Abstract:
A pet abode with sound dampening characteristics comprising an interior space of a pet abode having sufficient dimensions to allow a pet to comfortably reside within the interior space. The interior space is formed from at least three walls where one or more of the walls exhibits sound dampening characteristics. The sound dampening characteristics reduces a one or more sounds originating from a source external to the interior space. That is, the interior space of the pet abode is sound proofed (or sound dampened), allowing a pet to be undisturbed by loud noises outside the interior space.

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     The present invention relates to the field of pet enclosures and, more particularly, to sound dampened pet abode. 
     In many instances, pets can become petrified in environments having loud noises. This is a concern for many pet owners as they seek to provide absolute care and comfort for their pet during their pet&#39;s lifetime. Common situations where environmental noises can be particularly disturbing to pets are harsh weather conditions. Conditions such as thunderstorms, hail precipitation, and hurricanes can disturb and alarm pets. For instance, storms can cause loud noises such as thunder, rattling window panes, slamming doors, all of which can frighten pets and cause unwanted discomfort for the pet as well as the pet owner. 
     Often times, pet owners transport their pets in pet carriers which provide an easy and reliable means to carry their pet. Unfortunately, during transport, pets can be subject to many disrupting environmental noises. Noises such as traffic noise, vehicle noise and, other proximate pet noises can prove distressing to the pet. Traditional pet carriers frequently provide little comfort for the pet in way of protecting them from these external noises. One reason for this is that tradition pet carriers often have an open construction (e.g., mesh doors/sides). 
     This situation can be exasperated when pets are traveling/away from home. Often pet carriers do not provide ample protection against external noises. For instance, when traveling abroad, a busy airport terminal can be extremely disorienting to pets. While a few pet carriers, which are commercially available address this issue, they have numerous significant shortcomings. 
     A common problem with pet carriers which have sound dampening characteristics is that the sound dampening can inhibit pet monitoring. That is, a pet making noises to express discomfort can not be heard due to the sound dampened carrier absorbing the pet&#39;s noise. In these instances, pet owners, unable to hear their pet, must physically view the pet, a task which can sometimes be infeasible. This situation is worsened as existing pet carriers that dampen noise can have heat retention issues. That is, not only do you fail to hear a pet, that pet can be distressed and even harmed by abnormal environmental conditions of an interior of a pet carrier. What is needed is solution which can address these shortcomings and provide the pet owner and the pet with ample comfort. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY 
     The disclosure presents a solution for a pet abode with sound dampening characteristics. The pet abode permits a pet to have a safe place to retreat when environmental situations make the pet uncomfortable. In one embodiment, the pet abode can include walls with sound dampening characteristics permitting sound dampening to occur unidirectionally (e.g., external to internal dampening). The pet abode can include one or more combination of features including, but not limited to, active/passive sound dampening, active/passive ventilation, a bed, feeding/watering containers, audio/video inputs and/or outputs, biometric sensors for monitoring physiological states of a pet, and the like. In one embodiment, the pet abode can be a stationary/in-house living facility. In another embodiment, the pet abode can be a portable carrier allowing pets to be transported in a traditional manner. 
     In one embodiment of the disclosure, a pet abode with sound dampening characteristics can include an interior space having sufficient dimensions to allow a pet to comfortably reside within the interior space. The interior space can be formed from at least three walls, wherein at least one of the walls exhibits sound dampening characteristics, wherein the sound dampening characteristics mitigates sounds transmitted to the interior space, where the sounds originates from a source external to the interior space. Sound dampening properties can reduce a sound pressure level of sounds heard within the interior space by at least half of the sound pressure level detected at an exterior point of the pet abode. 
     In one embodiment of the disclosure, a pet abode can include a material established boundary, a door, and an air cooling system. The material established boundary can form a fully enclosed volume. The volume can include an interior space for pets to reside within. The boundary can be formed from sound dampening materials, which are thermal insulators. The door can be a sealable door embedded in the material established boundary. The door can open and close. Pets are able to be inserted and removed from the pet abode via the door. The air cooling system can have an exterior intake and outtake opening within the material established boundary. The air cooling system can include at least one fan. The fan can be used to selectively cool an interior of the pet abode. A sound pressure level of sounds heard within the interior space of the pet abode can be reduced by at least half of the sound pressure level detected at an exterior point of the pet abode. 
     In one embodiment of the disclosure, a pet abode can house a pet. The pet abode can have sides formed from a sound dampening material such that a sound pressure level of sounds heard within the interior space of the pet abode are reduced by at least half of the sound pressure level detected at an exterior point of the pet abode. The pet abode can include a sealable door embedded in a side of the pet abode, which is able to be opened and closed. The abode can also include a climate control system comprising at least one climate sensor, at least one user adjustable climate control, and at least one heating/cooling element. The climate control system can maintain the interior space of the pet abode within a temperature range established by the user adjustable climate control and sensed by the climate sensor. The pet abode can also include at least one window through which a pet included in the interior space is able to be viewed. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a block diagram illustrating a system for a sound dampened pet abode in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
         FIG. 2A  is a schematic diagram illustrating a set of views for a unidirectional sound dampened pet enclosure in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
         FIG. 2B  is a schematic diagram illustrating a set of views for an embodiment of a unidirectional sound dampened pet abode in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
         FIG. 3A  is a schematic diagram illustrating a view for a unidirectional sound dampened pet carrier in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
         FIG. 3B  is a schematic diagram illustrating a view for a unidirectional sound dampened pet carrier in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, the present invention may be embodied as a system and/or method. Accordingly, the present invention may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects that may all generally be referred to herein as a “circuit,” “module” or “system.” 
       FIG. 1  is a block diagram illustrating a system  100  for a sound dampened pet abode in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. In system  100 , a unidirectional sound dampened pet abode  105  can provide a safe haven for a pet when environmental conditions (e.g., noise) become unfavorable for the pet. In system  100 , the unidirectional sound dampened pet abode  105  can include elements  110 - 172 , but is not limited to, the disclosed arrangement of system  100 . The unidirectional nature of sound dampening is for one contemplated embodiment of the invention, where incoming sound is dampened more significantly than outside sound. This can permit a pet owner can hear sounds of the inside of a pet abode  105 , while minimizing sounds heard by a pet inside the abode  105 . Other embodiments exist, and pet abodes having uniform sound dampening characteristics are to be considered within scope of the disclosure. 
     Pet abode  105  can be constructed to fit the needs of various types of pets. In one embodiment, abode  105  can be manufactured having traditional/common dimensions. For instance, pet abode  105  can be customized for a range of dogs from small dogs to large dogs. In another instance, pet abode  105  can have dimensions suitable for birds (e.g., tall and/or wide). In another embodiment, abode  105  can facilitate special needs pets including physically disabled pets, pets suffering from chronic and/or terminal illness, injured pets, elderly pets, behaviorally challenged pets, and the like. 
     As used herein, sound dampening elements  112  can be one or more components configured to reduce vibrational energy originating from a source external to the sound dampened interior space  107 . That is, sound from the outside of the pet abode  105  is absorbed minimizing interior space  107  noise. The sound dampening elements  112  can also dampen sounds originating from the interior space  107  of the pet abode. The interior space  107  can refer to a volume of space which a pet can comfortably occupy for a duration of time. Interior space  107  can include, but is not limited to, walls  110 , sound dampening elements  112 , passageway  114 , and door  116 . In one embodiment, sound dampening elements  112  can be integrated into wall  110 . 
     As used herein, sound dampening elements  112  can include, but are not limited to polyurethane, sound dampening foams, acoustic foam, and the like. In one embodiment sound dampening elements  112  can include traditional and non-traditional structurally dampening arrangements. For instance, air chambers (e.g., honeycomb designs) can be integrated within walls  110 . In alternative embodiments, sound dampening can be achieved using double walled embodiments. In one embodiment, elements  112  can be selectively removable. In one embodiment, sound dampening elements  112  can be supplemented with white noise generators (not shown) which generate sound for the interior space  107  that is comforting to a pet, which helps mask external sounds, which may be distressing to the pet. 
     In one instance, sound dampening elements  112  can include vibrational dampening materials. That is, elements  112  can aid with reducing environmental vibrations which can agitate pets. Environmental vibration can include sources such as transportation (e.g., traveling in a car), tremors, noises having substantial vibrational energy, weather, and the like. For instance, elements  112  can be used to absorb vibrational energy resulting from road noise. 
     Walls  110  can conform to traditional pet carrier materials including, but not limited to, plastic, wood, metal, fabric, composite materials, and the like. One or more walls  110  can include passageway  114  which can act as an entry/exit point for a pet. Passageway  114  can include door  116  which can have sound dampened characteristics. For instance, door  116  can create a soundproof (or sound minimizing) seal when closed, allowing abode to remain sound dampened while having multiple entry/exit points. 
     Sound dampened pet abode can include one or more pet accessories  120  useful in maintaining pet comfort level while residing in the pet abode. Pet accessories  120  can include, but is not limited to, bed  122 , food/water tray  124 , and removable waste tray  126 . One or more accessories  120  can be optional based on pet abode shape, dimensions, and the like. In one instance, accessories  120  can be permanently installed (e.g., manufacturer fastened). In another instance, accessories  120  can include commercial off-the-shelf and/or after market accessories which can be selectively removable. 
     Audio/video subsystem  130  can be employed to monitor and maintain pet comfort levels. Subsystem  130  can include audio/video inputs  132  and/or audio/video output  134 . Subsystem components  132 ,  134  can be located inside and/or outside pet abode  105 . In one embodiment, components  132 ,  134  can be remotely located permitting aural/visual monitoring of a pet. For instance, a pet owner unable to physically view their pet can utilize an audio/video output feed from component  134  to remotely monitor the pet. In another embodiment, when interior space  107  is significantly dampened to make pet generated sounds difficult to hear, an interior microphone and exterior speaker arrangement can be include in the abode  105 , which effectively turns the sound dampening characteristics of the abode  105  into a unidirectional dampening regardless of the sound absorption properties of the walls  110  and elements  112 . In one embodiment, interior sounds can even be magnified (i.e., can have adjustable volume controls) and/or transmitted to a remove audio transducer (e.g., an earpiece worn by an owner, for example) to ensure that pet owners are able to hear any sounds of distress produced by their pet while in the abode  115 . 
     Anchoring system  140  can permit pet abode to be securely fastened to a physical object/location. Anchoring system  140  can include but is not limited to, nuts and bolts, ratcheting clamps, cam locks, cable ties, and the like. In one embodiment, system  140  can be compatible with safety belts common in traditional transport vehicles. For example, car seat belts can be used to securely fasten the pet abode  105  to a car seat. In another embodiment, system  140  can be compatible with bicycles and/or motorcycles, permitting the pet abode  105  to be securely fastened. Anchoring system  140  can also be used as a security device (e.g., lock) for portable pet carriers to ensure the pet abode  105  remains stationary (e.g., is not stolen) during travel. For example, the anchoring system  115  can be used to affix the abode  105  to permanent objects of an airport, when a traveler with a pet is forced to use a restroom or to otherwise leave a proximate region of the abode  105  for a brief time. 
     Light permissive aperture  142  can be an opening in a wall  110  allowing a light source from an exterior region to be transmitted into the interior space  107 . Light permissive aperture  142  can include windows, air holes, walls constructed from transparent materials, and the like. In one embodiment, light permissive aperture  142  can include one or more skylights permitting natural light to illuminate a portion of the abode  107  interior. In one embodiment, the aperture  142  can be replaced with and/or supplemented by a light emitting source, such as a LED light. Further, a user selectable option can selectively open/close the aperture  142  and/or brighten or dim interior space  107  lighting to a user selected level. 
     Climate control system  150  can include one or more components utilized for maintaining suitable living conditions for the interior space  107  of the pet abode  105 . System  105  can include, but is not limited to, climate controls  151 , climate sensors  152 , display  153 , cooling/heating element  154 , and power source  155 . In one embodiment, sound dampened interior space  107  can be a hermetically sealed (or partially sealed in another embodiment) enclosure, system  150  can provide necessary air conditioning to ensure pet survival and comfort. 
     Climate controls  151  can include user interface elements permitting customized control of system  150 . Controls  151  can permit configuration of environmental conditions of interior space  107  including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, allergen filtering, and the like. For instance, system  150  can be configured specifically for reptiles which require precise humidity conditions. Controls  151  can be linked to display  153  which can provide visual/aural feedback for system  150  configurations and/or status. Controls  151  can include tactile buttons, dials, touch screen displays, and the like. Climate controls  151  can be particularly beneficial for situations (such as airplane travel) where a pet is placed in environmental conditions (e.g., a rear portion of a plane) which a pet owner has little control over. 
     Climate sensors  152  can be utilized to provide continuous feedback to system  150  permitting interior space  107  to be constantly climate controlled. Sensors  152  placed internally and/or externally can obtain environmental condition information useful in permitting climate regulation to occur. Sensors  152  can include, but are not limited to, thermometer, hygrometer, barometer, and the like. 
     In one embodiment, sensors  152  can be located on the exterior of the pet abode  105  to monitor exterior conditions useful in adjust interior climate as necessary. In many instances, sound dampening can also insulates interior space  105 . In these instances, sensors  152  can be located within the sound dampened interior space  107  to monitor conditions and adjust interior space  107  climate appropriately. 
     Display  153  can be coupled to system  150  to provide aural/visual feedback to a pet owner of the sound dampened interior space  107 . Display  153  can include, but is not limited to, liquid crystal display (LCD), light emitting diode (LED), and the like. In one embodiment, display  153  can provide real-time feedback of the sound dampened interior space  107 . In one embodiment, the display  105  and other output generators can be wirelessly coupled to an external device. For example, the pet abode  105  can include a wireless transmitter (e.g., WIFI, BLUETOOTH, etc.) that conveys radio frequency signals to a remote device, such as a mobile phone. The remote device can include a user interface that presents abode  105  information and/or that permits a user to adjust client controls  151 , interior lighting, and the like of the abode using the remote device. 
     Cooling/heating element  154  can be used to moderate the temperature of interior space  107  accordingly. Element  154  can include, but is not limited to, fans, vents, heating elements, heat extracting components, and the like. Abode  105  can include multiple cooling/heating elements  154  necessary for creating a uniform climate within the abode  105 . 
     Power source  155  can include one or more components capable of providing electrical power for system  150 . In one embodiment, power source  155  can be an electro-chemical battery. In another embodiment, source  155  can be a standard alternating current (AC) power outlet. Power source  155  can include any electrical source capable of providing suitable power for pet abode  105 . 
     In one embodiment, sound dampened pet abode can utilize commercial off-the-shelf batteries, proprietary batteries, and the like. Batteries can include rechargeable and non-rechargeable technologies. Rechargeable batteries can utilize one or more technologies including, but not limited to, nickel-cadmium, lithium ion, and the like. 
     Fail-safe climate control system  160  can be a backup climate control system which can automatically activate on failure of system  150 . For instance, in the event of system  150  failure, system  160  can be configured to alert the pet owner. In one configuration of the instance, system  160  can provide an aural alarm to audibly alert the pet owner of system  150  failure. In another instance, system  160  can provide one or more electronic alerts including, but not limited to, e-mail, short message service (SMS) alerts, voice call alerts, and the like. 
