Patent ID: 7207292
Filing Date: 2007-04-24
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. In an automated litter box system which comprises: a) a litter box configured to contain animal litter therein; the litter box having a bottom surface for placement on a solid environmental surface; b) an automatic waste removing device which is configured to automatically remove animal waste and clumped litter from the litter box; c) a waste receptacle connected to the litter box, said waste receptacle having a bottom at one end and an aperture located at another end wherein said aperture is positioned and configured to receive the animal waste and clumped litter which is removed form the litter box whereby the waste and dumped litter pass through said aperture and accumulate in said waste receptacle; said waste receptacle including a lid which covers said aperture to thereby enclose said waste receptacle; and d) a lid opening and closing device connected to said lid to open and close said lid: wherein the improvement comprises a means to secure the litter box to a stabilized elevated platform supported by a horizontal base with at least two platform support panels extending up from said base to define an enclosed article storage area, an upwardly extending frame on a top surface of said platform to help keep the litter box in place, and a ramp operatively coupled to a horizontal extension of said base by grooves located on said extension, at least two ramp support panels extend up from said extension, said ramp support panels and said ramp create a defined, enclosed waste storage area with said bottom of said waste receptacle being located between said ramp and said extension with potential expansion into said article storage area and being located lower than said bottom surface of the litter box.