Patent ID: 6412440
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A sanitary cat path for use with an enclosed cat litter box with a cat opening, or with a cat door, said cat path comprising, in combination:an apertured walkway, extending at least a length of a gait of a cat, having a substantially horizontal path with a central linear axis; elevational supports for the walkway, for maintaining the walkway in a horizontal position above the floor; guide means for urging the cat to walk the walkway, said guide means comprising a substantially flat, vertical panel member on each side of the walkway and extending parallel to said linear axis, said panel members being of such height as to be difficult for a cat to walk over them; a removable tray, disposed beneath the elevated, apertured walkway, for catching and disposing of any litter, dirt, or debris which passes through the walkway; and means for maintaining the walkway adjacent to a cat litter box, said maintaining means including a flat panel member, attached to one end of the walkway, adapted to be placed beneath the cat litter box; wherein said cat path is adapted to be placed adjacent the litter box such that the central linear axis of the walkway passes through the litter box opening; and wherein the space above the walkway between the panel members is open and uncovered.