DOG BED PLATFORM AND SUPPORT LEG
A dog bed platform and leg comprising: a generally rectangular shaped sheet of material with a rounded end and a squared off end; at least one handle located on the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material, located near an edge of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material; a safety indicator located on a surface of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material near a center of the gravity of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material; a first target located at the rounded end; a second target located at the squared off end; an extendible leg configurable to support an end of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material from the group consisting of the rounded end and the squared off end.
This invention relates generally to the field of pet beds and more specifically to a pet bed platform and support leg that are designed to allow a pet bed to be located in very close proximity to a person's bed.
BACKGROUNDPet beds for dogs and cats and the like have become popular in the marketplace. These beds are often constructed of poly foam material covered with a fabric. Pet beds may have both a base and a continuous side wall that is attached to the base forming a soft tray type construction. Other pet beds may only have a base. Some of the current pet beds also include the option of inserting a heating pad between the pad that the animal lays on and the base of the foam tray. However, many pets would prefer to sleep in-close proximity to their human owners, meaning actually sleeping on the pet owner's bed. When this occurs, many times the human owners are forced to sleep in uncomfortable positions to accommodate their pets snuggling activity. This condition can result in a disruption of the pet owner's sleep.
Therefore is a need for a pet bed platform that will allow a pet bed to be placed in close proximity to the top surface of the pet owner's bed and which can be easily put away.
SUMMARYThe invention relates to a dog bed platform and leg comprising: a generally rectangular shaped sheet of material with a rounded end and a squared off end; at least one handle located on the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material, located near an edge of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material; a safety indicator located on a surface of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material near a center of the gravity of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material; a first target located at the rounded end; a second target located at the squared off end; an extendible leg configurable to support an end of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material from the group consisting of the rounded end and the squared off end.
The present disclosure will be better understood by those skilled in the pertinent art by referencing the accompanying drawings, where like elements are numbered alike in the several figures, in which:
The targets 30, 34 are used for a guide for setting the platform leg under the platform. A user can simply line up the platform leg 38 underneath one of the targets 30, 34. The safety indicator 22 lets a user know how far he or she can safely extend the platform 10 from out between the mattress 66 and box spring 70. In
The advantages of the disclosed pet platform, is that since the platform 10 is flat, it can easily be slid all the way between the mattress 66 and box spring 70, so that the platform is out of view. The leg 38 can be stored under the bed out of view also. The platform 10 can be easily pulled out from between the mattress 66 and box spring 70 due to the handles 26. The platform 10 can be used with a dog bed to prevent a dog, or other pet from sleeping on the user's bed, thus keeping the bedding clean. The platform 10 and leg 38 allows the pet to be generally at the same height as the user when in his or her bed, thus providing comfort to the pet, and/or comfort to the couple who sleep together who differ in their desire for pet proximity, and or comfort to the individual who wishes to sleep near his or her pet. Different sized animals can be easily accommodated by simply sliding the platform to extend more from between the mattress 66 and box spring 70, or the platform can be slid so that less of the platform 10 extends from between the mattress 66 and box spring 70. The platform has both a squared off end and a rounded end, to accommodate different pet bed shapes, and the aesthetic desires of the user.
It should be noted that the terms “first”, “second”, and “third”, and the like may be used herein to modify elements performing similar and/or analogous functions. These modifiers do not imply a spatial, sequential, or hierarchical order to the modified elements unless specifically stated.
While the disclosure has been described with reference to several embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this disclosure, but that the disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A dog bed platform and leg comprising:
- a generally rectangular shaped sheet of material with a rounded end and a squared off end;
- at least one handle located on the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material, located near an edge of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material;
- a safety indicator located on a surface of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material near a center of the gravity of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material;
- a first target located at the rounded end;
- a second target located at the squared off end;
- an extendible leg configurable to support an end of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material from the group consisting of the rounded end and the squared off end.
2. The dog bed platform and leg of claim 1, wherein the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material has a thickness of about ⅛ inch to about ¾ inch.
3. The dog bed platform and leg of claim 1, wherein the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material has a width of about 20 inches to about 80 inches, and a length of about 24 inches to about 96 inches.
4. The dog bed platform and leg of claim 1, wherein the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material has a width of about 39.5 inches, and a length of about 48 inches.
5. The dog bed platform and leg of claim 1, wherein the extendible leg has an extendible length that can vary from about 12 inches to about 22 inches.
6. The dog bed platform and leg of claim 1, wherein the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material can be placed out of sight between a mattress and box spring of a twin sized bed.
7. The dog bed platform and leg of claim 1, wherein the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material is made out of a material selected from the group comprising wood, plastic, fiberglass, PVC, and nylon.
8. The dog bed platform and leg of claim 1, wherein the extendible leg is made generally out of a material selected from the group comprising wood, plastic, fiberglass, PVC, and nylon.
9. The dog bed platform and leg of claim 1, wherein the a safety indicator comprises a line generally at the center of gravity of the dog bed platform and parallel to the width of the generally rectangular shaped sheet of material.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 12, 2007
Publication Date: Dec 18, 2008
Inventors: Noelle Geremia (Branford, CT), Mary Jane Rogers (Edgartown, MA), Pam Lindgren (Edgartown, MA)
Application Number: 11/761,431
International Classification: A47B 23/02 (20060101);