초록 ▼

The present invention relates to a mobile pet bed wherein the top and bottom units of the mobile pet bed are reversibly attached to each other. When the top unit is removed from the bottom unit the mobile pet bed functions similarly to a traditional pet bed. When the top unit is attached to the bott

The present invention relates to a mobile pet bed wherein the top and bottom units of the mobile pet bed are reversibly attached to each other. When the top unit is removed from the bottom unit the mobile pet bed functions similarly to a traditional pet bed. When the top unit is attached to the bottom unit the mobile pet bed functions as a pet carrier. Additionally, the top unit of the mobile pet bed has a door portion that can be opened and closed to permit pet ingress and egress as well as permitting easy loading of the mobile pet bed with the animal without necessitating the removal of the top unit from the bottom unit.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A pet bed that may be converted to a pet carrier for the transport of an animal, said pet bed comprising: a. a bottom unit and a top unit that can be reversibly attached to each other; b. said bottom unit comprising a base and sides; c. said top unit comprising a lower frame

What is claimed is: 1. A pet bed that may be converted to a pet carrier for the transport of an animal, said pet bed comprising: a. a bottom unit and a top unit that can be reversibly attached to each other; b. said bottom unit comprising a base and sides; c. said top unit comprising a lower frame member delineating the bottom of the top unit, a plurality of upper frame members pivotally attached to said lower frame member such that said top unit can be opened by pivoting said upper frame members towards said lower frame member and closed by pivoting said upper frame members away from said lower frame member, wherein said top unit is covered in a flexible material, said flexible material being secured to said lower frame member and said upper frame members. 2. The pet bed of claim 1, wherein said bottom unit comprises a uni-molded shell. 3. The pet bed of claim 1, wherein said flexible material comprises a mesh material capable of permitting air circulation into and out of said pet bed. 4. The pet bed of claim 1, wherein said upper frame members number four. 5. The pet bed of claim 4, wherein said four upper frame members are grouped in pairs and said pairs of upper frame members pivot towards the lower frame member in opposite directions. 6. The pet bed of claim 1, wherein each upper frame member attaches to said lower frame member independently of each other. 7. The pet bed of claim 1, wherein one or more of said upper frame members attach to said lower frame member at the same attachment point. 8. The pet bed of claim 1, wherein said top unit additionally comprises a handle. 9. The pet bed of claim 1, further comprising a handle, wherein said handle can be positioned to prevent said top unit from fully opening thereby creating an opening for animal ingress and egress. 10. The pet bed of claim 1, wherein said bottom unit is reversibly attached to said top unit by one or more attachment means selected from a group consisting of zippers, buttons, clasps, snaps, hook and loop fastener, laces, hooks and straps. 11. The pet bed of claim 1, wherein said bed bottom is reversibly attached to said top unit by one or more zippers.