover allows for the litter receptacle to be enclosed which helps reduce litter tracking outside the litter receptacle as well as providing a compact and tidy appearance.
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