Animal waste receptacle having vibration directed flow

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2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3644)

Animal husbandry

Waste toilet or related device

Walled receptacle; e.g., litter box, etc., containing...

C119S161000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06837180

ABSTRACT:
An method and apparatus for receiving and mixing a portion of animal waste material and sand includes a receptacle capable of allowing an animal to enter therein and receiving a portion of animal waste material; and a vibrating motor communicating with the receptacle for causing the animal waste material to move in a predetermined path. A removable trap for receiving and retaining at least a portion of the animal waste material may be located in the predetermined path. A catcher may be applied to communicate with the sand and animal waste material for receiving and retaining at least a portion of the animal waste material while the vibrating motor is operating.

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