Abstract: The inventive pet shelter described herein overcomes these drawbacks. The pet shelter has a non-deformable steel cage defining a space therein suitable for the enclosure of a pet and deformable pieces removably attachable to the perimeter of the steel cage. The steel cage has a top shelter section and a side shelter section formed by a guide following door, wherein the guide following door can be recessed into the pet shelter and underneath and adjacent to the top shelter section. The deformable pieces are oriented on corners and edges of the steel cage.

Abstract: A collapsible pet enclosure is provided. The enclosure includes a pliable cover supported by a rigid, but foldable, frame. The cover includes an opening in a top panel such that the enclosure is top loading. The cover is completely removable from the frame so that it can be machine washed. The frame is of one-piece jointed construction so that it is collapsible for easy transportation or storage. Because all frame components are jointedly attached to one another, the frame does not include any loose components that are easily lost. The enclosure is quick and easy to set up and collapse.

Abstract: A carrier for an animal providing expanded and collapsed configurations. The carrier may include an inner shell and an outer shell with respective openings that are co-positioned when the carrier is in the collapsed configuration. A moving wall may effectively block one of the openings when the carrier is in the expanded configuration.

Abstract: A pet containment device for use with a chair comprises a cover for enclosing space underneath the chair. Said device also comprises other novel features that allow the device to connect to a seat of the chair and operate concomitantly with a folding chair. There is also provided a method of containing a pet.

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 pet containment device for use with a chair comprises a cover for enclosing space underneath the chair. Said device also comprises other novel features that allow the device to connect to a seat of the chair and operate concomitantly with a folding chair. There is also provided a method of containing a pet.

Abstract: A small animal habitat having a base and removable hood composed of a plurality of lune-shaped hood sections that are movable with respect to one another enabling them to be nested one above another so that the front and/or back of the hood may be opened. Hubs that connect the hood sections together and mount the hood to the base also define passages for the animal in and out of habitat and provide access to other habitat components.

Abstract: A collapsible frame has a base mechanism. The base mechanism comprises a first connector and a second connector which are pivotally connected to the bottom of the collapsible frame. The first connector is pivotally connected with first reinforcement legs. The bottom of the first connector is formed with a first trough. The second connector and the first connector are overlapped and engaged with each other. The second connector is pivotally connected with a second reinforcement legs. The top of the second connector is formed with a second trough. The first and second reinforcement legs are pivotally connected to the bottom of the collapsible frame.

Abstract: A collapsible pet enclosure is provided. The enclosure includes a pliable cover supported by a rigid, but foldable, frame. The cover includes an opening in a top panel such that the enclosure is top loading. The cover is completely removable from the frame so that it can be machine washed. The frame is of one-piece jointed construction so that it is collapsible for easy transportation or storage. Because all frame components are jointedly attached to one another, the frame does not include any loose components that are easily lost. The enclosure is quick and easy to set up and collapse.

Abstract: A folding bag has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape with rigid lateral front and backsides and a flexible bottom panel with a diagonal slit that enables folding of the bag into a compact flat configuration. A rigid folding panel is provided on the inside of the bag to enable maintenance of the bottom side in a generally fixed configuration and to maintain the shape of the bag.

Abstract: Configurable animal housing (caging) is arranged from an assortment of modules consisting of interchangeable frame cores, interstages, walls and divider panels that address a broad spectrum of animal housing needs. Various configurations include both open living and enrichment areas as well as isolation housing and are easily achieved using a quick-disconnect approach to assembly. Animal resistant lock assemblies hold modules together and use a common key to permit rapid changes of configuration without tools. Systems can address configurations for wall mounting, mobile racking, individual, and group housing, and almost any other configuration animal caregivers would want.

Abstract: An enclosure for a pet litter pan, having a moisture and odor-resistant plastic rattan-like material woven on a wire frame. The enclosure is quickly and easily assembled from multiple panels using pin connectors and connector feet. An openable panel provides access to remove the litter pan for cleaning, and has low-friction rails along its interior for facilitating easier removal and replacement of the pan.

Abstract: A strong and secure magnetic cage framed in a lightweight material such as aluminum with a plastic polymer bottom and detachable panels allowing for an innovative and versatile cage construction. All detachable panels work to secure the caged animal with strong yet lightweight material preventing escape while keeping with the lightweight intent for the design. The cage includes a screened front region with a hinged door structure. The door includes an integrated knob with a locking mechanism. The front region is completed by a detachable screened support panel to further secure the animal. The frame is secured with high-powered magnets housed in plastic connectors with protruding pegs reinforcing the connection between the screened panels. This assembly also encloses and secures the plastic polymer bottom. This invention is easy to clean, store and transport because of its lightweight materials and fully detachable design.

Abstract: A retractable pet house includes an enclosure frame and an optional top frame. The enclosure frame includes a plurality of poles, foldable connection rod units and locking joints. The upper end and the lower end of each pole are connected to the locking joints. The upper ends and the lower ends of both sides of the foldable connection rod unit are respectively pivoted to the locking joints. The top frame includes a central joint and a plurality of top rods. Each top rod has one end pivoted to the central joint and another end penetrating through the locking joint at the upper end of each pole. One end of each top rod is provided with a threaded hole for receiving a bolt to hold against the central joint. The inclination between the top frame and the central joint is variable by rotating the bolts.

Abstract: A foldable pet cage is comprised of six four-sided panels fabricated from generally flexible material with selected panels reinforced with stiffening elements positioned at strategic locations so as to enable folding of the six panels over one another into an array which is compact.

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 lightweight, collapsible pet house includes a lower frame which supports a raised pet supporting floor and an upper frame cooperable with the lower frame and removable with respect thereto which supports a cover forming the roof and walls over the floor of the pet house. The lower frame and pet supporting floor can be used alone as a pet cot. The pet supporting floor is preferably made of a mesh material to promote air circulation around an animal resting on the floor and a vent in the roof and an entrance to the house promote air circulation through the house. The frames are advantageously made of PVC piping and connectors for the piping so can be easily assembled and disassembled so the house can be easily transported and stored and the floor and cover easily cleaned.

Abstract: A collapsible cage, which comprises a bottom that is surmounted by, and associated with, grid-like walls mutually connected by connection comprising, for each corner, a corner joint constituted by a main element, with a concave corner body in which positioning seats are provided for three converging grid-like walls, and at least one locking element for the three grid-like walls in the positioning seats. The locking element is formed monolithically with the main element and is further deformable in order to be arranged in the locking configuration.

Abstract: This invention comprises a series of lightweight, easily transportable identical frame pieces attached together to form an expandable pet enclosure that can be assembled into a multiplicity of configurations, optionally with a floor or a roof that comprises the same frame pieces.

Abstract: A modular animal enclosure includes a housing comprising a top portion affixed to a base portion to form a sheltered interior. The housing includes a door aperture and a climate conditioning aperture. A remove ably attachable climate conditioning unit is installed over the climate conditioning aperture to facilitate a flow of atmospheric air from the exterior environment into the interior of the housing. The climate conditioning unit can variously comprise a cover assembly, a heating unit, a cooling unit and a forced air unit, and different types of units can be installed at different times. In another aspect, the bottom portion can be selectively hinged to the top portion on opposing sides of the housing to allow pivotal movement of the top portion in two opposite directions, as desired to permit access to the interior of the housing for inspection, maintenance and cleaning of the interior.

Abstract: A pet enclosing system includes a door that is positioned in a wall. The door has a pet door positioned therein. Each of a plurality of panels has a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The plurality of panels includes a first panel, a second panel and a third panel. A plurality of hinges hingedly couples together the panels. A first coupler and a second coupler are provided and mounted on either side of the door. The second coupler is mounted on the wall and is positioned to a second lateral side of the door. The first coupler is configured to couple the second lateral edge of first panel to the wall and the second coupler is configured to couple the second lateral edge of the third panel to the wall so that the panels form a barrier around a space adjacent to the door.

