Apparatus and method for maintaining pet waste
US9167798B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
The invention provides an apparatus and method for maintaining pet waste in a fully-encapsulated environment whereby waste may be removed and litter may be added/replaced in a substantially sealed, dust-free, and clean manner. In one aspect, the pet waste management system comprises a sealed means by which litter may added and/or removed and/or exchange with fresh litter without the substantial release of contaminated dust and materials from the litter system. The invention also provides a vessel or container for receiving spent litter and/or for housing fresh litter where said vessel or container comprises a connection means for sealably connecting the vessel or container to an enclosed pet management system so that litter may be added and/or exchanged therewith. Further, the invention provides a continuous bagging dispenser fitted to a pet management system which allows for continuous removal of pet waste from the pet management system.
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