PET ACCESSORY ORGANIZER AND STORAGE DEVICE

A pet accessory organizer and storage device to store accessories thereinside, the pet accessory organizer and storage device including a main body including an expandable/collapsible opening disposed at a top portion thereof to open and close to allow the accessories to be inserted through an aperture formed when the expandable/collapsible opening is expanded, at least one draw string to open and close the expandable/collapsible opening, and a sectional pocket insert disposed within the main body, including a center pocket disposed at a center portion of the sectional pocket insert, and a plurality of pockets disposed around the center pocket.

BACKGROUND

The present general inventive concept relates generally to a bag, and particularly, to a bag that organizes and stores pet accessories.

2. Description of the Related Art

One of the perks of pet companionship is being able to take one's furry friend along on road trips or vacations. However, pets require various pet supplies, toys, and accessories, and having to haul so many items along while managing a pet can be bulky and difficult.

Therefore, there is a need for a travel container that conveniently holds and organizes items and accessories required and/or desired for pets.

SUMMARY

The present general inventive concept provides a pet accessory organizer and storage device.

The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may be achieved by providing a pet accessory organizer and storage device to store accessories thereinside, in one embodiment the pet accessory organizer and storage device including a main body including an expandable/collapsible opening disposed at a top portion thereof to open and close to allow the accessories to be inserted through an aperture formed when the expandable/collapsible opening is expanded, at least one draw string to open and close the expandable/collapsible opening, and a sectional pocket insert disposed within the main body, including a center pocket disposed at a center portion of the sectional pocket insert, and a plurality of pockets disposed around the center pocket. The plurality of pockets may be shaped like pie slices. The pet accessory organizer and storage device may further include a sectional pocket insert lid to contact a top portion of the sectional pocket insert such that the plurality of pockets and the center pocket are covered.

In another embodiment, the pet accessory organizer and storage device includes an upper section including an expandable/collapsible opening disposed at a top portion thereof to open and close to allow the accessories to be inserted through an aperture formed when the expandable/collapsible opening is expanded, at least one draw string and clasp to open and close the expandable/collapsible opening, a plurality of pet accessory pockets disposed inside and around the perimeter of the upper section, and a removable base removably connected to the upper section using a fastener such as a zipper. The pet accessory organizer and storage device may further include an external opening for accessing pet waste bags stored inside one of the pet accessory pockets of the pet accessory organizer and storage device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1illustrates a side perspective view of a pet accessory organizer and storage device100, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

FIG. 2illustrates a top perspective view of the pet accessory organizer and storage device100, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

FIG. 3illustrates a front view of a pet accessory organizer and storage device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

FIG. 4illustrates a side view of a pet accessory organizer and storage device, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

FIG. 5illustrates a top view of a pet accessory organizer and storage device, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

FIG. 6illustrates a perspective view of a pet accessory organizer and storage device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

FIG. 7illustrates a sectional view of a pet accessory organizer and storage device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

FIG. 8illustrates a perspective view of a pet accessory organizer and storage device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

The pet accessory organizer and storage device100may be designed as a travel-type device, in order to facilitate bringing pet accessories when a user goes on a trip or vacation.

Referring toFIGS. 1 and 2, in one embodiment the pet accessory organizer and storage device100may include a main body110, at least one draw string120, a name tag130, a sectional pocket insert140, at least one bowl150, and a sectional pocket insert lid160, but is not limited thereto.

The main body110may be constructed from cloth, paper, plastic, rubber, fabric, or any other material known to one of ordinary skill in the art, and may be a bag, a box, or any other type of container known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

The main body110may include an expandable/collapsible opening111disposed at a top portion of the main body110, which may be expanded when the at least one draw string120is loosened and which may be collapsed (i.e., shut) when the at least one draw string120is tightened. In other words, when the at least one draw string120is loosened, an aperture112through which objects may be placed may increase in size, and when the at least one draw string120is tightened, the aperture112may decrease in size to the point of closing the aperture112.

The at least one draw string120may be disposed at a side portion of the expandable/collapsible opening111, and/or, may be connected to the main body110.

The name tag130may be attached to the at least one draw string120, and may be shaped like an animal paw. Furthermore, the name tag130may allow a user to write a name, address, phone number, etc., thereupon, in order to identify an owner's identification information of the pet accessory organizer and storage device100.

