Hand Or Body-type Carrier Patents (Class 119/497)
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Patent number: 6571740Abstract: A pet kennel operable between a use position and a nested position. The pet kennel contains an upper portion having a top wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall and a bottom opening located opposite the top wall. The front wall, rear wall and sidewalls form a lip adjacent the bottom opening. The lower portion contains a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall and an upper opening located opposite the bottom wall. A rim is formed adjacent the upper opening by the first wall, rear wall and the sidewalls. While in the use position, the upper portion lip is mated with the lower portion rim so that the top wall is spaced apart the bottom to form the pet containment area. In the nested position, the upper portion lip mated with the lower portion rim such that the top wall is located adjacent the bottom wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2002Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Steven F. Kinder, Staci A. Mininger, Timothy W. Terleski
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Publication number: 20030089316Abstract: A collapsible tent 100 for housing a pet which folds into a storage bag when not in use. The design and structure is as follows of the tent includes a main body 1, front 2 and back 3 panels. The frame of the front 2 and back 3 panels are in the “upside down U” (dome) shape; the top and sides of the front 2 and back 3 panels are connected to the main body 1 with zippers 102, 104; the bottom of the front 2 and back 3 panels are sewn to the main body 1. Mesh windows 11 are on the sides of the main body 1. Shades 12 are also provided on the outside of the windows. The bottom of the two sides of the main body 1 are harnessed with webbing loops 14. A webbing handle 15 is sewn on the upper portion of the main body 1 (i.e., along the peak of the U-shaped dome). There is an opening 21 on the front panel that allows ingress and egress. A shade 22 covers up the opening 21; the shade 22 is in mesh material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Applicant: Yuntek International, Inc.Inventor: David K.Y. Chou
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Patent number: 6516751Abstract: A pet carrier for use in transporting pets within the passenger compartments of aircraft includes selectively closeable windows formed from mesh fabric, a fully openable end and a fully openable side for providing access to the interior of the pet carrier, an access port in the top having a full length double zipper closure and a rotatable locking member for securing the access port in the closed condition, a multi-function strap securable to the opposite ends of the pet carrier for use as a shoulder strap and securable to one end of the pet carrier for use as a pulling strap; individually removable rollers supporting the pet carrier for rolling movement over an underlying surface; and a removable floor.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2002Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Designer Products, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Sue Burns, Wendell A. Poteet
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Patent number: 6516745Abstract: A pet traveling kit which integrates a pet bed with a food and water storage system for use in traveling with a pet. Generally resembling a folding garment bag, the portable pet kit of includes a folding shell which carries a cushion for use by the pet to sleep or lounge, and a mesh pocket for use in transporting items a pet may need such as medicine or pet toys. At the fold of the shell are sealable containers adapted to hold food and water releasibly affixed to a spine, which also provides support to the fabric shell. The fabric shell further includes handles or straps and closure for convenient carrying.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Inventors: Donna K Spires, Margie S Spires
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Patent number: 6481606Abstract: A small animal carrying device incorporating a pouch section with a padded bottom. The pouch is closed by a drawstring and a harness assembly using padded crossover straps secures the device around the carrier's shoulders. An additional strap at the bottom of the pouch secures the device around the carrier's waist or lower torso. It can be worn in the front and back positions and contains a side pocket for carrying a leash or other accessories.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Inventor: Sylvia Pickett
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Publication number: 20020139314Abstract: A pet carrier for use in transporting pets within the passenger compartments of aircraft includes selectively closeable windows formed from mesh fabric, a fully openable end and a fully openable side for providing access to the interior of the pet carrier, an access port in the top having a full length double zipper closure and a rotatable locking member for securing the access port in the closed condition, a multi-function strap securable to the opposite ends of the pet carrier for use as a shoulder strap and securable to one end of the pet carrier for use as a pulling strap; individually removable rollers supporting the pet carrier for rolling movement over an underlying surface; and a removable floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventors: Rebecca Sue Burns, Wendell A. Poteet
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Publication number: 20020124808Abstract: A pet carrier comprises a container having side walls, a base and a top portion defining a space for receiving a pet. The container has at least one handle attached to it for carrying the container. An adjustable opening is provided in the container, and a padded material is formed along at least a portion of the edge of the opening. A pliable strip is provided in the opening to regulate the size and shape of the adjustable opening. Water dispensing may provided in or on the pet carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Deann Zampelli, DeEdyre J. Burks
