CA2038319C - Self-covering pet bed - Google Patents

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CA2038319C
CA2038319C CA 2038319 CA2038319A CA2038319C CA 2038319 C CA2038319 C CA 2038319C CA 2038319 CA2038319 CA 2038319 CA 2038319 A CA2038319 A CA 2038319A CA 2038319 C CA2038319 C CA 2038319C
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Blaine C. Fife
Stefanie Fife
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A dual purpose sleeping apparatus which allows a pet to sleep on top (20) of the pet bed, or to climb inside and be directly covered. It consists of a top (20), ribbed sides (30) which allow telescoping action as the pet(s) enters and exits, and a cushion base (40). When the bed is not in use it gives the appearance of a typical pet bed mat due to the action of the ribs (30) and the top (20) framing material (70). As the rib (30) collapses, the rib insert(s) (32) position(s) the top (20) over the base (40). The framing material (70) around the perimeter of the top (20) serves to keep the edges spread over the base (40).

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SELF-COVERING PET BED
Background-Field of Invention This invention relates to dual purpose pet beds, specifically to pet beds which may be used as traditional pet mats and also allow pets to cover themselves.
Background-Description of Prior Art This invention allows a pet to get inside the pet bed and be covered or to use it as a traditional pet mat by lying on ~~op. The invention came about as a result of observing our dog get into our beds, unmake covers, and burrough under blankets whenever she could. We bought a child size sleeping bag which our dog soon claimed as her own, but she was unable 1.o burrough into it unless it was arranged for her. Also, our clog pulled the child sized sleeping bag throughout the room when exiting. Therefore, the sleeping bag wa:> seldom neat appearing.
Pet sleeping bag, L1.S. Patent number 4,1Ei9,428, by Waugh, October 1979 resembles the child sized sleeping bag which our <iog used. The child sized sleeping bag was not stable enough i=or our pet to use without assistance. The pet could not find t:he entry unless the bag was straightened out.
Other prior art seems to have focused on pads or mats where the pet lies on the surface, and foam rubber constructed structures. The later does not directly cover the pet as a blanket would and is often clumsy in appearance. Other variations include filling the mat with specialty products such a cedar chips, or asing lambs wool for the covering. One bed was raised off the floor by use of a frame and advertised for arthritic dogs. Prior art, U.S. Patent 3,814,058 by 'rhompson, June 4, 1974, allows the pet to enter the structure, but serves as a house-hike structure on a frame. LJ.S. Patent, Des. 299,769 by James, Feb. 7, 1989, is shaped as a shoe which allows the animal to climb inside, but likewise, provides no blanket-type covering.
We found that our pet uses the prototype we built Frequently throughout the day since the self-covering pet bed maintains its form and requires no assistance to enter.
In general, prior art does not lend itself for dual purpose as the self-covering pet bed does. The self-covering pet bed is an attractive addition to any room since it appears i~o be a pillow-like mat when not in use.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
Briefly then, the self-covering pet bed, designed to provide a sleeping apparatus primarily for household pets i=ulfills several objects and advantages:
(a) Provides warmth for pets when thermostats are turned down and the pet seeks warmth;
(b) Provides a den-like area where a pet: can be alone and feel secure;
(c) Provides a sleeping area where the pet can burrough under the covers or use as a mat;
(d) Provides a portable pet bed;
(e) Provides a pet bed which has no rigid sides to scuff furniture or walls;
(f) Provides a pet bed which stores in small areas;
(g) Provides a pet bed which is 1000 washable and readily dryable;
(h) Provides a pet bed with dual purpose which has decorative appeal and remains neat in appearance.
1~RAWING FIGURES
In the drawings, closely related figures have the same number but different alphabetic suffixes.
Fig. la. shows the front side of the bed in an expanded ~riew as it would be when raised by the animal upon entering.
Fig. 1b. shows the back side of Fig. 1a as it would be when raised by the animal upon entering.
