Patent ID: 6439161
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A litterbox for mounting exteriorly of a structure and communicating with the interior of the structure with a passage for accommodating an animal desirous of using the litterbox, said litterbox comprising: an enclosure for connection to the exterior of the structure, said enclosure having an apertured rear panel for communication with the passage a container disposed in said enclosure for holding litter material; pivot means operatively connecting said container with said enclosure and permitting pivotal movement of said container between a horizontal nominal position and an inverted discharge position for downwardly discharging said litter material; actuator means operatively connected with said pivot means and disposed exteriorly of said enclosure for enabling selective pivoting of said container between said normal position and said discharge position; a discharge chute located at a lower portion of said enclosure having an annular opening through which said litter material is discharged when said container is in said discharge position; and collection means releasably connected with said discharge chute for receiving litter discharged through said opening.