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Disposable litter box

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-01-12
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Granted: 1988-03-22
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Expires: 2007-01-12
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Abstract

Abstract A disposable litter box for pets is presented having a folded plastic sleeve which extends to enclose the litter box for sealing and sanitary purposes after use. The box can be placed within a permanent housing and upon withdrawal of the box from the housing the sleeve automatically extends to enclose the box. A handle is attached to the end of the sleeve which can be folded to seal the box within the sleeve.

Inventors

  • 👤 William J. Runion

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 17:43
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim 49 words
A litter box comprising a tray, said tray forming a storage compartment along one end, a flexible cover member, said cover member attached to said tray, said cover member positionable from within said compartment to an extended position whereby said cover member in the extended position covers said tray.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 49 words
A litter box comprising a tray, said tray forming a storage compartment along one end, a flexible cover member, said cover member attached to said tray, said cover member positionable from within said compartment to an extended position whereby said cover member in the extended position covers said tray.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 22 words
A litter box as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tray includes a bottom and sides, said sides joined to said bottom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 19 words
A litter box as claimed in claim 1 and including an enlarged end, said end attached to said tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 19 words
A litter box as claimed in claim 3 wherein said enlarged end forms said storage compartment around said tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 15 words
A litter box as claimed in claim 3 wherein said cover member comprises a sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 17 words
A litter box as claimed in claim 5 wherein said sleeve is attached to said enlarged end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 20 words
A litter box as claimed in claim 5 and including a sleeve handle, said sleeve handle attached to said sleeve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 15 words
A litter box as claimed in claim 7 wherein said sleeve handle includes fastening means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 19 words
A litter box as claimed in claim 1 and including a removable top, said top attached to said tray.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 93 words
A litter box comprising: a tray, said tray having a bottom and side walls, said side walls attached to said bottom, a removable top, said top attached to said side walls, an enlarged end, said end attached to one of said side walls, said enlarged end forming a storage compartment, a flexible sleeve, one end of said sleeve attached to said enlarged end and the other end of said sleeve affixed to a foldable sleeve handle whereby said sleeve can be withdrawn from said storage compartment and extended to totally enclose said tray.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 93 words
A litter box comprising: a tray, said tray having a bottom and side walls, said side walls attached to said bottom, a removable top, said top attached to said side walls, an enlarged end, said end attached to one of said side walls, said enlarged end forming a storage compartment, a flexible sleeve, one end of said sleeve attached to said enlarged end and the other end of said sleeve affixed to a foldable sleeve handle whereby said sleeve can be withdrawn from said storage compartment and extended to totally enclose said tray.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 30 words
A litter box as claimed in claim 10 wherein said sleeve handle includes fastening means whereby said handle upon folding, is maintained in its foled position by said fastening means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 112 words
A litter box and housing in combination comprising: (a) a disposable tray, an enlarged end, said end attached to said tray, said end forming a storage compartment around said tray, a flexible sleeve, said sleeve attached to said enlarged end around said tray, a sleeve handle, and handle affixed to said sleeve, said handle having fastening means positioned thereon, (b) the housing defining a first opening for receiving said disposable tray and defining a second opening for entry by a pet, said first opening having housing fastening means attached proximate thereto on the outer surface of the housing, said housing fastening means being complementary to said handle fastening means for connection therewith.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 112 words
A litter box and housing in combination comprising: (a) a disposable tray, an enlarged end, said end attached to said tray, said end forming a storage compartment around said tray, a flexible sleeve, said sleeve attached to said enlarged end around said tray, a sleeve handle, and handle affixed to said sleeve, said handle having fastening means positioned thereon, (b) the housing defining a first opening for receiving said disposable tray and defining a second opening for entry by a pet, said first opening having housing fastening means attached proximate thereto on the outer surface of the housing, said housing fastening means being complementary to said handle fastening means for connection therewith.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 15 words
A litter box as claimed in claim 12 wherein said housing is molded from plastic.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 15 words
A litter box as claimed in claim 12 wherein said tray is formed from cardboard.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1991-03-22 1991-09-21 1992-03-22 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1995-03-22 1995-09-21 1996-03-22 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1999-03-22 1999-09-21 2000-03-22 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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