The sectional pocket insert140may be disposed within the main body110, and may be provided to have any height and/or width known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

The sectional pocket insert140may have a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto, and may have a plurality of pockets141through147. Referring toFIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of pockets141through146, which may be shaped like pie slices, and a center pocket147, which may be circular in shape, are illustrated, but the sectional pocket insert140may include more or less pockets based on a preference of a user, and may store any items thereinside.

For example, a first pie slice shaped pocket141may store animal treats therein. A second pie slice shaped pocket142may store a water bottle therein. A third pie slice shaped pocket143may store toys therein. A fourth pie slice shaped pocket144may store a brush therein. A fifth pie slice shaped pocket145may store sanitary wipes therein. A sixth pie slice shaped pocket146may store disposable bags therein. However, the plurality of pockets141through146may store any items therein that a user may desire.

The center pocket147may store the food bowl150therein, or alternatively, may store a flying disc, ball, or any other object therein.

Again, as illustrated inFIG. 2, the plurality of pockets141through146may be disposed around the center pocket147in a pie-like arrangement.

A top portion of the sectional pocket insert140may include an upper surface148disposed along an upper circumference thereof.

Referring toFIGS. 1 and 2, the sectional pocket insert lid160may be positioned at the top portion of the sectional pocket insert140, such that the sectional pocket insert lid160connects to the upper surface148. The sectional pocket insert lid160may connect to the upper surface148via hooks, looks, clasps, buttons, snaps, VELCRO, or any other type of connecting member or fastener known to one of ordinary skill in the art. As such, the sectional pocket insert lid160may provide a lid to enclose the plurality of pockets141through147, such that items stored therein may be secured.

Referring toFIGS. 3-8, in another embodiment the pet accessory organizer and storage device100may include an upper section210, a removable base250removably connected to the upper section210using a fastener such as a zipper290, at least one draw string220, a clasp222, a name tag230, and a plurality of pet accessory pockets240disposed inside and around the perimeter of the upper section210, but is not limited thereto.

The upper section210coupled to the removable base250form the main structure of the pet accessory organizer and storage device100, and the upper section210and removable base250contain, protect, and organize all items stored and carried within the pet accessory organizer and storage device100. All other components of the pet accessory organizer and storage device100are attached to either upper section210or removable base250.

Removable base250connects to upper section210using a fastener such as a zipper290; however, other fasteners such as hook and loop fasteners, snaps, hooks, or any other fastener may be used to connect removable base250to upper section210without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Zipper290may include a rubber zipper pull. When coupled to the upper section210by zipper290, the removable base250together with upper section210contain items stored within the pet accessory organizer and storage device100. Removable base250may be removed by unzipping the zipper290or other fastener, and when removed items stored in the removable base250may be accessed without disturbing items stored in the pet accessory pockets240. Alternatively, removable base250may be used as a food or water bowl. Alternatively, the removable base250may store a food bowl150therein, or alternatively, may store a flying disc, ball, or any other object therein.

Removable base250may comprise a box shaped container having generally rectangular front, back, side, and bottom panels. A reinforcement270may be attached to each of the four bottom corners of the removable base250. Reinforcements270prevent wear at the corners of the removable base250. Reinforcements270may be constructed from leather, nylon, polyester, plastic, fabric, or any other suitable material without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Reinforcements270may be attached to removable base250using stitching, glue, or any other suitable connection method without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

Upper section210and removable base250are preferably constructed from a material that is waterproof or water resistant, lightweight, and soft such that the pet accessory organizer and storage device100can be collapsed when empty. In one embodiment, upper section210and removable base250may be constructed from nylon or polyester; however, upper section210and removable base250may be constructed from cloth, paper, plastic, rubber, fabric, or any other suitable material known to one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

The upper section210may include an expandable/collapsible opening211disposed at a top portion of the upper section210, which may be expanded when the at least one draw string220is loosened and which may be collapsed (i.e., shut) when the at least one draw string220is tightened. In other words, when the at least one draw string220is loosened, an aperture212through which objects may be placed may increase in size, and when the at least one draw string220is tightened, the aperture212may decrease in size to the point of closing the aperture212. The at least one draw string220may be inserted through a clasp222that can be released or opened such that the clasp222can slide along the length of the at least one draw string220and closed or engaged such that the clasp222retains the at least one draw string220and aperture212in a particular position.

