Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Apr., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 16th Nov., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 21st Dec., 1888
JAMES WILLIAM BENNETT Ironmonger 46° King William Street London
Bridge E.C. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists of a Kennel for a dog combined with a bench for the
dog to lie on in the sun. It is made of wood or other suitable material the hole for
entrance being either at one side or one end. In either case the Kennel is constructed
so that one side falls or otherwise lets down being hinged at the bottom or otherwiso
attached to the Kennel or made detachable. This leaves the whole interior of the
Kennel accessible for cleaning and to add to the facility of this the roof of the
Kennel is made so that it can be lifted off if desired. The side of the Kennel which
falls down is provided with two Knobs or suitable projection or a moulding near the
top which come in contact with the ground when the side is down so as to form of the
side a level bench on which the dog can lie on in the sun and air. Inside Kennel
& facing entrance hole when this is at the end or at the side of entrance hole when
it is at the side is a projecting piece of wood to act as a wind guard. This is hinged
or otherwise constructed so as to fold back against either the side or end of Kennel
to be out of the way when not required when the entrance hole is in the side which
is made to fall down as a bench. This wind guard is so constructed as to fall over &
cover the entrance hole when the side is in use as a bench. It then fits flush with
the rest of the side of Kennel so that the whole side then forms a flat bench for the
dog to lie on.

page_text: I, JAMES WILLIAM BENNETT of 46" King William Street London, E.C. Iron-
monger 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 :-
My Invention relates to dog kennels generally, and has for its object the protection
of the dog from the weather, and provision for allowing said dog to lie in the sun, or
open air, also facilitating the effectual cleansing of the kennel when desired.
In order that my Invention may be better understood, I have appended the
accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Figure 1 represents an ordinary single
kennel, constructed according to my Invention, shewn closed, and Figure 2 is a view
of the same, when open. Figure 3 is a general view of a larger kennel, adapted to
accomodate any required number of dogs.
In carrying out my Invention, I prefer to attach one side of a dog kennel to
the body or frame of said kennel by means of hinges, or any other suitable
method by which said side may be detached, or caused to fall or extend outwards
at will.
Said moveable side is shewn by B, Figures 1 and 2. and is preferably, although not
necessarily, made up of a double thickness of wood, or other material, C and C₁,
Figure 2. Two knobs a a, Figure 1, are provided, and attached to the exterior of
the moveable side B, in order to allow of the latter resting evenly and level upon the
ground, thus forming a bench or stage for the dog to lie upon in the open air.
may, however, employ a projecting bead, or moulding, attached to, or forming
part of, the moveable side B as an alternative arrangement, and substitute for the
knobs a a.
The hole for the entrance and exit of the dog is preferably formed in the moveable
side B, as shewn by E, Figure 1, instead of at one end of the kennel, as is usually
the case, although I do not confine myself to this method, but may provide said
entrance hole at one end. In order to protect the dog from cold winds, rain, and the
like, I further provide a wind guard A which may be hinged to the side or end of the
kennel so as to close the entrance hole completely when desired, or may be fastened
in position at, or nearly at, right angles with said entrance hole, so that the dog may
lie behind said windguard A, and be protected from the weather, when the improved
kennel according to my Invention, is closed.
.
When the moveable side B is opened, as shewn by Figure 2, the windguard A may
be closed, so as to cover the entrance hole, and render the surface of the bench or
stage formed by said side B, perfectly flat for the dog to lie upon.
I may, in certain cases, divide the moveable side B, into two moveable parts, so
that the lower portion may be opened outwardly, and, resting upon the ground
form a stage or bench as described in the foregoing arrangement, and the upper
portion of said side may be also opened outwardly to form a roof, or covering

page_text: for the dog when lying upon the bench or stage herein before described, suitable
brackets, side pieces, or other supports being provided for holding said roof or
covering in position as aforesaid.
It is evident, that, by the adoption of the device or contrivance constituting my
Invention, that such kennels may be kept perfectly clean, and free from vermin, con-
ducing towards the better health of the dogs confined therein. In order to further
facilitate the operation of cleaning the kennel, and render overy part of the interior
thereof easy of access, I may construct the roof in such a manner that it may be
opened; or entirely detached from the body of the kennel when required.
In the adaptation of my Invention to larger kennels, constructed to accommodate
two or more dogs, as shewn by the general view Figure 3, I provide a largo door, D,
to each kennel, or partition thereof, suitable for the admission of an attendant, when
it is desired to clean said kennel. I preferably form the entrance hole E in the
door D, but may, in certain cases, vary this arrangement, and form said hole in the flap B,
corresponding to the moveable side B, Figures 1 and 2, hereinbefore fully described,
in both cases providing a windguard A. Taking into consideration the greater height
of this type of dog kennel relatively to that of the single kennel, Figures 1 and 2,
the flap B need not be extended so as to reach the top of the kennel, Figure 3, when
closed, and the remaining portion of the side of said kennel may either be fixed, or
so arranged as to be moved upwards, forming a roof or covering to the extended
flap B when the latter is open, and forms, as in the preceding case, a bench or stage
for the dog to lie upon.
As the general details are similar in the adaptation of my Invention to the
types of dog-kennel herein described, 1 have employed similar letters of reference to
indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views in the appended sheet of
drawings.
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,
First. In a dog kennel, the combination of a moveable or detachable side or end,
with a windguard for either closing or shielding the entrance hole, substantially as
and for the purposes herein described and set forth.
Second. In a dog-kennel, the employment of a moveable side, to form a bench or
stage when open, and the side of said kennel when closed; with or without a wind-
guard, or entrance hole formed therein, substantially as herein described, and shown
by the accompanying drawings.
Third. In a dog kennel, the division of a moveable side as referred to in the pre-
ceding claim, into two parts, forming when open a bench or stage, and roof or covering
respectively, substantially as herein described.
Dated this 15th day of November 1888.
FREDK. WALKER & HYDE,
4, Little Moorfields, London, E.Č.,
Agents for Applicant.