Pet Waste Vacuum Device
A pet waste vacuum device is provided. The device is comprised of a housing with an interior space, wherein a vacuum motor can suck pet waste through at least one tubing into the interior space. The housing can be carried by hand or on a user's back during use. After collecting pet waste, the waste can be dumped from the interior space via opening at least one lid.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/494,042, which was filed on Apr. 4, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to the field of pet waste-capturing devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a pet waste vacuum device comprised of a vacuum that can be worn/held and that allows a user to vacuum pet waste. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
BACKGROUNDIndividuals who walk their dogs daily have a crucial responsibility to pick up pet waste after their pets relieve themselves. This practice is not only a basic etiquette among pet owners but also an essential aspect of maintaining public hygiene and environmental health. Typically, pet waste is picked up using a plastic bag, which is then securely closed and disposed of in a trash can. While this might seem like a simple task, it can often be unsanitary and messy, especially if the waste is not solid or the bag is of poor quality.
Moreover, for elderly pet owners or individuals with certain health conditions, this task can be particularly challenging. Constant bending over to pick up pet waste can strain the back and knees, leading to discomfort or even injury. This is especially problematic for those with chronic pain, mobility issues, or balance problems. The repetitive action required can exacerbate existing health conditions, making what should be a pleasant walk with their pet a daunting and painful task.
In addition to the physical challenges, there are also psychological aspects to consider. The act of picking up pet waste, though necessary, can be perceived as unpleasant and demeaning by some, leading to a reluctance to perform this duty. This reluctance can be even more pronounced in public spaces or crowded areas where pet owners may feel self-conscious or embarrassed.
Furthermore, the environmental impact of using plastic bags for pet waste disposal is a growing concern. While plastic bags are a convenient option, they contribute to plastic pollution and can take centuries to decompose in landfills. Biodegradable bags are a more eco-friendly alternative, but they are often more expensive and not as readily available.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an animal waste-capturing device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a pet waste vacuum device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a pet waste vacuum device that allows a user to easily capture pet waste. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a pet waste vacuum device that allows a user to easily capture pet waste without the need for waste bags. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a pet waste vacuum device that allows a user to easily capture pet waste without the need for waste bags and wherein the device does not require a user to bend down to capture pet waste.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a pet waste vacuum device. The device is comprised of a housing with an interior space, wherein a vacuum motor can suck pet waste through at least one tubing into the interior space. The housing can be carried by hand or on a user's back during use. After collecting pet waste, the waste can be dumped from the interior space via opening at least one lid.
In this manner, the pet waste vacuum device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides an animal waste-capturing device that allows a user to easily capture pet waste. Further, the device allows a user to do so without the need for waste bags. In addition, the device does not require a user to bend down to capture pet waste.
SUMMARYThe following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a pet waste vacuum device. The device is comprised of a housing with at least one vacuum motor that can suck pet waste into the housing via at least one tubing. The housing may be comprised of at least one handle (of any handle type) to allow the housing to be carried. In another embodiment, the housing is comprised of at least one strap that may include, but is not limited to, an adjustable shoulder/back strap. In a further embodiment, the device is comprised of at least one backpack with at least one fixed or adjustable strap. The backpack may be comprised of at least one fastener that engages the housing (and/or at least one fastener of the housing) to secure the housing to the backpack such that the backpack supports the weight of the housing.
The housing is comprised of at least one vacuum motor (of any type known in the art). An interior space of the housing is in fluid communication with at least one tube. The tube may also be comprised of at least one handle (of any type known in the art) to allow a user to hold/control the tube. The tube is comprised of at least one opening such as, but not limited to, any style of vacuum mouth head and opening known in the art. The opening allows a user to suck pet waste into the interior space via the vacuum motor. The motor can be turned on/off via at least one button on the housing and/or tubing.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a housing comprised of an interior space, a vacuum motor, a button, and a tubing comprised of an opening. Then, a user can hold the housing via at least one handle or wear the housing over their shoulder/back via at least one strap. Next, the user can power on the vacuum motor via the button. Then, a user can grab the tubing via at least one handle of the tubing and use the tubing to suck pet waste into the interior space via at least one opening of the tubing. A user may also power on a light of the tubing to illuminate the area in front of the tubing.
The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a housing comprised of an interior space, a vacuum motor, a button, and a tubing comprised of an opening, and a backpack comprised of a fastener. Then, a user can place the backpack on their back via at least one strap of the backpack. Next, a user can attach the housing to the backpack using both or either fasteners of the housing and/or backpack. Next, the user can power on the vacuum motor via the button. Then, a user can grab the tubing via at least one handle of the tubing and use the tubing to suck pet waste into the interior space via at least one opening of the tubing. A user may also power on a light of the tubing to illuminate the area in front of the tubing.
Accordingly, the pet waste vacuum device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an animal waste-capturing device that allows a user to easily capture pet waste. Further, the device allows a user to do so without the need for waste bags. In addition, the device does not require a user to bend down to capture pet waste. In this manner, the pet waste vacuum device overcomes the limitations of existing methods and devices used to capture pet waste known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an animal waste-capturing device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a pet waste vacuum device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a pet waste vacuum device that allows a user to easily capture pet waste. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a pet waste vacuum device that allows a user to easily capture pet waste without the need for waste bags. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a pet waste vacuum device that allows a user to casily capture pet waste without the need for waste bags and wherein the device does not require a user to bend down to capture pet waste.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a pet waste vacuum device comprised of a housing with at least one vacuum motor that can suck pet waste into the housing via at least one tubing. The housing may be comprised of at least one handle (of any handle type) to allow the housing to be carried. In another embodiment, the housing is comprised of at least one strap that may include, but is not limited to, an adjustable shoulder/back strap. In a further embodiment, the device is comprised of at least one backpack with at least one fixed or adjustable strap. The backpack may be comprised of at least one fastener that engages the housing (and/or at least one fastener of the housing) to secure the housing to the backpack such that the backpack supports the weight of the housing.
The housing is comprised of at least one vacuum motor (of any type known in the art). An interior space of the housing is in fluid communication with at least one tube. The tube may also be comprised of at least one handle (of any type known in the art) to allow a user to hold/control the tube. The tube is comprised of at least one opening such as, but not limited to, any style of vacuum mouth head and opening known in the art. The opening allows a user to suck pet waste into the interior space via the vacuum motor. The motor can be turned on/off via at least one button on the housing and/or tubing.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a housing comprised of an interior space, a vacuum motor, a button, and a tubing comprised of an opening. Then, a user can hold the housing via at least one handle or wear the housing over their shoulder/back via at least one strap. Next, the user can power on the vacuum motor via the button. Then, a user can grab the tubing via at least one handle of the tubing and use the tubing to suck pet waste into the interior space via at least one opening of the tubing. A user may also power on a light of the tubing to illuminate the area in front of the tubing.
The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a housing comprised of an interior space, a vacuum motor, a button, and a tubing comprised of an opening, and a backpack comprised of a fastener. Then, a user can place the backpack on their back via at least one strap of the backpack. Next, a user can attach the housing to the backpack using both or either fasteners of the housing and/or backpack. Next, the user can power on the vacuum motor via the button. Then, a user can grab the tubing via at least one handle of the tubing and use the tubing to suck pet waste into the interior space via at least one opening of the tubing. A user may also power on a light of the tubing to illuminate the area in front of the tubing.
Accordingly, the pet waste vacuum device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an animal waste-capturing device that allows a user to easily capture pet waste. Further, the device allows a user to do so without the need for waste bags. In addition, the device does not require a user to bend down to capture pet waste. In this manner, the pet waste vacuum device overcomes the limitations of existing methods and devices used to capture pet waste known in the art.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The device 100 is comprised of a housing 110. The housing 110 may be any shape in different embodiments. The housing 110 may be comprised of at least one handle 116 (of any handle type) to allow the housing 110 to be carried. In another embodiment, the housing 110 is comprised of at least one strap 118 that may include, but is not limited to, an adjustable shoulder/back strap. In a further embodiment, the device 100 is comprised of at least one backpack 120 with at least one fixed or adjustable strap 122. The backpack 120 may be comprised of at least one fastener 124 which engages the housing 110 (and/or at least one fastener 114 of the housing 110) to secure the housing 110 to the backpack 120 such that the backpack 120 supports the weight of the housing 110. The fasteners 114, 124 may be any reciprocating fastener type such as, but not limited to, hook and loop, male and female, magnet, clip and loop, clamp and loop, clip, clamp, etc.
The housing 110 is comprised of at least one vacuum motor 130 (of any type known in the art). The motor 130 receives power from at least one battery 132. The battery 132 may be a removable or non-removable battery in different embodiments. The battery 132 may also be disposable or rechargeable. In a non-removable and rechargeable embodiment, the battery 132 can be recharged via at least one charging port 133 such as, but not limited to, a USB port.
An interior space 112 of the housing 110 is in fluid communication with at least one tube 140. The tube 140 may be of a fixed length or may be telescopic in different embodiments. In a telescopic embodiment, the tube 140 is comprised of at least one locking mechanism 144 (of any type known in the art) that allows the tube 140 to be locked at a specific length. The tube 140 may also be comprised of at least one handle 142 (of any type known in the art) to allow a user to hold/control the tube 140.
The tube 140 is comprised of at least one opening 149. The opening 149 may be any style of vacuum mouth head and opening known in the art. The opening 149 allows a user to suck pet waste into the interior space 112 via the vacuum motor 130. The motor 130 can be turned on/off via at least one button 134 on the housing 110 and/or tubing 140.
The tubing 140 may also be comprised of at least one light 148 (of any type known in the art) that allows the area in front of the tubing 140 to be illuminated as needed for waste collection in low-light conditions. The light 148 can be turned on/off via at least one button 146. The light 148 is powered by at least one battery 147. The battery 147 may be a removable or non-removable battery in different embodiments. The battery 147 may also be disposable or rechargeable. In a non-removable and rechargeable embodiment, the battery 147 can be recharged via at least one charging port 150 such as, but not limited to, a USB port.
In one embodiment, the housing 110 is comprised of at least one lid 119 that can be opened to allow pet waste collected within the interior space 112 to be dumped/removed from the housing. The lid 119 may be any type of lid or door style known in the art. The lid 119 is preferably a hinged lid or door with at least one locking mechanism 117. The locking mechanism 117 allows the lid 119 to be secured to the housing 110 such that the lid 119 cannot be opened. The mechanism 117 may be any type such as, but not limited to, latch, clip, lock, etc.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in
The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using 300 the device 100, as seen in
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “pet waste vacuum device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the pet waste vacuum device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the pet waste vacuum device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the pet waste vacuum device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the pet waste vacuum device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the pet waste vacuum device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the pet waste vacuum device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
Claims
1. A pet waste vacuum device comprising:
- a housing comprised of an interior space;
- a vacuum motor;
- a battery; and
- a tubing in fluid communication with the interior space, wherein the tubing is comprised of an opening.
2. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 1, wherein the tubing is comprised of a handle.
3. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 1, wherein the housing is comprised of a handle.
4. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 1, wherein the housing is comprised of a strap.
5. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 1, wherein the battery is comprised of a charging port.
6. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 1, wherein the housing is comprised of a lid or a door.
7. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 6, wherein the lid or the door is comprised of a locking mechanism.
8. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 1, wherein the tubing is comprised of a telescopic tubing.
9. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 8, wherein the tubing is comprised of a locking mechanism.
10. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 1, wherein the tubing is comprised of a light.
11. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 1, wherein the light is comprised of a first button that turns the light on and off.
12. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 1, wherein the housing is comprised of a second button that turns the vacuum motor on and off.
13. A pet waste vacuum device comprising:
- a housing comprised of an interior space;
- a vacuum motor;
- a battery;
- a backpack comprised of a strap and a first fastener; and
- a tubing in fluid communication with the interior space, wherein the tubing is comprised of an opening.
14. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 13, wherein the housing attaches to the first fastener.
15. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 13, wherein the housing is comprised of a second fastener.
16. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 15, wherein the second fastener engages the first fastener.
17. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 15, wherein the second fastener is comprised of a clip.
18. The pet waste vacuum device of claim 13, wherein the first fastener is comprised of a loop.
19. A method of using a pet waste vacuum device, the method comprising the following steps:
- providing a pet waste vacuum device comprised of a housing comprised of an interior space, a vacuum motor, a button, and a tubing comprised of an opening;
- holding or wearing the housing;
- powering on the vacuum motor via the button; and
- grabbing the tubing via a handle of the tubing and using the tubing to suck up a pet waste via the opening.
20. The method of using a pet waste vacuum device of claim 19 further comprised of a step of powering on a light of the pet waste vacuum device.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 27, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 10, 2024
Inventor: Lois Roundtree (Wake Forest, NC)
Application Number: 18/396,998