The at least one draw string220may be disposed at a side portion or front portion of the expandable/collapsible opening211, and/or, may be connected to the upper section210. The at least one draw strong220may be constructed from polypropylene rope; however any other type of rope, string, or other material known to one of ordinary skill in the art may be used without departing from the scope of the disclosure. The at least one draw string220may pass through a channel formed by folding a strip of upper section210material down and stitching the two pieces of upper section210fabric together to form a tube at the top of the upper section210.

The name tag230may be attached to the at least one draw string220, and may be shaped like an animal paw. Furthermore, the name tag230may allow a user to write a name, address, phone number, etc., thereupon, in order to identify an owner's identification information of the pet accessory organizer and storage device100.

One or more pet accessory pockets240may be disposed within the upper section210, and may be provided to have any height and/or width known to one of ordinary skill in the art. Pet accessory pockets240are provided to hold pet accessories in a secure and organized manner within the pet accessory organizer and storage device100(i.e. storing items within the pet accessory pockets240prevents the items from shifting around within the pet accessory organizer and storage device100which prevents damage to items and allows items to be easily found and retrieved when needed).

The pet accessory pockets240may have a generally rectangular shape, but are not limited thereto. Referring toFIG. 5, the pet accessory organizer and storage device100may include six generally rectangular pet accessory pockets240; however any number or shape of pet accessory pockets240may be used without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

Any items may be stored inside the one or more pet accessory pockets240. For example, a first pet accessory pocket240may store a water bottle therein. A second pet accessory pocket240may store a comb and/or brush therein. A third pet accessory pocket240may store animal treats therein. A fourth pet accessory pocket240may store animal medications therein. A fifth pet accessory pocket240may store disposable pet waste bags therein. A sixth pet accessory pocket240may store veterinary papers therein. However, the one or more pet accessory pockets240may store any items therein that a user may desire.

As illustrated inFIGS. 5 and 7, the one or more pet accessory pockets240may be disposed inside and around the perimeter of the upper section210. In one embodiment, the one or more pet accessory pockets240are sewn to the upper section210material along the sides and bottom of each pet accessory pocket240. The bottom of each pet accessory pocket240may be pleated or gathered to increase the amount of fabric incorporated into each pet accessory pocket240, thus allowing more or larger items to be stored in each pet accessory pocket240without increasing the width or height of each pet accessory pocket240. A strip of hook and look fastener may be sewn , glued, or otherwise attached at the top of each pet accessory pocket240to allow the pet accessory pockets240to be closed, thus allowing items stored within each pet accessory pocket240to remain in place while the pet accessory organizer and storage device100is in in use. Alternatively, another suitable fastener such as hooks, loops, clasps, buttons, snaps, or zippers may be used to secure items stored in the one or more pet accessory pockets240.

The one or more pet accessory pockets240are preferably constructed from a lightweight material that allows the pet accessory organizer and storage device100to be folded flat when empty. In one embodiment, the one or more pet accessory pockets240may be constructed from polyester mesh; however, the pet accessory pockets240may be constructed from any suitable fabric or other material without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

As shown inFIGS. 3, 6, and 8, a waste bag opening260is formed in the upper section210for dispensing or accessing disposable pet waste bags stored within a pet accessory pocket240from the exterior of the pet accessory organizer and storage device100. The waste bag opening260may comprise a slot or hole formed through the material of the upper section210. The exterior side of the waste bag opening260may feature a reinforcement made from rubber or other suitable material that covers the slot or hole formed in the upper section210, thus preventing damage such as stretching or tearing of the upper section210material while allowing bags to be accessed. The interior side of the waste bag opening260is disposed within a pet accessory pocket240holding disposable pet waste bags.

As shown inFIG. 7, a small accessory pocket249may be disposed within the upper section210, and may be provided to have any height and/or width known to one of ordinary skill in the art. In one embodiment, the small accessory pocket249is disposed above the one or more pet accessory pockets240. In one embodiment, the small accessory pocket249is attached to the front or back panel of the upper section210. The small accessory pocket249is provided to hold keys, headphones, credit cards, money, or any other small items in a secure and organized manner within the pet accessory organizer and storage device100(i.e. storing items within the small accessory pocket249prevents the items from shifting around within the pet accessory organizer and storage device100which prevents damage to items and allows items to be easily found and retrieved when needed).

