DOG POCKET

A dog pocket adapted to attach to a collar or harness of a pet dog is disclosed. The dog pocket includes a first portion and a second portion attached to the first portion and defines a pocket therebetween to receive one or more articles, specifically to receive plastic bags containing the pet's excrement for storage during a walk. Further, the dog pocket includes a first strip and a second strip. The first strip is disposed proximate to a first longitudinal edge of the second portion and adapted to loop around the collar or harness to facilitate a removable attachment of the dog pocket with the collar or harness. The second strip is disposed proximate to a second longitudinal edge of the second portion and adapted to loop around the collar or harness to facilitate a removable attachment of the dog pocket with the collar or harness.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates, generally, to a dog pocket. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to a dog pocket having a collapsible pocket that attaches to a dog's collar or harness for the purpose of carrying a plastic dog excrement collection bag containing the dog's excrement, for convenient storage during a walk.

BACKGROUND

A dog frequently requires a walk to keep it socially active and maintain its physical activeness. The pets are also trained to relieve their excreta during the walk to keep home and interiors clean. It is a responsibility of pet owners to pick up their pet's feces in order to keep the public areas clean and comply with the social regulations. To comply with this, the pet owners carry their own plastic collection bags to carry the feces of the pets during the walk. In many outdoor recreation areas, a dog owner may have to walk more than a kilometer before reaching a designated bin to dispose of the plastic bag containing the dog feces. Also, the pet owners have to carry their personal belongings like phone, mp3, keys and any other belongings required during the walk. It becomes difficult for the pet owner to simultaneously secure their belongings and manage the pet and also manage the plastic bag containing the dog's feces. People dislike carrying the plastic bags containing the pet's feces due to inconvenience and stigma, and pet owners will often leave these bags on the side of the trail or in the forest, adversely affecting the cleanliness of the surroundings.

SUMMARY

According to an aspect of the disclosure a dog pocket adapted to attach to a collar or harness of a pet is disclosed. The dog pocket includes a first portion and a second portion attached to the first portion and defines a pocket therebetween to receive one or more articles. Further, the dog pocket includes a first strip and a second strip. The first strip is disposed proximate to a first longitudinal edge of the second portion and adapted to loop around the collar or harness to facilitate a removable attachment of the dog pocket to the collar or harness. The second strip is disposed proximate to a second longitudinal edge of the second portion and adapted to loop around the collar or harness to facilitate a removable attachment of the dog pocket to the collar or harness of the pet.

In an embodiment, the dog pocket further includes a first hook and a fastener assembly having a first hook member attached to the first strip and a first loop member attached to the second portion and adapted to engage with the first hook member to facilitate the attachment of the dog pocket to the collar or harness of the pet.

In an embodiment, the dog pocket further includes a second hook and a fastener assembly having a second hook member attached to the second strip and a second loop member attached to the second portion and adapted to engage with the second hook member to facilitate the attachment of the dog pocket to the collar or harness of the pet.

In an embodiment, the dog pocket further includes a pair of clips to facilitate a secure attachment of the dog pocket with the collar or harness of the pet.

In an embodiment, the dog pocket includes a waterproof and washable material.

According to another aspect of a disclosure a dog pocket adapted to attach to a collar or harness of a pet is disclosed. The dog pocket includes a first portion and a second portion attached to the first portion and defining a pocket therebetween to receive one or more articles. Further, the dog pocket includes a first strip and a second strip. The first strip is disposed proximate to a first longitudinal edge of the second portion and adapted to loop around the collar or harness to facilitate a removable attachment of the dog pocket with the collar or harness. The second strip is disposed proximate to a second longitudinal edge of the second portion and adapted to loop around the collar or harness to facilitate a removable attachment of the dog pocket with the collar or harness. Furthermore, the dog pocket includes a pair of clips to facilitate a secure attachment of the dog pocket with the collar or harness of the pet.

In an embodiment, the dog pocket further includes a first hook and fastener assembly having a first hook member attached to the first strip and a first loop member attached to the second portion and adapted to engage with the first hook member to facilitate the attachment of the dog pocket to the collar or harness of the pet.

In an embodiment, the dog pocket further includes a second hook and fastener assembly having a second hook member attached to the second strip and a second loop member attached to the second portion and adapted to engage with the second hook member to facilitate the attachment of the dog pocket to the collar or harness of the pet.

In an embodiment, the dog pocket includes a waterproof material.

For a more complete understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. In the drawing, like reference characters refer to like parts throughout the views in which.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring toFIG. 1a dog pocket100attached to a collar or harness102of a pet106is shown. Typically, the collar or harness102is coupled to a neck or a back of the pet106and facilitates in holding/controlling a body of the pet106. The collar or harness102is further connected to a strap (not shown) configured to be held by the pet owner. The strap facilitates in pulling or maneuvering the body of the pet106as desired by the pet owner.