Abstract: A collapsible pet enclosure is provided. The enclosure includes a pliable cover supported by a rigid, but foldable, frame. The cover includes an opening in a top panel such that the enclosure is top loading. The cover is completely removable from the frame so that it can be machine washed. The frame is of one-piece jointed construction so that it is collapsible for easy transportation or storage. Because all frame components are jointedly attached to one another, the frame does not include any loose components that are easily lost. The enclosure is quick and easy to set up and collapse.

Abstract: A soccer practice cage including an enclosure defining an enclosure interior and multiple ball openings provided in spaced-apart relationship with respect to each other in the bottom portion of the enclosure and communicating with the enclosure interior. In typical application, at least two players in the enclosure interior stand in front of respective ball openings, and each of the players attempts to kick a ball through the ball opening or openings of the other player or players.

Abstract: A pet enclosure having a moisture and odor-resistant, plastic, rattan-like material woven onto a frame. The enclosure is foldably collapsible for compact storage and shipping, and is quickly and easily assembled with minimal or no tools. An elevated floor panel is securely but removably engaged to the framing of the enclosure. An access door pivots inwardly and outwardly, and can be latched in a closed position or an open position.

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: An animal enclosure, having a top wall panel, a bottom rack disposed opposite to the top wall panel, two opposite first side wall panels, a third side wall panel and a fourth side wall panel. Each of the first side wall panels has a top edge hinged to the top wall panels and a bottom edge hinged with the bottom rack at a first elevation. The second side wall panel disposed between and adjacent to the first side wall panels has a bottom edge hinged to the bottom rack at a second elevation. The third side wall panel is opposite to the second side wall panel and adjacent to the first side wall panels. The third side wall has a bottom edge hinged to the bottom rack at a third elevation. The first, second and third elevations are at different from each other such that the top wall panel, the first, second and fourth side wall panels can be folded stacked with each other on the bottom rack.

Abstract: A shelter is disclosed for an animal, the shelter consisting of a demountable first frame adapted to be releasably connectable to a first flexible cover, the first cover and the first frame being further adapted to support the animal when the shelter is in use; a demountable second frame releasably connectable to the first frame; a flexible second cover releasably connectable to and supported by the second frame, the second cover in combination with the first cover providing a substantially enclosed space for receiving the animal when the shelter is in use; wherein each of the first frame, the second frame, the first cover and the second cover are manufactured from a lightweight material and are adapted such that, when the shelter components are disassembled, they can be flat-packed.

Abstract: A collapsible pet enclosure is provided. The enclosure includes a pliable cover supported by a rigid, but foldable, frame. The cover includes an opening in a top panel such that the enclosure is top loading. The cover is completely removable from the frame so that it can be machine washed. The frame is of one-piece jointed construction so that it is collapsible for easy transportation or storage. Because all frame components are jointedly attached to one another, the frame does not include any loose components that are easily lost. The enclosure is quick and easy to set up and collapse.

Abstract: An animal carrier has a harness that includes two side-by-side animal body-encircling belts located inside a stroller. The body-encircling belts are connected to straps which are connected to the frame of the animal carrier. A sun shade unit is also included and can be placed over the animals carried in the carrier. A pad is removably located inside the carrier and an insect net accessory can be placed around the carrier. Wheels of the carrier include a brake and a cargo basket is also included.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cage which can be assembled easily and disassembled in a compact manner.

Abstract: The invention is a self-storing pet enclosure intended for use on a mounting wall outside of a pet door or window. In the stowed configuration, the enclosure is substantially flush with the mounting wall, making it well-suited for applications such as a recreational vehicle, travel trailer, tent trailer, or mobile home. In the deployed configuration, it provides at-will access for a pet to the enclosure, which, in one embodiment, is constructed primarily with wire-mesh panels. This gives the pet access to a well-ventilated, essentially outdoor area. The self-storing feature obviates the need for any additional storage space to keep the enclosure when not in use. The methods of deploying and stowing are simple and do not require any tools or complicated procedures, making the invention easily to use.

