Patent ID: 6386414
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: A01K,A45C

Abstract:
A bag, comprising:a shell formed of water-resistant material and including an interior portion, an exterior portion, a top, a bottom, first and second end walls, and first and second side walls; a ventilation assembly located on one of said first and second end walls and said first and second side walls, said ventilation assembly including the following features: a ventilation flap formed of water-resistant material and having an open position and a closed position; means for selectively opening and closing said ventilation flap; a ventilation opening located between said ventilation flap and said interior portion when said ventilation flap is in said closed position; and a mesh lining formed of porous material, said mesh lining being affixed to said shell and spanning said ventilation opening; wherein said ventilation flap substantially covers said ventilation opening when said ventilation flap is in said closed position, thereby preventing air circulation between said exterior and interior portions through said ventilation opening, and said ventilation flap exposes said ventilation opening to said exterior portion when said ventilation flap is in said open position, thereby allowing air to freely circulate on between said exterior and interior portions through said ventilation opening; wherein said ventilation assembly comprises a first ventilation assembly located on said first end wall, said bag further comprising a fan assembly including a fan for circulating air through said bag.