US3565040A
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Pet pad
Assignee: Kellwood Co LLC
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Filing: 1968-03-18
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A bed for a small four-legged pet, comprising an elongated fabric base portion adapted to be disposed on a flat surface, a flexible fabric secured to an end of the base and extending partly thereover, and a rigid frame attached to the sides of the base and extending upwardly and rearwardly therefrom and having a cross piece attached to the free end of the flexible member to support the latter, so as to provide a bedding area on the flexible member and also on the base. The frame is preferably of telescopic tubing to permit convenient packing for mail-order shipment.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold J Pohl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:26
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/035; A01K1/0353
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
An animal bed providing a plurality of body support positions for at least one animal to sleep or rest comprising in combination: a. an elongated base portion; b. a flexible sheet-like member secured adjacent one end of said base portion and extending in substantially contiguous relation over a portion of said base portion and then upwardly substantially vertically medially of the base portion to provide a free end; and c. a frame member comprising a pair of elongated elements secured to opposite sides of said base portion, upstanding elements continuous with the elongated elements, said upstanding elements being in a substantially vertical position and located medially of the base portion, and a cross piece continuous with and connecting said upstanding elements and supportingly attached to the free end of said flexible member which is freely draped; whereby a lower area of the freely draped flexible member and an area of the base portion remote from said lower area may each simultaneously serve directly to support an animal body and whereby an upper area of the freely draped flexible member may engage an animal''s head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
An animal bed providing a plurality of body support positions for at least one animal to sleep or rest comprising in combination: a. an elongated base portion; b. a flexible sheet-like member secured adjacent one end of said base portion and extending in substantially contiguous relation over a portion of said base portion and then upwardly substantially vertically medially of the base portion to provide a free end; and c. a frame member comprising a pair of elongated elements secured to opposite sides of said base portion, upstanding elements continuous with the elongated elements, said upstanding elements being in a substantially vertical position and located medially of the base portion, and a cross piece continuous with and connecting said upstanding elements and supportingly attached to the free end of said flexible member which is freely draped; whereby a lower area of the freely draped flexible member and an area of the base portion remote from said lower area may each simultaneously serve directly to support an animal body and whereby an upper area of the freely draped flexible member may engage an animal''s head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An article as in claim 1, wherein said base portion comprises an envelope having a bottom sheet and a top sheet of flexible fabric and a resilient pad enclosed therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An article as in claim 2, wherein at least a portion of said flexible member is a continuation of said bottom sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An article as in claim 1, wherein said bottom sheet, top sheet and flexible member are a continuous fabric.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |