Patents by Inventor Justus Derx

Justus Derx has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4771731
    Abstract: The application discloses a method, an apparatus and a system for the substantially odor-free collection and disposal of excreta from domestic animals, particularly cats. In a preferred system, a fluid impervious bag is arranged in a relatively deep tray as a liner, with the edge of the bag extending over the edge of the tray. An absorbent material including a deodorant and an odoriferous substance is placed in the bag. A second tray is nested onto the top of the bag and the lower tray. The second tray has a perforated base that serves to support a bed of commercial litter. The upper second tray engages the bag to hold it in place in the lower tray. The system thus assembled is substantially odor-free and has a very long service period. When the deodorant material is exhausted, the odoriferous substance gives off a detectable scent to advise that the litter should be changed. The bag serves for disposal of wastes and spent litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Inventors: Justus Derx, Michael Harrison