Automatic toilet for pets

Abstract

The invention relates to a pet toilet comprising a container with a drainage opening at a rear end of the bowl near the base of the bowl, a discharge opening on one side of the bowl, and a inlet opening for pets at a front end of the bowl; a discharge hose is inserted into the discharge opening and a vacuum inlet tube is inserted into the drainage opening; the pet toilet has a water pump and a vacuum pump; the discharge hose is connected to the water pump outlet and the vacuum inlet tube is connected to the vacuum pump inlet; a water source is connected to the water pump inlet; the water pump and vacuum pump are automatically and simultaneously activated to flush and clean the base of the pet toilet when a motion sensor detects a pet leaving the pet toilet.

Description

/ 7 Automatic toilet for pets Field of invention

[001] The present invention relates to toilets for pets and, in particular, to automatic toilets for pets that use pressurized flushing and drainage systems. Fundamentals of the invention

[002] Automatic pet toilets are known. They are particularly useful in areas where it may be difficult for a pet owner to find appropriate outdoor locations for the disposal of pet feces and urine. The best way to dispose of pet feces and urine is through the municipal sewer system. US patent 8,434,426 discloses an automatic pet toilet that has a concave container and a central drain hole. Flushing and draining occur by gravity. The container has a grate, which is undesirable as it is difficult to clean and can retain particles of matter. US patent application 2017 / 0245459 discloses an automatic pet toilet that also has a concave container with a central drain hole. This toilet also performs flushing and draining by gravity.A concave container can be slippery, and the animal may step on the central drain hole, which is undesirable. US patent application 2015 / 0053140 discloses a device for cleaning a pet toilet. This toilet uses a mesh grid in its container. Urine passes through the mesh grid and is collected in a collection container. Feces remain in the grid and are removed manually. The container is cleaned with a water pump, but drainage also occurs by gravity. Flushing and gravity drainage are relatively inefficient for removing feces from a container. Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, p. 6 / 121 / 7 grid or mesh. Objectives of the Invention

[003] One of the objectives of the automatic pet toilet of this invention is to provide an automatic flushing system that rinses the bottom of the toilet with a water pump at a determined pressure and, at the same time, vacuums the bottom of the toilet for a predetermined period of time.

[004] Another objective of the invention is to provide a motion detection system that allows automatic rinsing and suction a few seconds after the animal leaves the toilet.

[005] Another objective of the invention is to offer a vacuum system capable of draining the toilet through a sewer pipe.

[006] Another objective of the invention is to provide a toilet for animals that is easy to construct, simple to maintain and durable.

[007] Another objective of the invention is to provide an adjustable animal toilet, allowing the regulation of water pressure, vacuum strength and rinsing duration.

[008] Another objective of the invention is to have a sanitary container that is almost completely level with the ground, making it more natural for animals to walk on it. Brief Description of the Invention

[009] The automatic pet toilet of this disclosure comprises a container with a bottom, a right side, a left side, a front end and a rear end, with a drain opening at the rear near the bottom, a discharge opening on the left or right side above the bottom, and an inlet opening for the Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, page 7 / 121 / 7 animal at the front end. A discharge hose is inserted at one end into the discharge opening, and a vacuum inlet tube is inserted at one end into the drain opening. A water pump and a vacuum pump for the automatic pet toilet each have an inlet and an outlet. The opposite end of the vacuum inlet tube is connected to the vacuum pump inlet, and a water source is connected to the water pump inlet. The water pump and vacuum pump are configured to operate simultaneously in order to discharge and clean the bottom of the automatic pet toilet.

[010] The automatic pet toilet has a base with a support containing a water reservoir, a motion sensor, and an electronic control module. The water source is a reservoir with a flush valve, and this reservoir receives water through a supply hose connected to a tap. The electronic control module contains timers, switches, and circuits that operate the motion sensor, the water pump, and the vacuum pump. The motion sensor detects when an animal enters and exits the container.

[011] The electronic control module activates the water pump and vacuum pump for a predetermined period of time after the animal leaves the container. An outlet tube is connected to the vacuum pump outlet, this outlet tube being configured for connection to a drain or sewer system. Brief description of the drawings

[012] Figure 1 is a front perspective view illustration of an automatic toilet for pets, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[013] Figure 2 is a left side perspective view of the automatic pet toilet. Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, p. 8 / 121 / 7

[014] Figure 3 is a rear perspective view of the automatic pet toilet.

