Patent ID: 6039368
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A readily cleanable litter cleaning system for removing fecal matter from a litter box, the cleaning system, comprising:a container having substantially identical front and rear panels joined by substantially identical side panels and a bottom panel, the container having a rectangular cross-section defining an open top and a liquid storage region, the container having a predetermined width along the front and rear panels and a predetermined depth along the side panels, the front, rear and side panels terminating in an upper rim;at least one projection extending from at least one of the panels into the liquid storage region, the projection terminating in an end in spaced relation from the bottom panel;a top cover configured for tightly fitting to the container and sealing the container front, rear and side panels at the open top, the cover defining sides and further defining an opening therein in spaced relation to the sides; anda scoop for removing the fecal matter from the litter, the scoop having a blade portion and an elongated handle, the blade portion having a width configured for placement in the container generally parallel to the front and rear panels and fitting between the side panels, the blade portion further configured for fitting in the container with the blade resting on the at least one container projection, in spaced relation to the bottom,wherein the container is filled with a quantity of liquid and the scoop is placed in the container and is cleanable by vigorously moving the scoop through the liquid in the container.