Fig. lc. shows the pet bed as it would appear when not occupied by the pet.
Figs. 2a. to 2c. show required components of self-covering pet bed.
Figs. 2d. to 2e. shows preferred addition of mini rib and sham base to allow insertion of base insert.
Fig. 3a illustrates the raised front view of the preferred version.
Fig. 3b illustrates the back side of Fig. 3a.
Fig. 3c illustrates Fig. 3a in a relaxed position.
REFERENCE NUMERALS IN DRAWINGS
Self-Covering Pet Bed Top 22 Multiple ply quilted fabric 24 Sewing Rib 32 Rib inserts 34 Entry 36 Bed vents 38 Casing Cushion pad 42 Double multiple ply quilted fabric Sham 52 Mini-rib 54 Sham base 56 Sham opening 58 Closure devise Base insert Top framing DESCRIPTION-FIGS. la To 3c I?ig. 1a through Fig. 1c illustrate three view: of the self-<:overing pet bed (10).
Fig. 1a. is the front expanded view of the invention, illustrating how it would appear after a pet has entered the devise, but prior to the pet laying down. It consists of a multiple ply padded fabric top (20), a fabric rib (30) which is flexible to allow easy entry (34) for the pet, and a multiple ply padded fabric cushioning pad (40) for the pet to lay on, whereby the top (20) causes self covering as the animal positions itself to lay down, and rib (30) sags for direct covering over the pet when in a resting position.
Fig. 1b. Illustrates the back view of th~° self-covering pet bed (10) as shown in Fig. 1a. Rib inserts (32) cause the top (20) to position over the pad (40) when the ribs (30) are in a relaxed position.
Fig. lc. Illustrates the position of the top (20) ready for the pet to use as a bed mat. The ribs (30) are in a :relaxed position. There is no distinction between the front and the back views.
Figs. 2a through 2c illustrate the basic components of the self-covering pet bed.
Fig. 2a. Illustrates the top (20) which consists of multiple ply quilted fabric (22) and creates a dome-like shape <~s the animal turns to lay down so that the top (20) is positioned over the back of the pet. The layers of fabric and quilting material are quilted by means of sewing (24) as appropriate for design and size of pet bed.
Fig. 2b. Illustrates the continuous rib {30) that is attached to the top (20) and the pad (40), but is not long enough to completely encircle top (20) and pad (40) so as to allow a space for the animal to enter (34). Rib inserts) (32) are parallel to the top (20) and pad (40) around the center of the rib (30) so as to cause the rib (30) to spring towards the middle of the sleeping apparatus causing top (20) to position over the cushioning pad (40) so that the edges of the top (20) line up with the edges of the pad (40).
Fig. 2c shows the cushioning pad (40) comprised by quilting a double multiple ply (42) cushioned base attached to the continuous fabric rib (30).
Fig. 2d and 2e shows construction of optional sham (50).
Fig. 2d. shows how mini-rib (52) is attached to bottom of cushioning pad (40) and sham base (54) to create the space for base insert (60) such as foam rubber or other rigid material.
Fig. 2e illustrates the sham base (54) which is attached -~o mini rib (52). The opening (56) allows insertion of the base insert (60) into the sham (50). The opening (56) is not permanent opening but uses a closure devise (58) such as a zipper or snap. This allows base insert (60) to be removed so i~he self-covering sleeping bag (10) can be machine washed and c~ryed .
Figs. 3a to 3c illustrates the preferred version of the self-covering pet bed.
Fig. 3a illustrates front view of self-covering pet bed (10) in an extended position. The preferred version has top i_raming material such as thick welting (70) attached to the perimeter of the top (20). This makes it easier for the pet t;o use it's nose to raise the top (20) and enter (34) between t:he top (20) and pad (4U). Also, the top framing (70) <attached to the perimeter serves as a stiffening material that causes the top (20) to return to a flattened position over the top (20) when the pet leaves the bed (10). The sham (50) contains base insert (60) which adds rigidity to base.
