Abstract: A collapsible shelter is provided. The shelter has a concave top panel with front, back, and side walls. A concave bottom panel is has front, back and side walls. At least three of the bottom panel side walls have an inner stepped flanged portion. The flanged portions are positioned in a vertical stepped relationship with respect to each one of the other one of the flanged portions. Trapezoidal front, back, and side wall panels have top edges and bottom edges. The bottom edges are longer than the top edges.

Abstract: A side of an animal enclosure including a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires, where the plurality of horizontal wires includes a top wire and a bottom wire, and the plurality of vertical wires includes a first end wire and a second end wire. A plurality of hooked ends are formed at the ends of either the plurality of horizontal wires or the plurality of vertical wires. The top wire, the bottom wire, the first end wire, and the second end wire define an outer periphery of the first member, and the plurality of hooked ends extend beyond the outer periphery defined by the top wire, the bottom wire, the first end wire, and the second end wire. The top wire, bottom wire, first end wire and second end wire do not form a hooked end at any of their respective ends.

Abstract: A birdhouse is provided with at least four walls that define a birdhouse interior, with at least one of the walls containing an access opening. The interior is further defined by a roof, defining a first, upper end of the interior, which is affixed to at least one of the walls and which is disposed above a floor, which defines a second, opposite end of the interior and is also affixed to at least one of the walls. Furthermore, the birdhouse is provided with a cell phone slot disposed generally adjacent to a top of at least one of the walls, which is dimensioned to slidably accommodate a cell phone with a camera for photographing the birdhouse interior.

Abstract: A disposable bird feeder preferably containing suet cake or other edible substance, is housed in a protective container carrying a removable, adhesive backed manufacturer's label. Concealed behind the label and in front of the container's one wall is a flat collapsed, multi-part suspension linkage. The arrangement is such that the linkage, when unfolded and extended, can be utilized to hang the container from a tree or other support. At one end of the linkage is a split suspension loop. In the event of loss or breakage of the container or its contents, a new unit can be installed, with a minimum of time, mess, and expense. Metal cages and the like are neither required, nor utilized in most installations.

Abstract: A ground-mounted bird feeder includes a shield to prevent squirrels from accessing the feeder portion of the bird feeder. The ground-mounted bird feeder may include a post and a feeder mounted on the post, and a shield may be placed below a bottom of the feeder, and may also be above the feeder.

Abstract: A plant cage kit includes a wire grid, a bottom ring, and a top ring. The wire grid has a plurality of first and second spaced-apart wires. Each of the second wires is coupled to each of the first wires to form the wire grid. The first end of each second wire is formed into a loop and the second end of each second wire is formed into a hook. The hook of each second wire engages the loop of the same second wire when the plant cage kit is in the assembled configuration. When the plant cage kit is in the shipping configuration, the plurality of first wires is generally positioned in a first plane such that wire grid has a generally flat shape. The bottom and top rings have a generally U-shaped cross-section portion forming respective channels.

Abstract: Embodiments include a mesh bird cage having a fabric collapsibly forming an enclosed volume, the fabric being a screen-like mesh with holes to enable air to circulate through the fabric. The fabric may be equipped with extendible rods to adjust the volume enclosed by the fabric.

Abstract: Embodiments include a mesh bird cage having a fabric collapsibly forming an enclosed volume, the fabric being a screen-like mesh with holes to enable air to circulate through the fabric. The fabric may be equipped with extendible rods to adjust the volume enclosed by the fabric.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible housing for poultry or other animals that includes a shelter having a half-lap shape, a base cage having a complimentary half-lap shape, a means for joining the shelter onto the base cage to form the housing is disclosed. A space in the shelter and a space in the base cage communicate with each other through an opening in the shelter. The housing further includes a door frame, at least one door, at least one cantilevered rod, and a ramp. The shelter is transformable into a box shaped container for shipping or storage.

