GB2175802A - Bed for pets - Google Patents
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- GB2175802A GB2175802A GB08611763A GB8611763A GB2175802A GB 2175802 A GB2175802 A GB 2175802A GB 08611763 A GB08611763 A GB 08611763A GB 8611763 A GB8611763 A GB 8611763A GB 2175802 A GB2175802 A GB 2175802A
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- 230000002093 peripheral effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 241001465754 Metazoa Species 0.000 claims abstract description 11
- 230000002745 absorbent Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 239000002250 absorbent Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 230000035939 shock Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 239000006261 foam material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000006260 foam Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000004744 fabric Substances 0.000 claims description 2
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
- A01K1/02—Pigsties; Dog-kennels; Rabbit-hutches or the like
- A01K1/035—Devices for use in keeping domestic animals, e.g. fittings in housings or dog beds
- A01K1/0353—Dog beds
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- Housing For Livestock And Birds (AREA)
Abstract
A bed for a pet comprises a bag (12) enclosing a motor vehicle tube (14). The tube (14) is located inside the bag (12) and inflated. The central zone (20) of bed is depressed to provide a cushion for an animal. Alternatively, the bed comprises a peripheral zone formed from a shock absorbent material, e.g. a foam material, which at least partially surrounds a depressed zone of an upper surface of the bed. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Bed for pets
This invention relates to a bed for a pet and in particular to a bed having a inflatable cushion.
In the prior art various types of beds such as rugs, mattresses or the like have been provided for the comfort of pets.
It is an object of the invention to provide an improved bed for animals such as pets.
According to the invention a bed for an animal comprises a cushion having an inflatable peripheral zone.
In a preferred form of the invention the inflatable preipheral zone is raised and surrounds a central depressed zone. Preferably the peripheral zone is circular.
The inflatable zone preferably comprises a tube for use in a wheel. The tube is preferably enclosed in a flexible cover which is in the form of a bag. The central areas of the tube may constitute the cushion.
The bag is preferably of a size sufficient to enclose the tube in the inflated position as a tight fit. Preferably the tube is inserted into the bag and thereafter inflated.
According to another aspect of the invention a bed for an animal includes a peripheral zone formed from a shock absorbent material and which at least partially surrounds a depressed zone on an upper surface of the bed.
An embodiment of the invention is described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a bed for a pet according to the invention; and
Figure 2 is a section taken along lines ll-ll of Fig. 1.
Referring to the drawings a bed 10 for a pet comprises a bag 12 enclosing a tube 14.
The bag 12 is made from a flexible material such as a fabric sheet and has a flap 16 which forms a cover.
The tube 14 comprises a conventional motor vehicle wheel tube. In use the tube 14 is inserted into the bag 12 and inflated through the valve 18 and while the flap 16 is open.
After inflation the flap 16 is replaced.
The central area 20 of the bag 12 is supported by the raised walls of the tube 14 and imparts a cushion effect due to the pressure in the tube. The cushion is at its weakest point at the centre of the area enclosed by the tube 14 hence a tendency for mass placed on the cover 12 to move towards the centre. This has the effect of providing a comfortable bed for the pet. Furthermore the pressure in tube 14 may be adjusted according to the weight of the pet to provide optimal comfort.
As an alternative (not illustrated in the drawings) the tube may comprise a piece of foam material which is shock absorbent. A cover may be fitted over the foam or the foam itself may be shaped to form a central depressed zone on an upper surface of the bed.
1. A bed for an animal comprising a cushion having an inflatable peripheral zone.
2. A bed according to claim 1 in which the peripheral zone is raised and surrounds a central depressed area.
3. A bed according to claim 1 or claim 2 which comprises a circular tube.
4. A bed according to claim 3 in which the tube is enclosed in a cover.
5. A bed according to claim 4 in which the cover fits tightly over the tube when inflated.
6. A bed according to any one of claims 3 to 5 having a motor vehicle tube which is enclosed by the cover to provide a central depressed zone.
7. A bed for an animal including a peripheral zone formed from shock absorbent material and which at least partially surrounds a depressed zone on an upper surface of the bed.
8. A bed for a pet according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
9. A bed substantially as herein described with reference to Figs. 1 or 2 of the accompanying drawings.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.
Claims (9)
1. A bed for an animal comprising a cushion having an inflatable peripheral zone.
2. A bed according to claim 1 in which the peripheral zone is raised and surrounds a central depressed area.
3. A bed according to claim 1 or claim 2 which comprises a circular tube.
4. A bed according to claim 3 in which the tube is enclosed in a cover.
5. A bed according to claim 4 in which the cover fits tightly over the tube when inflated.
6. A bed according to any one of claims 3 to 5 having a motor vehicle tube which is enclosed by the cover to provide a central depressed zone.
