Pet Bed

Abstract

A bed for dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals having a top layer and a bottom layer filled with flexible stuffing material. The top layer of the pet bed comprises of an internal padded foam.

Claims

1. A pet bed comprising: a bottom panel of flexible material; at least four elongated side panels extending around the peripheral edge of the bottom panel and joined thereto wherein the side panel has an upper edge substantially parallel to the lower edge a top panel of flexible material similar in size and shape to the bottom panel having a peripheral edge portion joined to the upper edges of the side panels an annual mass of stuffing material disposed between the top and bottom panels.

2. The pet bed of claim 1, wherein at least one side panel joins the top panel and bottom panel with an interlocking fastener, such as a zipper.

3. The pet bed of claim 1, wherein the inner facing side of the top panel is composed of a padded foam.

4. The pet bed of claim 3, wherein the padded foam is comprised of air bubbles.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying figures where:

[0020] FIG. 1 shows a top planar view of a bean bag dog bed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0021] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a bean bag dog bed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0022] FIG. 3 shows a first side view of a bean bag dog bed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a new and more effective bean bag dog bed.

[0024] All dimensions specified in this disclosure are by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting. Further, the proportions shown in these Figures are not necessarily to scale. As will be understood by those with skill in the art with reference to this disclosure, the actual dimensions and proportions of any embodiment or element of an embodiment disclosed in this disclosure will be determined by its intended use.

[0025] It is to be understood that the drawings and the associated descriptions are provided to illustrate potential embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention. Reference in the specification to one embodiment or an embodiment is intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase in one embodiment or an embodiment in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0026] Throughout the drawings, reference numbers are re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. In addition, the first digit of each reference number indicates the figure where the element first appears.

[0027] As used in this disclosure, except where the context requires otherwise, the term comprise and variations of the term, such as comprising, comprises and comprised are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.

[0028] In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. Well- known features, elements or techniques may not be shown in detail in order not to obscure the embodiments.

[0029] Turning attention to FIG. 1, a top planar view of a bean bag dog bed accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive a bean bag bed 101 for use as a bed for a dog, cat, or other domesticated pet. In general, the bean bag bed 101 comprises a central resting area 102 that is covered in fabric or some other breathable covering material. The bean bag bed 101 has an mass of stuffing (not shown) that is secured and enclosed within the walls of the bean bag bed 101 with a zipper 103 on the side wall of the bean bag bed 101.

[0030] As may be noted by those of skill in the art, the bean bag bed 101 need not be generally rectangular as shown in FIG. 1, but rather in some embodiments central compartment 101 may be circular, triangular, square or any other shape. Moreover, central compartment 101 may be deeper or shallower, taller or shorter, or generally of another carrying capacity than generally disclosed in FIG. 1. Additionally, in some embodiments, the bean bag bed 101 may provide for one or more inner compartments (not shown) that may be generally configured, or that may be specially configured, such as but not limited to configured to hold toys or any other object or item.

[0031] With respect to FIG. 2, a front perspective view of a bean bag dog bed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive the bean bag bed 101 a central resting area 102 with a mass of stuffing (not shown) that is secured and enclosed with a zipper 103 on the side wall of the bean bag bed 101.

[0032] With regards to FIG. 3, a first side elevational view of a bean bag bed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive the enclosed zipper 103 resting between a top member 301 and a bottom member 302 of the bean bag bed 101.

[0033] The top member 301 of the bean bag bed 101 comprises of an inner honeycomb bubble cushion layer throughout the entire top member 301 (not shown) to provide support for the resting pets joints, spine, and hips, and may be comprised of any material known in the art, such as but not limited to nylon, polyester, or any synthetic fiber; silk, cotton, bamboo or any other natural fiber, rayon or any semi-synthetic fiber, metal, or any other material. The bottom member 302 of the bean bag bed 101 comprises of a an inner foam (not shown) to provide additional support.

CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

[0034] Although the present invention has been described with a degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example and that other versions are possible. As various changes could be made in the above description without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be illustrative and not used in a limiting sense. The spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained in this disclosure.

[0035] All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstracts, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0036] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state means for performing a specified function or step for performing a specified function should not be interpreted as a means or step clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. 112.

[0037] While the present invention generally described herein has been disclosed in connection with a number of embodiments shown and described in detail, various modifications should be readily apparent to those of skill in the art.