Patents by Inventor Johann O. Reinartz

Johann O. Reinartz 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: 5460122
    Abstract: A sanitary device for cats includes a rectangular, tub-like lower part that has opposite sides and is open at the top and has an opening across an entire right width on a right, narrow side thereof. The device further includes a second rectangular part that is placed on top of the lower part and is open to the top and bottom side. A drawer that is suitable for holding an exchangeable, disposable cassette is located in the lower part. An exchangeable, flexible floor has a lower side and permeating fingers on the lower side for distributing used kitty litter into the disposable cassette. The floor also has cogged wheels on the lower side. A separate supply tower, designed to hold fresh kitty litter, is secured to a side of the lower part and has a dosaging device in a lower part of a side facing the lower part. Furthermore, a groove is situated along an entire length of the lower part on each of the opposite sides for receiving and guiding the flexible floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Inventor: Johann O. Reinartz
  • Patent number: 5184575
    Abstract: The advantage of this toilet for cats relative to conventional models consists of the fact that the toilet automatically cleans itself after each use and is again automatically supplied with fresh cat litter.Annoying odors are extensively eliminated by that the used cat litter is immediately removed into a separately mounted, air tight waste container equipped with a replaceable bag, by a slide.This satisfies both the hygienic requirements of contemporary household pet maintenance and the cleanliness needs of cats.The probelm is resolved by that a slide is located in the cat toilet facility, which moves the used cat litter into an automatically opening and closing waste container and that subsequently fresh cat litter is distributed over the bottom by an automatic refill device. To prevent access to the toilet facility during the cleaning process, the inlet is closed by a sliding door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Inventor: Johann O. Reinartz