Abstract: A kitty water loo includes a main housing, a basin removably seated within the main housing and being configured to contain water therein, a lid positioned onto the main housing above the basin, and a plurality of litter trays arranged in a concentrically stacked configuration and supported by the lid above the basin. The litter trays are configured to contain cat litter therein and further configured to be chronologically removed one-by-one such that the water is progressively exposed in the basin therebelow. The concentrically stacked configuration extends downwardly and inwardly towards the basin.

Abstract: A robotic rover that is configured to monitor a property is disclosed. In one aspect, the rover includes a sensor that is configured to generate sensor data. The rover further includes a processor that is configured to analyze the sensor data. The processor is further configured to determine that an unwanted animal is located at the property. The processor is further configured to generate an instruction to navigate the drone towards the unwanted animal. The rover further includes a motor that is configured to navigate the drone towards the unwanted animal in response to the instruction to navigate the drone towards the unwanted animal. The processor is further configured to generate an instruction to activate a device that is configured to encourage the unwanted animal to leave the property.

Abstract: A litter box comprises a body made of at least one flexible elastomeric material, the body having a wall defining a cavity with a top open end. The wall has four generally upstanding wall portions contouring the cavity. A first wall portion has a first minimum height of 8.0 inches or less, a second wall portion having a second minimum height of 10.0 inches or more and being opposite the first wall portion. Third and fourth wall portions are higher than the first minimum height and the second minimum height, the third and fourth wall portions being on opposite sides of one another and being located between the first wall portion and the second wall portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an automatic trash bag sealing device for an automatic cat litter box and an automatic cat litter box. In the automatic trash bag sealing device, a drive motor drives a first rod and/or a second rod to rotate, thereby driving a pushing member to move towards a sealing member, and the trash bag is sealed when the sealing member is interfaced with the pushing member. The sealing device has fewer parts and is simple to assemble, effectively reducing the difficulty of process assembly and the overall cost of the automatic cat litter box.

Abstract: A welting device for pets comprises at least one vertical wall for vertically mounting a wetting pad thereon. A wetting device for pets comprises an enclosure defining an opening for pets to enter and exit therefrom and comprising at least one vertical inner surface for vertically mounting a wetting pad thereon. The wetting pad absorbs urine discharged from a pet.

Abstract: An animal litter box includes at least two separate parts. The main part is the tray which holds the litter, and the secondary part is the hood, or cover, the area in which the animal stands. The hood or cover may clip or clamp onto the tray. Because of the construction of the hood, or cover, the available surface area for the pet to stand in is substantially less than the total surface area of the tray.

Abstract: A pad holder for a training pad used to housetrain pets secures the training pad onto a desired anchoring point. The pad holder includes a plurality of pad fasteners, a mounting structure, and a plurality of supports. The plurality of pad fasteners and the plurality of supports are mounted onto opposite sides of the mounting structure. The mounting structure is used to arrange the plurality of pad fasteners into a single-file line. This allows the absorbent pad to be mounted and oriented parallel to the ground. The plurality of supports is used to fasten the mounting structure to the desired anchoring point.

Abstract: A cat waste management system including a litter-free waste management unit including a urine isolation container, a urine drainage receiver positioned on an inside bottom portion of the urine isolation container in static, gravitational positioning, a urine separation container, a urine collection tray having a drainage port and a separator ring in position, surrounding the drainage port, a urine drainage system, and a filter medium tray containing a filter-medium which is supported by the urine drainage receiver. All components of the litter-free waste management unit are stackable vertically. The urine drainage receiver provides perimeter support of the filter medium tray positioned above the urine drainage receiver. The litter-free waste management unit utilizes gravity to direct liquid excreta through the litter-free waste management unit. The filter medium is configured to allow liquid excreta to pass therethrough while permitting solid excreta from passing therethrough.

Abstract: An animal litter box (100) includes: a litter-box main portion (1) including an upper container (10) and a lower container (30); an output main portion (60) including an output portion (61); and a position regulator. The upper container (10) includes a plurality of holes (h) passing through the upper container in the up-down direction, and the lower container (30) includes a reception portion (32) that receives excrement that has passed through the plurality of holes (h). The output portion (61) includes: a top surface (61a) that comes into contact with the litter-box main portion (1); and a side wall (61b) extending from an edge of the top surface (61a) in the up-down direction. The output portion (61) outputs a signal in accordance with a magnitude of a force that acts on the top surface (61a). The position regulator includes: a litter-box-side regulating portion (26) disposed on the litter-box main portion (1); and an output-side regulating portion (62) disposed on the output main portion (60).

