RECEPTABLE FOR PETWATER, TREATMENT AND METHODS THEREOF

Abstract

Portable drinking device for pets. Portable drinking device for pets which is suitable for use when travelling with pets or when transporting pets to and from various locations, which is self-contained and pre-packaged for ease of use.

Claims

1. A portable drinking device for pets comprising: a semi-rigid wall structure, the semi-rigid wall structure comprising a bottom and at least one sidewall having an upper rim, the bottom and the at least one sidewall forming a reservoir for holding a liquid, the reservoir having an opening at the top of the reservoir; and a removable closure element which closes the opening at the top of the semi-rigid wall structure in a water-tight way, the removable closure element being releasably attached to the upper rim of the at least one sidewall; wherein the at least one sidewall has a plurality of recess elements arranged to prevent the semi-rigid wall structure from tipping over when a pet is drinking the liquid from the reservoir; and wherein the removable closure element seals the liquid within the reservoir during transport of the portable drinking device, wherein the portable drinking device is pre-packed with liquid.

2. The portable drinking device of claim 1, wherein the semi-rigid wall structure is circular.

3. The portable drinking device of claim 1, wherein the semi-rigid wall structure is made of plastic or a recyclable material.

4. The portable drinking device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of recess elements repeat themselves in a pattern around the at least one sidewall.

5. The portable drinking device of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of recess elements are triangular and extend outwardly from the center of the reservoir.

6. The portable drinking device of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of recess elements are tear-shaped or pear shaped and extend outwardly from the center of the reservoir.

7. The portable drinking device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of recess elements taper from the top to the bottom, such that the plurality of recess elements have a wider cross-section at a portion of the plurality of recess elements that are closer to the bottom of the portable drinking device.

8. The portable drinking device of claim 1, wherein the upper rim of the at least one sidewall is oriented perpendicular to the at least one sidewall, and extending away from the at least one sidewall.

9. The portable drinking device of claim 8, wherein the upper rim includes an adhesive to secure the removable closure element to the upper rim.

10. The portable drinking device of claim 1, wherein the bottom of the semi-rigid wall structure has a logo indentation.

11. The portable drinking device of claim 10, wherein the logo indentation prevents the semi-rigid wall structure from tipping over when a pet is drinking the liquid from the reservoir.

12. The portable drinking device of claim 1, wherein the removable closure element is insulated.

13. The portable drinking device of claim 12, wherein the removable closure device further comprises a conductive element that transfers heat.

14. A portable drinking device for pets comprising: a circular water bowl holding a liquid; and a removable closure element which closes an opening at the top of the circular water bowl in a water-tight way, wherein the circular water bowl has a plurality of recess elements arranged to prevent the circular water bowl from tipping over when a pet is drinking the liquid from the circular water bowl; and wherein the removable closure element seals the liquid within the circular water bowl during transport of the portable drinking device.

15. The portable drinking device of claim 14, wherein the circular water bowl has a logo indentation at the bottom of the circular water bowl, the logo indentation preventing the circular water bowl from tipping over when a pet is drinking the liquid from the circular water bowl.

16. The portable drinking device of claim 14, further comprising printed material on the removable closure element providing instructions for use of the portable drinking device.

17. The portable drinking device of claim 14, wherein the circular water bowl is pre-packed with liquid.

18. A method of providing drinking water to a pet, the method comprising: providing a circular water bowl holding a liquid, the circular water bowl having a removable closure element which closes an opening at the top of the circular water bowl in a water-tight way to prevent the liquid from exiting the circular water bowl during transport of the circular water bowl; removing the removable closure element from the circular water bowl; and allowing the pet to access to the circular water bowl to drink the liquid in the circular water bowl, wherein the circular water bowl is pre-packaged with the liquid.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the step of providing the circular water bowl to the pet occurs when the pet is outside of the home of a pet or when the pet is being transported or walked.

20. The method of claim 18, wherein the method occurs during hot conditions when the temperature is greater than 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

21. The method of claim 18, further comprising transporting the circular water bowl from a first location to a second location prior to the step of allowing the access to the circular water bowl to drink the liquid.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0063] FIG. 1A is a portable drinking device of an embodiment of the application;

[0064] FIG. 1B is a series of portable drinking devices without removable closure elements of FIG. 1A;

[0065] FIG. 1C is a series of portable drinking devices of FIG. 1A without removable closure elements and filled partially with water;

[0066] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a portable drinking device of an embodiment of the application showing the water within the container;

[0067] FIG. 2B is a bottom view of the portable drinking device of FIG. 2A showing a logo at the bottom of the device;

[0068] FIGS. 3A-E are front views of indicia on the removable closure element of various portable drinking devices showing different size containers;

[0069] FIGS. 4-5 are perspective views of various portable drinking devices of different sizes;

[0070] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a mold used to create the portable drinking devices;

[0071] FIGS. 7-8 are view of various molds used to create the portable drinking devices; and

[0072] FIG. 9 is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention showing a resealable cover for the container.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0073] In the following description, numerous details are set forth for purpose of explanation. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will realize that the invention may be practiced without the use of these specific details. For instance, the techniques described below are described in a specified order, but other embodiments may change the order of the operations while still embodying the current invention.

[0074] The invention is very valuable pet owners to prevent their pets from being dehydrated. Objects of the presently claimed invention are directed solving issues related to pet dehydration and to provide a device which is easily transportable, self-contained and provides drinking water to pets. Other objects of the presently claimed invention are directed to providing a container for drinking water which is recyclable and which does not easily tip over. Other objects of the presently claimed invention are to provide a container for drinking water for pets, which is insulated and which pet owners can use to transport drinking water for pets for long periods of time and across long distances.