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: An universal semi-automatic foldable box is generally disclosed comprising a box body (1) having a bottom panel (2), and two or more side walls (5), and the corresponding number of soft sheets (9) and spring strips (11). Each spring strip is connected to the bottom panel and at least one side wall. The side walls are connected to the bottom panel such that they can unfold and rise and the sheets form foldable connecting portions for connecting the side walls, and the spring strips serve to unfold the box flat. The spring strip has the property of remaining straight when unfolded but self-folding when it is slightly bent from its straight condition. The spring strips may be provided as an integral part of the box, or alternatively, may be a separate piece, which then can be attached by the user to the side walls of the box. The box body can be of different size and shape, such as for example square, sphere, rectangular, hexagonal, octagonal, and the like, and can be made of any material.

Abstract: A portable pet enclosure having a plurality of frame pieces connected via flexible netting. The frame pieces each contain a semicircular hoop having two end prongs for insertion into the ground. A cross-bar extends between the two legs of the frame several inches above the prongs to provide a base for resting on the ground. A door is attached to the end frame piece and secured closed via zipper. The pet enclosure is collapsible and easily transportable inside its own carrying bag.

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 modular cage comprising a bottom surmounted by, and associated with, grille-like walls which are mutually connected by connecting means; the connecting means comprise a first corner joint constituted by a first component that has a hollow corner body in which there are first seats for positioning three convergent grille-like walls, the first component being associated, by way of reversible interlocking anchoring means, with a complementary substantially plate-like second component.

Abstract: A cage, such as a bird or other animal cage, employs a folding side assembly that, using a specially designed hinging system, allows the cage to fold to a collapsed condition for storage or shipping, and then to be unfolded and secured to an open position without the need for screws, bolts or other types of fasteners, or the use of hand or other tools. In the preferred embodiment, the folding side assembly is formed of six permanently assembled sections, each of which is attached to adjacent sections by means of a plurality of pivoting hinges. These six sections form four sides of the cage, which preferably is rectangular or square. Two of the sections form two fixed side of the cage, while the remaining four sections form, in two hinged pairs, two folding sides of the cage. The pairs are hinged to one another so that the folding sides can fold inwardly toward one another in an accordion fashion so that the fixed sides of the cage collapse toward one another.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for converting a stock trailer into a horse trailer. Dividers are mounted on the inside of a stock trailer to create separate compartments for a number of horses. When the trailer reaches its destination, the dividers can be removed and used in combination with the stock trailer to create a corral for the horses.

Abstract: A collapsible pet enclosure that is fashioned to fit in standard windows and has removable material coverings and screen panels on all sides. Domestic animals can use the enclosure to enjoy the out doors with out the owners fearing for their safety or health, as is the case in letting pets out of doors on the ground level. There are detachable wheels as part of the unit that convert the enclosure to a mobile pet carrier, that one may roll instead of carry.

Abstract: The present invention concerns animal kennels or crates that provide a means for housing, containing and training animals, and in particular, domesticated house pets such as dogs and cats. The crate is collapsible so that it can be disassembled and transported in a convenient fashion. The crate is comprised of side panels, end panels and a top panel that define the boundaries of the crate. These panels are secured together through the use of edge pieces that are strong enough to maintain the integrity of the crate when placed under the stresses associated with an animal trying to escape, while also being flexible enough to provide for an easy means of assembling and disassembling the crate. Corner caps are placed on the corners of the crate and a removable base can be clipped to the crate. The edge pieces and corner cap also provides the crate with an aesthetically appealing appearance that reduces the perception of crates being cruel to the animal.

Abstract: A device for confining an animal such as a dog is disclosed. The device consists of a plurality of sides, an unstable support element attached to each of the plurality of sides and a plurality of couplers for coupling each of the plurality of sides. The couplers allow relative movement of the sides such that pressing against one of the plurality of sides produces movement that discourages contact with the plurality of sides. If a dog contained in the device attempts to escape by scaling a side of the device, the relative movement of the plurality of sides will startle the dog. Consequently, the dog immediately moves away from the side and within minutes typically abandons any attempt to escape.

