Pet carrier
US12408622B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K1/0245
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A carrier includes a body and a cover portion. The body has a bottom portion and a top portion and an opening in the top portion. The bottom portion is configured to be placed on a surface. The opening is the only opening sized and configured to enable an animal to enter or exit the body and enables an animal to enter or exit the body in a vertical manner when the bottom portion is placed on the surface. The cover portion is sized and configured to fit within the opening of the top portion. The cover portion is hingedly attached to the top portion at a first side and includes a latching mechanism at a second side. The latching mechanism enables the cover to be disposed in a latched state to close the opening in the top portion.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.