[015] Figure 4 is an enlarged rear perspective view of a water pump and a vacuum pump for an automatic pet toilet. Description of the invention

[016] Although the following description details the preferred embodiments of the present invention, it is understood that the invention is not limited, in its application, to the details of the arrangement of the parts or the steps of the methods illustrated in the accompanying figures, since it is capable of other forms of implementation and can be carried out in various ways.

[017] Figure 1 is a perspective front view illustration of an animal toilet (10), according to an embodiment of the present invention. The animal toilet (10) has a container (11) with a bottom end (12), a right side (13a), a left side (13b), a front end (13c) and a rear end (13d). The front end (13c) of the container (11) has an inlet opening (14) for an animal — for example, a dog — to enter the container (11). The container (11) rests on a base (15). A water reservoir or cistern (16) is positioned at the rear end (13d) of the container (11). The water reservoir (16) has a top cover (17) and is supported by a bracket (23). A motion sensor (18) is attached to the bracket (23).One end of a discharge hose (19) is connected to the container (11) on the left side (13b) and extends to a discharge opening (20) located in the central region of that side. The discharge hose (19) can also be connected, alternatively, to the right side (13a). A drain opening (21) is located at the rear end (13d) and at the bottom (12) of the container (11), connecting to a vacuum system drain pipe (22). Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, page 9 / 121 / 7

[018] Figure 2 is a left side perspective view of the pet toilet (10), and additionally shows a vacuum pump (24) and a water pump (25). An inlet hose (26) is connected to the inlet of the water pump (25). The discharge hose (19) is connected to the outlet of the water pump (25) and runs to the opening (20) on the side (13b) of the container (11). A water supply hose (29), connected to a tap, supplies water to the pet toilet (10). An electronic control module (30) is installed in the support (23), receiving electrical power via a power cable (31). This module contains timers, switches and circuits that operate the motion sensor (18), the vacuum pump (24) and the water pump (25), based on techniques well known in the state of the art. Electrical wires (33) connect the vacuum pump (24) and the water pump (25) to the electronic control module (30).

[019] Figure 3 is a rear perspective view of the pet toilet (10). In addition, Figure 3 shows an outlet tube (28) from the vacuum pump (24). The vacuum drain tube (22) is connected to this outlet tube (28). Figure 3 also shows a flush valve (34) in the water reservoir (16), a water inlet hose (35) extending from the water supply hose (29) to the reservoir (16), and the water pump inlet hose (26) from the reservoir to the pump. As water is supplied to the water pump (25) from the reservoir (16) via the hose (26), the flush valve (34) opens to allow refilling of the reservoir via the supply hose (29). However, the water supply hose (29) can be connected directly to the water pump inlet (25), if desired, eliminating the need for the reservoir (16).

[020] Figure 4 is an enlarged perspective rear view of the vacuum pump (24) and water pump (25) of the pet toilet (10). Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, page 10 / 121 / 7

[021] In use, the animal toilet monitors movement by means of the motion sensor within the container area. When an animal enters the container (11), it is detected by the motion sensor (18). After the animal finishes eliminating waste and leaves the container, this movement is detected again. Subsequently, after a predetermined time interval — for example, 5 to 10 seconds — the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24) are activated by the electronic control module (30), operating for a selected time, for example, between 5 and 30 seconds. The water pump (25) supplies water to the discharge hose (19) at a desired pressure, and, as the water enters the container (11), it spreads over the entire surface of the container bottom. The vacuum pump (24), in turn, immediately sucks the water from the bottom of the container (11) through the drain opening and expels it through the outlet tube (28).The combined action of the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24) generates an enhanced cleaning effect at the bottom of the container. The vacuum disposal tube can be directed to the outside, to a toilet, to a sewer pipe or to a closed container. When the pumps are switched off by the electronic module, the system automatically restarts for the next cleaning cycle.

[022] The description above illustrates and describes the disclosure. In addition, it presents only the preferred embodiments, but, as mentioned, it is understood that these embodiments can be combined, modified or adapted to different contexts, without departing from the conceptual scope of the invention, as expressed in this description and in accordance with available technical knowledge.

[023] The embodiments described herein are also intended to reveal the best known embodiments to the applicant and to allow other experts in the field to use them with appropriate adaptations, according to their particular needs and applications. Thus, this description is not intended to limit the invention to the form presented herein. It is also intended that Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, p. 11 / 121 / 7 The attached claims are to be interpreted to encompass other embodiments. It is also understood that various alterations to the details, materials, and arrangements of the parts described and illustrated herein may be made by those skilled in the art, without departing from the principles and scope of the invention, as defined in the following claims. Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, p. 12 / 121

Claims

1 / 7 CLAIMS 1. A pet toilet (10), CHARACTERIZED BY comprising: a) a container (11) having a bottom (12), a right side (13A), a left side (13B), a front end (13C) and a rear end (13D), with a drain opening (21) at the rear end (13D) near the bottom (12), a discharge opening (20) on the left side (13B) or on the right side (13A) above the bottom (12), and a pet inlet opening (14) at the front end (13C); b) a discharge hose (19) inserted at one end into the discharge opening (20) and a vacuum inlet tube (22) inserted at one end into the drain opening (21);c) a water pump (25) having an inlet (26) and an outlet and a vacuum pump (24) having an inlet (22) and an outlet (28), wherein a second end opposite to the first end of the discharge hose (19) is connected to the outlet of the water pump (25) and wherein a second end opposite to the first end of the vacuum inlet tube (22) is connected to the inlet of the vacuum pump (24); d) a water source (29) connected to the inlet (26) of the water pump (25), wherein the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24) are configured to switch on simultaneously to discharge and clean the bottom (12) of the pet odorizer (10).

2. The pet toilet (10), according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BY further comprising Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, page 13 / 121 2 / 7 a base (15) with a support (23) having a water tank (16) and an electrical control module (30).

3. The pet toilet (10), according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BY further comprising an electrical control module (30) containing timers, switches and circuits for operating a motion sensor (18), the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24), wherein the motion sensor (18) detects the movement of a pet entering and exiting the container (11) and wherein the electrical control module (30) activates the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24) for a specified period of time when the pet exits the container (11) after having entered.

4. The pet toilet (10), according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED IN the water source being a water reservoir (16) having a flush valve (34) and the water reservoir (16) receiving water from a water supply hose (29) connected to a tap.

5. The pet toilet (10), according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED BY further comprising an outlet pipe (28) connected to the outlet of the vacuum pump (24), the outlet pipe (28) being configured for connection to a sewer.

6. A pet toilet (10), CHARACTERIZED BY comprising: a) a container (11) having a bottom (12), a right side (13A), a left side (13B), a front end (13C) and a rear end (13D), with a drain opening (21) at the rear end (13D) near the bottom (12), a discharge opening (20) on the left side (13B) or on the right side (13A) above the bottom (12), and a Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, page 14 / 121 3 / 7 pet inlet opening (14) at the front end (13C); b) a discharge hose (19) inserted at one end into the discharge opening (20) and a vacuum inlet tube (22) inserted at one end into the drain opening (21);c) a water pump (25) having an inlet (26) and an outlet and a vacuum pump (24) having an inlet (22) and an outlet (28), wherein a second end opposite to the first end of the discharge hose (19) is connected to the outlet of the water pump (25) and wherein a second end opposite to the first end of the vacuum inlet tube (22) is connected to the inlet of the vacuum pump (24); d) a water source (29) connected to the inlet (26) of the water pump (25), wherein the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24) are configured to switch on simultaneously to discharge and clean the bottom (12) of the pet toilet (10); ee) a base (15) with a support (23) having a water reservoir (16), a motion detector (18) and an electrical control module (30).

7. The pet toilet (10), according to claim 6, CHARACTERIZED IN the electrical control module (30) containing timers, switches and circuits that operate a motion sensor (18), the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24), wherein the motion sensor (18) detects a pet entering and exiting the container (11) and wherein the electrical control module (30) turns on the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24) for a specified period of time when the pet exits the container (11) after entering it. Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, page 15 / 121 4 / 7 8. The pet toilet (10), according to claim 6, CHARACTERIZED IN the water source being a water reservoir (16) having a flush valve (34), the water reservoir (16) receiving water from a water supply hose (29) connected to a tap.

9. The pet toilet (10), according to claim 6, CHARACTERIZED BY further comprising an outlet tube (28) connected to the outlet of the vacuum pump (24), and the outlet tube (28) configured to connect to a drain.

10. A pet toilet (10), CHARACTERIZED BY comprising: a) a container (11) having a bottom (12), a right side (13A), a left side (13B), a front end (13C) and a rear end (13D), with a drain opening (21) at the rear end (13D) near the bottom (12), a discharge opening (20) on the left side (13B) or on the right side (13A) above the bottom (12), and a pet inlet opening (14) at the front end (13C); b) a discharge hose (19) inserted at one end into the discharge opening (20) and a vacuum inlet tube (22) inserted at one end into the drain opening (21);c) a water pump (25) having an inlet (26) and an outlet and a vacuum pump (24) having an inlet (22) and an outlet (28), wherein a second end opposite to the first end of the discharge hose (19) is connected to the outlet of the water pump (25) and wherein a second end opposite to the first end of the vacuum inlet tube (22) is connected to the inlet of the vacuum pump (24); Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, page 16 / 121 5 / 7 d) a water source (29) connected to the inlet (26) of the water pump (25), wherein the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24) are configured to switch on simultaneously to discharge and clean the bottom (12) of the pet odorizer (10);(ee) a base (15) with a support (23) that has a water tank (16), a motion detector (18) and an electrical control module (30), wherein the water source is a water tank (16) that has a discharge valve (34), the water tank (16) receiving water from a water supply hose (29) connected to a tap.; 11. The pet toilet (10), according to claim 10, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT the electrical control module (30) contains timers, switches and circuits that operate a motion sensor (18), the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24), wherein the motion sensor (18) detects a pet entering and exiting the container (11) and wherein the electrical control module (30) turns on the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24) for a specified period of time when the pet exits the container (11) after entering it.

12. The pet toilet (10), according to claim 10, CHARACTERIZED BY further comprising an outlet pipe (28) connected to the outlet of the vacuum pump (24), the outlet pipe (28) being configured for connection to a sewer.

13. A pet toilet (10), CHARACTERIZED BY comprising: a) a container (11) having a bottom (12), a right side (13A), a left side (13B), a front end (13C) and a rear end (13D), with a drain opening (21) at the rear end (13D) near the bottom (12), a discharge opening (20) on the left side (13B) or on the right side (13A) above the bottom (12), and a pet inlet opening (14) at the front end (13C); b) a discharge hose (19) inserted at one end into the discharge opening (20) and a vacuum inlet tube (22) inserted at one end into the drain opening (21);c) a water pump (25) having an inlet (26) and an outlet and a vacuum pump (24) having an inlet (22) and an outlet (28), wherein a second end opposite the end of the discharge hose (19) is connected to the outlet of the water pump (25) and wherein a second end opposite the first end of the vacuum inlet tube (22) is connected to the inlet of the vacuum pump (24); d) a water source (29) connected to the inlet (26) of the water pump (25), wherein the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24) are configured to switch on simultaneously to discharge and clean the bottom (12) of the pet odorizer (10);(ee) a base (15) with a support (23) that has a water tank (16), a motion detector (18) and an electrical control module (30), wherein the water source is a water tank (16) that has a discharge valve (34), the water tank (16) receiving water from a water supply hose (29) connected to a tap, and the electrical control module (30) containing timers, switches and circuits that operate a motion sensor (18), the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24), the motion sensor (18) detecting a pet entering and exiting the container (11), and the electrical control module (30) turning on the water pump (25) and the vacuum pump (24) for a specified period of time when the pet exits the container (11) after entering it. Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, p. 18 / 121 7 Π; 14. The pet toilet (10), according to claim 13, CHARACTERIZED BY further comprising an outlet tube (28) connected to the outlet of the vacuum pump (24), the outlet tube (28) being configured to connect to a drain. Petition 870250067926, dated 03 / 08 / 2025, p. 19 / 121

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