# US 11,997,983 B2 · Storage apparatus for companion animal > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,997,983 B2 - Document ID: US11997983B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/047,238 - Filed: 2018-10-23 - Published: 2021-06-03 - Granted: 2024-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2018-04-13 - Applicants: Hyun Jeong Kim - Inventors: Hyun Jeong Kim - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11997983B2 ## CPC - A01K 1/0236: {Transport boxes, bags, cages, baskets, harnesses for animals; Fittings therefor (for poultry A01K31/002; Transportable cages, e.g. for pigeons A01K31/07)} - A01K 1/02: Pigsties; Dog-kennels; Rabbit-hutches or the like - A01K 1/0353: {Pet beds, e.g. dog beds} - A01K: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS ## Abstract Provide is a storage apparatus for a companion animal, including a first storage part in which a companion animal is seated, a second storage part connected to an edge of the first storage part and configured to surround the companion animal, and a third storage part coupled to the second storage part, wherein the third storage part surrounds the first storage part or is turned over to cover an upper side of the second storage part, thereby allowing the companion animal to be stored in the storage apparatus having a house or bag form. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A storage apparatus for a companion animal, comprising: a first storage part in which a companion animal is seated; a second storage part connected to an edge of the first storage part and configured to surround the companion animal; and a third storage part coupled to the second storage part, wherein the third storage part surrounds the first storage part or is turned over to cover an upper side of the second storage part; wherein the storage apparatus further comprising a fourth storage part formed in one or more of the second storage part and the third storage part and allowing an interior to be visually recognized. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The storage apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first storage part includes: a first storage body part; and a first storage access part formed in the first storage body part and configured to open the first storage body part to allow the companion animal to enter or exit therethrough. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The storage apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first storage access part includes: an access door part separated from the first storage body part by cutting a portion of the first storage body part; and an access-detachment and attachment part which connects or separates the access door part to or from the first storage body part. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The storage apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first storage part further includes a first storage expansion part formed in the first storage body part to expand a space. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The storage apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first storage expansion part includes: an expansion-door part separated from the first storage body part by cutting a portion of the first storage body part; an expansion-detachment and attachment part connecting or separating the expansion-door part to or from the first storage body part; and an expansion-mesh part which connects the expansion-door part and the first storage body part and is folded or unfolded. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The storage apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first storage part further includes a first storage exposure part formed in the first storage body part and exposing an interior of the first storage body part. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The storage apparatus of claim 6, wherein the first storage exposure part includes: an exposure-mesh part formed in the first storage body part and having a mesh shape; and an exposure-opening and closing part formed in the first storage body part to open or close the exposure-mesh part. ### Claim 8 (depends on 2) The storage apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first storage part further includes: a first storage coupling part formed on the first storage body part; and a first storage frame part rotatably installed in the first storage coupling part and configured to support the first storage body part or the third storage part covering the upper side of the second storage part. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The storage apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second storage part includes a second storage protrusion part protruding upward from the edge of the first storage part and having an upper end portion connected to the third storage part. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The storage apparatus of claim 9, wherein the second storage part further includes an additional second storage protrusion part extending upward from the second storage protrusion part. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The storage apparatus of claim 1, wherein the third storage part includes: a pair of third storage cover parts coupled to the second storage part and facing each other; and a third storage coupling part which couples or separates the pair of third storage cover parts. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The storage apparatus of claim 11, wherein the third storage part further includes a third storage opening and closing part formed in the third storage cover part to open or close the third storage cover part. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The storage apparatus of claim 11, wherein the third storage part further includes one or more third storage ventilation parts which are formed in the third storage cover part and through which air passes. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The storage apparatus of claim 11, wherein the third storage part further includes a third storage installation part formed on the third storage cover part and installed on a wheel type bag handle. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The storage apparatus of claim 1, wherein the fourth storage part includes a fourth storage hole part formed in the second storage part and the third storage part. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The storage apparatus of claim 15, wherein the fourth storage part further includes: one or more fourth storage female fixing parts formed on the second storage part and disposed around the fourth storage hole part; one or more fourth storage male fixing parts formed on the third storage part and disposed around the fourth storage hole part to be coupled to the fourth storage female fixing parts; and a fourth storage cover part coupled to the third storage part, having a mesh shape to be accommodated in the third storage part, and coupled to the fourth storage female fixing part to cover the fourth storage hole part. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The storage apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a fifth storage part formed on one or more of the second storage part and the third storage part and allowing a user to carry and move the storage apparatus. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The storage apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a sixth storage part inserted into one or more of the second storage part and the third storage part to maintain stiffness thereof. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The storage apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a seventh storage part coupled to the third storage part and a collar of the companion animal. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The storage apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an eighth storage part covering the first storage part and the second storage part.