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Patent number: 6446577Abstract: Animal owners frequently find themselves in a position of needing to transport their pets, either by auto or by commercial carrier, using a portable kennel. During cold weather, confinement in such a kennel offers the animal little protection against the cold. Additionally, the confining nature of such kennels gives an animal little opportunity to move around to generate the body heat necessary to stay warm. The present invention is an insulated cloth cover for a portable kennel which provides full insulation of all side, top and bottom, such that an animal can be shipped during cold weather without concerns about exposure to the cold.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Inventor: Brian Kenneth Salahor
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Publication number: 20020112674Abstract: A pet carrier having a substantially round footprint. The pet carrier comprises a carrier bottom, a cover, and a plurality of fastening devices for attaching the cover to the carrier bottom. The carrier bottom has a flat surface, a straight wall, and a curved wall. The cover of a preferred embodiment preferably has a hemispheric shape. The cover further comprises a handle and at least one air vent. In one embodiment, a hinge is provided along the top of the straight wall to join the cover. In another embodiment, the hinge is removable, such that the cover may be completely separated from the carrier bottom. In still another embodiment, the pet carrier further comprises a padded mat that rests on the flat surface. The padded mat is preferably removable and machine-washable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventor: Sandy Lerner
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Publication number: 20020073929Abstract: A pet carrier for use in transporting pets within the passenger compartments of aircraft includes selectively closeable windows formed from mesh fabric, a fully openable end and a fully openable side for providing access to the interior of the pet carrier, an access port in the top having a full length double zipper closure and a rotatable locking member for securing the access port in the closed condition, a multi-function strap securable to the opposite ends of the pet carrier for use as a shoulder strap and securable to one end of the pet carrier for use as a pulling strap; individually removable rollers supporting the pet carrier for rolling movement over an underlying surface; and a removable floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2002Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: Designer Products, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Sue Burns, Wendell A. Poteet
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Patent number: 6394036Abstract: A pet carrier for use in transporting pets within the passenger compartments of aircraft includes selectively closeable windows formed from mesh fabric, a fully openable end and a fully openable side for providing access to the interior of the pet carrier, an access port in the top having a full length double zipper closure and a rotatable locking member for securing the access port in the closed condition, a multi-function strap securable to the opposite ends of the pet carrier for use as a shoulder strap and securable to one end of the pet carrier for use as a pulling strap; individually removable rollers supporting the pet carrier for rolling movement over an underlying surface; and a removable floor.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Designer Products, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Sue Burns, Wendell A. Poteet
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Patent number: 6394039Abstract: A device for restraining a cat, comprising an enclosure capable of receiving the cat in an upright sitting position, the enclosure having a first opening to receive the cat's tail, and a second opening to receive the cat's neck wherein, but for the cat's head and tail, the cat is confined to the enclosure while in the upright sitting position.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1999Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Inventor: Shanon O. Grauer
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Patent number: 6345591Abstract: A pet carrier, expandable to hold a pet and collapsible to suitcase size, includes a pair of platforms and first and second pairs of spaced walls. The first walls (e.g. front, rear) are pivotably attached at opposite ends to the platforms and are hinged at intermediate positions for collapsing or opening the carrier. The second walls (e.g. side) are pivotable toward an individual one of the platforms, with the platform as a fulcrum, to collapse the carrier and are pivotable toward the other platform to open the carrier. Resilient members at the bottom of the first walls releasably engage the second walls for maintaining the carrier open. The resilient members are constrained to provide for a pivotal movement of the second walls to the carrier's open relationship.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1999Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: Amerlin, Inc.Inventor: Edward Richmond
