FR2846194A1 - Disposable litter tray for cats and other pets is made from thermoformed plastic with removable covering film and lid that is closed for disposal - Google Patents

Abstract

The litter tray (1) is made from a thermoformed plastic material, measures e.g. 40 cm long by 30 cm wide by 8 cm deep, and comes filled with sufficient vegetable or mineral litter (2) to last for several days. It is supplied with the tray covered by a sealing layer of film or paper (3) with a tongue (4) to assist removal, and a plastic lid that is used to cover the tray prior to disposal

Description

-1 The present invention relates to a disposable litter box device

  for cats and animals using a litter to carry out their excrement. This complete device avoids the use of a litter box to clean and avoids the use of bagged litter. he

  therefore avoids the storage of litter bags and promotes hygiene.

  The installation and maintenance of a traditional animal litter is restrictive and tedious. Indeed, to renew, clean disinfect and deodorize a litter box and the receptor tray while respecting strict hygiene, several accessories and cleaning products

are necessary.

  The new disposable litter device and catcher tray according to the invention overcomes these constraints. i in fact comprises, according to the first characteristic, a disposable container of thermoformed plastic with a rim containing a sufficient quantity of plant or mineral litter for several days. This litter box is hermetically closed by the installation of a heat-sealed or glued plastic film which allows an easy transport of the box during the purchase and a great facility of installation. This closure system is reinforced by the installation of a cover 15 of thermoformed plastic which allows the container to be closed in order to throw it away after use. This invention limits any contact with animal excrement by promoting hygiene and its side

  practical saves the user time.

  According to the particular embodiments: - the plastic container and the cover can be produced by thermoforming or by any other process making it possible to obtain a plastic container - the plastic protective film can be replaced by laying a paper, cardboard or any other material strong enough to ensure airtight closure and easy opening of

  the litter contained in the disposable catcher.

  - the shape of the disposable container and the lid can be changed - the nature of the litter can vary according to animal needs and the manufacture of new litter materials

  The accompanying drawing illustrates the invention: Figure l shows in section the device of the invention.

  With reference to this drawing, the device comprises a disposable plastic receptacle with a rim (1), this is filled with sufficient vegetable or mineral litter (2), it is covered with a heat-sealed or glued plastic film. allowing practical transport of the device (3) and also allowing easy opening by the easy gripping area (4). A protective cover (5) adaptable by light pressure covers the entire device. The assembly of the elements is such that the opening of the tank is very easy by removing the cover and taking off the

  protective film. When the container has been used by the animal, it is sufficient to replace the cover and discard the soiled litter with the container and its cover.

  -2 Soiled litter therefore does not need to be handled directly to be thrown away, the bin must no longer be disinfected so contact with dirt is avoided. Handling and

  storage of bagged litter is avoided.

  By way of nonlimiting example, the disposable container will have dimensions of the order of 30 cm

  for the width, 40 cm for the length and 8 cm for the height.

  By way of nonlimiting example, the quantity of plant or mineral litter will be established in

  sufficient for eight days of use.

  By way of nonlimiting example, the device will be manufactured from recyclable components.

  The device according to the invention is particularly intended to facilitate the use of litter boxes for animals for the sake of hygiene and saving time. It makes it possible to avoid regular disinfection of the traditional non-disposable container and also to avoid any direct contact with the

animal droppings.

  The device can be manufactured by new production units and be

  marketed on the large-scale pet market.

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Claims (4)

  Yl Disposable tray and litter device ready for use for cats and animals using a traditional litter to carry out their droppings, characterized by the fact that it includes a disposable thermoformed plastic receptacle tray (1) in which is plant or mineral litter in sufficient quantity (2) and hermetically closed by a heat-sealed or glued plastic film (3) having an easy grip zone (4) and covered with a protective cover   thermoformed (5) removed as well as the film (3) to allow use.   2 / Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the container has a rim necessary for closing by the installation of a cover by light pressure.   3 / Device according to claim l according to which the plastic film (3) can be replaced by the installation of any other material capable of being used for the hermetic closure of the receiver tray disposable (1).   4 / Device according to claim l according to which the material of the litter can differ according to the animal needs and according to the new litter likely to be manufactured.