Patent ID: 8297230
Filing Date: 2012-10-30
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A system for isolating and removing odors and particulates from a pet waste receptacle, the system comprising: a pet enclosure having an enclosure door, a pet door, at least one vent, and at least one exit duct, the pet enclosure comprising an interior for receiving a pet waste receptacle within the enclosure, the pet waste receptacle comprising one or more of a litter box and an absorbent pad; a motor and fan in fluid communication with the exit duct; an exhaust conduit connected to the exit duct and configured to provide fluid communication between the exit duct and an exterior environment surrounding a human dwelling; a double vent attachment attached to the exhaust conduit and adapted to connect to a dryer vent, the double vent attachment comprising a first branch, a second branch, and a one-way valve for inhibiting air flow from the first branch to the second branch; wherein the at least one vent comprises a one-way air inlet valve mounted in a wall of the pet enclosure, wherein said one-way air inlet valve is in fluid communication with the interior of the pet enclosure and the environment immediately surrounding the pet enclosure configured for inhibiting movement of air from the interior out through the at least one vent; and wherein, except for the one-way air inlet valve and the exit duct, the interior is sealed from the environment immediately surrounding the pet enclosure when the enclosure door and pet door are both in a closed position.