Patent ID: 7059272
Filing Date: 2006-06-13
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A collapsible/expandable pet litter box, comprising: a disposable compact box assembly that includes a base, a removable lid covering the base, and internally folded flaps connected to the base and capable of being unfolded and extended upwardly from the base so as to substantially surround the base and cooperatively form, with the base, a box having sidewalls, one of the sidewalls including an aperture for pet entry and exit, wherein the internally folded flaps comprise first and second flaps, the first flap having a side panel that forms a first lateral sidewall of the box when unfolded into an upright position, the second flap having a side panel that forms a second lateral sidewall generally opposite the first lateral side wall when unfolded into an upright position, the first and second flaps each having a rear panel that cooperatively form a rear sidewall when unfolded towards one another, and the first and second flaps each having a front panel that cooperatively form a front sidewall and the pet entry and exit aperture when folded towards one another, each of the front panels defining a portion of the pet entry and exit aperture; and pet litter encased within the base.