Patent ID: 8088086
Filing Date: 2012-01-03
Classification: A01K,A61H

Abstract:
1. An automated pet scratching device comprising: a wall mountable plate; an enclosure slidably connected to said plate; a plurality of scratching members disposed forwardly of said enclosure; and, means for automatically oscillating each of said scratching members along a plurality of travel paths when a pet is situated within a predetermined spatial distance from said enclosure; wherein each of said scratching members are independently oscillated along a unique one of said travel paths; wherein said plate is located exterior of said enclosure; and wherein said means for automatically oscillating comprises: an extension rod having a rectilinear slide slot formed along a longitudinal length thereof; a motor housed within said enclosure; a motor bracket coupled to said plate and said motor respectively; a drive mechanism coupled to said motor; a crank mechanism coupled to said rod and said drive mechanism; a crank mechanism bracket anchored to said plate and said crank mechanism; and, a pivot pin connected to said rod; wherein said crank mechanism causes said rod to be adapted along a circular motion while reciprocating along a linear path of said slot.