Abstract: A modular bird cage includes a plurality of support posts located at the corners of the cage. The support posts are made up of an internal column and an external post surrounding the internal column. The internal column is internally threaded to rigidly connect a base portion and an upper portion of the bird cage. The internally threaded column engages a vertically extending threaded stud extending from the base portion. Two perpendicular, radially extending lugs are mounted on the base portion spaced from the stud. The internally threaded column, when fully engaged with the externally threaded stud, abuts against the two radially projecting lugs, filling the space between the stud and the lugs. A hollow external post is passed over the column and includes two perpendicularly located arched openings which engage the two lugs mounted on the base portion.

Abstract: A door assembly for pivotally securing a door to an animal enclosure or other enclosure. The door assembly comprises a pivot pin assembly integrally formed with the door and a hinge secured to the enclosure adjacent the opening. The pivot pin assembly preferably comprises a vertically oriented pivot pin integrally formed with upper and lower horizontal support members extending from upper and lower ends of the pivot pin across a portion of the door. The pivot pin is fitted within a hinge barrel formed within the hinge in a manner to permit the pivot pin to rotate within the barrel such that the door may be pivoted from an open to a closed position.

Abstract: A bird cage having a wire grille upper portion and a base assembly. A portion of the base assembly may be made of a light impervious material such as a transparent or translucent material. A plurality of connectors may be used to secure the wire grille panels together. In one embodiment, the footprint of the base assembly is larger than the footprint of the wire grille upper portion of the cage. One or more feeding stations may be provided inside of the cage with a door located on the cage to access the feeding stations. The feeding stations may be arranged in a locked position such that a bird inside the cage cannot tip over or spill the contents of a feeding station.

Abstract: A modular bird cage includes a plurality of support posts located at the corners of the cage. The support posts are made up of an internal column and an external post surrounding the internal column. The internal column is internally threaded to rigidly connect a base portion and an upper portion of the bird cage. The internally threaded column engages a vertically extending threaded stud extending from the base portion. Two perpendicular, radially extending lugs are mounted on the base portion spaced from the stud. The internally threaded column, when fully engaged with the externally threaded stud, abuts against the two radially projecting lugs, filling the space between the stud and the lugs. A hollow external post is passed over the column and includes two perpendicularly located arched openings which engage the two lugs mounted on the base portion.

Abstract: A collapsible corner animal cage is provided. The collapsible cage comprises a first set of side walls fastened together to define the rear corner of the cage; a second set of side walls fastened to the first set of side walls to define the side corners of the cage; a door panel fastened to the second set of side walls to define the front of the cage, the door panel positioned diametrically opposite the rear corner of the cage; a floor fastened to the side walls and the door panel; and a roof fastened to the side walls and the door panel; wherein the side walls, door panel, floor and roof are fastened together to define a collapsible structure for use in a corner. The cage may also be collapsed into a one-piece, substantially flat unit with a carrying handle for transport.

Abstract: A birdcage is disclosed that includes a collapsible cage having an opening adapted to be coupled to a support wherein the support is adapted to support at least one of a feeder and a waterer so that a bird in the cage may be provided at least one of food and water while being blocked from exiting the cage via the opening. The birdcage also includes a base adapted to receive and support the cage, wherein the base includes side walls that extend out beyond a perimeter of the cage and are flared upwardly and outwardly relative to the cage so as to be disposed to catch debris expelled from within the cage.

Abstract: A bird cage having a frame including a base assembly, cover assembly and corner towers that join the base and cover assemblies. The front, back, sides and top of the cage are enclosed by wire grills. The towers are made of light pervious material such as clear or translucent plastic and carry feeding stations. The cage is expandable. The base assembly includes an easily removable tray for collecting droppings in the cage, and the tray carries a wire grill platform within the cage which may be removed by partially withdrawing the tray and without otherwise disturbing the base assembly. A bird cage stand composed of two identical but inverse sub-assemblies provides storage space for feed and cage accessories.

Abstract: A cage, such as a bird or other animal cage, incorporates a number of integral fastening elements that facilitate assembly of vertical side panels and top panels of the cage without the use of hand tools. Pin and aperture fastening elements are combined with headed pin and keyhole slot fastening elements to facilitate attachment of adjacent panels to one another. U-shaped locking clips are also employed to insure that the assembled side panels cannot move vertically relative to one another. The top assembly of the cage uses tab and slot type and U-shape clip type fastening elements to facilitate assembly.

Abstract: A pet house substantially formed from a unitary blank of material, foldable from a collapsed state for shipping and storage to an erect state for use. The house includes a bottom having four edges. The house also includes first and second side walls and first and second end walls. The side walls are attached to one another forming an apex at the top of the house. One end wall includes an opening to permit the pet to ingress and egress the house. The bottom includes a slot near one edge for receiving a locking tab which extends from one of the side walls. Fasteners are provided for attaching the first and second end walls to the first and second side walls.

Abstract: A modular cage comprising first and second profiled elements connected by interlocking corner joints for reversible joining so as to constitute a supporting frame and grille-like wall elements connected to the frame to constitute the cage, with the corner joints comprising each a corner body from which tangs extend monolithically and at right angles, the tangs being provided with reversible locking devices which enter corresponding first longitudinally elongated seats formed in the profiled elements.

Abstract: A bird cage having a frame including a base assembly, cover assembly and corner towers that join the base and cover assemblies. The front, back, sides and top of the cage are enclosed by wire grills. The towers are made of light pervious material such as clear or translucent plastic and carry feeding stations. The cage is expandable. The base assembly includes an easily removable tray for collecting droppings in the cage, and the tray carries a wire grill platform within the cage which may be removed by partially withdrawing the tray and without otherwise disturbing the base assembly. A bird cage stand composed of two identical but inverse sub-assemblies provides storage space for feed and cage accessories.

Abstract: A wire cage operable between an expanded position and a folded position includes a top wall and a bottom wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a front wall and a rear wall attach to the bottom and top walls. The front and rear walls contain rounded sides. The cage includes an entrance door. A pass through door is mounted on the entrance door. In order to open the pass through door, the entrance door must be closed and locked. The cage top wall optionally contains a top wall door hinged on the edge of the top wall so that the user can easily access the cage from the top wall. The top door can be rotated so that it rests flush with the cage sidewall. A pan is inserted over the bottom surface.

Abstract: A bird cage having a frame including a base assembly, cover assembly and corner towers that join the base and cover assemblies. The front, back, sides and top of the cage are enclosed by wire grills. The towers are made of light pervious material such as clear or translucent plastic and carry feeding stations. The cage is expandable. The base assembly includes an easily removable tray for collecting droppings in the cage, and the tray carries a wire grill platform within the cage which may be removed by partially withdrawing the tray and without otherwise disturbing the base assembly.

Abstract: A collapsible feeder for birds, squirrels and the like is disclosed and comprises a feeder body including a base and a rim. A series of hollow body segments of graduated diameters extend upwardly from the base within the rim to form a feeder body. The segment of smallest diameter is joined to the base and has a plurality of feed outlet openings formed therein to enable feed from within the feeder body to pass outwardly therefrom onto the base inwardly of the rim. A feeder lid is removably positioned on the upper end of the segment of greatest diameter when the feeder body is in the extended position. The feeder lid is removably positioned on the upper end of the rim when the feeder body is in the collapsed position.