7. A bed for an animal including a peripheral zone formed from shock absorbent material and which at least partially surrounds a depressed zone on an upper surface of the bed.
8. A bed for a pet according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
9. A bed substantially as herein described with reference to Figs. 1 or 2 of the accompanying drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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ZA854121 | 1985-05-30 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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GB8611763D0 GB8611763D0 (en) | 1986-06-25 |
GB2175802A true GB2175802A (en) | 1986-12-10 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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GB08611763A Withdrawn GB2175802A (en) | 1985-05-30 | 1986-05-14 | Bed for pets |
Country Status (3)
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AU (1) | AU5788986A (en) |
FR (1) | FR2582476A1 (en) |
GB (1) | GB2175802A (en) |
Cited By (11)
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FR2690046A1 (en) * | 1992-04-17 | 1993-10-22 | Chollet Claude | Anti-crush mattress to protect newly born piglets - consists of outer covering, which contains low pressure air or fluid, to fill in space between sow and floor |
GB2272372A (en) * | 1992-06-19 | 1994-05-18 | Steven Francis Bromwich | "Floor cushion" |
GB2284546A (en) * | 1993-12-04 | 1995-06-14 | James Galt & Company Ltd | Recliner/playpen for infant |
GB2305349A (en) * | 1996-05-07 | 1997-04-09 | Bristow Alan E | Animal water bed |
WO1998001024A1 (en) * | 1996-07-04 | 1998-01-15 | Graham Charles Bell | A pet bed |
US5930854A (en) * | 1996-10-10 | 1999-08-03 | James Galt & Company Limited | Infant accommodation apparatus |
AU717220B2 (en) * | 1996-07-04 | 2000-03-23 | Graham Charles Bell | A pet bed |
EP1185167A1 (en) * | 1999-06-14 | 2002-03-13 | Igloo Products Corp. | Pet bed with heating & cooling feature |
WO2003030631A2 (en) | 2001-10-10 | 2003-04-17 | Whitehill David C E | Improved pet bed |
US6810545B1 (en) | 2000-11-13 | 2004-11-02 | Mattel, Inc. | Infant support pillow and method of assembling the same |
US11540488B2 (en) | 2019-04-04 | 2023-01-03 | Peter Woolf | Travel pet bed |
Citations (16)
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GB249325A (en) * | 1925-03-31 | 1926-03-25 | Dora Seaton Long | Improvements in or relating to bed-pans for the use of invalids |
GB258077A (en) * | 1925-09-04 | 1926-09-16 | Emily Richardson | Improved construction of circular air or water cushion |
GB270072A (en) * | 1926-04-10 | 1927-05-05 | David Moseley & Sons Ltd | Improvements in or relating to air or water cushions |
GB294763A (en) * | 1927-03-29 | 1928-08-02 | Marjorie Hart | A pneumatic pad or ring for medical or surgical purposes |
GB319630A (en) * | 1928-04-10 | 1929-09-19 | Isana Vertrieb Sanitaerer Arti | Pneumatic cushion for invalids |
GB385694A (en) * | 1931-10-22 | 1933-01-05 | Frank Meade Norman | Improvements in or relating to cushions |
GB412245A (en) * | 1932-11-23 | 1934-06-25 | Self Controlled Air Cushion Co | Improvements in and relating to pneumatic cushions, pneumatic upholstery and the like |
GB420292A (en) * | 1933-02-28 | 1934-11-28 | David Moseley & Sons Ltd | Improvements in or relating to pneumatic seats, cushions or the like |
GB868320A (en) * | 1959-02-07 | 1961-05-17 | Brian Bayliss | Improvements in or relating to mattress covers for beds |
GB903557A (en) * | 1960-06-07 | 1962-08-15 | Youpa La Ets | Improvements relating to inflatable mattresses |
US3493228A (en) * | 1967-10-03 | 1970-02-03 | Judy L Hicks | Sit-up trainer for babies |
US3761975A (en) * | 1972-04-12 | 1973-10-02 | B Personett | Infant rest pad |
GB1510415A (en) * | 1975-06-09 | 1978-05-10 | Petersson New Prod Bengt | Inflatable cushion |
GB1539583A (en) * | 1975-09-23 | 1979-01-31 | Gorran J | Cushion mattress or like support device |
GB2113990A (en) * | 1982-02-02 | 1983-08-17 | Joe Aubrey Green | Orthopaedic body support |
EP0094985A1 (en) * | 1982-05-20 | 1983-11-30 | Henning Madsen | Inflatable cushion |
