US5000116A
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Self-covering pet bed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-03-14
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Granted: 1991-03-19
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Expires: 2010-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A dual purpose sleeping apparatus which allows a pet to sleep on top (20) of the pet bed, or to climb inside and be directly covered. It consists of a top (20), ribbed sides (30) which allow telescoping action as the pet enters and exits, and a cushion base (40). When the bed is not in use it gives the appearance of a typical pet bed mat due to the action of the ribs (30) and the top (20) framing material (70). As the rib (30) collapses, the rib insert(s) (32) position(s) the top (20) over the base (40). The framing material (70) around the perimeter of the top (20) serves to keep the edges spread over the base (40).
Inventors
- 👤 Lois A. Fife
- 👤 Blaine C. Fife
- 👤 Stefanie Fife
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:09
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/035; A01K1/0353
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A dual use sleeping apparatus for pets, comprising: a. a top which alternately acts as a mat and as a direct covering for pets; b. a cushioned pad which supports the top whereby the perimeter of the top is contiguous to the perimeter of the pad; c. flexible ribs connecting the top and cushioned pad with space for pet's entry; the ribs connecting the top and cushioned pad with space for pet's entry contain inserts with resilient properties which cause the ribs to pull towards the center of the pad causing the perimeter of the top to be substantially contiguous to the perimeter of the pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A dual use sleeping apparatus for pets, comprising: a. a top which alternately acts as a mat and as a direct covering for pets; b. a cushioned pad which supports the top whereby the perimeter of the top is contiguous to the perimeter of the pad; c. flexible ribs connecting the top and cushioned pad with space for pet's entry; the ribs connecting the top and cushioned pad with space for pet's entry contain inserts with resilient properties which cause the ribs to pull towards the center of the pad causing the perimeter of the top to be substantially contiguous to the perimeter of the pad.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-03-18 | 1994-09-17 | 1995-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-03-18 | 1998-09-17 | 1999-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-03-18 | 2002-09-17 | 2003-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |