Patents by Inventor Martti Johannes Sannikka

Martti Johannes Sannikka 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: 6837179
    Abstract: A base 12 supports small disposable containers 18 in an array. Each container holds a portion of litter 20. Containers are preferably transparent or translucent. In preferred embodiments a hinged grille 14 assists in the locating of containers within the base and serves to conceal the upper rims of the containers. A containment rim 16 is optionally provided for better keeping litter within the box. Container may be reused, or sealed with a snap-on lid 26 and disposed of without cleaning. Veterinary urine samples can be collected at home without stress to the cats. Amount of urine can also be determined even when litter has absorbed it completely by weighing the individual used container before and after soiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Inventor: Martti Johannes Sannikka
  • Publication number: 20040244707
    Abstract: A base 12 supports small disposable containers 18 in an array. Each container holds a portion of litter 20. Containers are preferably transparent or translucent. In preferred embodiments a hinged grille 14 assists in the locating of containers within the base and serves to conceal the upper rims of the containers. A containment rim 16 is optionally provided for better keeping litter within the box. Container may be reused, or sealed with a snap-on lid 26 and disposed of without cleaning. Veterinary urine samples can be collected at home without stress to the cats. Amount of urine can also be determined even when litter has absorbed it completely by weighing the individual used container before and after soiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Martti Johannes Sannikka