Animal husbandry – Confining or housing – Often portable – small capacity – roofed housing structure
Patent
1995-10-23
1998-08-11
Swiatek, Robert P.
Animal husbandry
Confining or housing
Often portable, small capacity, roofed housing structure
119500, 119501, D30112, A01K 103
Patent
active
057912939
ABSTRACT:
An animal shelter (10) includes a top (20) formed as a unitary shell and shaped to resemble a natural object having an irregular surface, such as a tree stump. An entrance (26) is formed in the top (20) and allows an animal to enter and exit animal shelter (10). Because the top (20) is shaped to resemble a natural object, the animal shelter (10) blends into a natural setting. An extended floor (41) may be attached to the base (40), and an extended covering (28) may be attached to the top (20) adjacent the entrance (26). The extended covering (28) covers the extended floor (41). The extended covering (28) resembles an extension of the natural object, thus further enhancing the appearance of the animal shelter (10). A planter (60), removably seated upon the top (20), may be used to cultivate plants.
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Northrop Melaney L.
Sharp Douglas J.
Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Shaw Elizabeth
Swiatek Robert P.
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