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Patent number: 6338318Abstract: A combination cat carrier and cat organizer device for supporting a litter box above a ground surface, for organizing a plurality of cat-related paraphernalia, and for transporting a cat has a cat carrier and at least one drawer matchbox unit. The cat carrier has a carrier top and a carrier bottom connected by a carrier sidewall. The carrier sidewall has a carrier opening through which a cat can enter and exit the cat carrier, except as restricted by a gate hingably attached to the cat carrier. The at least one drawer matchbox unit has a drawer and a drawer sleeve. The plurality of cat-related paraphernalia is placed into the at least one drawer and the drawer is inserted into the at least one drawer sleeve, thereby creating at least one drawer matchbox unit, which can be inserted into the carrier opening for storage.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2000Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Inventor: Surasak Apichom
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Patent number: 6308661Abstract: A pet carrier for use in transporting pets within the passenger compartments of aircraft includes selectively closeable windows formed from mesh fabric, a fully openable end and a fully openable side for providing access to the interior of the pet carrier, an access port in the top having a full length double zipper closure and a rotatable locking member for securing the access port in the closed condition, a multi-function strap securable to the opposite ends of the pet carrier for use as a shoulder strap and securable to one end of the pet carrier for use as a pulling strap; individually removable rollers supporting the pet carrier for rolling movement over an underlying surface; and a removable floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2001Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Designer Products, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Sue Burns, Wendell A. Poteet
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Publication number: 20010029901Abstract: A portable pet carrier having a top portion, a middle section and a bottom portion made primarily from a molded synthetic material, with the top portion having a handle-like structure for carrying the assembled pet carrier and the middle portion having holes for ventilation and a door or window-like structure for placing a pet in or removing a pet from the carrier. The middle and bottom portions and the top and middle portions having mating connectors wherein the middle and bottom portions and the top and middle portions can be securely fastened to each other when assembled and can be easily separate from each other when disassembled by way of their respective mating connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventor: Barbara A. Hoagland
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Publication number: 20010029902Abstract: A pet carrier for use in transporting pets within the passenger compartments of aircraft includes selectively closeable windows formed from mesh fabric, a fully openable end and a fully openable side for providing access to the interior of the pet carrier, an access port in the top having a full length double zipper closure and a rotatable locking member for securing the access port in the closed condition, a multi-function strap securable to the opposite ends of the pet carrier for use as a shoulder strap and securable to one end of the pet carrier for use as a pulling strap; individually removable rollers supporting the pet carrier for rolling movement over an underlying surface; and a removable floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Applicant: Designer Products, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Sue Burns, Wendell A. Poteet
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Patent number: 6286462Abstract: A pet carrier for use in transporting pets within the passenger compartments of aircraft includes selectively closeable windows formed from mesh fabric, a fully openable end and a fully openable side for providing access to the interior of the pet carrier, an access port in the top having a full length double zipper closure and a rotatable locking member for securing the access port in the closed condition, a multi-function strap securable to the opposite ends of the pet carrier for use as a shoulder strap and securable to one end of the pet carrier for use as a pulling strap; individually removable rollers supporting the pet carrier for rolling movement over an underlying surface; a removable floor; and a closeable window in the top.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2000Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Designer Products, Inc.Inventor: Rebecca Sue Burns
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Patent number: 6286461Abstract: A portable animal carrier is provided which is of a size to comfortably hold a small pet, such as a cat or dog, and may be placed under an airline seat. Carrier straps are included to provide a versatility of to table options, which include carrying the portable animal carrier as a backpack, shoulder bag, or hand tote. The portable animal carrier may preferably have a tapered contour to facilitate it smoothly lying against the user's body when being transported as a backpack or shoulder bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1999Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Gayle Martz, Inc.Inventor: Gayle Martz
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Publication number: 20010004882Abstract: A pet carrier for use in transporting pets within the passenger compartments of aircraft includes selectively closeable windows formed from mesh fabric, a fully openable end and a fully openable side for providing access to the interior of the pet carrier, an access port in the top having a full length double zipper closure and a rotatable locking member for securing the access port in the closed condition, a multi-function strap securable to the opposite ends of the pet carrier for use as a shoulder strap and securable to one end of the pet carrier for use as a pulling strap; individually removable rollers supporting the pet carrier for rolling movement over an underlying surface; and a removable floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2001Publication date: June 28, 2001Inventors: Rebecca Sue Burns, Wendell A. Poteet
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Patent number: 6216637Abstract: A pet carrier for use in transporting pets within the passenger compartments of aircraft includes selectively closeable windows formed from mesh fabric, a fully openable end and a fully openable side for providing access to the interior of the pet carrier, an access port in the top having a full length double zipper closure and a rotatable locking member for securing the access port in the closed condition, a multi-function strap securable to the opposite ends of the pet carrier for use as a shoulder strap and securable to one end of the pet carrier for use as a pulling strap, individually removable rollers supporting the pet carrier for rolling movement over an underlying surface, and a removable floor.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2000Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Designer Products, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Sue Burns, Wendell A. Poteet
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Patent number: 6216636Abstract: An device for assisting four-legged pets to walk during periods of convalescence from foot, leg, or hip surgery or injury. A sling portion is connected to two handle grips. The sling portion may be disposed under the chest of the animal in the case of debilitated front legs, or under the abdomen in the case of debilitated hind legs, and the handle grips grasped by a human user to help support or lift the pet. The invention is particularly useful for assisting a convalescent pet to take beneficial walks without having to bear full weight on injured limbs or hips. A version of the device is disclosed which may be adjusted in length to accommodate the size of the animal and the height of the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1998Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Inventor: David Butchko
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Patent number: 6196161Abstract: A pet carrier with a container base (4) having a bottom surface (20), a plurality of side walls (22) that extend from the bottom surface to define a hollow interior compartment (24). A semi-cylindrical stationary convex top (6) is secured to the container base (4) so that the stationary convex top (6) partially covers the hollow interior compartment (24) to define an access opening (12) which is sized to allow a pet to pass readily therethrough. A semi-cylindrical convex lid (10) is rotatably connected to the container base (4), and the rotatable convex lid (10) is sized to completely cover the access opening (12), when rotatable convex lid (10) is in a closed position, and, when the rotatable convex lid (10) is moved to a second, open position, to allow access to the interior compartment (24).Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1998Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Inventor: Sallie Thurber
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Patent number: 6189490Abstract: A carrier for small animals includes a removable front wall which serves as a door, as well as a removable bottom wall which serves as a sliding floor. An animal is captured by removing the sliding floor, enclosing the animal from above, and replacing the sliding floor. The sliding floor and door are provided with an interlock to regulate removal and replacement of floor and door.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Lawrence Jempolsky
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Patent number: 6182611Abstract: A container for carrying pets which comprises a hollow body with a closeable access provided with at least one opening which is blocked by a grille; the grille is fixed to the rim of the at least one opening by means of rivets, the body being shaped, at the opening, so as to form a perimetric fold for peripherally supporting by abutment the grille which is provided with a plurality of holes for the insertion and retention of the rivets.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Marchioro S.p.A. Stampaggio Materie PlastischeInventor: Domenico Marchioro
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Patent number: 6131534Abstract: A pet carrier/portable habitat structure for containing a pet comprising a bottom panel containing a floor surface sloped downwardly and inwardly to a recessed section in the floor surface. The habitat also includes a perforated tray removably placed within the bottom panel, including a top panel, first and second side panels, a first end panel and a second end panel. The first end panel and second end panel are hingedly attached to the habitat to collapse inwardly into the habitat, and the first and second side panels are hingedly attached to the top and bottom panels. The first and second side panels each comprise upper and lower sections hingedly connected to one another so as to collapse the first and second side panels inwardly into the habitat. The perforated removable tray contains openings to allow for passage of liquid into the bottom panel, and include supports positioned between the tray and the bottom panel to maintain the tray above the floor surface of said bottom section.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: TFH Publications, Inc.Inventor: Glen S. Axelrod
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Patent number: 6095090Abstract: A pet carrier for use in transporting pets within the passenger compartments of aircraft includes selectively closeable windows formed from mesh fabric, a fully openable end and a fully openable side for providing access to the interior of the pet carrier, an access port in the top having a full length double zipper closure and a rotatable locking member for securing the access port in the closed condition, a multi-function strap securable to the opposite ends of the pet carrier for use as a shoulder strap and securable to one end of the pet carrier for use as a pulling strap; individually removable rollers supporting the pet carrier for rolling movement over an underlying surface; and a removable floor.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1999Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Designer Products, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Sue Burns, Wendell A. Poteet