The small accessory pocket249may have a generally rectangular shape, but is not limited thereto. Referring toFIG. 7, the pet accessory organizer and storage device100as illustrated includes one generally rectangular small accessory pocket249; however any number or shape of small accessory pockets249may be used without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

In one embodiment, the small accessory pocket249is sewn to the upper section210material along the sides and bottom of the small accessory pocket249. The bottom of the small accessory pocket249may be pleated or gathered to increase the amount of fabric incorporated into the small accessory pocket249, thus allowing more or larger items to be stored in the small accessory pocket249without increasing the width or height of the small accessory pocket249. A zipper may be sewn, glued, or otherwise attached at the top of the small accessory pocket249to allow the small accessory pocket249to be closed, thus allowing items stored within the small accessory pocket249to remain in place while the pet accessory organizer and storage device100is in in use. The zipper for closing the small accessory pocket may include a rubber zipper pull. Alternatively, another suitable fastener such as hooks, loops, clasps, buttons, snaps, or hook and loop fastener may be used to secure items stored in the small accessory pocket249.

The small accessory pocket249is preferably constructed from a lightweight material that allows the pet accessory organizer and storage device100to be folded flat when empty. In one embodiment, the small accessory pocket249may be constructed from polyester mesh; however, the small accessory pocket249may be constructed from any suitable fabric or other material without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

As shown inFIGS. 3, 4, 6, and 8, an exterior pocket280may be disposed one the exterior of the upper section210, and may be provided to have any height and/or width known to one of ordinary skill in the art. The exterior pocket280is provided to hold a cell phone or other items.

The exterior pocket280may have a generally rectangular shape, but is not limited thereto. Referring toFIGS. 3, 4, 6, and 8, the pet accessory organizer and storage device100as illustrated includes one generally rectangular exterior pocket280; however any number or shape of exterior pockets280may be used without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

In one embodiment, the exterior pocket280is sewn to the upper section210material along three sides of the exterior pocket280. A zipper may be sewn , glued, or otherwise attached to the remaining side of the exterior pocket280to allow the exterior pocket280to be closed, thus allowing items stored within the exterior pocket280to remain in place while the pet accessory organizer and storage device100is in in use. As an example, in one embodiment the top, bottom, and one side of the exterior pocket280may be sewn to the upper section210material with a zipper sewn to the remaining side such that the exterior pocket280can be zipped shut from the side and easily accessed while the pet accessory organizer and storage device100is being carried. The zipper used to close the exterior pocket280may include a rubber zipper pull. Alternatively, another suitable fastener such as hooks, loops, clasps, buttons, snaps, or hook and loop fastener may be used to secure items stored in the exterior pocket280.

The exterior pocket280is preferably constructed from a lightweight fabric or other material that allows the pet accessory organizer and storage device100to be folded flat when empty, and may be constructed from the same material as the upper section210and the removable base250. In one embodiment, the exterior pocket280may be constructed from nylon or polyester; however, the exterior pocket280may be constructed from cloth, paper, plastic, rubber, fabric, or any other suitable material known to one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

A shoulder strap225may be attached to one or both sides of the pet accessory organizer and storage device100. Shoulder straps225allow the pet accessory organizer and storage device100to be worn over one or both of the user's shoulders. Shoulder straps225may be directly coupled to the sides of the pet accessory organizer and storage device100, or each shoulder strap225may be connected to two shoulder strap connectors226that are sewn, glued, or connected by other suitable means to a side of the pet accessory organizer and storage device100. Shoulder straps225may be constructed from polypropylene cord; however any other suitable material may be used for shoulder straps225without departing from the scope of the disclosure. In one embodiment, each shoulder strap225comprises an approximately 3′ length of cord that is looped through an aperture in each shoulder strap connector226with loose ends tied together. In such an embodiment, both half sections of each shoulder strap225may be taken together and placed over the user's shoulder to allow for carrying of the pet accessory organizer and storage device100.

In one embodiment, the pet accessory organizer and storage device100may be approximately 17 inches tall with front and back panels measuring approximately 12 inches across and side panels measuring approximately 6 inches. In one embodiment the pet accessory pockets240attached to the front and back panels of the upper section210may be approximately 6 inches wide, and pet accessory pockets240attached to the side panels may be approximately 3.5 inches wide. In one embodiment, the small accessory pocket249may measure 6 inches wide and 3 inches high with a 6 inch continuous zipper. In one embodiment, zipper290may comprise a 32 inch continuous zipper. However, any dimensions may be used for constructing the pet accessory organizer and storage device100or any of its components without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

The pet accessory organizer and storage device100may include additional accessories including collapsible bowls or a towel for wiping dirty paws and mouths.

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