Animal husbandry – Waste toilet or related device – Walled receptacle; e.g. – litter box – etc. – containing...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Nguyen, Son T. (Department: 3643)
Animal husbandry
Waste toilet or related device
Walled receptacle; e.g., litter box, etc., containing...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07107933
ABSTRACT:
A litter-free pet waste collection system providing a sanitary, easy to clean and aesthetically pleasing unit for receiving household pet waste without utilizing granular or pelleted litter, comprising a base, a diverting tray having a sloped bottom surface and an aperture therein for draining liquid waste, a perimeter wall section for containing waste, a support tray and grill lined with a permeable, non-absorbent material for supporting the animal in the unit while allowing liquid waste to flow through to the diverting tray, and a removable covered liquid waste receptacle housed in the base and aligned under the diverting tray aperture whereby liquid waste is easily disposed of and odor is effectively contained.
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Nguyen Son T.
Stinson Morrison & Hecker LLP
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