Compressible pet carrier
A pet carrier for transporting an animal includes a floor panel having a substantially rigid bottom, a pair of side panels each having a lower edge and an upper portion, the lower edges of each side panel attached to opposite ends of the floor panel, and an arcuate top panel having a pair of oppositely located lateral edges, a pair of oppositely located ends, and an inner surface, the ends being fixedly attached to the floor panel and the lateral edges being releasably attached to the side panels. At least two arches are detachably engaged to the top panel inner surface and spaced above the floor panel, the arches being formed from a resiliently planar material and bent to conform with the arcuate top panel. An inflexible bar is positioned along an apex of the top panel inner surface for providing longitudinal stability to the carrier.
1. A pet carrier for transporting an animal comprising:
a floor panel having a substantially rigid bottom;
a pair of side panels each having a lower edge and an upper portion, said lower edge of each side panel attached to opposite ends of said floor panel;
an arcuate top panel having a pair of oppositely located lateral edges, a pair of oppositely located ends, and an inner surface, said ends being fixedly attached to said floor panel and said lateral edges being releasably attached to said side panels, said floor, side and top panels forming an enclosure for the animal; and
at least two arches detachably fastened to said top panel inner surface and extending from an apex of said top panel and terminating at a point midway between said substantially rigid bottom and said apex, said arches being spaced apart from said side panels, said arches being flexible, resilient members bent to conform with said arcuate top panel.
2. The pet carrier of claim 1 further including a pair of handles located on opposite sides of said top panel.
3. The pet carrier of claim 1 further including an adjustable shoulder strap releasably attached to a pair of oppositely located connectors on said top panel apex.
4. The pet carrier of claim 1 further including a backpack system having adjustable strap means for leveling said floor panel when in use.
5. The pet carrier of claim 1 wherein said carrier further includes handles, an adjustable shoulder strap, and a backpack system.
6. A collapsible pet carrier for transporting an animal comprising:
a floor panel having a substantially rigid bottom;
a pair of side panels each having a lower edge and an upper portion, said lower edge of each side panel attached to opposite ends of said floor panel;
an arcuate top panel having a pair of oppositely located lateral edges, a pair of oppositely located ends, and an inner surface, said ends being fixedly attached to said floor panel and said lateral edges being releasably attached to said side panels, said floor, side and top panels forming an enclosure for the animal;
at least two arches detachably fastened to said top panel inner surface and being removable from said pet carrier, said arches extending from an apex of said top panel and terminating at a point midway between said substantially rigid bottom and said apex; and
an inflexible bar positioned along said apex of said top panel, said inflexible bar being fixed to said apex of said top panel but not fixed to said arches.
7. The compressible pet carrier of claim 6 further including a backpack system having adjustable straps for leveling said floor panel when in use.
8. The compressible pet carrier of claim 6 wherein said enclosure further includes a pouch having a zippered opening for receiving one of a heating pad, a cooling pad, an air freshener, or an odor remover.