US5144911A
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Component bed system for a pet
Assignee: FORKNER-DICKEY SHERRY
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Filing: 1990-11-28
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Granted: 1992-09-08
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Expires: 2010-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A component bed system for a pet is provided and consists of a mattress pad, an inner liner around the mattress pad, a cover to fit about the inner liner on the mattress pad and a mat placed upon the cover so that the pet can recline and sleep thereon in comfort.
Inventors
- 👤 Cheri L. Moore
- 👤 Judy L. Hall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:39
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/035; A01K1/0353
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A bed for an animal pet comprising, in combination: (a) a resilient mattress member having a top surface, a bottom surface and peripheral side wall disposed between said top and bottom surfaces; (b) a mattress liner comprising a pocket totally surrounding and tightly adhering to said top and bottom surfaces and said peripheral side wall and including a closeable opening through which said mattress member can be inserted and removed, said mattress liner exhibiting moisture repelling properties; (c) an outer cover member for totally enclosing said mattress member and said mattress liner therein, said cover member being formed from a tear-resistent, water-repellent fabric; and (d) a mat of soft fabric material releasably secured to said outer cover member overlaying said top surface so as to be easily removable from said outer cover member, said mat of soft fabric material comprising a resting surface for said animal pet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A bed for an animal pet comprising, in combination: (a) a resilient mattress member having a top surface, a bottom surface and peripheral side wall disposed between said top and bottom surfaces; (b) a mattress liner comprising a pocket totally surrounding and tightly adhering to said top and bottom surfaces and said peripheral side wall and including a closeable opening through which said mattress member can be inserted and removed, said mattress liner exhibiting moisture repelling properties; (c) an outer cover member for totally enclosing said mattress member and said mattress liner therein, said cover member being formed from a tear-resistent, water-repellent fabric; and (d) a mat of soft fabric material releasably secured to said outer cover member overlaying said top surface so as to be easily removable from said outer cover member, said mat of soft fabric material comprising a resting surface for said animal pet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The bed as recited in claim 1, wherein said mattress member is fabricated out of a high density foam material which is resistant to ultraviolet light.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bed as recited in claim 2, wherein said mattress member is generally rectangular shaped and said peripheral side wall includes a pair of side surfaces and a pair of end surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bed as recited in claim 3, wherein said outer cover member is fabricated from a nylon fabric material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
The bed as recited in claim 4, wherein said outer cover member is generally rectangular shaped and includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls joined together to form a pocket, with a flap at one of said end walls so that said mattress member and mattress liner can be inserted into said pocket and said flap closed to act as a protection for said mattress member and mattress liner to keep them clean and dry.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A bed as recited in claim 5, further including means for detachably securing said flap to said bottom wall of said cover member when closed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
A bed as recited in claim 6, wherein said detachably securing means for said flap includes a set of hook and loop pile fabric fastener strips attached to the inner surface of said flap and along one edge of said bottom wall of said cover member adjacent said end wall nearest said flap so as to engage with each other to keep said flap closed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
A bed as recited in claim 6, wherein said detachably securing means for said flap includes a ZIPPER attached to the inner surface of said flap and along one edge of said bottom wall of said cover member adjacent said end wall nearest said flap so as to keep said flap closed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
74 words
A bed as recited in claim 6, wherein said detachably securing means for said flap includes: a) at least one male snap member affixed to the inner surface of said flap; and b) at least one female snap member affixed to one edge of said bottom wall of said cover member adjacent said end wall nearest said flap so as to engage with said at least one male snap to keep said flap closed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
A bed as recited in claim 5, wherein said mat of soft fabric material is a fleece mat that is releasably secured to said outer cover member by a ZIPPER attached around the bottom perimeter of said pad and the perimeter of said top wall of said cover member so as to retain said pad on said top wall of said cover.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A bed as recited in claim 5, wherein said mat of soft fabric material is a fleece mat that is releasably secured to said outer cover member by a plurality of snaps.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bed as recited in claim 1, wherein said mattress liner is fabricated out of a plastic impregnated disposable, cloth-like fabric material which repels foreign elements, including water and body fluids.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
81 words
A bed as recited in claim 12, wherein said mattress liner is generally rectangular shaped and includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls forming a pocket with one of said end walls being a sealable flap so that said mattress member can be inserted into said pocket and said flap end wall sealed to act as a protection for said mattress member to keep it clean, dry and odor free.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
75 words
A bed as recited in claim 1, wherein said mat of soft fabric material is a fleece mat that is releasably secured to said outer cover member by a set of hook and loop pile fabric fastener strips attached around the bottom perimeter of said pad and the perimeter of said top wall of said cover member so as to engage with each other to retain said pad on said top wall of said cover.
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