     In one embodiment, the fail-safe system  160  can automatically open the door  116  (especially in a stationary embodiment, where the abode is not being used for travel) to permit a pet to enter/leave the abode  105  should an interior temperature become uncomfortable to the pet. Additional internal actuators can optionally be used to encourage a pet to leave the abode  105  during climate failure conditions, where a pet can be harmed. For example, an interior speaker (such as used to normally generate white noise) can produce discomforting sounds designed to encourage the pet to exit the abode  105 . 
     In one embodiment, climate control system  160  can be identical in configuration to system  150 . In an alternative embodiment, system  160  can be comprised of a combination of one or more elements  161 - 165 . Fail-safe climate control system  160  can be an optional component which can be suitable for luxury version of pet abode, where more economically priced versions can lack system  160 . 
     Expansion module interface  170  can be a modular interface for permitting additional pet abode modules to be securely affixed to the pet abode. In one embodiment, multiple pet abodes  105  can be modularly connected together to create a “run”. For instance, two or more pet abodes can be joined together to create a shared play environment for pets. In one embodiment, interface  170  can include sound dampening materials. That is, the integrity of the sound dampened abode is not compromised when an additional module  172  is attached. Expansion modules can be very useful for ensuring a suitable size is maintained for the abode  105  as a pet grows, while not requiring an owner to purchase a new abode  105 . Use of expansion interface  170  and modules  172  can also be very useful to create a relatively small travel configuration (that lacks modules  172 ) of the abode  105  while permitting the abode  105  to be expanded upon reaching a travel destination. 
     Additional module  172  can be an optional module which can be selectively connected to pet abode  105 . In one instance, module  172  can be an after market component compatible with interface  170 . Modules  172  can include interior spaces containing additional pet accessories, supplemental sound dampened interior space, and the like. 
     Further, in one embodiment, the entire design of the abode  105  can be modular in nature, which permits different components to be selectively coupled/decoupled. This can reduce an initial cost of the abode  105  (e.g., permit a pet owner to purchase an economy version) while allowing additional comforts to be selected in a post-purchase phase. A modularly designed abode  105  can also permit a user to select a configuration that suits a particular need. For example, a travel version of an abode  105  can be a streamlined one that lacks many of the modules, which are present for the abode  105  when constructed in an owner&#39;s dwelling. 
     Drawings disclosed herein are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed to limit the invention in any regard. Elements  120 ,  130 ,  140 ,  142 ,  150 ,  160 ,  170  can be optional in various embodiments depending on a variety of parameters. Parameters can include, but are not limited to, pet requirements, pricing schemes, portability, and the like. In one embodiment, a luxury version of pet abode  105  can include audio/video subsystem  130  which can be absent in various economically priced versions of pet abodes  105 . 
       FIG. 2A  is a schematic diagram illustrating a set of views  210 A,  240 A for a unidirectional sound dampened pet enclosure in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. The embodiment is illustrated using two different views  210 A,  240 A demonstrating the characteristics of a sound dampened pet enclosure  200 A. View  210 A illustrates a top down perspective of embodiment  200 A. View  240 A illustrates an isometric perspective of embodiment  200 A. In view  240 A, for purposes of simplicity, a sound dampened pet abode can be illustrated lacking a roof. The roof  232  of the sound dampened pet abode can also have sound dampening characteristics. 
     In the pet enclosure  200 A, a sound dampened pet abode can be an indoor pet enclosure (e.g., pet home inside a pet owner&#39;s house) allowing a pet to safely retreat from sounds which discomfort the pet. The indoor pet enclosure  200 A can comprise of extensible modular sound dampened panels  214 - 226 . Panels  214 - 226  can be rigid structures which can be modularly connected together. 
     Enclosure  200 A can include panels  214 - 226  having embedded sound dampening substrate  212 . In one embodiment, substrate  212  can be permanently embedded into panels  214 - 226  (e.g., manufacturer installed). In another embodiment, sound dampening substrate  212  can be selectively removable (e.g., insertable element), allowing pet owners to customize the sound dampening of the enclosure  200 A. 
     In one embodiment, panels  214 - 226  can be manufactured in a variety of shapes, sizes, thickness, and the like. Panels  214 - 226  can include passageway panels  214 , modular interface panels  216 , climate control panels  220 , decorated panels  226 , flooring panels (not shown), roof panels  232 , and the like. In the embodiment, panels  214 - 226  can be modularly connected enabling pet owners to create a highly customized sound dampened pet abode. Connection mechanisms can include, but is not limited to, self-securing mechanisms, fastener dependent mechanisms, and the like. For instance, panels  214 - 226  can be connected using a sliding dovetail joint. 
     In one configuration of the embodiment, panels  214 - 226  can be arranged into a configuration permitting the use of roof panel  232 . In the configuration roof panel  232  can include skylight  230  which can provide natural light to illuminate the sound dampened interior  242 . For instance, enclosure  200 A can be placed near windows where sunlight/moonlight can enter through skylight  230  creating a more natural environment for a pet inhabiting the enclosure. 
     Passageway panel  214  can include one or more openings permitting a pet to move from the interior of the enclosure  200 A to the exterior and vice versa. Openings can include, but are not limited to, doors, flaps, and the like. For instance, panel  214  can have a door with a latch which can be securely closed allowing the enclosure to be used as a pen. 
     Climate control panel  220  can be used to provide self-regulating climate control for pet enclosure  200 A. Climate control panel  220  can utilize one or more climate control components. Components can include, but are not limited to, climate controls  222 , air purifier  224 , fans, vents, and the like. Sound baffles can be optionally included at air ingress, egress points to minimize sounds generated from climate control elements. 
     In one instance, panels  214 - 220  can include decoration  226  which can be manufacturer specified. In the instance, decoration accessories can be provided to permit pet owners to further customize decorative panel  226 . For example, pet owners can custom order decorated panels to match the interior decor of the pet owner&#39;s house. 
     Drawings used herein are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed to limit the invention in any regard. Embodiment  200 A can include, but are not limited to, elements  212 - 226 . It should be appreciated that embodiment  200 A can vary from an implemented commercial product. In one instance, pet enclosure  200 A can be physically fixed to a location. In another instance, pet enclosure  200 A can be constructed from lightweight materials allowing a pet owner to easily relocate the pet enclosure  200 A. 
     In one embodiment, the indoor pet enclosure  200 A can be anchored through the use of one or more anchoring elements. In the embodiment, anchors can be integrated into exterior wall  230 . For instance, anchors can be weighted elements at the base of exterior wall  230 . In another embodiment, pet enclosure  200 A can lack anchoring elements. 
       FIG. 2B  is a schematic diagram illustrating a set of views  210 B,  240 B for an embodiment of a unidirectional sound dampened pet abode  200 B in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. The embodiment is illustrated using two different views  210 B,  240 B presenting a sound dampener  226  sandwiched between an internal wall  230  and an exterior wall  232 . View  210 B illustrates a top down perspective of embodiment  200 B. View  240 B illustrates a side perspective of embodiment  200 B. 
     In the embodiment, a sound dampened pet abode can conform to traditional pet carrier designs (e.g., shape, appearance, weight). In the embodiment, the pet abode can include one or more elements  212 - 238 . Elements can include, but are not limited to, rechargeable battery  212 , speakers  214  thermometer  216 , climate controls  218 , modular interface  220 , skylight  222 , display  224 , audio inputs  234 , vents  236 , lift handles  238 , and the like. 
