The present invention involves a pet bed or cushion and, specifically, a pet bed for use by domesticated pets such as a dog or cat. The present pet bed includes an appropriate top covering to provide a desirable support surface for the pet together with a collapsible canopy which, when erected, extends over a substantial portion of the top fabric so that when the pet lays upon it, the pet resides beneath at least a portion of the canopy.
Pet beds are currently available in a multitude of sizes and shapes together with a variety of fill materials. Such beds can be fairly large, intended for use by large dogs, or fairly small, for use by a single domestic cat. In most instances, these beds include an outer fabric that defines the geometry of the pet bed thus presenting to the pet a rather soft plush surface to encourage lounging and sleeping.
It has been found that there are instances in which pets, for a variety of reasons, do not take full advantage of beds specifically designed for pet use. For example, some pets, such as certain canine varieties, enjoy sleeping and lounging in an enclosed area harkening back to a predisposition created by their ancestral chain in which dogs were cave dwellers and found safety and comfort in enclosed spaces. Further, some cats enjoy the perceived safety of an enclosed space or barrier and do not feel comfortable if fully exposed to passersby particularly when sleeping. In addition, in situations in which the bed is exposed to sunlight, such as, through a window, pets may leave the bed to a different location to avoid direct sunlight, particularly on a hot day.
It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a pet bed capable of overcoming the disadvantages as provided above.
As a further object of the present invention to provide a pet bed which recognizes the needs of domestic pets and creates a means of satisfying such needs.
These and further objects will be more readily apparent when considering the following disclosure and appended drawings.
The present invention is directed to a pet bed sized to receive a domestic pet such as a cat or dog. The pet bed comprises compressible fill material and an outer shell fabric defining the geometry of the pet bed. The outer shell comprises bottom fabric, side fabric and top fabric and the bed further includes a collapsible canopy which, when erected, extends over a substantial portion of the top fabric so that the pet lays upon it, the pet resides beneath at least a portion of the canopy.
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Pet bed 10 also includes canopy 14 which, in its erected state as shown in
As a further expedient, it is contemplated that canopy 14 be collapsible as shown in
The foregoing description is for purposes of illustration only and is not intended to limit the scope of protection accorded this invention. The scope for protection is to be measured by the following claims, which should be interpreted as broadly as the inventive contribution permits.