Abstract: A modular cage comprising a bottom surmounted by, and associated with, grille-like walls which are mutually connected by connecting means; the connecting means comprise a first corner joint constituted by a first component that has a hollow corner body in which there are first seats for positioning three convergent grille-like walls, the first component being associated, by way of reversible interlocking anchoring means, with a complementary substantially plate-like second component.

Abstract: A collapsible cage for housing an animal having an expanded and a collapsed configuration. The collapsible cage comprises a top platform and a bottom platform defining the ceiling and floor of said collapsible cage, a first accordion wall, a second accordion wall, a first end wall, and a second end wall, which collectively define a cage interior when the collapsible cage is in an expanded configuration. The first end wall rotatably engages the bottom platform and the second end wall rotatably engages the top platform. The first accordion wall and second accordion wall each have a first upper portion and a first lower portion. The first upper portions have first upper ends rotatably attached to the top platform, and the first lower portions have first lower ends rotatably attached to the bottom platform. The first upper portions rotatably engage the first lower portions along a hinge intermediate of the first upper ends and the first lower ends.

Abstract: A kennel system for confining domestic dogs consisting of four panel members (FIG. 5A) attached through a spring biasing element (FIG. 8) is presented. Each panel member consists of a first and second vertical corner post attached to upper and lower horizontal members. Each horizontal member contains a behavioral modification element (FIG. 4) for allowing each panel member to balance about a point. Consequently, when the contained animal brushes against the panels, they oscillate. This oscillatory motion startles the animal causing it to move away from the panels and towards the center of the kennel, thus, reinforcing desired behavior. Since the kennel system works in conjunction with the dog's natural instinct to move away from unstable objects, the top of the kennel is eliminated and the panels are lowered to allow for human interaction with the animal while it is confined.

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 collapsible insect containers are provide that comprise a base, a top having a selectively closeable passageway therein, at least one support member that extends between and engages the base and top and supports the top in spaced relation to the base, and pliant sidewalls that extend between the base and top and enclose the space therebetween. By utilizing pliant sidewalls, the container, absent support by the support members, is collapsible and may be packaged in a collapsed state.

Abstract: A collapsible lightweight animal security shipping kennel having opposite side hinged walls. The walls can collapse inwardly toward each other, and when fully erect are supported by end walls inserted into slots in the top surface. Two separate sets of two tracks near opposite ends of the side walls each slideably receive one of the two opposite end walls through slots in the top surface. Handles built-into the top and bottom surfaces permit either the erected kennel or the collapsed kennel to be transported. When in a collapsed position, the end walls may be stored within the confines of the top and bottom surfaces, along with the collapsed side walls. Fasteners such as strap and pin or hook and loop may be used to latch the collapsed structure in a closed position for transport.

Abstract: A modular animal shelter is conveniently relocatable, inexpensive to construct, and sufficiently durable to house large animals for extended periods of time. The modular animal shelter may be formed using a plurality of prefabricated, discrete, detachably interconnected side panels to define at least a partial enclosure. Each side panel may comprise a plurality of rails supported by a plurality of substantially vertical posts transverse to the rails. The side panels may be supported in a vertical disposition through the interconnecting of the side panels, such that the side panels are self-supporting without being anchored to the ground. A covering for the modular animal shelter may be formed substantially of a foldable material, and preferably extends over the enclosure to shelter the enclosure. The covering is preferably detachably connected to the side panels. A plurality of support members may be detachably connected to the tops of two of the opposing side panels to support the covering.

Abstract: A housing includes a base tray and an upper cover. Protrusions are provided on at least one opposing surface of an upper end periphery of the base tray and a lower end periphery of the upper cover. When the base tray is connected on the upper cover, ventilating slits are formed between the base tray and the upper cover. Thus, good ventilation is provided in a manner which allows simple manufacturing of the housing.