Referring toFIG. 2andFIG. 3, the dog pocket100detached from the collar or harness102of the pet106is shown. As shown, the dog pocket100includes a first portion110(front portion110), best shown inFIG. 2, defining a first layer112and a second portion120(rear portion112), best shown inFIG. 3, defining a second layer122of the dog pocket100. The second portion120is attached to the first portion110such that the first portion110and the second portion120together define a pocket126therebetween. In addition, as shown inFIG. 2, the first portion110includes a first surface130defining a front surface132of the dog pocket100and a second surface (not shown) defining an inside surface of the pocket126. Additionally, the first portion110includes a first longitudinal edge140and a second longitudinal edge144disposed opposite to the first longitudinal edge140. In addition, the first portion110includes a first lateral edge150extending from the first longitudinal edge140and the second longitudinal edge144and a second lateral edge152disposed opposite to the first lateral edge150and extending from the first longitudinal edge140to the second longitudinal edge144.

Referring toFIG. 3, the second portion120includes a first surface160defining a rear surface162of the second portion120and a second surface (not shown) defining an inner surface of the pocket126. Additionally, the second portion120includes a first longitudinal edge170and a second longitudinal edge174arranged opposite to the first longitudinal edge170. In addition, the second portion120includes a first lateral edge180extending from the first longitudinal edge170to the second longitudinal edge174and a second lateral edge182disposed opposite to the first lateral edge180and extending between the first longitudinal edge170and the second longitudinal edge174. As an example, the first portion110and the second portion120is made using polytetrafluoroethylene material to facilitate a waterproof arrangement.

In an embodiment, to facilitate the formation of the pocket126, the first portion110and the second portion120are attached together. For so doing, the first longitudinal edge140of the first portion110is attached with the first longitudinal edge170of the second portion120, and the second longitudinal edge144of the first portion110is attached to the second longitudinal edge174of the second portion120. Further, the second lateral edge152of the first portion110is attached to the second lateral edge182of the second portion120, while the first lateral edge150of the first portion110and the first lateral edge180of the second portion120remain disengaged from each other defining an opening of the pocket126. The first portion110and the second portion120may be attached to each other by using an adhesive or by sewing or by using any other suitable method. In an embodiment, the dog pocket100may include a zip (not shown) to open and close the opening. In addition, the first portion110may include a flap to cover the opening of the pocket126. In an embodiment, the flaps are made up of an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene material to facilitate a waterproof arrangement between the zip and the flap.

Further the dog pocket100includes a pair of strips, for example, a first strip210and a second strip212, extending from the second portion120and adapted to couple with the collar or harness102of the pet106. Each of the pair of strips210,212is adapted to encircle around the collar or harness102and adapted to couple with the second portion120of the dog pocket100. The first strip210is disposed proximate to the first longitudinal edge170and extends along the first longitudinal edge170, while the second strip212is disposed proximate to the second longitudinal edge174and extends along the second longitudinal edge174. In an embodiment, the dog pocket100may include a first hook and loop fastener assembly226having a first hook member228attached to the first strip210and a first loop member230attached to the second portion120. The first hook member228may include a plurality of hooks, while the first loop member230may include a plurality of loops adapted to engage with the plurality of hooks to engage the first strip210with the second portion120, thereby facilitating the attachment/engagement of the dog pocket100to the pet. In an embodiment, the dog pocket100may include a second hook and loop fastener assembly232having a second hook member234attached to the second strip212and a second loop member236attached to the second portion120. The second hook member234may include a plurality of hooks, while the second loop member236may include a plurality of loops adapted to engage with the plurality of hooks to engage the second strip212with the second portion120, thereby facilitating the attachment/engagement of the dog pocket100to the collar or harness102of the pet106.

In an embodiment, the dog pocket100includes a pair of clips to facilitate the attachment of the dog pocket100with the collar or harness102of the pet106. As an example, the pair of clips includes a first clip250disposed proximate to the first longitudinal edge170of the second portion120and a second clip252disposed proximate at the second longitudinal edge174of the second portion120. The clips250252prevents disengagement of the dog pocket100from the collar or harness102when the strips210,212are disengaged from the second portion120.

The working of the dog pocket100is now explained. While taking the pet106, the dog pocket100may be attached to the collar or harness102of the pet106. The dog pocket100may be attached to the collar or harness102by encircling the strips210,212around the collar or harness102and then attaching the strips210,212to the second portion120using the hook and loop fastener assemblies226,232. In this position, the pocket126remains in a collapsed position. Further, the clips250,252are also engaged with the collar or harness102to prevent any disengagement of the dog pocket100from the pet106. During the walk the pet106generally have a habit of defecating. This habit helps in maintaining the cleanliness of interiors like home, garage and balconies of the pet owner. For so doing, the pet owner may pick up the pet feces, and put the pet feces inside the pocket126of the dog pocket100. In this manner, the feces of the pet106may be disposed in a garbage bin or in any another disposal means instead of lying in the surroundings. For reusing the dog pocket100, the dog pocket100may be washed with clean water or soap and becomes ready for use.

The advantages of the dog pocket100are now explained. The dog pocket100is easy to carry and may be easily attached and detached to the collar or harness/strap/collar/leash102of the pet106. The dog pocket100may be attached to both the collar or harness102like the neck collar or harness and the back collar or harness of the pet106as it suits to the pet106. The dog pocket100is washable when removed from the collar or harness102that facilitates in maintaining the hygiene of the dog pocket100. In addition, the dog pocket100is waterproof that further restricts the smell of the feces within the dog pocket100. Also, the dog pocket100may be used multiple times during a walk thereby preventing any requirement of plastic bags to dispose the feces thereby promoting the cleanness and green environment.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present disclosure and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present disclosure and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

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