Abstract: A system for remote care of an animal that includes a mobile robotic unit having a housing, a mobility portion coupled to the housing and operable to move the housing, an animal waste detection system configured to detect deposited animal feces, a microprocessor disposed within the housing in communication with the animal waste detection system being operable to give navigational instructions to the mobility portion to travel along a path, and collect deposited animal's feces encountered along the path.

Abstract: Pet litter systems and methods for sanitary servicing are disclosed. In some implementations, a pet litter system may comprise a bottom housing, a disposable inner box which may receive pet litter and pet waste, a service gap, and a safety liner which may be positioned in between the bottom housing and the disposable inner box, wherein the safety liner may protect interior surfaces of the bottom housing from contamination. In some implementations, a safety liner may be closable and usable as a disposal bag to seal contents comprising a disposable inner box, pet litter and pet waste therein, and may be safely removed from a bottom housing of a pet litter system and surrounding areas by a servicer of the pet litter system for disposal.

Abstract: A waste collection pad for collecting bodily waste of a pet is disclosed. The waste collection pad comprises a first sheet made up of a permeable material. The first sheet is provided with a lining at sides. The lining is made up of non-permeable material. The waste collection pad comprises a second sheet provided under the first sheet. The second sheet is made up of non-permeable material. Further, the waste collection pad comprises a third sheet of the second sheet. The third sheet is made up of permeable and non-permeable material. The first sheet collects bodily waste of the pet and absorbs the bodily waste. The third sheet collects excess bodily waste flowing out of the first sheet, and the second sheet prevents spread of the bodily waste over a surface.

Abstract: A system for harvesting nitrogen, comprising a motored robotic litter processing vehicle including an elongate housing creating an inner space for mounting components. A nitrogen harvester box connected to a rear portion of the vehicle is provided including a vacuum canopy connecting four sides to a floor, and wheels. A scoop level to ground having an opening facing the vehicle is enabled to collect litter material including nitrogen. A sieve screen having a mesh size positioned laterally at a height above the floor enables nitrogen particles smaller than the mesh size to fall through the sieve and nitrogen particles larger than the mesh size to be captured on a top surface of the sieve, wherein a vacuum chute collects the particles smaller than the mesh size and deposits them into a collection bin.

Abstract: An animal waste disposal mat, including a main body, a plurality of side flaps each connected to different parts of the main body at first edges, respectively, and a drawstring to connect tip portions of each of the plurality of side flaps together, such that a pulling of the drawstring causes the tip portions of the plurality of side flaps to move toward a direction toward a center point of the main body.

Abstract: A weight of an excretion of an animal is easily measured. A pet toilet (1) includes a supporting table (12) onto which the animal is to step, an excretion tray (13) configured to receive urine of the animal which urine falls from the supporting table (12), a first weight scale (1) configured to measure a weight of the excretion tray (13) including a weight of the urine, and a carrier member (16) configured to carry the excretion tray (13). The excretion tray (13) and the carrier member (16) are provided to be attachable together by insertion between the first weight scale (21) and the supporting table (12). A weight of the carrier member (16) is supported by the main container (10) and the first weight scale (21) supports the excretion tray (13), in a state where the excretion tray (13) is attached by insertion.

Abstract: A carrying apparatus for containing objects such as animal waste attachable to a line, such as an animal leash or a climbing rope. Embodiments of the carrying apparatus can include a bag, a strap, one or more loops, and can coordinate with a line. The carrying apparatus preferably also includes a secondary container, which itself can include an outlet formed on a sidewall thereof.

Abstract: A tool bag carrying handle includes a handle portion made of a pliable material and having a handle body extending between a first end portion and a second end portion. An auxiliary loop member has a first auxiliary end portion secured to the handle body and an auxiliary member body portion capable of extending in alignment with and along the handle portion to a second auxiliary end portion that defines a closed loop. The first and second end portions of the handle body are attached or are constructed to be attached to a tool container.

