DOG WASTE STORAGE ARTICLE

Abstract

A novel storage pouch article for use in handling dog waste whereby the bag holds used waste collection bags and a roll of waste collection plastic bags, whereby the plastic bags may be dispensed while the pouch is in a rolled position.

Description

INDEX TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/954,103 filed Aug. 6, 2007 the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

It has become increasingly prevalent for municipalities to require dog owners to clean-up the solid waste left by their dogs. While there are many ways to accomplish this, the task becomes more difficult for persons walking more than one dog. A need exists for an article that can assist a pet owner to carry the necessary and desired implements when walking more than one dog.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a pet utility belt that comprises one or more belt mounted clip for holding a dog leash, a novel pouch holder for dispensing plastic bags, and a central cavity for carrying plastic bags with dog waste. The belt may include additional holders for such items as a wallet, keys, drink, bottles, and the like.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the belt including the various articles and implements to be associated therewith.

FIG. 2 is a view showing the belt of the present invention in use.

FIG. 3A is a close-up view of a handle portion with attached roll of bags.

FIG. 3B is a close-up view of the handle portion, pouch, and a connector.

FIG. 3C is a close-up view of plastic bags rolled up and the apparatus connecting bags to belt.

FIG. 3D is a close-up view of the unrolled, open, and expanded pouch.

FIG. 3E is a close-up view of the unrolled, filled, and sealed pouch.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the pouch in its unrolled orientation.

FIG. 5A is a side view of unrolled pouch and rolled plastic bags.

FIG. 5B is perspective view of the pouch in its rolled up orientation.

FIG. 6 is a side cut away view of a filled plastic waste storage bag placed within the main cavity of the article.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The belt 10 is a classic belt with a fastening buckle 39, designed to go around a person's waist. In the embodiment depicted, belt 10 has two side mounted clips 11 and 12. Preferably, clips 11 and 12 are caribiner clips. Clips 11 and 12 are constructed and arranged for attaching dog leashes. Attached to clip 12 is ring 13 that receives wrist strap 14 of leash 15. Within wrist strap 14 is clip 16 that holds loop 17 of pouch 18. Plastic bag roll 19 commonly used for removal of dog waste typically come in a roll. Pouch 18 is configured to hold roll 19. Pouch 18 has an opening whereby the user may dispense individual bags from roll 19 as needed.

Belt 10 includes pouch 37 (pouch 37 and pouch 18 are similar, with 18 depicting the pouch in the rolled up configuration and 37 depicting the unrolled pouch whereby the cavity 48 may receive a filled dog waste plastic bag). Pouch 37 has a loop 51 that is attached with clip 36 at loop 42 to the handle portion 34 of a retractable leash 35. Handle 34 connected by loop 33 to clip 11 on belt 10. Bag 37 has an opening 38 and drawstring 40 with drawstring closure rim 41 about the perimeter of opening 38 on bag 37.

The closing may be any suitable means, and may include but limited to a zipper, a drawstring, hook and loop fasteners such as Velcro®, a snap, and the like.

Belt 10 includes additional holders for a user to carry a wallet, keys, drink bottle, flashlight, or other desired items.

Belt 10 has pouch 20 that has an interior portion for carrying wallet or other items. Holder 20 has incorporated loop 21 that attaches within key ring 22 and transports keys 23. Belt 10 has a first plurality of caribiner clip socket 24 and second plurality caribiner socket 29. Clip 25 holds intermediate ring 26 which is attached to ring 27 that holds flashlight 28.

Belt 10 also has fixed clip 30 that supports bottle holder 31 for transporting bottle 32. Bottle 32 may be, but is not limited to, and bottled beverage of varying size. Bag 37 has loop 42 for receiving clip 36.

Belt allows a dog walker, with more than one dog, the ability to physically restrain each of the dogs, while maintaining a substantially hands free environment, as shown in FIG. 2. This is accomplished because the user does not need to grasp the leash of any of the dogs due to the mounting configuration on the belt. The user may at their discretion, grasp the leash, or any portion thereof, as need or desired.

Bag 37 is an article constructed and arranged in a unique manner for simplifying the task of cleaning up after one's dog. Bag 37 may be rolled up and secured into a rolled position by any appropriate means, including, but not limited to Hook and loop fasteners such as Velcro® straps, snaps, buttons, tying means and the like. When bag 37 is in the rolled up position, a dispensing roll of plastic waste bags 19 may still be accessed. A single bag may be dispensed, filled with dog waste, and closed. When bag 37 is released from the rolled up position, its opening 38 is accessible and the waste bag may be placed within bag 37.

In an embodiment depicted in FIG. 6, bag 37 has a first pouch 49 with an inner cavity 47 for holding a roll of plastic bags 19. Bag 37 has a second inner cavity 48 for holding a waste filled bag 52 that is accessed through opening 38. Bag 18 or bag 37 may comprise the same material or different materials. Each of bag 18 and bag 37 may be formed of any acceptable material and may include but would not be limited to cotton, polyester, composites, man-made materials, and the like.

In a preferred environment is a user access is plastic bags 19 and dispenses a single plastic bag. The user then deposits in the waste product in the interior of a single plastic bag. The user then accesses storage bag 37 at out opening 38 that exposes inner cavity 48. The single plastic bag containing waste product is then placed inside cavity 48 and back 37 is closed by closing pouch opening 38.

Storage bag 37 may further incorporate suitable deodorizers such that any smell from the transportation of bagged dog waste may be reduced or eliminated. In a preferred embodiment, deodorizers are biodegradable and environmentally friendly. In one embodiment, deodorizer may be independently placed in cavity 48. In an alternative embodiment, deodorizer material may be incorporated into the fabric comprising bag 37.

While the invention has been described in its preferred form or embodiment with some degree of particularity, it is understood that this description has been given only by way of example and that numerous changes in the details of construction, fabrication, and use, including the combination and arrangement of parts, may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. An article for use in collecting dog waste comprising:

a) a first cavity for holding a dispensing roll of plastic waste bags;

b) a second cavity for receiving filled waste bags; said article configured such that it may be coiled to be made more compact when said second cavity is empty and said first cavity has said dispensing roll placed therein.

2. The article of claim 1 configured such that individual plastic waste bags may be dispensed from said first cavity when the article is in a coiled arrangement.

3. The article of claim 1 wherein said first cavity includes a retractable cover enclosing said dispensing roll.

4. The article of claim 2 wherein said cover comprises a closing means.

5. The article of claim 3 wherein said closing means is Hook and loop fasteners, button, or snap closures.

6. The article of claim 1 wherein said second cavity comprises a closing means.

7. The article of claim 5 wherein said closing means is a drawstring.

8. The article of claim 1 wherein said second cavity includes at least one deodorizing agent to deodorize ambient atmosphere in and around said second cavity.