Patent ID: 6516751
Filing Date: 2003-02-11
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A pet carrier comprising:opposed first and second side walls, opposed first and second end walls, and opposed top and bottom walls defining an enclosed interior space characterized by predetermined length, width, and height dimensions; the first and second side walls and the first and second end walls having top and bottom edges joining the side walls and the end walls to the top and bottom walls, respectively; a plurality of individually removable wheel assemblies; a removable floor having lock members mounted thereon; frame members secured to the bottom wall and including lock member receiving apparatus for receiving the look members of the removable floor to secure the floor in place and retainers for securing the individually removable wheel assemblies to the bottom wall; and support members for normally maintaining the first and second side walls and the first and second end walls upright to afford maximum space within the pet carrier; the bottom edges of the end walls being inwardly pivotal to collapse the side walls thereby substantially reducing the height of the pet carrier to facilitate transportation and storage.