Improvements in the Construction of Kennels, suitable also for Travelling Boxes or Trunks.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Mar. 1895-Accepted, 8th June, 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Kennels, suitable also for
Travelling Boxes or Trunks.
I GEORGE ARTHUR THOMAS of Abbey Street, Armagh, Book-keeper, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to an improved construction of kennel, which can also be
used as a travelling box, the arrangement being adapted for rapid adjustment
according to the purpose for which it is desired.
The kennel or box is of the ordinary or any other suitable shape, but is
The frame is formed
constructed with the roof and the sides hinged to the frame.
by means of stout posts at the corners, connected by cross pieces at top and bottom,
forming a strong and rigid construction, when completed. The kennel is furnished
with a partition dividing it into two compartments, so that it can be adapted for
changes of weather, allowing the animal to be kept from extreme degrees of heat
or cold, ventilating devices being also provided which permit of a proper regulated
supply of fresh air.
When used for a kennel one of the sides or ends can be turned down to form a
bench for the dog to lie upon, open to the air, but protected by the roof and
one side.
As used for a travelling box the partition is removed and the top is secured
firmly by means of a bolt and padlock or other well known device.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying drawings in which
Fig. 1 is a perspective view, showing the parts of which the kennel or box 18
formed fully opened,
Fig. 2 shows the parts closed and the article ready for use as a travelling box,
Fig. 3 is a view of the kennel in its ordinary condition, Fig. 4 shows it open at
one end and Fig. 5 open at one side forming a bench for the dog, Fig. 6 illustrates
the box with the other side open, and
Fig. 7 is an elevation of the partition provided inside the kennel.
The frame A is of rectangular form, and of any suitable proportions, formed
from stout posts, with the gable top A¹. To the upper bar the two sides B of the
roof are hinged so that they can be raised, as shown in Fig. 1, permitting access
to the interior when used as a travelling box. When to be fixed, a bolt b with
padlock may be employed as shown in Fig. 2 completely closing the box and
securing the contents.
The frame is furnished with an upright post a at the side, a short distance from
one end, which divides that side into two parts, one part being closed by the board
or side C hinged to the end of the frame and opening horizontally. The remainder
of the side or front is open at c when used as a kennel, forming the door or
entrance for the dog.
The back or other side C¹ is hinged to the lower bar of the frame, so that it
can open downwardly as shown in Fig. 5 forming a bench for the dog. The
ends D are also hinged to the lower frame bar, and can turn down as illustrated in
Figs. 1 & 4 for the same purpose. The upper end pieces d of V shape are fitted
to the upper cross bars of the frame and can turn down when required, as shown
D
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page_text: in Fig. 1. The kennel or box can thus be opened at every side, permitting free
access to the interior to be obtained for purposes of cleaning or otherwise. A
partition is provided in the kennel separating it into two chambers. This partition
is formed in three parts bolted or otherwise fixed together, and adapted to be
separated when desired. The upper part e of V shape, is fixed on top of the
body E and the wing piece e' at the side. The parts are secured together by small
bands or cross pieces. The piece e¹ is of a size just sufficient to fill the entrance
or opening c when detached from the rest of the partition. The main part E is
cut away at the bottom to form the opening through which the animal can pass
from one chamber to the other. The partition is fixed to the post a at one side,
and the part e' when fitted separately, as shown in Fig. 2, to close the box making
it suitable for travelling purposes, is also fitted to this post by means of hinges.
When used as a travelling box, the partition is removed, leaving an open box.
This may also be done in warm weather when the kennel is in use, permitting freer
ventilation. In cold weather the aperture may be closed by a swing or other door.
Fig. 6 shows the article with the partition removed, preparatory to being used as
a travelling box.
Ventilators F are fitted to the ends at the upper or lower parts allowing, for
proper ventilation of the interior. These ventilators may be of the. ordinary
sliding plate description, or of any other form which will permit of easy regulation.
The ventilators are protected by means of iron or other bars which project for a
tew inches from the sides or ends of the box, thus preventing the ventilators being
closed accidentally during travelling, and ensuring a proper supply of air to
the dog.
A's all the parts excepting the roof are bolted or closed from the inside, there is
no danger of the box opening.
This construction is especially suitable as a breeding kennel.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is: :-
1. An improved kennel suitable also as a travelling box, formed with a stout
wooden frame, sides roof and ends hinged to the said frame, adapted to open on all
sides and to be completely closed for travelling purposes and ventilators fitted to
the ends or sides, substantially as and for the purposes specified..
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2. An improved kennel and travelling box, the combination with a stout wooden
frame of gable shape having a central post at one side, of a roof in two parts
hinged to the top bar, ends hinged to the upper and lower bars and corner. post,
and sides, one of which is hinged to the lower bar and the other hinged to the
corner post partly closing the kennel substantially as aud for the purposes
specified.
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3. An improved kennel and travelling box, the combination with the construction
claimed above, of a removable partition fitted to the central post at one side,
having a detachable wing which serves to close the side of the box when required
substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
4. The improved kennel and travelling box, constructed substantially in the 4
manner described and shown, in the accompanying drawings, and for the purposes
specified.
Dated this 12th day of Muh' 1005
GEO. H. RAYNER,
# 1.5.3
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.