Patent classifications
A01K1/034
Animal kennel
Examples are disclosed that relate to an animal kennel having a door secured to a body of the animal kennel by a plurality of releasable fasteners. One example provides an animal kennel comprising a body defining an enclosed space and an opening into the enclosed space, a door configured to selectively block the opening, and a plurality of releasable fasteners securing the door to the body, the plurality of releasable fasteners positioned such that the door is selectively openable in a vertical direction or in a horizontal direction based upon different combinations of releasable fasteners being released.
ANIMAL ENCLOSURE WITH HANDLES
An animal enclosure includes a kennel body including a rotational molded wall formed from a plastic material. The kennel body defines an interior space shaped to accommodate one or more animals, and defines a door opening shaped to allow the animal to enter and exit the kennel body. A hoop-shaped door frame is disposed on the kennel body proximate the door opening. A door is disposed on the door frame, and the door is pivotally moveable relative to the door frame between an open position and a closed position. A latch is disposed on the door. First and second handles are disposed on the kennel body to allow a user to move the kennel.
Pet Enclosure Cover
A pet enclosure cover is disclosed. The pet enclosure cover includes a top panel, a plurality of side panels, and a bottom panel for covering a pet enclosure. The top panel, plurality of side panels, and back panel are connected together via fasteners and form a cover which when placed on the pet enclosure covers the pet enclosure. The pet enclosure cover may also be secured to the pet enclosure via a strap. The strap has two ends, with one end connected to the bottom edge of one side panel and the other end connected to the bottom edge of an opposing side panel. Alternatively, the pet enclosure cover may be secured to the pet enclosure via fasteners.
Animal cage
A cage has a front, a rear, a first side, a second side, a top, and a bottom panel and at least one door formed through and operatively coupled to one of the panels. The cage further has an integrated handle and lock mechanism coupled to the at least one door. The lock has one or more catches that engage one of a plurality of horizontal bars or a plurality of vertical bars that form the panel containing the door. The integrated handle and the lock is rotatable between (1) a first locked position where the handle is parallel to the door and the catches engage with one of the horizontal or vertical bars that form the panel coupled to the door, and (2) second open position where the handle is no longer parallel to the surface and catches disengage from the horizontal or vertical bar.
Dog kennel
A dog kennel that provides a partition wall to separate a kennel into at least two compartments. One compartment is intended to be the living area of the dog and a second compartment is intended to house the food and water for the dog. The partition wall provides an opening for the dog to have access to her or his food and water, while also restricting the dog from entering the food and water compartment. An additional storage compartment may also be provided above the food and water compartment.
Pet enclosure with dual axes swivel connector
A partition for an animal includes a wire panel having an edge rod, a dual axes swivel connector and a wire member is disclosed. The dual axes swivel connector is pivotally connected to the edge rod of the wire panel. The wire member is mountable to a first structure. The second groove of the dual axes swivel connected is receive the wire member for forming a hinge so that the wire panel may partition a first area from a second area.
ANIMAL BED ASSEMBLY
An animal bed for supporting an animal includes a body having a bottom member and a bolster forming an outer wall of the body. The outer wall is positioned about a perimeter of the bottom member and extends outwardly therefrom to define a recessed area for accommodating the animal. A plurality of straps is coupled to and extending at least partially across the bottom member opposite the recessed area. Each of the plurality of straps includes a degree of elasticity configured to hold a rigid member in contact with the bottom member.
Latching mechanism for pet enclosure
A latching mechanism having a camming surface to engage the latching mechanism without human intervention when a door is traversed from an opened position to a closed position is disclosed. Other latching mechanisms are also disclosed. The latching mechanism may also be rotatable to engage the latching mechanism and prevent opening of the door from the closed position.
Animal enclosure and door assembly
An animal enclosure includes a kennel body and a door assembly. The door assembly includes a door frame and a door pivotally attached to the door frame. The door frame is secured to the kennel body at an opening. The door is moveable between an open and a closed position. The door includes a first latch having a first latch bolt engaging the door frame at a first latch location. The door also includes a second latch having a second latch bolt engaging the door frame at a second latch location. The door also includes a third latch having a third latch bolt engaging the door frame at a third latch location. In some embodiments, the first latch bolt extends horizontally toward the door frame, and the second and third latch bolts extend substantially vertically from the door toward the door frame in opposite directions.
Animal Enclosure
A portable animal enclosure apparatus includes a kennel body. A door opening is defined at a first end of the kennel body, and a rear wall is defined at a second end of the kennel body opposite the door opening. A door frame is disposed on the kennel body at the door opening. A door is disposed on the door frame, and the door is pivotally attached to the door frame and is moveable between a closed position and an open position.