US4312295A
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Cat box litter screening device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-01
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Granted: 1982-01-26
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Expires: 1999-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A liner for use in a litter box or tray for cats, which is of conventional design having sides and a bottom, the liner having a plurality of flexible sieve sheets overlying a flexible impervious sheet, sheets being removeably attached to an underlying semi-rigid support, and being of such size as to overlap the sides of the litter box, the support having an attachment device for attaching the support to the bottom of the litter box, such that when litter is placed in the box over the liner packet, the sieve sheets are periodically removed to remove fecal matter by screening and aerating the litter, and lastly the impervious sheet is removed to remove and discard the litter before replacement with a new liner packet and new litter whereby the period over which litter is usable is substantially extended.
Inventors
- 👤 Duane E. Harrington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:09
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107; A01K1/0114
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A cat litter box for extending the useful life of cat litter in a cat litter box by removal of fecal matter therefrom comprising: screening means for screening the cat litter of the fecal matter wherein said screening means comprises at least one sieve sheet having a plurality of holes sized for passage of the litter and retention of fecal matter; and, means for attaching said sieve sheet to a cat litter box wherein said means for attaching said sieve sheet to a cat litter box comprises a pad having means for attaching said sieve sheet to said pad and means for attaching said pad to the cat litter box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A cat litter box for extending the useful life of cat litter in a cat litter box by removal of fecal matter therefrom comprising: screening means for screening the cat litter of the fecal matter wherein said screening means comprises at least one sieve sheet having a plurality of holes sized for passage of the litter and retention of fecal matter; and, means for attaching said sieve sheet to a cat litter box wherein said means for attaching said sieve sheet to a cat litter box comprises a pad having means for attaching said sieve sheet to said pad and means for attaching said pad to the cat litter box.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The cat litter box liner of claim 1 comprising further, an impervious sheet forming a protective liner for the cat litter box positioned in conjunction with, and underlying said sieve sheet wherein said sieve sheet is separable from said impervious sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cat litter box liner of claim 2 wherein said sieve sheet and said impervious sheet are both attached to said pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cat litter box liner of claim 3 having a plurality of sieve sheets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cat litter box liner of claim 4 wherein said holes are linear slits confined to a central portion of said sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The cat litter box liner of claim 2 wherein the cat litter box has a bottom and sides and said sieve sheet and impervious sheet are sized to cover the bottom and overlap the sides of the litter box.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cat litter box liner of claim 6 in combination with retainer means for retaining the overlapping sheets on the sides of the litter box to the litter box.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cat litter box liner of claim 7 wherein said retainer means comprises clip members which engage said sheets and sides of the litter box clipping said sheets to the sides of the litter box.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cat litter box liner of claim 1 in combination with a cat litter box having a bottom and sides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The cat litter box liner of claim 1 wherein said sieve sheet comprises a thin plastic material having a plurality of linear slits wherein said linear slits comprise said holes upon applying a tension to said material transverse to said slits.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cat litter box liner and litter box of claim 9 wherein said linear slits are confined to a central portion of said sheet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
110 words
A cat litter box liner for extending the useful life of cat litter in a cat litter box by removal of fecal matter therefrom in combination with a cat litter box having a bottom and sides wherein the liner comprises: at least one sieve sheet having a plurality of holes sized for passage of the litter and retention of fecal matter; and, means for attaching said sieve sheet to said cat litter box wherein said means for attaching said sieve sheet to said cat litter box comprises a pad having means for attaching said sieve sheet to said pad and means for attaching said pad to said cat litter box.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
110 words
A cat litter box liner for extending the useful life of cat litter in a cat litter box by removal of fecal matter therefrom in combination with a cat litter box having a bottom and sides wherein the liner comprises: at least one sieve sheet having a plurality of holes sized for passage of the litter and retention of fecal matter; and, means for attaching said sieve sheet to said cat litter box wherein said means for attaching said sieve sheet to said cat litter box comprises a pad having means for attaching said sieve sheet to said pad and means for attaching said pad to said cat litter box.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
47 words
The cat litter box liner and litter box of claim 12 comprising further, an impervious sheet forming a protective liner for said cat litter box positioned in conjunction with said sieve sheet and underlying said sieve sheet wherein said sieve sheet is separable from said impervious sheet.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cat litter box liner and litter box of claim 13 wherein both said sieve sheet and said impervious sheet are attached to said pad and said pad is attached to said cat litter box.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cat litter box liner and litter box of claim 14 having a plurality of sieve sheets.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
42 words
The cat litter box liner and litter box of claim 13 wherein said cat litter box has a bottom and sides and said sieve sheet and impervious sheet are sized to cover the bottom and overlap the sides of said litter box.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cat litter box liner and litter box of claim 16 in further combination with retainer means for retaining the overlapping sheets on the sides of said litter box to said litter box.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
The cat litter box liner and litter box of claim 17 wherein said retainer means comprises clip members which engage said sheets and sides of said litter box, clipping said sheets to the sides of said litter box.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
48 words
The cat litter box liner and litter box of claim 17 wherein said retainer means comprises a litter box cover shield having an overlapping structure engaging the sides of said litter box, wherein said sheets are retained between said overlapping structure and the sides of said litter box.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
44 words
The cat litter box liner and litter box of claim 12 wherein said sieve sheet comprises a thin plastic material having a plurality of linear slits wherein said linear slits comprise said holes upon applying a tension to said material transverse to said slits.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-01-25 | 1985-07-27 | 1986-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-25 | 1989-07-27 | 1990-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-25 | 1993-07-27 | 1994-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |