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WO2012068574A2 - Boîte de rejet des déchets d'animaux domestiques - Google Patents

Boîte de rejet des déchets d'animaux domestiques Download PDF

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WO2012068574A2
WO2012068574A2 PCT/US2011/061580 US2011061580W WO2012068574A2 WO 2012068574 A2 WO2012068574 A2 WO 2012068574A2 US 2011061580 W US2011061580 W US 2011061580W WO 2012068574 A2 WO2012068574 A2 WO 2012068574A2
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Richard Williams
Brett Teper
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/01—Removal of dung or urine ; Removal of manure from stables
    • A01K1/0107—Cat trays; Dog urinals; Toilets for pets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/01—Removal of dung or urine ; Removal of manure from stables
    • A01K1/0107—Cat trays; Dog urinals; Toilets for pets
    • A01K1/011—Cat trays; Dog urinals; Toilets for pets with means for removing excrement
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/01—Removal of dung or urine ; Removal of manure from stables
    • A01K1/0107—Cat trays; Dog urinals; Toilets for pets
    • A01K1/0125—Foldable or collapsible litter boxes

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  • the present invention relates to a pet waste disposal case that is portable and easy to store.
  • the case includes a first and a second shell that are hingeably attached to each other.
  • the case further includes permeable surfaces, such as grates, arranged on the shells, thus allowing a pet to stand thereon when the case is in the open position, and relieve itself.
  • Liquid waste collects in chambers formed by the first and the second shells of the case, below the permeable surface and is transferable from one side of the case to the other via a hollow channel that extends between the two shells of the case.
  • the case can be folded and sealed and the liquid waste retained in the case can then be discarded, such as via a toilet or other waste disposal method.
  • liquid waste is discarded, water and/or a cleaning solution can be added to the sealed case through an inlet to clean and sanitize the case for future use.
  • Solid waste is preferably removed and, if necessary, the region of the permeable surface is cleaned prior to returning the case to the closed position.
  • the present invention is directed to a pet waste disposal case, which includes a first shell that has a bottom wall and side walls which extend away from the bottom wall in a same direction so as to form a first rim, a second shell that has a bottom wall and side walls which extend away from the bottom wall in a same direction so as to form a second rim, a first permeable surface affixed to the first rim of the first shell, a second permeable surface affixed to the second rim of the second shell, and a hollow channel that extends between the first shell and the second shell.
  • the first shell and the second shell can be hingeably attached to each other by a silicone hinge that is affixed to the first rim and the second rim, and the first and second rim are substantially aligned such that the case is sealable in a closed position.
  • a pet waste disposal kit in a further aspect of the invention, includes a first shell with a bottom wall and side walls that extend away from the bottom wall forming a first rim and a second shell with a bottom wall and side walls that extend away from the bottom wall forming a second rim.
  • the first shell and the second shell are capable of being hingeably attached to each other and to form a case which has a first opening and a second opening.
  • the kit also includes a first permeable surface which is affixable to the first rim of the first shell and a second permeable surface which is affixable to the second rim of the second shell.
  • a hollow channel can extend between the first shell and the second shell when the first shell and the second shell are attachably connected to each other.
  • the kit can include a first cap for sealing the first opening in the case and a second cap for sealing the second opening in the case.
  • One advantage of the present invention is the transfer of liquid between the hingeably attached sides of the case via a hollow channel. Another advantage of the present invention is that the transfer of liquid is aided by the contoured inner surfaces of first shell and the second shell of the case. A further advantage is that the present invention provides a convenient portable and storable means for pets to relieve themselves.
  • FIG. 1 is perspective view of a pet waste disposal case of the present invention in a closed state
  • FIG. 2 is perspective view of the pet waste disposal case in an open state with grates in place
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the pet waste disposal case in an open state
  • FIG. 3A is a detailed view of a channel shown in FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a side of the pet waste disposal case;
  • FIG. 5 is a top view of the first shell of the case in a closed state
  • FIG. 6 is top view of the second shell of the case in a closed state
  • FIG. 7 is a front view of the case in a closed state
  • FIG. 8 is a first side view of the case in a closed state
  • FIG. 9 is a second side view of the case in a closed state.
  • FIG. 10 is a top view of the case in an open state.
  • FIGs 1-3 illustrates perspective views of a pet waste disposal case 10 of the present invention.
  • Figure 1 illustrates the pet waste disposal case 10 in a closed position.
  • Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the pet waste disposal case 10 in an open position.
  • the case 10 is comprised of a first shell 12 and a second shell 14.
  • a first cap 50 and a second cap 54 are shown fastened to the first shell 12.
  • a locking mechanism 68 which ensures the case 10 remains sealed in a closed position, is also shown.
  • the locking mechanism 68 can include, for example, a latching mechanism or sliding locks.
  • the locking mechanism 68 is designed to not extend above the grates 40 so as to not interfere with a pet's use of the case 10.
  • the case 10 has a handle 70 for easy gripping and transportability, which partially formed from the first shell 12 and the second shell 14.
  • the case has feet 72 that are affixed to an external surface of the first shell 12 and the second shell 14 to ensure the case 10 does not slide when in use and does not damage the surface it is placed on.
  • the feet 72 can be made any desirable malleable material, including rubber or silicone.
  • the case 10 can be formed so that the feet 72 are included as part of the mold.
  • first shell 12 and the second shell 14 are hingeably connected to each other by any known means, such as a silicone hinge 15.
  • the first shell 12 has a base 16 and sidewalls 18, 20, 22, 24 (See, Fig. 5) that extend from the base 16 toward a first rim 26 formed by the sidewalls 18, 20, 22, 24.
  • the second shell 14 has a base 28 (See, Fig. 6) and sidewalls 30, 32, 34, 36 (See, Fig. 6) that extend from the base 28 toward a second rim 38 formed by the sidewalls 30, 32, 34, 36.
  • the shells 12, 14 can be made of any desirable material and formed from any known method of manufacture, including, but not limited to antimicrobial blow molded plastic.
  • grates 40 which have a plurality of holes 42, are arranged on the first rim 26 and the second rim 38.
  • the holes 42 are approximately 12 mm (1 mm radius).
  • the holes 42 can be of any size or shape.
  • a seal, or gasket, 44 surrounds the grates 40 and is affixed to the first rim 26 and the second rim 38.
  • the seal 44 can be made out of any known material, such as silicone, which would prevent leakage when the case 10 is closed. If desired, the grates 40 can be releasably affixed. Thus, allowing replacement or easier cleaning apart from the case 10.
  • the first shell 12 has a first opening, or valve, 48, which acts as an inlet and is sealable by any known means.
  • the first opening 48 can have external threading and can be sealed by the cap 50 that has an internal threading, providing a screw connection between the first opening 48 and the cap 50.
  • the first opening 48 can be sealed by a lid or a hinged door.
  • the first shell 12 has a second opening, or valve 52, which acts as an outlet and is also sealable by any known means.
  • the second opening 52 can have external threading and can be sealed by the lid 54 that has an internal threading, providing a screw connection between the second opening 52 and the lid or cap 54.
  • the second opening 52 can also be sealed by a lid.
  • the cap can also be attached to the openings 48, 52 by any known means, such as a lanyard 56, to ensure the cap is not misplaced.
  • the first opening 48 can be filled with water or a cleaning agent, such as detergent, soap, or vinegar.
  • the design of the case 10 allows for filling with water in most bathroom sinks with low clearance faucets.
  • the case can be cleaned by shaking. After a satisfactory period of time of cleaning, the liquid can be drained through the second opening 52.
  • the case 10 contains a channel 46, which has a hollow opening that extends between the first shell 12 and the second shell 14 to allow for the transfer of liquid from one shell to the other.
  • the channel 46 Upon closing the case 10, the channel 46 is folded back on itself, sealing off the collection chamber formed in the first shell 12 from the collection chamber formed in the second shell 14.
  • the channel 46 can be made of any known flexible material that would allow for bending and deformation.
  • the channel 46 can be made out of silicone or TPR (ThermoPlastic Rubber).
  • TPR ThermoPlastic Rubber
  • the hollow opening of the channel can take the form of any shape or size. Thus, by providing a radius at the corners of the channel 46, a smooth transfer of liquid from one shell to the other will ensue.
  • Figure 3 and Figure 4 which illustrates a cross-sectional view of the case 10 in an open position, depict an inner surface 62 of the first shell 12, which has a sloped contour that are spaced from the base 16 of the first shell 12.
  • the channel 56 is also spaced from the base 16 of the first shell 12 creating a waterfall-like design.
  • the spacing between the sloped surface and the channel 56 from the base 16 creates a chamber to store liquid waste.
  • the base 16 contains baffles 64 to direct liquid toward one of the sidewalls 22 of the first shell 12. The liquid collects near the sidewall 22, and upon tilting the case 10 toward the second opening 52, the liquid can be drained out of the second opening 52.
  • the second shell 14 has an inner surface 66 that is sloped downward toward the first shell 12 and is gradually directed toward the channel 46.
  • the inner surface 66 is shown as being sloped toward the first shell 12 and gradually toward the channel 46, any other conceivable structural sloping configuration, which would aid in the collection of liquid could also be employed.
  • the inner surfaces 62, 66 act as chambers to collect liquid and the contour of the inner surfaces 62, 66 aid in preventing spillage of the liquid when opening or closing the case 10.
  • the second shell 14 includes an optional chamber 58, which extends inwardly from one of the sidewalls of the second shell 14, for housing a cleaning implement 60, such as a wire brush.
  • the chamber 58 is preferably designed to be hollow and sealable after the cleaning implement 60 is received therein.
  • the cleaning implement 60 can be removed and provides an additional means to clean various portions of the case 10, including the grates 40, the seals 44, the sealable first opening 48 and second opening 52.
  • FIG 6 a top view of the first shell 12 of the case 10 is shown.
  • the first shell 12 includes part of the locking mechanism 68 and the handle 70. Additionally, feet 72 are affixed to or formed as part of the first shell 12. Further, as indicated above, the first cap 50 and the second cap 54 are fastened to the first shell 12.
  • Figures 6 illustrates a top view of the second shell 14.
  • the second shell 14 includes part of the locking mechanism 68 and the handle 70. Additionally, the feet 72 are affixed to or formed as part of the second shell 14.
  • Figures 8 and 9 depict alternate side views of the case 10 in closed position.
  • Figure 10 shows a top view of the case 10 with the first shell 12 and the second shell 14 connected together.

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Abstract

La présente invention a trait à une boîte de rejet des déchets d'animaux domestiques pliable, qui inclut une première coquille, une seconde coquille et un canal creux souple qui s'étend entre les coquilles de manière à permettre le transfert de liquide entre les coquilles. La boîte, incluant le canal, est pliable entre une position ouverte et une position fermée. En position ouverte, un animal domestique peut utiliser la boîte à titre de toilettes. Après utilisation, la boîte peut ensuite être fermée, ce qui permet de sceller le canal, et le liquide retenu dans la boîte peut être jeté. La boîte peut alors être placée de nouveau en position ouverte ou stockée pour une utilisation ultérieure. Les composants qui constituent le produit de rejet des déchets d'animaux domestiques peuvent également être fournis sous forme de kit.
PCT/US2011/061580 2010-11-19 2011-11-21 Boîte de rejet des déchets d'animaux domestiques Ceased WO2012068574A2 (fr)

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