Abstract: A prefabricated fully assemblable bird cage comprising a flat sheet of stiff material, a rectangular panel, formed centrally in the sheet bounded on the outside perimeter thereof by four straight prefold marginal depressions, defining respectively a top margin, opposed side margins and a bottom margin, each fold line arranged orthogonal to the other, the fold lines joined at their respective intersecting terminal ends to form a central panel of the enclosure, the rectangular panel having formed therein a large central opening, the edges of which reside in the panel; first and second end panels extending outward from the central panel including a first portion of each end panel that is arranged to be folded orthogonal to the central panel; opposed side panels extending respectively outward from the panel margins for folding toward each other in parallel arrangement to form respectively side panels of the cage; a pair of wide, short tabs extending from the straight prefold marginal edge depression formed in the

Abstract: A knock-down bird cage, which includes a cage body and a stand supporting the cage body, wherein the cage body is formed of a right side panel, a left side panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a right top panel, a left top panel, a horizontal bottom panel, and a collector plate spaced below the horizontal bottom panel and defining with a respective bumper board at each of the right side panel, left side panel, front panel and rear panel a receptacle for collecting waste matter; the stand include a plurality of legs, the legs each a top mounting frame, and a plurality of clamping plates respectively fastened to the top mounting frame at each of the legs to secure the legs to the receptacle of the cage body at a bottom side.

Abstract: A light weight, easily collapsible bird house with a detachable water repellent rainfly/sunshade. The system is made of fabric with removable tension rods, and can be packed flat for transport or storage.

Abstract: A portable knock down pigeon cage for easy transportation of homing pigeons is made up a top roof, a bottom base, a pair of foldable fences and a pair of lateral side walls. The foldable fences are pivotally engaged with the top roof and the lateral side walls are pivotally engaged with the bottom base and can be releasably engaged with the top roof so that the cage can be easily expanded when the top roof is pulled upwardly and the side walls are erected to engage with the top roof, and the cage can be easily knocked down by simply pushing down the lateral side walls. The cage is provided with a drawable waste collecting board in the bottom base so as to make the cleaning of the cage with ease.

Abstract: A collapsible cage for dogs or rabbits has a rectangular base, fold-down end walls folding side walls and a roof. The walls and roof are made of metal grids. The end walls fold down onto the base one over the other. The side walls fold in the middle concertina-wise and are hinged at the top to opposite edges of the roof allowing the side walls and roof to collapse onto the base over the end walls. The base has a pull-out tray or pan and an access door is provided in one of the end walls. Releasable clips are provided to hold the walls and roof together in an elevated position of the structure.

Abstract: A collapsible cage for dogs or rabbits has a rectangular base, fold-down end walls folding side walls and a roof. The walls and roof are made of metal grids. The end walls fold down onto the base one over the other. The side walls fold in the middle concertina-wise and are hinged at the top to opposite edges of the roof allowing the side walls and roof to collapse onto the base over the end walls. The base has a pull-out tray or pan and an access door is provided in one of the end walls. Releasable clips are provided to hold the walls and roof together in an elevated position of the structure.

Abstract: In order to permit a purchaser to assemble a collapsible cage simply and without the need for special tools, the side walls (2 to 5), which are usually four in number, are connected to each other by sectional corner connectors (7 to 10). The sectional corner connectors are longitudinally divided into two parts and consist of an outer part (16) and an inner part (17). Both parts are undetachably connected via rotating parts (22). In one variant, spreader springs (35, 36) ensure that the parts (16, 17) of the sectional corner connectors are held apart in the untightened state so that the widest possible gap (33) is created for inserting the edge zones (19, 20) of the gratings. When the rotating parts (22) are rotated, for example through about 90.degree., this causes the inner part (17) of the sectional corner connector to move towards the outer part, while at the same time clamping the edge zones (19, 20) of the gratings.

Abstract: A pet habitat for housing at least one pet animal has a side wall barrier which allows an unobstructed viewing of the animal. The pet habitat comprises a base member, at least two substantially vertical posts secured to the base member, the side wall barrier and a top member dimensioned to overlie the posts and be secured thereto. The side wall barrier is formed from at least one substantially clear side wall section removably mounted on adjacent vertical posts and, in the preferred embodiments, at least one wire frame side wall section mounted on adjacent posts. The clear side wall and wire frame member sections collectively form the side wall barrier. The clear wall section is readily removed and cleaned when needed so that enhanced viewing of the interior of the habitat is maintained.