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Patent number: 6092488Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1999Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventor: George Allawas
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Patent number: 6082305Abstract: A pet carrier for use in transporting pets within the passenger compartments of aircraft includes selectively closeable windows formed from mesh fabric, a fully openable end and a fully openable side for providing access to the interior of the pet carrier, an access port in the top having a full length double zipper closure and a rotatable locking member for securing the access port in the closed condition, a multi-function strap securable to the opposite ends of the pet carrier for use as a shoulder strap and securable to one end of the pet carrier for use as a pulling strap; individually removable rollers supporting the pet carrier for rolling movement over an underlying surface; and a removable floor.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1999Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Designer Products, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Sue Burns, Wendell A. Poteet
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Patent number: 6076485Abstract: A collapsible pet carrier of lightweight construction is disclosed. The endwalls are foldable onto the bottom, with the sidewalls foldable around the endwalls, allowing the straps to hold the bundle together when not in use. The carrier can be quickly assembled by pivoting the endwalls upwardly and fastening them to the sidewalls and securing the handles to each other. An optional storage pouch can be incorporated into the handle system and various windows in the side or endwalls can be provided to facilitate ventilation.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1998Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: Igloo Products Corp.Inventors: Kathleen G. Peeples, Barry Wingate
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Patent number: 6062169Abstract: A cat litter box cover system is provided including a rigid litter box. Also included is a flexible cover with a cut out formed on a top face thereof for passing a handle of the litter box and an opening for alignment with an entrance of the litter box.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1998Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Inventors: Margaret P. Wade, Gary N. Wade
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Patent number: 6021740Abstract: A portable animal carrier is disclosed which permits the transportation of a small animal, such as a cat or dog, in the passenger compartment of an airplane, by securely and safely containing the animal, but permitting placement below the airplane seat. In addition to providing manual carrying of the portable animal carrier, wheels are provided to permit smooth, quiet, and reliable movement, thereby relieving the user from carrying the weight of the animal carrier.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1998Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Assignee: Gayle Martz, Inc.Inventor: Gayle Martz
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Patent number: 5967090Abstract: A pet cage consists of a cover, a base, two side plates, and end plate, and a door plate. The side plates are fastened between the base and the cover. The end plate is fastened with one end of the two side plates, whereas the door plate is fastened with another end of the two side plates. The pet cage can be disassembled to facilitate the shipping of the pet cage and made thinner for easy storage.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1997Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Inventor: Cheng Chen Hui
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Patent number: 5954014Abstract: A new slip cover for a pet carrier for helping prevent drafts while transporting an animal within a pet carrier. The inventive device includes a cover member having a top panel with front, back, and a pair of spaced apart side panels downwardly depending from the outer perimeter of the top panel. The front panel is spaced apart from the back panel with the side panels extending between the front and back panels to form an interior cavity. The front, back, and side panels each have a top region and a bottom edge which together define a lower opening into the interior cavity for permitting insertion of a pet carrier into the interior cavity. The front panel has a cutout extending from the bottom edge of the front panel towards the top region of front panel for providing a front opening into the interior cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Inventor: Linda S Wamsley
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Patent number: 5941195Abstract: A portable animal carrier is disclosed which permits the transportation of a small animal, such as a cat or dog, in the passenger compartment of an airplane, by securely and safely containing the animal, but permitting placement below the airplane seat. In addition to providing manual carrying of the portable animal carrier, a supplemental strap is provided which may be used to either accommodate the insertion of a pull out handle from a wheeled article of luggage, to retain the portable animal carrier on top of the wheeled article of luggage, or insertion of an automobile safety strap to safely retain the portable animal carrier on an automobile seat.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1997Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: Gayle Martz, Inc.Inventor: Gayle Martz
