Patent ID: 9192144
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A wearable animal waste collection device comprising: a wearable structure configured to be worn by a user, the wearable structure including an attachment portion for removably engaging a direct collection device, the direct collection device having a handle portion projecting therefrom, the handle portion having a first end and a second end, the first end being directly connected to the direct collection device and the second end being further away from the direct collection device than the first end, wherein a gripping surface is located between the first end and the second end, starting from the second end and extending towards the first end, the gripping surface being perpendicular to the direct collection device; and wherein the direct collection device is configured to at least one of: directly collect an animal waste before the animal waste reaches a ground surface, and store the animal waste; wherein the attachment portion of the wearable structure includes a first surface, a second surface, and a connection portion having an engagement structure, the engagement structure having a first portion that protrudes from the first surface of the attachment portion and a second portion that faces the first surface of the attachment portion, further wherein a gap is located between the second portion of the engagement structure and the first surface of the attachment portion when in an unconnected position with respect to the direct collection means; wherein the direct collection device includes a receiving portion proximate a bottom surface of the direct collection device, the receiving portion receiving the second portion of the engagement structure of the connection portion of the attachment portion.