Patent Publication Number: US-2015059658-A1

Title: No Splash Dog Shower

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Problem Solved: In the process of washing an animal such as a dog the operator usually has to put the dog in a human&#39;s bath tub which is unsanitary to humans, it also leaves the operator with no control of the animal that is being washed which can lead to the operator getting wet. 
     Other devices are constructed to let the device do the washing and drying mechanically using pressurized soapy water for washing and electricity for drying. 
     This enclosure is raised at a height that makes it comfortable for the operator to wash and dry the animal. 
     In the process of washing an animal such as a dog the operator usually has to put the dog in a human&#39;s bath tub which is unsanitary to humans, it also leaves the operator with no control of the animal that is being washed which can lead to the operator getting wet. The invention claimed here solves this problem. 
     A pet washing device for washing a pet without wetting the operator or the area in which the device is positioned. 
     The claimed invention differs from what currently exists. There are no similar inventions to date, this device completely encloses an animal in its own showering enclosure while allowing the operator to physically wash, dry and observe the animal from the exterior of the device. 
     These devices don&#39;t have proper ventilation, restraint or the ability to observe and have physical contact with the animal from the exterior of the enclosure. 
    
    
     This enclosure has a base that raises the enclosure to a height that makes it comfortable for the operator to wash and dry the animal. 
       12  at least one outlet hose is affixed to the bottom of the tub and extended from the outlet hole for draining the tub.  72  A pair of spaced hand holes covered a waterproof material could be formed through the side walls.  25  A plurality of inwardly-facing spray nozzles in said casing.  25 - 1  washing means for supplying clear water to the nozzles under pressure.  35  Drying means for supplying storage space for a pet drying towel inside the accessory caddy.  4  A washing machine wherein first and second portions of the shower enclosure could have respective outer lugs.  3  The housing element could be formed by two separate portions connected respectively to said first and second portions of the annular elements, each portion of said outer housing element having an outer tubular manifold connecting the upper and lower housing portions.  3 - 5  The washing machine is defined in wherein all parts may be of molded plastic material.  12 - 50  At least one drain pipe connected to the lower portion of the housing.  12  Spray heads may be connected in the top portion.  55 - 10  an access door for the entrance and exit of the animal could be in front wall and  12  said slopped floor to drain water therefrom.  2  A door could be hinged in said common front wall manually operable from a location externally of the shower enclosure. At least one common hinged pin passes through the door.  3  A valve located externally on the valve housing could be operable to selectively prevent or allow the flow of water through the valve.  4  A plurality of releasable fasteners could be attached to the exterior rim of the housing for fastening the two portions of the enclosure together.  5  The enclosure is connected to a base that could be of the same material and similar in shape as the upper and lower portions of the enclosure housing. The base raises the enclosure to an operable height and could have a hollowed interspace that allows for an animal stepping stool to be placed in the interior of the stand.  40  a stepping stool could be manually pulled out or pushed into the base from the exterior of the apparatus.  60  air vents are added in the walls of the enclosure for ventilation.
     1. Item  35 . Accessory caddy shaped to fit enclosures interior.   2. Item  12 . The floor of the enclosure is inclined toward the drain for proper drainage. The drain extension can be attached to any suitable hose, such as leading to a conventional drain in the location.   3. Item  55 . The entry passage is adapted to facilitate the entrance and exit of a pet into the showering enclosure. The entrance passage is at a height such that an animal may easily step over the wall into the interior of the enclosure.   4. Item  4 . A plurality of releasable fasteners are attached to the exterior of the enclosure wherein locking means such as thumb screws.   5. Item  1 . The exterior wall portion has an inlet pipe with male threads which are dimensioned to threadlike engage with a female connector of a conventional water source.   6. Item  7 . A space in the housing walls provides clearance for members such as pipes and spray heads.   7. Item  50 . The enclosure has a sloping bottom; the floor member is disposed in an elevated condition with respect to bottom wall for proper drainage.   8. Item  11 . Windows in the side walls are made of a see through material.   9. Item  72 . A pair of circular apertures covered with a waterproof material is provided in the walls to receive a pair of human hands.   10. Item  25 . The showering enclosure is provided with a plurality of water spray heads which maybe adjustable to permit the direction of the water spray. The spray nozzles are located in the interior of the enclosure between double walls defining an interspace and connected together by pipes that are also enclosed between the inner casings.   11. Item  10 . A swinging door mounted in said common wall manually operable from a location externally of the device. The door preferably has double vented walls defining an interspace and at least one common pin passes through said door.   12. Item  60 . The enclosure includes air vents in one or more walls thereof.   13. Item  2 . The doors hinge is connected in place by means of one or more common hinge pins that passes through the door.   14. Item  19 . Sealing stripes made of a suitable waterproof material serve to prevent the water from splashing out of its proper location within the housing.   15. Item  22 . The swinging door preferably opens manually from the exterior.   16. Item  5 . The enclosures base could be similar in shape and material as the upper and lower portions of the enclosure. The base has a hollowed interspace that allows for an animal stepping stool to be placed in the interior of the base.   17. Item  40 . The stepping stool could be of similar shape and material as the base and the upper and lower portions of the enclosure.   18. Item  3 . The enclosure could come in two portions (upper-lower) a when both portions come together they form an enclosure.   

     A pet washing apparatus for dogs and like animals.