[0075] Referring to FIG. 1A, two examples 100, 150 of the portable drinking devices of an embodiment of the invention are shown. FIG. 1 shows the semi-rigid wall structure and bottom of the device as well the removable closure element sealing the opening at the top of the semi-rigid wall structure.

[0076] In certain embodiments, the removable closure element has indicia on the removable closure element. In certain embodiments, the removable closure element is made from paper and/or aluminum foil. In certain embodiments, the removable closure element is insulative and/or conductive of heat. In certain embodiments, the removable closure element is connected to a rim on the semi-rigid wall structure via an adhesive. In certain embodiments, the removable closure includes a plastic skin and/or may have a thin plastic lid.

[0077] Referring to FIG. 1B, the semi-rigid wall structure and bottom of various devices (110, 120, 130 and 140) are shown, which are each of various sizes. The smallest device 140 is a 3-inch device, the next device 130 is a 4-inch device, the next device 120 is a 5-inch device and the largest device 110 is 6.5 inches in diameter. Each of the devices are geared towards pets of different sizes and weights whereby the largest diameter devices are for the largest pets.

[0078] In certain embodiments, devices having larger or smaller diameters are able to be provided depending upon the size of the pet.

[0079] Veterinarians recommend 0.5-1.5 ounces of water per day per pound of body weight for dogs or cats and the devices are designed to provide water to pets of various sizes.

[0080] Also in FIG. 1B, the indicia (115, 125, 135 and 145) is shown on the bottom of the devices (110, 120, 130 and 140). The indicia is pressed into bottom of the device and is contiguous with the bottom the device. As shown the logo of a paw print and THIRSTYPET is shown at the bottom of the device. The orientation of the logo and THIRSTYPET text helps balance the device to prevent the device from being tipped over when a pet is drinking from the device.

[0081] FIG. 1C shows various devices (110, 120, 130, 140, 150) of different sizes on their sides with water within the devices. The devices are pre-packaged, pre-sealed and prevent evaporation of the water from the device as well as from leaking.

[0082] The devices are to be sold to consumers in a pre-packaged form with liquid, such as water or treated water, inside the device so all a user has to do is open the device and give the drinking water to pets.

[0083] In certain embodiments, the devices may include vitamins and/or medicine to be provided to pets. In certain embodiments, the devices act as a carrier for nutrients, vitamins and/or medicine.

[0084] FIGS. 1C and 2B shows the plurality of recesses (210, 210, 210 . . . , 210.sup.+n) on the sidewall of the device. The plurality of recesses can have different shapes and are used to prevent the device from being tipped over and stabilize the device. In FIGS. 1C and 2B the plurality of recesses are shown tapering from the top of the bottom of the device and that the plurality of recesses are triangular or tear shaped. However various other shapes of the plurality of recesses are contemplated. Moreover, the device, while shown as being circular, can be rectangular, oval, square, triangular and other various shapes.

[0085] Furthermore, in certain embodiments, rather than having a plurality of recesses, a plurality of external protrusions can be formed on the sidewall of the device.

[0086] FIG. 2B shows the indicia on the bottom of the device which is the paw print and the THIRSTYPET indicia which helps keep the device from tipping over as well as the plurality of recesses (210, 210, 210 . . . , 210.sup.+n) on the sidewall of the device

[0087] FIGS. 3A-3E show labeling and instructions of the devices (310, 320, 330, 340 and 350) which includes the volume of the device in mL and in fluid ounces, so that a pet owner will know how much water to give his or her pet during travel each day. FIGS. 4-5 show various perspective views of the devices (410, 420, 430, 440, 510 and 520) with the labeling.

[0088] FIG. 6 is a view of a mold 600 used to create the portable drinking devices. The mold includes a cast 610, portable mold part 620 and attachment mechanism 630 connecting the cast 610 to the portable mold part.

[0089] FIGS. 7-8 are views of various molds (710, 720, 730, 74) and sheet 800 used to create the portable drinking devices, so that the drinking devices can be manufactured on a large scale.

[0090] FIG. 9 is a view of another embodiment of the container 900, which has a resealable cover 910 attached to the at least one sidewall 920. In this embodiment, the cover 910 attaches to the sidewall 920 in a similar manner to a Ziplock bag connection whereby a seal is formed.

[0091] In certain embodiments, a zipper seal and a double zipper seal can be used to connect the cover the sidewall. In certain embodiments, the zipper seal is on the top rim of the sidewall or on an external outer surface of the sidewall.

[0092] In certain embodiments, the cover and sidewall connect with one another with a male-female connection such that either the sidewall or the cover have the male-female connection members.

[0093] In certain embodiments, the male-female connection include channels to provide a strong seal between the resealable cover and sidewall.

[0094] In certain embodiments, the device is made from glass and in other embodiments, the device is made from plastics and/or a combination of plastic materials.

[0095] In certain embodiments, the device is recyclable and/or biodegradable.

[0096] While the invention has been specifically described in connection with certain specific embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that this is by way of illustration and not of limitation and that various changes and modifications in form and details may be made thereto, and the scope of the appended claims should be construed as broadly as the prior art will permit.

[0097] The description of the invention is merely exemplary in nature, and thus, variations that do not depart from the gist of the invention are intended to be within the scope of the invention. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention.