Patent Publication Number: US-2019191669-A1

Title: Pet waste collection system

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/609,833, filed Dec. 22, 2017, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     In addition to holding pet restraining devices such as leases and harnesses, those who walk dogs or other pets often need to carry both pet accessories (e.g., dog treats, excrement pickup bags, etc.) and personal items (e.g., keys, a phone, a wallet, etc.). This can be burdensome, particularly in instances where multiple animals are being handled at one time, and often leads to items being misplaced and unorganized. A pet waste collection system that is suitable for retrieving and holding pet waste in a sanitary and discreet manner, and which is suitable for holding pet accessories (e.g., waste litter bags) and personal items all under the same system, provides a convenient and effective solution for housing multiple articles at one time. 
     SUMMARY 
     Provided herein is an animal waste collection system that is suitable for holding pet waste in a sanitary and discreet manner and for safely storing personal items. The collection system may be configured to be carried by the pet owner or attached to a pet restraining device or pet collar. 
     The disclosed animal waste collection system (e.g., pet accessory bag) is suitable for temporarily storing retrieved pet waste (e.g., used waste litter bags containing pet animal waste) in a drawstring pouch contained within the bag. The drawstring pouch may be configured and adapted to attached within an opening of the system (e.g., pet accessory bag). In an exemplary embodiment, a filter sachet (e.g., charcoal filter sachet or any other suitable odor filter) may be mounted to an inner portion of the drawstring pouch. Filter sachet may be used to neutralize or lessen the odor caused by fecal animal waste temporarily stored in the drawstring pouch by a user (e.g., pet owner). 
     An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise a pet waste accessory bag. The bag may comprise an elongate body having a first end and a second end, the elongate body may include an opening extending substantially from the first end to the second end; a drawstring pouch mounted to a surface of the elongate body, wherein the drawstring pouch may be configured and dimensioned to receive at least one bag of pet waste; and a mesh pocket mounted to an inner surface of the drawstring pouch and located within the opening, wherein the mesh pocket may be configured to receive a filter sachet. 
     Another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise a pet waste collection system. The system may comprise a pet accessory bag comprising: an elongate body having a first end and a second end, the elongate body may include an opening extending substantially from the first end to the second end; a first compartment located at the first end, wherein a first dividing wall may be configured to separate the opening with the first compartment; a second compartment located at the second end, wherein a second dividing wall may be configured to separate the opening with the second compartment; a lid pivotally attached to the elongate body; a bag comprising a first section and a second section, wherein the bag first section may be mounted to a base of the elongate body; and a pocket mounted to an inner surface of the bag first section, wherein the pocket may be configured and dimensioned to receive an odor filter. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying drawings illustrate the teachings taught herein and are not intended to show relative sizes and dimensions, or to limit the scope of examples or embodiments. In the drawings, the same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components of like function. 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a pet waste collection system (e.g., pet waste collection accessory bag) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  is a top plan view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1  depicting a closeable lid in a closed position. 
         FIG. 3  is a bottom plan view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 4  is a front plan view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 5  is a rear plan view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 6  is a first end view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 7  is a second end view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 8  is a top plan view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1  depicting the closeable lid in an open position and further depicting a drawstring bag. 
         FIG. 9A  is a perspective view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1  depicting the drawstring bag in a closed position. 
         FIG. 9B  is a perspective view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1  depicting the drawstring bag in an open position. 
         FIG. 10A  is an enlarged view of the drawstring bag of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1  depicting the drawstring bag in the open position and a mesh pocket configured to hold a charcoal filter sachet. 
         FIG. 10B  is a perspective view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 11  is a perspective view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 12  is a perspective bottom view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 13  is the second end view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 7 . 
         FIG. 14  is the first end view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 6 . 
         FIG. 15  is a perspective view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1  depicting the system in an expanded configuration. 
         FIG. 16  is a perspective view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 17  is a perspective view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1  depicting the system in an expanded configuration. 
         FIG. 18  is a perspective view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1  depicting an opening configured to supply disposable pet waste collections bags. 
         FIG. 19  is a perspective bottom view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 20  is a perspective view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 21  is a perspective bottom view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 22  is a perspective view of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1  depicting the system in an expanded configuration. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Provided herein is a pet waste collection accessory bag that is capable of storing pet waste sanitarily and holding pet accessories and/or personal items. The disclosed accessory bag may be compartmentalized, expandable, adjustably closable and sealable, capable of temporarily storing pet waste, capable of holding and dispensing a supply of fresh pet waste bags (e.g., plastic litter bags, etc.), suitable for holding retrieved pet waste, and suitable for safely storing personal items of the pet owner. The accessory bag may be configured to be carried by either the pet owner or attached to the pet leash or pet collar. 
     With initial reference to  FIG. 1 , an exemplary pet waste collection system  10  is depicted. System  10  may include a bag  12 . Bag  12  may comprise an elongate body  14  having a first end  16  and a second end  18 . Elongate body  14 , including first end  16  and second end  18 , may comprise a generally rectangular shape, as depicted in  FIG. 1 . Elongate body  14  may include an opening  20  on a panel  21  of elongate body  14 . Panel  21  may be referred to as a top panel or upper panel when bag  12  is orientated as shown in  FIG. 1 . Bag  12 , specifically, elongate body  14  may be comprised of a 500 D PU backed waterproof material (e.g., 95% nylon, 5% cotton). Similarly, other portions of bag  12  may be comprised of a similar material. 
     For purposes of geometric reference, and throughout this disclosure, width and length of bag  12  are defined as shown in  FIG. 2 , and height of bag  12  is defined as shown in  FIG. 4 . 
     Opening  20  may extend substantially through a central portion of elongate body  14 . For example, in an embodiment, “substantially” may include opening  20  extending from first end  16  to second end  18 . In other embodiments, opening  20  may extend only through only a portion of elongate body  14 . In some embodiments, and as shown in  FIG. 1 , opening  20  may be located centrally on panel  21  of bag  12 . Opening  20  may be disposed at an edge of panel  21 , as shown. Opening  20  may be rectangular in shape with dimensions of about 10 cm in length, 12 cm in width, and approximately 7.62 cm in depth. In this example, the width of opening  20  is parallel to a longitudinal axis of elongate body  14 . In some embodiments, the depth may be approximately 5 cm. In other embodiments, the depth of opening  20  may range from 8 cm to 10 cm. In some embodiments, the length of opening  20  may range from 5 cm to 15 cm. In some embodiments, the width of opening  20  may range from 7 cm to 17 cm. In some embodiments, opening  20  may be generally square in shape. 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , elongate body  14  may also include a closeable lid  24  for closing opening  20 . Lid  24  may also be a flap in some embodiments. For example, lid  24  may be rectangular in shape with dimensions of about 15 cm in length and 14 cm in width.  FIG. 2  depicts lid  24  in a closed position over opening  20  to illustrate a generally rectangular shape. Lid  24  may also be configured to include a tab  26  that may permit a user (e.g., pet owner) to pull lid  24  open or close thereby opening or closing opening  20 . Tab  26  may be comprised of a material (e.g., fabric) similar to the material comprising lid  24 . In some embodiments, tab  26  comprises a pull loop. In an embodiment, lid  24  may be sized to include a cross-sectional area slightly larger than the cross-sectional area of opening  20 . In an exemplary embodiment, lid  24  may be 14 cm in width and 15 cm in length. As shown in  FIGS. 2 and 4 , lid  24 , when closed, may extend to an outer edge of panel  21  and may wrap around elongate body  14  to connect with a front panel  40 . In some embodiments, a transparent label holder  34  may also be disposed on an inner face of lid  24 , as shown in  FIG. 1 . Label holder  34  may be configured to hold a care label for care instructions of bag  12 , or for any other suitable instructions regarding the use of system  10 . 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 2 , in some embodiments, bag  12  may be oriented so that second end  18  may be referred to as the “top” of bag  12  and first end  16  may be referred to as the “bottom” of bag  12 . This orientation may occur when bag  12  is secured to a pet (e.g., secured to a pet&#39;s collar or leash, etc.). 
     When lid  12  is closed, as shown in  FIG. 2 , top panel  21 , including closed lid  24  and first and second ends  16 ,  18 , may comprise a cross-sectional area of approximately 20 cm in width and 11.5 cm in length. 
     One or more releasable fasteners  25  may be used to fasten lid  24  to panel  21 . Fasteners  25  may be disposed along a perimeter of the inner face of lid  24 , as shown in  FIG. 1 . Corresponding fasteners  25  may be disposed along top panel  21  adjacent an outer perimeter of opening  20 , as shown. Taken together, fasteners  25  of lid  24  and fasteners  25  of panel  21  may be used to close lid  24  to elongate body  14  so that opening  20  may be covered. In an exemplary embodiment, fasteners  25  may comprise hook-and-loop fasteners, lineal fabric strips with tiny hooks such as VELCRO®, buttons, clips, buckles, or any other suitable releasable fastener. In some embodiments, a releasable fastener  28  may be disposed along a width of elongate body  14  on front panel  40  of bag  12 , as shown in  FIGS. 1 and 4 . In this example, lid  24  may be sized appropriately so that lid  24 , when closed, may cover opening  20  and may be releasably fastened to front panel  40  via fastener  28 . 
     With continuing reference to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , zip fasteners (e.g., zippers)  30 ,  32  may be disposed at elongate body first and second ends  16 ,  18 , respectively. In some embodiments, zip fasteners  30 ,  32  may be clasp lockers or other suitable fastener. Zip fastener  30  may be disposed around at least a portion of first end  16  as depicted in  FIG. 1 . In an exemplary embodiment, zip fastener  30  may be disposed around the entire periphery of first end  16 . In other embodiments, zip fastener  30  may be disposed around at least a portion of the periphery of first end  16 , as shown in the figures. Zip fastener  30  may be unzipped to open a first compartment  42  (best shown in  FIG. 15 ). In some embodiments, first compartment  42  may be expandable and may permit elongate bag  12  to expand in a longitudinal direction away the center of bag  12 . In an exemplary embodiment, first compartment  42  may expand seven cm in total when zip fastener  30  is fully opened (i.e. unzipped). Expandable first compartment  42  may be configured to store a user&#39;s personal items (e.g., a pet owner&#39;s driver&#39;s license, ID cards, credit cards, keys, or any other suitable personal item). In an exemplary embodiment, expandable first end  16  may be comprised of a waterproof PU nylon material. The size and dimensions of first end  16 , including the length and location of zip fastener  30 , may be adjusted to accommodate a larger or smaller expandable first compartment  42 . As shown in  FIG. 3 , fastener  30 , on first end  16  of bag  12 , may be configured and dimensioned to allow first compartment  42  to expand. In other words, fastener  30 , when unzipped, may permit first compartment  42  to expand. 
     Zip fastener  32  may be disposed partially around second end  18  of elongate body  14 , as previously described. In an exemplary embodiment, zip fastener  32  may be disposed around a portion of the periphery of second end  18 . Zip fastener  32  may configured and dimensioned to be unzipped to open a second compartment  44  (best shown in  FIG. 17 ). In some embodiments, second compartment  44  may be expandable and may permit elongate bag  12  to expand in a longitudinal direction away the center of bag  12  and opposite of the direction in which first compartment  42  extends. Once in the unzipped and expanded configuration, second compartment  44  may be configured to store a supply of fresh pet animal waste bags (e.g., pet owner&#39;s animal waste collection bags, litter bags, doggy bags, etc.). Second compartment  44  may further include an opening  50  (best shown in  FIG. 18 ) to permit a user to retrieve a fresh waste bag individually and as needed. In this example, opening  50  may be configured to dispense a bag individually to the user (e.g., pet owner dispensing a fresh litter bag when collecting deposited animal waste). In an exemplary embodiment, expandable second end  18  may be comprised of a waterproof PU nylon material. The size and dimensions of second end  18 , including the length and location of zip fastener  32 , may be adjusted to accommodate a larger or smaller expandable second compartment  44 . 
     With reference now to  FIG. 3 , a bottom panel  60  of bag  12  is now described. Bottom panel  60  may include a transparent pocket  62  that may be configured to open or close using a releasable fastener  64  (e.g., chain zipper), as shown. Transparent pocket  62  may be comprised of a clear material (e.g., clear PVC or some similar transparent plastic, etc.) so that pocket  62  may hold the user&#39;s personal items (e.g., driver&#39;s licenses, credit cards, ID cards, business cards, pet animal ID cards, etc.). In some embodiments, pocket  62  may be configured to store pet animal treats (e.g., doggy treats, etc.). In an exemplary embodiment, edges of pocket  62  may be bound to fabric of bottom panel  60  (e.g., stitching). In an exemplary embodiment, pocket  62  may be comprised of crystal clear PVC, 150 microns. In an exemplary embodiment, fastener  64  may be configured to open or close pocket  62  to permit the user to insert said personal items and/or said animal treats. In an exemplary embodiment, transparent pocket  62  may be sized to substantially cover a portion of bottom panel  60 , as shown in  FIG. 3  (e.g., 9 cm in length, 13 cm in width). In an exemplary embodiment, bottom panel  60  of bag  12  may be 20 cm in width and 11.5 cm in length. 
     Bottom panel  60  may further include a ring  65 , as depicted in  FIG. 3 . In an exemplary embodiment, ring  65  may be comprised of plastic and be shaped as the letter ‘D.’ Ring  65  may be secured to second end  18  of bag  12 . The user (e.g., pet owner) may use ring  65  to secure personal items, including keys, etc. Ring  65  may also be used to releasably couple bag  12  with a separate device (e.g., releasably couple bag  12  to a pet owner&#39;s leash, releasably couple bag  12  to pet animal collar, etc.). In an embodiment, ring  25  may be approximately 25 mm in length. In some embodiments, ring  25  may be approximately 25 mm in width. In an exemplary embodiment, ring  65  may be secured to bottom panel  60  employing a loop of fabric secured to panel  60 , as depicted. In some embodiments, ring  65  may be attached within a seam of bag  12 , as shown in  FIG. 19 . Reinforced stitching and/or additional fabric may be used to secure the loop of fabric to prevent ring  65  from breakage when ring  65  is coupled to a pet animal. In an embodiment, ring  65  may be disposed on second end  18 , as shown in  FIG. 3 , and associated with second compartment  44 , which may be used to store the fresh supply of pet animal waste bags (e.g., doggy litter bags). 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, bag  12  may be oriented so that second end  18  may be referred to as the “top” of bag  12  and first end  16  may be referred to as the “bottom” of bag  12 . This orientation may occur when bag  12  is secured to a pet (e.g., secured to a pet&#39;s collar or leash, etc.). 
     With continuing reference to  FIGS. 4 and 5 , front and rear plan views of bag  12  of  FIG. 1  are shown.  FIG. 4  depicts a front view of bag  12  further depicting first and second ends  16 ,  18  of elongate body  14 . As alluded to earlier in this disclosure, height of bag  12  is shown for geometrical reference. In an embodiment, zip fastener  30  may be disposed along at least the entire height of bag  12  of front panel  40 , as shown. Fastener  30  may be comprised of a single fastener extending from top panel  21  and continuing around bag  12  to bottom panel  60 , as shown in  FIGS. 3 and 4 . In an embodiment, zip fastener  32  may be disposed along at least a portion of the height of bag  12 , as shown. For example, zip fastener  32  may extend about 3.5 cm in height on front panel  40 . Fastener  32  may be comprised of a single fastener extending from top panel  21  of bag  12  and continuing around bag  12  to a rear panel  68 , as shown in  FIG. 5 . Rear panel  68  is configured to be opposite of front panel  40 . Fastener  32 , in some embodiments, may extend about 3.5 cm in height on rear panel  68  of bag  12 . Fastener  32  may be located on second end  18  of bag  12  approximately 4 cm inward from an outer edge of second end  18 . It can be appreciated that fastener  32  may be configured to be unzipped starting at either end of fastener  32 . For example, in an embodiment, fastener  32  may begin at the location shown in  FIG. 5  and end at the location shown in  FIG. 4 . 
     As best seen in  FIG. 5 , opening  50  may disposed on second end  18  of bag, approximately at the center, as shown. Opening  50  may be configured to dispense fresh pet animal waste collection bags to allow a user (e.g., pet owner) to pull a bag individually, as needed. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, a release clip  71  (e.g., clasp strap) may be disposed on rear panel  68 , as shown in  FIG. 5 . In one embodiment, release clip  71  may be disposed on second end  18  of elongate body  14 . Release clip  71  may comprise 15 mm nylon webbing in some embodiments. In an exemplary embodiment, clip  71  may be used to releasably couple bag  12  with a secondary device (e.g., pet owner&#39;s leash, pet animal&#39;s pet collar, etc.). A hook-and-loop fastener  73  (e.g., Velcro strap) may also be disposed on rear panel  68 , as shown in  FIG. 5 . Fastener  73  may similarly be used as clip  71 . In an exemplary embodiment, clip  71  may be located approximately 6.35 cm apart from fastener  73 . In some embodiments, clip  71  may be located up to 2 cm closer to fastener  73  or up to 2 cm farther from fastener  73 . In an embodiment, fastener  73  may be comprised of two opposing free tabs (e.g., eight cm positive and negative strips attached at opposing ends of panel  68 ) that may be configured to releasably couple bag  12  to a secondary device. Fastener  73  may be comprised of a lineal fabric strip with tiny hooks such as VELCRO®. In an exemplary embodiment, fastener  73  may be disposed on first end  16  of elongate body  14 . In other embodiments, release clip  71  may be disposed on first end  16  while fastener  73  may be disposed on second end  18 . It can be appreciated that both clip  71  and fastener  73  may be adjustable in some embodiments of the present disclosure according to the user&#39;s needs (e.g., expanding the fastener and/or clip to coupleably secure an item to bag  12  or to coupleably secure bag  12  to a pet animal&#39;s leash or collar). It can also be appreciated that clip  71  and/or fastener  73  may be employed to coupleably secure a bag for any suitable reason the user may require. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, panel  68  may include two clips and zero fasteners, two fasteners and zero clips, or a combination of multiple clips and/or fasteners. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, rear panel  68  of bag  12  may be 22 cm in width and 8.5 cm in height. In another embodiment, rear panel  68  may be sized such that first end  16  is two cm in width, elongate body  14  is 14 cm in width, and second end  18  is four cm in width to total 22 cm in total width. 
     With reference now to  FIGS. 6 and 7 , first and second end views of the exemplary pet waste collection system of  FIG. 1  are shown.  FIG. 6  depicts a side view of a second side panel  79  corresponding to second end  18  of bag  12 . In an embodiment, opening  50  may be located on bag  12  as shown in  FIG. 6 . Opening  50 , as previously disclosed, may be configured to dispense fresh pet animal waste bags as needed by a user (e.g., pet owner). In some versions of the system, side panel  79  may be referred to as the “top” of bag  12 . 
     Similarly,  FIG. 7  depicts a side view of a first side panel  77  corresponding to first end  16  of bag  12 . As alluded to earlier in this disclosure, panel  77  may be representative of expandable first compartment  42  of first end  16 . As zip fastener  30  is unzipped, first compartment  42  may expand to permit a user to insert personal items. In some versions of the system, side panel  77  may be referred to as the “bottom” of bag  12 . 
     A side pocket  80  may be disposed on first side panel  77 , as shown. A button  82  may be used to coupleably open and close pocket  80 . Pocket  80  and button  82  may be referred to as a gun metal poppered pocket in an embodiment. In some embodiments, button  82  may be comprised of a snap button, clip, hook-and-loop fastener, buckle or other similar feature. Side pocket  80  may be stitched to panel  77  as depicted in  FIG. 7 . Pocket  80  may be configured to store the user&#39;s personal items of value (e.g., cash, debit card, ID card, etc.). 
     As also alluded to earlier in this disclosure, second side panel  79  may be representative of second compartment  44  of second end  18 . Second side panel, including second compartment  44 , may be configured to store or hold a fresh supply of pet animal waste collection bags (e.g., dog fecal waste bags). Opening  50 , as previously described, may be disposed at an outer edge of second side panel  79 . In an exemplary embodiment, opening  50  is located at the intersection of front panel  40  and second side panel  79  to permit a user to retrieve a fresh waste collection bag from bag  12 . 
     Fluorescent piping may be added to any edge or outer border of each panel described in this disclosure. Fluorescent piping may also be added to any edge or outer border of lid  24 , or to any other edge of bag  12  not described in this disclosure. Fluorescent piping may be formed from material capable of glowing at night (e.g., to illuminate bag  12  at night when a pet owner is walking his/her pet animal). 
     With reference now to  FIGS. 8, 9A-9B, and 10A-10B , a drawstring pouch  84  is now described. In an exemplary embodiment, drawstring pouch  84  may be secured within opening  20  of bag  12 . Pouch  84  may be secured within bag  12 , for example, by stitching an outer bottom surface of pouch  84  to a base (not identified) of elongate body  14  disposed within the cavity defined by opening  20 . Pouch  84 , along with opening  20 , may be configured and dimensioned appropriately to ensure that fecal matter stored within bag  12  does not squish when a user (e.g., pet owner) adds additional used pet animal waste bags within bag  12 . In other words, bag  12  may provide a user (e.g., pet owner) with sufficient space to allow multiple bags of pet waste to be stored without squishing the used bags inside opening  20  of bag  12 . In an exemplary embodiment, pouch  84  may include an upper skirt section that may extend approximately nine mm above the surface of top panel  21 , as shown in  FIG. 9B . It can be appreciated the upper skirt section may extend greater or less than nine mm above the surface of top panel  21 . For example, upper skirt may extend nine cm plus or minus 10%, 15% or 20% in various embodiments. Upper skirt may be configured and dimensioned to make bag  12  as sanitary as possible. 