     In the embodiment, the sound dampened pet abode can have active cooling/heating capabilities. The pet abode can be actively cooled/heated utilizing rechargeable battery  212  as a power source. In one configuration, pet abode  200 A can include vents  236  which can modulate the air flow in the pet abode based on temperature information obtained from vents  236 . 
     Lift handles  238  can permit easy transportation of the unidirectional sound dampened pet abode  200 A. Lift handles  238  can include cut outs, finger holes for gripping, handles, and the like. 
     Audio inputs  234  can provide pet owners with capabilities to pipe audio into the pet abode  200 A. Inputs  234  can include common audio input connectors, including, but not limited to, tip ring sleeve (TRS) connector (e.g., 3.5 mm stereo jack), phono plug, and the like. For instance, speakers  214  located inside the pet abode can output audio from sources such as MP3 players. 
       FIG. 3A  is a schematic diagram illustrating a view  310 A for a sound dampened pet carrier  311  in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. In  310 A, a sound dampened pet abode can conform to traditional pet carrier designs (e.g., shape, appearance). In the embodiment, the pet carrier  311  can include one or more elements  312 - 326 . Elements  312 - 326  can include, but are not limited to, rechargeable battery  312 , alternating current (A/C) plug  314 , thermometer  316 , climate controls  318 , hygrometer  324 , heat lamp  326 , fan  334 , and the like. 
     In the embodiment, the pet carrier  311  can include multiple power sources for improved abode portability and pet comfort. For instance, A/C plug  314  can be used to recharge rechargeable battery  312  when the battery  312  requires charging. 
     Climate controls  318  can be utilized to moderate the interior climate of the pet carrier  311 . Using temperature data and humidity information (from hygrometer  324 ), climate controls can automatically regulate temperature and humidity of pet carrier  311  interior. For example, fan  334  can automatically turn on when the interior of the pet carrier  311  becomes too hot. Conversely, heat lamp  326  can be toggled on/off when the pet carrier  311  interior requires regulation. For example, climate controls  318  can be used to temporarily replicate a terrarium environment. 
     In one embodiment, pet carrier  311  can include an electric dehumidifier for pets which require specific environmental humidity levels. For instance, hygrometer  324  can provide humidity feedback of pet carrier  311  interior which can be used by climate controls  318  to regulate environmental humidity levels. 
     The embodiment  300 A is not limited to the configuration disclosed herein as other arrangements are contemplated. Embodiment  300 A can include any combination of elements  312 - 334 . 
       FIG. 3B  is a schematic diagram illustrating a view  310 B for a sound dampened pet carrier  311  in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. In  310 B, a sound dampened pet abode can conform to traditional pet carrier designs (e.g., shape, appearance). In the embodiment, the pet carrier  311  can include one or more elements  312 ,  326 . Elements  312 ,  326  can include, but are not limited to, rechargeable battery  312 , air conditioner  326 , and the like. 
     Rechargeable battery  312  can be used to power air conditioner  326 . Battery  312  size and power can determine air conditioner  326  output. For instance, proprietary high power rechargeable batteries can be utilized to permit air conditioner  326  to operate for substantial durations. 
     Air conditioner  326  can be utilized to maintain the interior climate of pet carrier  311 . Air conditioner  326  can include one or more ducts for uniformly conditioning pet carrier  311  interior. In one instance, air conditioner  326  can be located at the top of carrier  311  allowing maximum head dissipation to occur. 
     Drawings presented herein are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed to limit the invention in any regard. In one embodiment, pet carrier  311  can include a power input plug for using power systems in buildings (e.g., power mains), vehicles (e.g., direct current), and the like. In another embodiment, pet carrier  311  can include wheels and a telescoping handle allowing the carrier to be rolled (e.g., similar to an attaché case). 
     The flowchart and block diagrams in the  FIGS. 1-3B  illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems according to various embodiments of the present invention. In this regard, each block in the block diagrams may represent a module or segment, which comprises one or more components and/or structures.