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Patent number: 5931120Abstract: A pet carrier for use in transporting pets within the passenger compartments of aircraft includes selectively closeable windows formed from mesh fabric, a fully openable end and a fully openable side for providing access to the interior of the pet carrier, an access port in the top having a fill length double zipper closure and a rotatable locking member for securing the access port in the closed condition, a multi-function strap securable to the opposite ends of the pet carrier for use as a shoulder strap and securable to one end of the pet carrier for use as a pulling strap; individually removable rollers supporting the pet carrier for rolling movement over an underlying surface; and a removable floor.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1998Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: Designer Products, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Sue Burns, Wendell A. Poteet
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Patent number: 5901666Abstract: A vest or belt is integrally formed with tubular, pet receiving passageways which extend around the wearer's body and terminate in pocket-like chambers for feeding and retrieval. Outer wall portions of the passageways are transparent so that a pet moving along the passageways can be seen by a spectator. Graphics or indicia depicting the pet's habitat or a pet story are marked on the vest and extend across portions of the passageways masking delineations or depicting the passageways as burrows.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1997Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Inventor: Brice Belisle
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Patent number: 5901664Abstract: An improved portable animal carrier having a body (7) possessing a rigid, opaque wall structure. A pair of body end panels (10) extend upwards from the relative adjacent body side walls (11) forming a multi-purpose portion of the body (7). The panels (10) and the walls (11)are bonded to a base (9). A shaped, displaceble cover (8) overspread with a screen (14), possessing a plurality of apertures, attaches to the body (7) by a hinge (16), and on an opposing side, by latches (13). A handle (15) fastened to the cover horizontal center member (18) enhances portability.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1996Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Inventor: James M. McKernan
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Patent number: 5894817Abstract: The pet carrier includes a garment having a pair of left and right side panels extending from a center bottom panel. Each panel has forward and rear leg openings. The opposite ends of a shoulder strap are releasably attached to linking device on the panels' edges. By unhooking the shoulder strap only from the tail side linking device, the carrier is turned into a collarless leash for the pet.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1997Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Inventor: Kathy Manuel
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Patent number: 5890455Abstract: A combination window mounted pet/plant enclosure and carrying case capable of replaceably housing a pet/plant therein and having a window mounted pet/plant enclosure modality where it is adapted to be maintained in an opening of a double hung window that has a sill and separates the outdoors from the indoors and a pet/plant carrying case modality where it is removed from the opening of the double hung window and adapted to carry the pet/plant housed therein. The combination includes a housing that extends from the opening of the double hung window to the outdoors and replaceably houses the pet/plant therein, and a facia assembly that is attached to the housing and extends from the opening of the double hung window into the indoors and provides access into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1997Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Inventor: Jonathan H. Donchey
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Patent number: 5791292Abstract: A carrier for small animals includes a removable front wall which serves as a door, as well as a removable bottom wall which serves as a sliding floor. An animal is captured by removing the sliding floor, enclosing the animal from above, and replacing the sliding floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1997Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Inventor: Lawrence Jempolsky
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Patent number: 5761992Abstract: A portable game animal storage unit, particularly adapted for use in storing, transporting and preserving game animals, is defined by an enclosure sized to house a harvested game animal. For instance, for deer hunting, the enclosure is designed to be approximately eight (8) feet tall, three (3) feet wide and two (2) feet deep. At least one of the panels is provided with a reclosable opening for accessing an internal cavity of the enclosure in order to place the harvested animal within the enclosure and to remove the animal therefrom. Various handles are provided externally of the enclosure for use in carrying the storage unit between desired locations. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the storage unit is defined by a pliable bag which can be refrigerated in order to maintain the meat of the animal within a desired temperature range for aging and preservation purposes. A fine screen mesh is used to form part of the bag when enhanced ventilation is desired.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1997Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Inventor: Charles V. Gallo