     In some embodiments, pouch  84  may be configured to open and close by the user using a drawstring, or any other suitable mechanism. For example, pouch  84  may be configured to open or close to store used pet waste collection bags by the user (e.g., store used pet waste litter bags containing pet fecal matter). A user may draw on the drawstring by depressing or pressing a button to open or close the upper skirt section as needed, or as required, when the user intends to store pet waste in bag  12 . Pet waste may be stored within pouch  84  temporarily until the user encounters a proper and legal waste receptacle. During operation of system  10 , pet waste may be collected in a pet waste litter bag, or other suitable waste collection element, and deposited within pouch  84 . At a next step, drawstring of pouch  84  may be pulled to close pouch  84 , and lid  24  may be subsequently pulled down to close opening  12 ; thus, closing bag  12 , which now includes the retrieved pet waste in pouch  84 . 
     Without opening pouch  84 , as shown in  FIG. 9A , bag  12  may comprise a height of approximately 7.62 cm. In some embodiments, it can be appreciated bag  12  may comprise a total height that is 20% greater or 20% less than 7.62 cm. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, pouch  84  may be formed from a waterproof material (e.g., nylon). Pouch  84  may employ an elastic drawstring neck  86  with a toggle fastener  88 . In some embodiments, toggle fastener  88  may be two mm elastic. Pouch  84  may also be formed from a waterproof nylon inner bag lining opening  20  of elongate body  14 . In some embodiments, pouch  84  may be formed with seams that may be taped to prevent leaks. For example, seams around pouch  84  may be taped to prevent leaked fluid from pet animal waste from entering the remaining compartments of bag  12 . In some embodiments, a dividing wall or panel (e.g., foam, pad, or other suitable material) may be inserted between opening  20  of elongate body  14  and adjacent first and second compartments  42 ,  44  of first and second ends  16 ,  18 , respectively. Dividing panels may be employed to create a wall between opening  20  in which fecal matter may be deposited in pouch  84  and the user&#39;s personal items/fresh pet waste litter bags stored in first and second compartments  42 ,  44 . In an exemplary embodiment, dividing walls or panels may be located within first and second compartments  42 ,  44 . 
     In an exemplary embodiment, and with reference now to  FIGS. 10A-10B , a mesh pocket  90  may be disposed within pouch  84  as shown. In an exemplary embodiment, mesh pocket  90  may be secured (e.g., stitched) to an inner surface of pouch  84 . Mesh pocket  90  may be secured to the dividing wall separating opening  20  and second end  18  of elongate body  14 , as shown in  FIG. 10B . A filter sachet  93  (e.g., a charcoal filter sachet) may be inserted within mesh pocket  90 . Any seams created when mesh pocket  90  is stitched or otherwise secured within pouch  84  may be taped to prevent leaks, as alluded to earlier in this disclosure. Mesh pocket  90  may hold and secure sachet  93  during operation of system  10 . In an embodiment, filter sachet is eight cm by three cm. In an exemplary embodiment, a charcoal filter sachet may be employed to deodorize and/or neutralize foul odors generated by used pet waste collection bags present within pouch  84 . In an exemplary embodiment, filter sachet  93  may be used to absorb as much remnant odors as possible between uses of bag  12 . For example, filter sachet  93  may be used to deodorize or neutralize odors within bag  12  overnight when bag  12  is not being used by the user (e.g., pet owner). Other materials suitable apart from charcoal useful for neutralizing these odors may also be employed. In some versions of bag  12 , deodorant balls may be employed to neutralize and/or deodorize foul odors within bag  12 . 
     In an exemplary embodiment, mesh pocket  90  may be mounted to an inner surface of pouch  84 . Once mesh pocket  90  is mounted to pouch  84 , mesh pocket may be secured (e.g., stitched or any other suitable manner) to a dividing wall, as previously described in this disclosure. Mesh pocket  90  may be secured to any dividing wall. In some versions of bag  12 , multiple mesh pockets  90  may be employed to store multiple filter sachets  93  (e.g., charcoal filters, deodorant balls, etc.). 
       FIGS. 11-22  include additional perspective views of system  10  to further illustrate aspects of the present disclosure. 
     While principles of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to illustrative embodiments for particular applications, it should be understood that the disclosure is not limited thereto. Those having ordinary skill in the art and access to the teachings provided herein will recognize additional modifications, applications, embodiments, and substitution of equivalents all fall within the scope of the embodiments described herein. Accordingly, the invention is not to be considered as limited by the foregoing description.