Patent ID: 7673585
Filing Date: 2010-03-09
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A decorative cat litter box enclosure having a furniture-like appearance comprising: a) a litter box housing having a substantially hollow interior; b) a substantially open front on said housing to provide a cat with access to said interior thereof; c) a pivoting ramp hingedly attached to sidewalls of said housing with said hinges disposed in a lower portion of said opening thereby subdividing it into a large superior opening for cat access and a smaller inferior opening, said ramp being sized to function as a door to cover said superior opening when pivoted and secured in a raised position; d) a litter box access door angularly integral with said ramp projecting from the edge affiliated with said hinge for covering said inferior opening when closed because said ramp is down and providing access to said litter box when opened because said ramp is up; and e) means to obstruct egress of said litter box when the user is preparing the liner of said litter box for removal therefrom.