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Patent number: 5762027Abstract: An apparatus for the application of powder-type medication to small animals including cats, small dogs, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc. The apparatus consists of at least one piece of material cut into a selected configuration, when constructed will secure the animal with at least the head exterior to the apparatus, and will allow placement of the animal in the apparatus and subsequent administration of the medication without the fear of the animal escaping.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1995Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Inventor: Douglas A. Freund
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Patent number: 5738043Abstract: The small animal carrier comprises left and right side panels, and a bottom panel defining therebetween a neck opening, a tail opening, a pair of unrestrained lateral front leg openings, and a pair of lateral unrestrained rear leg openings symmetrically positioned on both sides of the bottom panel. A pair of opposite handles extend outwardly and upwardly from the mid sections of the left and right side panels for hand carrying the animal. Detachable closure means are provided on the longitudinal edges of the side panels to serve as a leash and as a shoulder strap.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1995Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Inventor: Kathy Manuel
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Patent number: 5727501Abstract: A dog house apparatus includes a four-cornered base unit, a plurality of walls supported by the base unit, and a roof supported by the walls. An entrance opening is located in one of the walls. The entrance opening includes a bottommost aperture portion, a far lateral aperture portion, a topmost aperture portion, and a near lateral aperture portion. The wall which includes the entrance opening includes a near wall half and a far wall half. The entrance opening is entirely included in the near wall half. The bottommost aperture portion of the entrance opening is spaced above the base unit by a vertical offset distance. An overhead entrance cover is connected to the entrance-including wall at a location on the wall above the topmost aperture portion of the entrance opening. The overhead entrance cover slopes downward and away from the entrance opening. A pair of lateral entrance covers are connected to the entrance-containing wall adjacent to the entrance opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1996Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Inventor: Virginia York
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Patent number: 5694886Abstract: A pet kennel is configured to present the appearance of a vehicle and includes a hingedly coupled front wall openable to expose a storage compartment. Ventilation openings are configured to present the appearance of vehicle windows. Wheels coupled with the bottom wall of the kennel housing rollably support the kennel.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1996Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Inventor: Daniel Hauck
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Patent number: 5671698Abstract: The pet carrier is a housing having a rigid bottom panel enclosed in a bottom cover which is attached to a plastic mesh which is shaped to form the pet carrier sides and top. The plastic mesh is attached to inverted U shaped rigid frame members which hold the shape of the sides and top as well as provide structural support to protect the pet being transported. The pet carrier has a rear end panel and door of plastic mesh to complete the enclosure. The door is attached to the sides and top by two zippers. The top has a rigid top bar which is attached to the frame members and to which a carry handle is attached. The pet carrier also has two coupling rings attached to the top to which a shoulder strap may be attached. Coupling rings may also be attached to a side on a frame member for use in attachment to other items such as the seat belt of an automobile. There is provision for a tray and absorbent pad in the bottom of the pet carrier for hygiene as well as a cover to protect the pet from the environment.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1995Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Inventor: Dorothy Jeanine Farrugia
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Patent number: 5669331Abstract: A pet housing expansible to hold a pet and collapsible to suitcase size for manual transport includes a pair of platforms and first and second pairs of spaced walls. The walls in the first pair (e.g. front and rear walls) are pivotably attached at opposite ends to the platforms and are hinged at intermediate positions for collapse and expansion. The walls in the second pair (e.g. side walls) are pivotable toward an individual one of the platforms with the platform as a fulcrum to collapse the housing and toward the other platform to expand the housing. In the collapsed housing disposition, detents on opposite sides of the hinge on the first pair of walls releasably engage to maintain the housing collapsed. A manually grippable handle on one of the platforms provides for a transport of the collapsed housing. With the walls in the first pair expanded, detents on the walls in the first and second pairs of housings releasably engage to maintain the expanded housing enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1995Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Inventor: Edward Richmond
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Patent number: 5603573Abstract: Multi-use bag, particularly for the transport of a small animal. The bag according to the invention comprises a support (11) comprising three interconnected panels (14, 15) to form an assembly of U-shaped profile, open at two opposite ends, and a container (12) adapted to fit in the support, a tray being provided between the support and the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1995Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Inventors: Marie-Madeleine Mercier, Christian Ragonot