Abstract: A toilet for separating excreta of a cat into feces and urine includes a supporting part, a feces storage container, an inclined classifying part, and a urine storage container. The supporting part has a supporting surface and an egestion opening formed on the supporting surface. The feces storage container is disposed below the supporting surface, and has a first entrance. The inclined classifying part has a sloped surface and through holes formed on the sloped surface. The egestion opening allows the sloped surface to be exposed for guiding the feces, so as to move the feces along the sloped surface to the first entrance, and allow the feces to enter the feces storage container from the first entrance. The urine storage container is disposed below the sloped surface for receiving urine flowed from the through holes.

Abstract: An elevated animal waste repository is provided. The repository includes a litter box, a base and a ramp. The litter box includes a bottom wall and a sidewall extending from the bottom wall. The sidewall may include an upper rim that forms an opening into the litter box. The base includes a bottom end and a top end. The litter box is secured to the top end of the base. The base supports the litter box in an elevated position when resting on a surface. The elevated position may be waist high level of an individual. The ramp runs from the bottom end of the base to the upper rim of the litter box, allowing a cat to access the inside of the litter box.

Abstract: A leash training device embodying a non-invasive and non-threatening method of using the same to train a dog is provided. The leash training device may include a liquid sprayer having a housing forming a handle portion and a leash assembly. While grasping the handle portion so as to manage the dog on the other end of the leash assembly, the liquid sprayer is adapted so that the user may discharge a jet of liquid from a reservoir secured within the housing. The method includes discharging the jet at or on the dog engaged in bad behavior.

Abstract: A fast and simple to use sifting litter box is provided. In an embodiment of the invention, the sifting litter box comprises two litter box trays oriented at a right angle with a screen placed in between the trays. Rotating the sifting litter box ninety degrees allows unused litter to sift through the screen while trapping clumped litter. The clumped litter can be discarded by removing the screen. Afterward, simply replace the screen back into the sifting litter box for the next cleaning cycle.

Abstract: An animal litter box is designed for convenient cleaning. An animal leaves waste that is generally made up of clumps and fecal material inside or on top of animal litter. A flexible and lift-able tray is immersed in the animal litter. To clean the litter box, the tray is lifted up which strains the pet waste out of the animal litter. The tray is rotated further so the animal waste is conveniently discharged into a waste bag. The tray is returned to position for re-use by rotating the litter box so as to drain the animal litter away from the tray's normal position. The litter box is rotated back to normal position, and the tray and litter then are repositioned into a re-usable litter box.

Abstract: A dog waste clean-up tool for retrieving solid waste from the ground is disclosed. A reusable canister with interior paper dividing walls is placed onto the dog waste with its opening and dividers facing down. The user presses the canister, and its dividers, into the waste by stepping on the bottom of the canister and placing weight onto the canister until waste adheres to the dividers. The user picks up the canister and places it onto a disposable lid. The soiled paper dividers and the lid are ejected from the canister into a garbage bin or a composting bin.

Abstract: A training toilet for training a dog, cat or other animal, or for a young human child. A space above the first layer receives the trainee, and, upon receipt, activates a switch. The switch includes a pressure actuated mechanical switch or a motion detector switch, which changes state. Based on the change of state, a microcontroller operates to play a number of recorded responses, such as audible recorded encouragements to the trainee, played upon the start of use and exit from the top layer of the toilet. A programmed timing lapse for the plying of audible recordings ensures that the exit message is played only when there has been a predetermined lapse time between the entrance and exit of the trainee. Different modes are provided by different combinations of the recorded messages and different delay periods for the playing of encouragements, which are based on the mode switch operable by the user.

Abstract: An animal crate assembly including an animal crate with a vertically operable access door and a securing assembly for mounting the animal crate to an architectural structure. The architectural table may be a table having a flexible cover. The animal crate is supported by a platform that is moveable between a retracted, concealed position and an extended, exposed position. The animal crate may be selectively concealed within an environment and appear as an article of furniture. The crate includes a door assembly which may be opened and positioned within the article of furniture in the concealed position to enable the crate to be used by the animal even in the concealed position.

Abstract: A dog waste collection device for holding a disposable bag, with a handle having a proximal end for a user to hold the device and a distal end opposite the proximal end, a loop affixed to the handle at the distal end of the handle by a clamping assembly having a magnet for releasably securing the bag to the collection device while the collection device is used to collect dog waste.

Abstract: An animal exercising treadmill and waste disposal apparatus including a parallelepiped platform having side walls, a front wall, a rear wall, and a hollow interior base. Each of a pair of rollers, a drive roller, a tension roller, and a plurality of support rollers is disposed between the front wall and the rear wall within the hollow interior base. A conveyor belt is connected to the first pair of rollers, the drive roller, the tension roller and the support rollers. A motor assembly rotates the rollers. Each of a removable solid waste container, a second liquid waste reservoir, and a third water reservoir is disposed within the hollow interior base below the conveyor belt. A collection plate disposed within the hollow interior base collects waste, and a pair of spray nozzles is configured to rinse the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A pet toilet (1A) of the present invention is provided with a footing-constituting member [2 (20, 21, 22)] constituting a footing for a pet conducting an excreting action and a frame (3) surrounding the footing-constituting member 2 and rectangular in a plan view. The frame (3) is configured so as to be foldable by folding one set of opposite sides (31, 31) of two sets of opposite sides constituting the frame such that central portions thereof in a lengthwise direction of the one set are directed inward of the frame. The footing-constituting member (2) is supported by supporting bodies (32) projecting from inner circumferential faces (3B) of the frame (3) inward of the frame (3) from a lower side of the footing-constituting member.

Abstract: A pet waste collection apparatus having an absorbent pad having opposing outermost layers, comprising a permeable layer and an opposing substantially leak proof layer; the absorbent pad comprising at least one innermost layer of waste absorbing material sandwiched and completely enclosed between the opposing outermost layers and completely filling a volume therebetween extending to the outer peripheral border, which has an interior passageway, a draw tape therein, and a plurality of outside cut off corners having adjacent interior passageway openings; the draw tape having a length greater than that of the outer peripheral border; the draw tape routed through the adjacent interior passageway openings exposing the draw tape at the outside cut off corners; the waste collection apparatus forming a bag, when the draw tape is pulled taut.

Abstract: A feces and urine disposal device for cats includes a support structure having parallel, vertically extending wall members, a bottom chamber, and an elevated relief area between the opposing wall members and above the bottom chamber. The relief area includes a pair of longitudinal channels disposed in spaced, parallel relation to one another and an open longitudinal gap between the channels and communicating with the bottom chamber. In use, a cat stands in the relief area with the left paws in one channel and the right paws in the opposite channel so that the cat is straddling the gap. When the cat relieves itself, feces and urine pass through the gap and into a removable trough positioned in the bottom chamber or directly into a toilet bowl. Cat litter or another odor absorbing or containing substance can be placed in the trough, as well as the relief area.

Abstract: A biodegradable litter kit to be used for the collection and disposal of animal waste. The kit includes a litter box having a tray portion and a retractable lid. The tray has a bottom and at least one protruding side to which the lid is connected. The box includes a perforated false bottom positioned within the tray for holding a layer of fresh litter above the bottom of the tray. The perforated false bottom permits for the passage of soiled litter but prevents the passage of fresh litter to the bottom of the tray thus keeping a layer of fresh litter accessible for use by an animal.

Abstract: A dog waste collection device for holding a disposable bag, with a handle having a proximal end for a user to hold the device and a distal end opposite the proximal end, a loop affixed to the handle at the distal end of the handle, a projection extending radially away from the loop, with the projection securing the bag to the collection device while the collection device is used to collect dog waste.

Abstract: An area for accommodating a domestic animal, which is arranged to receive the excretions thereof and which includes an animal discharge-pipe leading into a human discharge-pipe placed between an area for accommodating humans, which is arranged to receive the excretions of the latter, and a sewage-discharge pipeline, the area for accommodating a domestic animal further including a rotatable sealing device having a first position for enabling the animal excretions to be received, and a second position for enabling the animal excretions to be discharged.

Abstract: An animal litter, process for preparing the animal litter and a method for removal of animal waste using the animal litter are provided. The animal litter generally includes ground malt sprouts, a lubricant, and a cohesiveness agent. The animal litter is in the form of discrete plural particles which tend to agglomerate when wetted.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a pet accessory bag coupleable with a leash in multiple different configurations and a system including the pet accessory bag and leash. In one configuration, the pet accessory bag is coupled to a handle portion of the leash for walking a pet. In another configuration. The leash forms a strap enabling the pet accessory bag to be worn as a cross-body bag.

Abstract: A pet waste collection apparatus having an absorbent pad having a first height and an outer peripheral border having a second height less than the first height, each having opposing outermost layers, comprising a permeable layer and an opposing substantially leak proof layer; the absorbent pad comprising at least one innermost layer of waste absorbing material sandwiched and completely enclosed between the opposing outermost layers and completely filling a volume therebetween extending to the outer peripheral border, which has an interior passageway, a draw tape therein, and at least one outside substantially straight cut off corner having adjacent interior passageway openings; the draw tape having a length greater than that of the outer peripheral border; the draw tape routed through the adjacent interior passageway openings exposing the draw tape at the outside straight cut off corner; the waste collection apparatus forming a bag, when the draw tape is pulled taut.

Abstract: An animal litter, process for preparing the animal litter and a method for removal of animal waste using the animal litter are provided. The animal litter generally includes ground malt sprouts, a lubricant, and a cohesiveness agent. The animal litter is in the form of discrete plural particles which tend to agglomerate when wetted.

Abstract: An apparatus for disposing of animal waste comprises a receptacle for receiving animal waste, a fixed screen within the receptacle for holding animal waste, and a drain for receiving animal waste. The drain is connected to a sanitary sewer. One or more spray nozzles flush animal waste through the fixed screen and into the drain. A controller mechanism controls the amount of water sent though the spray nozzle. A method for animal waste disposal method comprises depositing animal waste onto a fixed screen in a receptacle, the receptacle comprising a drain and a spray nozzle for flushing the animal waste through the fixed screen and into the drain. A controller mechanism is actuated to control the amount of water sent through the spray nozzle and thereby flushing the animal waste down the drain.

Abstract: A litter-based flush toilet for cats based on a modified flushing rim commercial service sink made of vitreous china equipped with an added moveable drain plug. The sink tramway is modified to lower the water level below the level of the drain plug, resulting in a dry bowl between flushes. The plug prevents flushable biodegradable litter from prematurely entering the drain and provides a safety factor for inquisitive digging cats. The commercial plumbing version has a conventional commercial flushing valve and lever, either hand or foot operated. The residential version has an oversized conventional toilet tank complete with flush handle and flapper valve. To flush, the pet owner activates the actuator to dislodge the cover from the drain and flushes the pet waste and absorbent material down the drain. The user then replaces the plug and refills the bowl with about an inch of fresh litter.

Abstract: A feces and urine disposal device for cats includes a support structure having parallel, vertically extending wall members, a bottom chamber, and an elevated relief area between the opposing wall members and above the bottom chamber. The relief area includes a pair of longitudinal channels disposed in spaced, parallel relation to one another and an open longitudinal gap between the channels and communicating with the bottom chamber. In use, a cat stands in the relief area with the left paws in one channel and the right paws in the opposite channel so that the cat is straddling the gap. When the cat relieves itself, feces and urine pass through the gap and into a removable trough positioned in the bottom chamber or directly into a toilet bowl. Cat litter or another odor absorbing or containing substance can be placed in the trough, as well as the relief area.

Abstract: A folded animal excretion disposal sheet formed by folding an animal excretion disposal sheet having a rectangular shape with a first pair of lateral edges and a second pair of lateral edges, the animal excretion disposal sheet includes an outer peripheral joining portion in which a top sheet and back sheet are joined, and a central absorbent body portion in which an absorbent body is disposed between the top and back sheet; a fragrance ingredient is applied to the top sheet and/or absorbent body; the folded animal excretion disposal sheet is folded along a folding line parallel to the first pair of lateral edges, such that the top sheet is not exposed to an outer surface; and a plurality of the outer peripheral joining portions, composing the second pair of lateral edges after folding, are temporarily joined to each other to thereby form a pair of temporary joining portions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reusable outer sleeve that is made of durable material for the purpose of protecting the sidewalls and corners of a fully-disposable pet toilet unit that incorporates living grass as an absorbent material for the bodily waste of pets. The sleeve eliminates or minimizes damage that can be caused by pets who engage in biting, chewing, gnawing, clawing, pecking, ripping and/or tearing of the apparatus. When the cover of a disposable pet toilet unit is removed by the user following the unit's delivery, the bottom of said unit is placed within the sleeve before the pet uses the toilet for the first time. The bottom of the unit is removed from the sleeve when it is time to discard the disposable pet toilet. The sleeve is retained for future use with other disposable pet toilet units that fit within the sleeve.

Abstract: Herein described is a portable sanitation apparatus for pet waste disposal and method for using the same comprising a micro-composite structure and a means for securing micro-composite structures together to form a macro-composite structure in variable geometric Configurations and sizes for greater area coverage.

Abstract: An apparatus for disposing of animal waste comprises a receptacle for receiving animal waste, a fixed screen within the receptacle for holding animal waste, and a drain for receiving animal waste. The drain is connected to a sanitary sewer. One or more spray nozzles flush animal waste through the fixed screen and into the drain. A controller mechanism controls the amount of water sent though the spray nozzle. A method for animal waste disposal method comprises depositing animal waste onto a fixed screen in a receptacle, the receptacle comprising a drain and a spray nozzle for flushing the animal waste through the fixed screen and into the drain. A controller mechanism is actuated to control the amount of water sent through the spray nozzle and thereby flushing the animal waste down the drain.

Abstract: A skin apparatus for removable use with an animal enclosure, the apparatus comprising a bottom wall and a side wall integral with the bottom wall substantially along a side wall bottom edge and extending therefrom so as to terminate in an opposite side wall top edge, the distance between the side wall bottom edge and the side wall top edge defining an effective height of the apparatus so as to be removably engaged with the enclosure.

Abstract: A pet sheet provided to receive excrement of a pet that includes a top sheet having a nonwoven fabric forming region, a back sheet overlaid on the top sheet, an absorber provided between the top sheet and the back sheet, a covering sheet having a thermoplastic nonwoven fabric forming region and provided between the top sheet and the absorber to cover the absorber, and a tear preventing structure provided in the covering sheet to prevent the covering sheet from being torn by the pet.

Abstract: Provided is a water absorbent sheet retaining mat which can retain a water absorbent sheet easily and surely. A water absorbent sheet retaining mat for retaining a water absorbent sheet having a first polygonal contour, includes: a mat member having a second polygonal contour defined by mutually opposing a first main plane and a second main plane; and at least one retaining member having a slit member including at least one slit formed in a top surface at a predetermined height from the first main plane for accepting a part of perimeter of the water absorbent sheet being inserted therein, wherein the water absorbent sheet is laid on the first main plane, and then the above purpose is accomplished.

Abstract: The present invention features a multifunction pet waste scooper. The multifunctional pet waste scooper also integrates with pet leash and plastic bag holder. The multifunctional pet waste scooper comprises a handle housing, a connection tube and two scoops. The scoops are closed in default state and can be opened by a Y-shape bracelet pulled back a spring loaded trigger. When the trigger is released, the spring will push the scoops to be closed. The pet waste scooper further comprises a retractable pet leash to hook a collar used on a pet and a curved slot disposed on the handle housing to hang a bag containing pet waste.

Abstract: A training toilet design that can be adapted for either a dog or a cat or other animal and even for a young human child is disclosed. A space or enclosure receives the trainee and upon receipt a switch is actuated. The switch can either be a pressure actuated mechanical switch or a motion detector switch. In response to the switch changing state, a microcontroller is actuated to provide any one of a number of responses. Responses include an audible encouraging comment when the trainee exits the toilet and when the trainee enters the toilet. A timing lapse programmed into the microprocessor can ensure that the exit message is played only when there has been a predetermined lapse time between the entrance and exit of the trainee. Modes that are provided by different combinations of these features are determined by a mode switch that is operable by the user.

Abstract: A placing surface of a pet absorbent sheet that has an adhesion region which can adhere to a placing object. The adhesion region has a first adhesion region and a second adhesion region formed in a different manner from the first adhesion region.