Patent · US Expired

Litter box

US5220885A · kind A · utility

33Cited by
26References
16Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 5, 1992
Grant dateJun 22, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 5, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K1/0107
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A portable litter box for a cat or other domesticated animal comprises a housing having upper and lower sections detachably securable to provide a substantially closed container. The sections are stackable or nestable for storage, shipping and/or display. Preferably, the upper section includes an opening for ingress and egress to the housing and a carrying handle for the box as well as means for holding a freshener; the lower section may include skid resistant feet. Pins are provided for detachably securing the sections together in assembly.

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