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Pet bed
Assignee: J W Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1995-10-31
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Granted: 1998-07-28
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Expires: 2015-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A pet bed includes a core of soft bedding material and a porous cover mounted over the bedding material. An opening is formed in the cover for receiving a removable porous cartridge. The cartridge is filled with any of a number of agents such as deodorants and insect repellents such as cedar wood chips. A retainer such as a pouch is provided between the cover and the bedding material for fixing the cartridge in a central location over which a pet rests.
Inventors
- 👤 Jonathan Willinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:30
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/035; A01K1/0353
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A pet bed, comprising: a core of bedding material; a removable cover provided over said core of bedding material said removable cover having an opening formed therein; a removable cartridge containing a filler material inserted through said opening and located between said cover and said core of bedding material during use of said bed by a pet; and a retainer located between said cover and said bedding material for retaining said cartridge in a predetermined position over said bedding material, wherein said retainer includes a pouch connected to said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A pet bed, comprising: a core of bedding material; a removable cover provided over said core of bedding material said removable cover having an opening formed therein; a removable cartridge containing a filler material inserted through said opening and located between said cover and said core of bedding material during use of said bed by a pet; and a retainer located between said cover and said bedding material for retaining said cartridge in a predetermined position over said bedding material, wherein said retainer includes a pouch connected to said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The bed of claim 1, wherein said cover comprises a flap for covering said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bed of claim 2, further comprising a fastener for removably fastening said flap over said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The bed of claim 1, wherein said cartridge comprises a porous cartridge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The bed of claim 4, wherein said filler material comprises cedar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bed of claim 1, wherein said core of bedding material comprises a floor surface portion having a recess formed therein and wherein said cartridge is removably mounted within said recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The bed of claim 1, wherein said bedding material comprises a foam material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bed of claim 1, wherein said cover comprises a removable cover removably mounted over said core of bedding material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
A pet bed, comprising: a core of bedding material; a core cover mounted over said bedding material; a pad removably disposed on said core cover and supported by said bedding material; a pad cover mounted over said pad and having an opening formed therein; and a cartridge removably mounted between said pad and said pad cover.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
A pet bed, comprising: a core of bedding material; a core cover mounted over said bedding material; a pad removably disposed on said core cover and supported by said bedding material; a pad cover mounted over said pad and having an opening formed therein; and a cartridge removably mounted between said pad and said pad cover.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bed of claim 9, wherein said core defines a rim and wherein said pad is mounted within said rim.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bed of claim 9, wherein said pad cover comprises an opening formed therein for receiving said cartridge.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pet bed of claim 9, further comprising a retainer located between said pad and said pad cover for retaining said cartridge in a predetermined position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
11 words
The pet bed of claim 9, wherein said core comprises cedar.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The pet bed of claim 9, wherein said bedding material comprises a foam material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pet bed of claim 9, further comprising a flap formed on said pad cover for covering said opening.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pet bed of claim 15, wherein said flap comprises a fastener for fastening said flap over said opening.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The pet bed of claim 9, wherein said bedding material comprises loose filler material.
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