Pee spot cover for animal pee pads
OwnerCynthia Susan Craftsinventor
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Abstract
A reusable pee spot cover for animal pee pads includes a tray featuring upper and lower surfaces, a peripheral lip protruding perpendicularly along the tray perimeter and at least one lifting handle for repositioning. The tray may include a visual indicator on its lower surface and can be fabricated from materials such as plastic, cloth, cardboard, or wood. The cover addresses the technical problem of rapid saturation and contamination of pee pads by concealing soiled areas, guiding pets to cleaner sections, and reducing waste tracking. Principal uses include extending pad lifespan and creating enrichment activities for pets. A method involves detecting soiled portions and positioning the cover to conceal contamination.
Claims3
A method for extending the usable surface area of a disposable absorbent pad, the method comprising:
- providing a spot cover comprising:
- a tray configured to overlie at least one soiled portion of a disposable absorbent pad, the tray having an upper surface and a lower surface;
- a peripheral lip protruding normal to the lower surface along a perimeter of the tray;
- and at least one lifting handle projecting from the upper surface at a corner of the tray;
- placing the disposable absorbent pad on an underlying support surface;
- detecting the at least one soiled portion on the disposable absorbent pad;
- and
- positioning the spot cover over the at least one soiled portion such that the peripheral lip engages a region of the disposable absorbent pad to inhibit relative lateral movement of the spot cover, thereby concealing the at least one soiled portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.