Sleepypod Pet Carrier, 2019

Summary

Sleepypod pet carriers were designed to protect small animals during motor vehicle collisions. Straps on the carrier's exterior attached to a car's seat belt, and the padded interior cushioned the animal in a crash. Sleepypod tested and refined its carriers using some of the same facilities used to test child safety seats.

Sleepypod pet carriers were designed to protect small animals during motor vehicle collisions. Straps on the carrier's exterior attached to a car's seat belt, and the padded interior cushioned the animal in a crash. Sleepypod tested and refined its carriers using some of the same facilities used to test child safety seats.

Artifact

Pet carrier

Date Made

2019

Creators

Sleepypod 

Place of Creation

United States, California, Pasadena 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Sleepypod in Pasadena, California, made in China.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2020.31.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Sleepypod.

Material

Nylon
Polyester (Fiber)
Foam (Material form)
Mesh
Cardboard

Color

Red
Black (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 17.5 in  (Packaging)

Width: 17.5 in  (Packaging)

Length: 8.75 in  (Packaging)

Inscriptions

on front of carrier base: sleepypod(R) / mobile pet bed on back of carrier base: PET PASSENGER / RESTRAINT / SYSTEM tag on carrier top: sleepypod / USE NOTICE / Do not leave pet in closed carrier when / heat pad is on. Not intended to be used as a restraining device for aggressive animals, or animals that dig, chew, or paw aggressively. Do not leave pet unattended for long periods of time. / Sleepypod, Inc. is not responsible for / any damage caused by improper use. / Always use good judgement when / using this product. To clean, wipe / exterior with a damp soft cloth and / dry with a clean soft cloth. Plush / bedding is removable for washing / For more info, go to sleepypod.com. / patents pending on top of carrier top: PPBS / EQUIPPED tag on strap shoulder pad: sleepypod / sleep play go / baby your pet on front of packaging: sleepypod(R) / everyday bed + convenient carrier + safe car seat on proper left side of packaging: sleepypod(R) / sleep / play / go on back of packaging: sleepypod(R) / sleepypod TM / mobile pet bed on proper right side of packaging: sleepypod(R) / Product Features / 1. Removable shoulder strap / 2. Multifunctional removabel / dome top with pet safe / non abrasive mesh / 3. OPTIONAL Air Mesh Hammock for summer / 4. Soft machine washable shearling bedding / 5. OPTIONAL 6.5W / energy efficient warmer / 6. Nylon covered foam bed / and wall / 7. Luggage grade ballistic / nylon outer shell / 8. Dimensions 17" x 17" x 13" / For pets up to 15 pounds / About this Product / Sleepypod is the safest and the most comfortable / environment to be in whether your pet is sleeping at / home, going on vacation, or jus[t] visiting the vet. While / at home, your pet builds a positive association with the / Sleepypod as a bed and play area. When traveling, your / pets will feel at home no matter where they go. Wrap / your car's seatbelt around the outer shell and through / the top handle to secure your Sleepypod to a car seat. / Our mobile bed system for your cat or small dog is / made for years of dependable use. / About Us / Sleepypod is a company owned by pet loving designers / who strive to improve the lives of pets and their proud / owners. Every product from Sleepypod has been / thoroughly tested and approved by our test pilot kitties, / RawlRawl, Dee-Dee, Stevens, and Oni. We hope you / and your pet will enjoy using this Sleepypod as much as / we enjoy ours. / baby your pet / STRAWBERRY RED / SP-RED / PLEASE READ SAFETY / INFORMATION / BEFORE USE / Designed in California / Manufactured in China / www.sleepypod.com on top of packaging: sleepypod(R) on bottom of packaging: baby your pet

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