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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 1998
Filed:
Oct. 23, 1995
Melaney L Northrop, Cleburne, TX (US);
Douglas J Sharp, Arlington, TX (US);
Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc., Arlington, TX (US);
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.