Patent Application
20180153134
The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention(s). It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art, or material, to the presently described or claimed inventions, or that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
The present invention relates generally to the field of pet care and more specifically relates to a pet bed system for containing all items needed for the care of a pet.
Pets are an integral part of many families Individuals with pets often want to give them the best possible care, and pets are regularly given items specifically for their enjoyment. While pets can sometimes generally take care of themselves, the owners still have certain items that are necessary for the proper care and maintenance of an animal. Paperwork is required for pedigree breeds, along with any paperwork from the veterinarian regarding treatment of an animal. Should an owner decide to travel with their pet, all necessary documentation and items familiar to the pet are needed for the journey. A suitable solution is desired.
Several attempts have been made to solve the above-mentioned problems such as those found in U.S. Pub. No. 2005/0072364 to Nancy Kerrigan; 2007/0193511 to Lori Greschler; 2014/0238891 to Melissa Tagliamonte et al.; 2005/0120968 to Natalie Dorsey; 2006/0118051 to Frank Lima; 2007/0028854 to Shivan Chem; 2006/0288953 to Cheryl Bottorff; U.S. Pat No. 6,516,745 to Donna K. Spires et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 8,662,014 to Alisa F. Harrell; U.S. Pat. No. 6,907,842 to Donald E. Godshaw; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,479,892 to Myitis C. Edwards. This art is representative of pet care. However, none of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the invention as claimed.
Preferably, a pet bed system should provide storage for all the items needed by a pet and, yet would operate reliably and be manufactured at a modest expense. Thus, a need exists for a reliable pet bed system to avoid the above-mentioned problems.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known pet care art, the present invention provides a novel pet bed system. The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail is to provide a pet bed assembly which stores and transports all necessary documentation and items familiar to a pet.
A pet bed system is disclosed herein, in a preferred embodiment, comprising: a pet bed assembly comprising; a frame defined by a first-compartment, a second-compartment, a third-compartment; a base defined by a first-side, a second-side, a third-side, and a fourth-side; wherein the pet bed system comprises the pet bed assembly. The frame defines an area for bedding material to be used by the pet. The pet bed assembly is preferably constructed from rigid plastic such that the pet bed assembly is easy to clean via wiping, and is durable and washable in use. The first-compartment comprises a crescent-shaped toy storage providing easy access to toys, and a lid which opens from a bottom of the base for ease of access to pet toys. The lid comprises a removable hinge such that the lid detaches from the crescent-shaped toy storage for ease of cleaning. Further, the lid comprises the removable hinge such that the lid detaches from the crescent-shaped toy storage for replacement.
The second-compartment is hidden within the frame for storage of medication prescribed to a pet, and wherein the second-compartment is constructed as a false bottom for storing extra blankets, a raincoat of the pet, a harness of the pet, clothing suitable for wear by the pet, a leash for the pet, waste disposal bags for use by the pet and the like. In the false bottom and removable lid, a groove for your hand provides a grip and means for easier access. The second-compartment is disposed above a plane of the third-compartment within the frame. The third-compartment comprises a reseal-able plastic envelope suitable to contain paperwork for the pet which is flush with the frame to prevent accidental removal by the pet. The third-compartment containing the reseal-able plastic envelope stores an entirety of records for the pet, and protects the entirety of records for the pet. The pet bed assembly, the frame, and the base are structured and arranged to provide a complete storage system for the pet which is transportable from place to place with all necessities needed by the pet with the exception of food and water.
The pet bed system kit is also disclosed herein including: a pet bed assembly, a lid to cover toy storage, a reseal-able plastic envelope, a set of bedding, and a set of user instructions.
A method of using a pet bed system is also disclosed herein, comprising the steps of: teaching a pet to sleep in a pet bed assembly, teaching the pet where to find and access toys on the pet bed assembly, storing items related to the pet in three designated compartments, and transporting the pet bed assembly with the pet when needed. The method may further comprise the step of: cleaning the pet bed assembly as needed.
The present invention holds significant improvements and serves as a pet bed system. For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, pet bed systems, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.
The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.
As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to pet care and more particularly to a pet bed system as used to improve a pet bed assembly which stores and transports all necessary documentation and items familiar to a pet that travels with the pet when needed.
Generally speaking, pet beds have remained the same for a very long time but our relationship with our pets has evolved. Most household pets have more than one chewed up toy as their sole possession. Pets have need of items very similar to a person, for example: pedigree papers; licence documents; veterinarian papers; insurance papers; tracking chip papers; passport; certificates; medication; toys; raincoats; winter coats; sweaters; t-shirts; costume clothing; leashes; harnesses; barking collars; poop bags; etc. People are adjusting to living in smaller living areas. As population grows, houses, apartments, and condos become smaller and smaller impacting the amount which can be stored in the space. Should a pet owner decide to bring their pet on a trip with them, the whole unit can be easily transported with everything the pet needs, just add food and water.
Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown in
Crescent-shaped toy storage 130 comprises lid 138 which opens from a bottom of base 120 for ease of access to pet toys. Lid 138 comprises removable hinge 142 such that lid 138 detaches from crescent-shaped toy storage 130 for ease of cleaning, and detaches from crescent-shaped toy storage 130 for replacement. Third-compartment 118 containing reseal-able plastic envelope 134 stores an entirety of records and protects the entirety of records for pet 132. Second-compartment 116 is constructed as a false bottom for storing extra blankets, clothing suitable for wear by pet 132, a leash for pet 132, a raincoat of pet 132, a harness of pet 132, and waste disposal bags for use by pet 132. Pet bed assembly 110 is constructed from rigid plastic 144 such that pet bed assembly 110 is easy to clean via wiping, and is durable and washable in use. Frame 112 defines an area for bedding material 146. Second-compartment 116 is disposed above a plane of third-compartment 118 within frame 112.
Pet bed system 100 may be sold as kit 440 comprising the following parts: at least one pet bed assembly 110; at least one lid 138 to cover crescent-shaped toy storage 130; at least one reseal-able plastic envelope 134; at least one set of bedding material 146; and at least one set of user instructions 165. The kit has instructions such that functional relationships are detailed in relation to the structure of the invention (such that the invention can be used, maintained, or the like in a preferred manner). Pet bed system 100 may be manufactured and provided for sale in a wide variety of sizes and shapes for a wide assortment of applications. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other kit contents or arrangements such as, for example, including more or less components, customized parts, different storage combinations, parts may be sold separately, etc., may be sufficient.
Referring now to
It should be noted that step 505 is an optional step and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method of use 500 are illustrated using dotted lines in
It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶6. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of use arrangements such as, for example, different orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may be sufficient.
The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.
