Animal husbandry – Waste toilet or related device – Walled receptacle; e.g. – litter box – etc. – containing...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-18
2009-12-08
Smith, Kimberly S (Department: 3644)
Animal husbandry
Waste toilet or related device
Walled receptacle; e.g., litter box, etc., containing...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07628118
ABSTRACT:
An automated cat litter box comprising self-scooping mechanisms on a scooping carriage assembly at one end of a litter pan. The scooping carriage contains therein a waste drawer having a removable tray covered in lining. The tray travels with the carriage to the opposing end of the litter so that a grate can flip backwards to shovel collected waste into the waste drawer.
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Kalman Jeffrey M.
Nottingham John R.
O'Toole Michael P.
Soreo Robert F.
Spirk John W.
Gugliotta, PE, Esq John D.
OurPet's Company
Smith Kimberly S
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