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- 1986-05-14 GB GB08611763A patent/GB2175802A/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1986-05-23 FR FR8607401A patent/FR2582476A1/en active Pending
- 1986-05-23 AU AU57889/86A patent/AU5788986A/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (16)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB249325A (en) * | 1925-03-31 | 1926-03-25 | Dora Seaton Long | Improvements in or relating to bed-pans for the use of invalids |
GB258077A (en) * | 1925-09-04 | 1926-09-16 | Emily Richardson | Improved construction of circular air or water cushion |
GB270072A (en) * | 1926-04-10 | 1927-05-05 | David Moseley & Sons Ltd | Improvements in or relating to air or water cushions |
GB294763A (en) * | 1927-03-29 | 1928-08-02 | Marjorie Hart | A pneumatic pad or ring for medical or surgical purposes |
GB319630A (en) * | 1928-04-10 | 1929-09-19 | Isana Vertrieb Sanitaerer Arti | Pneumatic cushion for invalids |
GB385694A (en) * | 1931-10-22 | 1933-01-05 | Frank Meade Norman | Improvements in or relating to cushions |
GB412245A (en) * | 1932-11-23 | 1934-06-25 | Self Controlled Air Cushion Co | Improvements in and relating to pneumatic cushions, pneumatic upholstery and the like |
GB420292A (en) * | 1933-02-28 | 1934-11-28 | David Moseley & Sons Ltd | Improvements in or relating to pneumatic seats, cushions or the like |
GB868320A (en) * | 1959-02-07 | 1961-05-17 | Brian Bayliss | Improvements in or relating to mattress covers for beds |
GB903557A (en) * | 1960-06-07 | 1962-08-15 | Youpa La Ets | Improvements relating to inflatable mattresses |
US3493228A (en) * | 1967-10-03 | 1970-02-03 | Judy L Hicks | Sit-up trainer for babies |
US3761975A (en) * | 1972-04-12 | 1973-10-02 | B Personett | Infant rest pad |
GB1510415A (en) * | 1975-06-09 | 1978-05-10 | Petersson New Prod Bengt | Inflatable cushion |
GB1539583A (en) * | 1975-09-23 | 1979-01-31 | Gorran J | Cushion mattress or like support device |
GB2113990A (en) * | 1982-02-02 | 1983-08-17 | Joe Aubrey Green | Orthopaedic body support |
EP0094985A1 (en) * | 1982-05-20 | 1983-11-30 | Henning Madsen | Inflatable cushion |
Cited By (17)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
FR2690046A1 (en) * | 1992-04-17 | 1993-10-22 | Chollet Claude | Anti-crush mattress to protect newly born piglets - consists of outer covering, which contains low pressure air or fluid, to fill in space between sow and floor |
GB2272372A (en) * | 1992-06-19 | 1994-05-18 | Steven Francis Bromwich | "Floor cushion" |
GB2284546B (en) * | 1993-12-04 | 1998-06-10 | James Galt & Company Limited | Device for accomodating an infant |
GB2284546A (en) * | 1993-12-04 | 1995-06-14 | James Galt & Company Ltd | Recliner/playpen for infant |
GB2305349A (en) * | 1996-05-07 | 1997-04-09 | Bristow Alan E | Animal water bed |
GB2305349B (en) * | 1996-05-07 | 1997-08-20 | Bristow Alan E | Bedding for livestock |
AU717220B2 (en) * | 1996-07-04 | 2000-03-23 | Graham Charles Bell | A pet bed |
WO1998001024A1 (en) * | 1996-07-04 | 1998-01-15 | Graham Charles Bell | A pet bed |
US5930854A (en) * | 1996-10-10 | 1999-08-03 | James Galt & Company Limited | Infant accommodation apparatus |
EP1185167A1 (en) * | 1999-06-14 | 2002-03-13 | Igloo Products Corp. | Pet bed with heating & cooling feature |
EP1185167A4 (en) * | 1999-06-14 | 2003-03-12 | Igloo Products Corp | Pet bed with heating & cooling feature |
US6810545B1 (en) | 2000-11-13 | 2004-11-02 | Mattel, Inc. | Infant support pillow and method of assembling the same |
WO2003030631A2 (en) | 2001-10-10 | 2003-04-17 | Whitehill David C E | Improved pet bed |
WO2003030631A3 (en) * | 2001-10-10 | 2003-11-13 | David C E Whitehill | Improved pet bed |
US6966275B2 (en) | 2001-10-10 | 2005-11-22 | Whitehill David C E | Pet bed |
US11540488B2 (en) | 2019-04-04 | 2023-01-03 | Peter Woolf | Travel pet bed |
US11778979B2 (en) | 2019-04-04 | 2023-10-10 | Peter Woolf | Travel pet bed |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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GB8611763D0 (en) | 1986-06-25 |
AU5788986A (en) | 1986-12-04 |
FR2582476A1 (en) | 1986-12-05 |
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Legal Events
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |