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Multi-level pet house

US5964189A · kind A · utility

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36Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 3, 1997
Grant dateOct 12, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K1/033
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-level cat playhouse and associated methods of assembly, disassembly and storage thereof. The playhouse includes an open-topped lower body portion having plural walls which define an interior space and a partially open-bottomed upper body portion, also having plural walls which, while also defining an interior space, are configured to fit within the lower interior space for storage purposes when the upper body portion is inverted and placed onto the lower body portion. When in use, a first portion of the lower interior space is covered by a removable separator mounted to generally horizontal ledges included as part of the walls of the lower body portion. By placing the upper body portion onto the lower body portion, a remaining portion of the lower interior space is covered by the bottom wall of the upper body while the removable separator provides a floor for the upper interior space. In this manner, the playhouse contains both lower and upper level interior chambers, each accessible through an access aperture respectively formed in the lower and upper body portions. By forming an aperture in the removable separator, access between the lower and upper interior chambers is p…

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