ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,616,162, issued on May 5.
"Bedding material separator" was invented by Tyler Casebeer (White City, Ore.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A separator device is provided for sifting soiled animal bedding including a separator frame having a stand at least one wheel. The stand engages and disengages with a floor to move from a stationary position to an ambulatory position. The separator device includes a flexible member and a screen attached to the flexible member for supporting the soiled animal bedding. An actuator is attached to the screen and applies an oscillatory force to the screen. The oscillatory force causes the screen to oscillate to...