Fig. 3b illustrates back view of Fig. 3a. Ventilation is added by use of bed vents (36). These are small button hole-type openings randomly spaced on rib (30) near rib insert (32) parallel to the top (20) and the pad (40).
Fig. 3c illustrates preferred version described for Fig.
3a and Fig. 3b in a relaxed position.
CONSTRUCTION AND USE-Figs. 3a to 3c The following discussion describes the construction and use of the preferred version of the self-covering pet bed.
~Che preferred version has a finished ratio of approximately 3 a 2 x 1 (top length x top width x rib height). The actual :;ize will vary to fit the pet.
The top (20) is formed by layering outer fabric, approx.
filling material such as polyester and inner fabric so as t:o form a multiple ply fabric (22) similar to a bedding quilt.
The top (20) may be shaped by the addition of darts or :trips of fabric to cause a slight cupping towards the center of the preferred oval shaped top; or left flat. The preferred model achieves the cupping by slight gathering around each end.
The three layers consisting of fabric, filling material and fabric (22) are quilted by sewing (24) as appropriate for the :size of the top (20). The top (20) of the preferred model is constructed larger than the pad (40) so as to allow the top framing (70) material to hang over the perimeter of the base (40) .
The top framing material (70) is formed by sewing welting rope and polyester filling material strips within a bias tape made from the outer fabric, so as to form a stiff rope-like framing material (70). This is attached around the perimeter of the multiple layer quilted top (20) by sewing.
The rib (30) is formed by using a double layer of unquilted outer fabric and is attached to the top (20) and the base (40) but is not long enough to completely encircle the top (20) and the pad (40) so as to leave a space (34) for the pet to enter the bed (10). The method used for attachment in Fig.
3a is by sewing, but that does not preclude temporary attachments such as the use of closure devises, i.e. zipper.
Further, in constructing the rib (30), the preferred model sews two parallel lines so as to create a ca sing (38) for the resilient inserts (32). The parallel line stitches are sewn about ~" from each other and are placed around the center of the rib (30) as illustrated in Fig. 3b. An resilient insert (32) is inserted through the casing (38) and fastened so as to aureate a gathering of the rib (30). This causes the top (20) to position over the pad (40) when in a relaxed position.
Other methods of construction could include a casing material, permanent gathering using elastic or non-el<~stic thread, or material which is elasticized by manufacturer.
The rib (30) is attached to pad (90) as described above.
The pad (40) in the preferred version consists of outer fabric, double layers of multilayer polyester filling, and outer fabric quilted (42) by sewing, but that does not preclude temporary attachments such as the use of closure devises, i..e, zipper.
The preferred version uses approximately 2" mini-rib (52) to construct sham (50) for insertion of a 2" thick foam rubber pad as a base insert (60) which is not shown. However, the sham (50) can be constructed without the use of the mini-rib (52) allowing for a base insert such as wood or heavy gauge plastic.
Pets) enter the self-covering pet bed (10) by using their nose to wedge between the top (20) and the pad (40). As the ;pet enters the bed (10), the ribs (30) raise by the entering .action of the pet. The flexible multilayer top (20) adjusts aver the pet as the pet positions itself to lay down thereby covering the pet.
When the pet exits, the holding action o.f the rib inserts (32), and the top framing material (70) readies the self-~~overing pet bed (10) for its next use.

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1. A dual use sleeping apparatus for pets, comprising:
a. a top which alternately acts as a mat and as a direct covering for pets;
b. a cushioned pad which supports the top whereby the perimeter of the top is contiguous to the perimeter of the pad;
c. flexible ribs connecting the top and cushioned pad with space for pet's entry;
the ribs connecting the top and cushioned pad with space for pet's entry contain inserts with resilient properties which cause the ribs to pull towards the center causing the perimeter of the top to be contiguous to the perimeter of the pad.
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