Pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl systems

Abstract

A portable storage case or lunch bag configured expressly for pet use, with the device configured to hold a water bottle, food and water dish, pet treats or food, waste bags, and medication for the pet to provide caring pet owners a practical, comfortable and efficient means of quenching their animal's thirst and providing them with a hearty snack when engaged in a walk or otherwise on the go away from home.

Claims

1. A pet essentials bag comprising: a bag assembly comprising; a portable enclosure comprising; a front wall; a rear wall; a first sidewall; a second sidewall; a top; a top closure; a bottom; and at least one side-compartment; a convertible container comprising; a first-compartment; a second-compartment; and a snap-fit closure; at least one water bottle; wherein said at least one water bottle is removably stored within said convertible container and adapted to retain water therein and allow water to be poured therefrom; and a user-holder; wherein said portable enclosure, said convertible container, said at least one water bottle, and said user-holder comprises in functional combination said bag assembly; wherein said front wall, said rear wall, said first sidewall, said second sidewall, said top, and said bottom, defines said portable enclosure; wherein said portable enclosure comprises an inner volume; wherein said top closure is structured and arranged to provide an unlockable closing between said top and said front wall of said portable enclosure for providing user access to said inner volume; wherein said at least one side-compartment is mountable adjacent said first sidewall; wherein said at least one side-compartment is mountable adjacent said second sidewall; wherein said convertible container comprises a hexagonal-cylindrical profile, said hexagonal-cylindrical profile bifurcoated into two halves, said two halves comprising said first-compartment and said second-compartment respectively; wherein said first-compartment and said second-compartment are removably-connectible via said snap-fit closure, said snap-fit closure enabling said first-compartment and said second-compartment to be coupled and uncoupled; wherein said convertible container comprises a hollow confine structured and arranged to retain said at least one water bottle when said convertible container is in a closed condition; wherein said first-compartment forms a first-bowl when said convertible container is in an open condition; and wherein said first-bowl is adapted to be used to retain water poured therein from said at least one water bottle, such that a pet can drink water from said first-bowl; wherein said second-compartment forms a second-bowl when said convertible container is in said open condition; and wherein said first-bowl is adapted to be used to retain water poured therein from said at least one water bottle, such that a pet can drink water from said second-bowl; wherein said user-holder is removably-attachable to said portable enclosure, said user-holder structured and arranged for enabling a user to carry said bag assembly; and wherein said pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system is useful for providing a compact carrier for carrying pet essentials, such as pet food and water, and for serving said pet food and said water in said first-compartment and said second-compartment of said convertible container respectively.

2. The pet essentials bag of claim 1 wherein said convertible container further comprises an insulator for said at least one water bottle.

3. The pet essentials bag of claim 2 wherein said convertible container is structured and arranged to retain said at least one water bottle, said at least one water bottle able to hold about 16 fluid ounces of liquid.

4. The pet essentials bag of claim 3 wherein said first-compartment and said second-compartment of said convertible container comprises at least one nonskid base for securing said first-compartment comprising said first-bowl and said second-compartment comprising said second-bowl during an in-use condition of said pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system.

5. The pet essentials bag of claim 4 wherein said unlockable closing of said top closure comprises a zipper.

6. The pet essentials bag of claim 5 wherein said user-holder comprises a shoulder strap useful for carrying said portable enclosure via a shoulder of said user.

7. The pet essentials bag of claim 6 wherein said shoulder strap comprises a length-adjuster for adjusting a length of said shoulder strap.

8. The pet essentials bag of claim 7 wherein said user-holder further comprises a handle useful for carrying said portable enclosure via a hand of said user.

9. The pet essentials bag of claim 8 wherein said portable enclosure further comprises an identification tag.

10. The pet essentials bag of claim 9 wherein said identification tag comprises a transparent window for displaying identification information pertaining to a pet of said user.

11. The pet essentials bag of claim 10 wherein said top closure further comprises a flap closure for providing a redundant securer of said portable enclosure.

12. The pet essentials bag of claim 11 wherein said portable enclosure further comprises an inner pocket useful for retaining a plurality of pet accessories.

13. The pet essentials bag of claim 12 wherein said at least one side-compartment and said inner pocket of said portable enclosure further comprises a snap-fastener for providing a redundant closing means.

14. The pet essentials bag of claim 13 wherein said front wall of said portable enclosure comprises a display window useful for portraying a displayable.

15. The pet essentials bag of claim 14 wherein said displayable comprises an image of a dog eating.

16. The pet essentials bag of claim 14 wherein said displayable comprises an advertisement.

17. The pet essentials bag of claim 14 wherein said portable enclosure comprises canvas and alternatively nylon fabricated for washability.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, a pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

(2) FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating the pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system during an in-use condition according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(3) FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a perspective view of a bag assembly comprising a portable enclosure in a closed-condition according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.

(4) FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a perspective view of a bag assembly comprising the portable enclosure in an open-condition according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1 and 2.

(5) FIG. 4 perspective views illustrating a convertible container integrally comprising a first-bowl and a second-bowl according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-3.

(6) FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of use for the pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4.

(7) The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(8) As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to a pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl and more particularly to a portable storage case or lunch bag configured expressly for pet use, with the device configured to hold a water bottle, food and water dish, pet treats or food, waste bags, and medication for the pet to provide caring pet owners a practical, comfortable and efficient means of quenching their animal's thirst and providing them with a hearty snack when engaged in a walk or otherwise on the go away from home.

(9) Generally speaking, the pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system (also referred to as My Pet's Lunch Bag) may comprise a specially designed carrying case or lunch bag that provides all of the amenities necessary to comfortably supply an animal water when on the go. As an added design feature, this carryall may comprise integrated pockets for storing dog treats, snacks or other pet care items.

(10) My Pet's Lunch Bag may comprise a bag itself, as well as a set of feeding and watering dishes and water bottle. The carryall bag may be manufactured from a variety of materials, such as canvas, nylon or comparable washable fabrics, and may be generally oval in shape. This unique bag may measure a compact 8 inches in length by 3 inches in width and 2 inches in total depth. In such a manner, the water bottle and feeding dishes contained within would be sized accordingly. In addition, variously sized bags may be produced to accommodate breeds of all sizes.

(11) A fully adjustable strap may be secured to either end of the top of the bag for use in easily carrying the unit by hand or over the shoulder. A simple flap closure may encompass the top of the bag and would be secured closed by way of a durable zipper. The front of the bag may be emblazoned with the image of a dog drinking out of the My Pet's Lunch Bag's dish.

(12) My Pet's Lunch Bag may further comprise an attached tag with a clear viewing window inside of which the pet's name may be written. In this manner, name tags may be easily changed if necessary. Further, located on the sides of the bag would be sturdy zippered storage pockets inside of which waste collection bags, treats, or other objects may be neatly stored and easily accessed. An inner pocket may also be included for use in storing pet medications.

(13) Importantly, housed within the bag may comprise the water bottle and pet feeding/watering dishes. The water bottle itself may be a cylindrical-shaped lidded receptacle structured to retain 16 ounces of water. Most notably, fitted over this water bottle may be a set of specially designed feeding and watering dishes, with these dishes molded to the shape of the bottle itself (though featuring a flat bottom), thus taking up minimal space when stored. These dishes may be positioned around the bottle, configured as a snap fitted casing to fit around the bottle encompassing it completely. Furthermore, comprising ample, cylindrical wells to be filled with water or snack treats (both dishes can be used for water if necessary), these dishes may be manufactured of a rigid plastic or comparable material and may advantageously comprise a flat, nonskid base to secure the relative position of the dishes during use. My Pet's Lunch Bag may initially comprise colors such as hues of black, brown, red or navy blue, though many various colors and patterns may also be produced.

(14) My Pet's Lunch Bag may provide a convenient means of providing water and other necessities to pets in a pet friendly manner while on walks or on the go. A strategically designed carryall featuring a full size water bottle and two feeding dishes, My Pet's Lunch Bag may provide pet owners a simple means of caring for their dog's most basic needs when out and about. Quenching an active animal's thirst with hydrating water, My Pet's Lunch Bag may prevent possible dehydration on hot and dry days. A practical alternative to pouring water directly into the hand in order to present it to a dog; forcing the dog to awkwardly tilt their head in order to drink directly from a water bottle; or worse, allowing the animal to drink from a dirty water puddle, My Pet's Lunch Bag may provide an ample, sanitary receptacle from which the animal can comfortably drink. My Pet's Lunch Bag may provide a sensible means of caring for a dog's health when engaged in walks or other outdoor activities. A lightweight carryall inside of which the various pet care items could be neatly stored, My Pet's Lunch Bag may be easily transported. Not just for use on daily pet walks, My Pet's Lunch Bag may be an ideal accessory when pets accompany their owners on road trips, vacations or while camping or hiking.

(15) Referring now to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown in FIG. 1, pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system 100 which may comprise bag assembly 102. Bag assembly 102 may comprise portable enclosure 105, convertible container 130, and user-holder 160. Portable enclosure 105 may comprise front wall 107, rear wall 109, first sidewall 111, second sidewall 113, top 115, top closure 117, bottom 119, and side-compartment 121. Convertible container 130 may comprise first-compartment 132, second-compartment 135, and snap-fit closure 138. Bag assembly 102 may comprise pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system 100.

(16) Portable enclosure 105, convertible container 130, and user-holder 160 may comprise in functional combination bag assembly 102. Front wall 107, rear wall 109, first sidewall 111, second sidewall 113, top 115, and bottom 119 may define portable enclosure 105. Portable enclosure 105 may further comprise inner volume 125. Top closure 117 may be structured and arranged to provide an unlockable closing between top 115 and front wall 107 of portable enclosure 105 for providing user 140 access to inner volume 125. Side-compartment 121 may be mountable adjacent to first sidewall 111, and side-compartment 121 may further be mountable adjacent to second sidewall 113.

(17) Still referring to FIG. 1, user-holder 160 may be removably-attachable to portable enclosure 105, and may further be structured and arranged for enabling user 140 to carry bag assembly 102. Pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system 100 may be useful for providing a compact carrier for carrying pet essentials, such as pet food and water, and for serving a pet food and water in first-compartment 132 and second-compartment 135 of convertible container 130, respectively. Convertible container 130 may further comprise insulator 410 for the water bottle. convertible container 130 may be structured and arranged to retain the water bottle, the water bottle able to hold 16 fluid ounces of liquid. First-compartment 132 and second-compartment 135 of convertible container 130 may comprise nonskid base 420 for securing first-compartment 132 comprising first-bowl 133 and second-compartment 135 comprising second-bowl 136 during in-use condition 150 of pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system 100.

(18) In continuing to refer to FIG. 1, the unlockable closing of top closure 117 may comprise zipper 165. User-holder 160 may comprise shoulder strap 210 useful for carrying portable enclosure 105 via a shoulder of user 140. Shoulder strap 210 may comprise length-adjuster 215 for adjusting the length of shoulder strap 210. User-holder 160 may further comprise a handle useful for carrying portable enclosure 105 via a hand of user 140. Portable enclosure 105 may further comprise identification tag 220. Identification tag 220 may comprise transparent window 222 for displaying identification information pertaining to the pet of user 140. Top closure 117 may further comprise flap closure 225 for providing a redundant securer of portable enclosure 105. Side-compartment 121 and inner pocket 310 of portable enclosure 105 may further comprise snap-fastener 155 for providing redundant closing means. Front wall 107 of portable enclosure 105 may comprise display window 170 which may be useful for portraying displayable 175. Displayable 175 may comprise an image of a dog eating. Displayable 175 may further comprise an advertisement. Portable enclosure 105 may comprise a canvas material and alternatively a nylon material fabricated for washability.

(19) In still referring to FIG. 1, pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system 100 may comprise bag assembly 102 comprising portable enclosure 105, convertible container 130, and shoulder strap 210. Portable enclosure 105 may comprise front wall 107, rear wall 109, first sidewall 111, second sidewall 113, top 115, top closure 117 which may comprise flap closure 225, bottom 119, and side-compartment 121. Convertible container 130 may comprise insulator 410, first-compartment 132 comprising nonskid base 420, second-compartment 135 comprising nonskid base 420, and snap-fit closure 138. Convertible container 130 may further comprise the hexagonal-cylindrical profile bifurcated into two halves, the two halves comprising first-compartment 132 and second-compartment 135, respectively, as shown.

(20) In continuing to refer to FIG. 1, convertible container 130 may comprise a hollow confine structured and arranged to retain the water bottle when convertible container 130 may be in closed condition. First-compartment 132 may comprise first-bowl 133 when convertible container 130 may be in an open condition, and second-compartment 135 may comprise second-bowl 136 when convertible container 130 may be in open condition. User-holder 160 may comprise shoulder strap 210 which may comprise length-adjuster 215 for adjusting the length of shoulder strap 210. Shoulder strap 210 may be useful for carrying portable enclosure 105 via the shoulder of user 140.

(21) Referring now to FIG. 2 showing a perspective view illustrating bag assembly 102 comprising portable enclosure 105 in a closed-condition according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1. Bag assembly 102 may comprise pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system 100. Portable enclosure 105, convertible container 130, and user-holder 160 may comprise in functional combination bag assembly 102. Front wall 107, rear wall 109, first sidewall 111, second sidewall 113, top 115, and bottom 119 in combination may define portable enclosure 105. Portable enclosure 105 may comprise inner volume 125. Top closure 117 may be structured and arranged to provide an unlockable closing between top 115 and front wall 107 of portable enclosure 105 for providing user 140 access to inner volume 125. Side-compartment 121 may be mountable adjacent first sidewall 111, and side-compartment 121 may further be mountable adjacent second sidewall 113.

(22) In continuing to refer to FIG. 2, portable enclosure 105 may further comprise identification tag 220, identification tag 220 may comprise transparent window 222 for displaying identification information pertaining to the pet of user 140. Portable enclosure 105 may further comprise inner pocket 310 useful for retaining the plurality of pet accessories. Side-compartment 121 and inner pocket 310 of portable enclosure 105 may further comprise snap-fastener 155. The front surface of front wall 107 of portable enclosure 105 may comprise display window 170, display window 170 useful for portraying displayable 175. User-holder 160 may be removably-attachable to portable enclosure 105, and user-holder 160 may further be structured and arranged for enabling user 140 to carry bag assembly 102. Pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system 100 may be useful for providing a compact carrier for carrying pet essentials, such as pet food and water, and for serving the pet food and water in first-compartment 132 and second-compartment 135 of convertible container 130, respectively.

(23) Referring now to FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating bag assembly 102 comprising portable enclosure 105 in an open-condition according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1 and 2. Portable enclosure 105 may further comprise inner pocket 310 useful for retaining a plurality of pet accessories. Inner pocket 310 may comprise a lockable and unlockable pocket retaining various pet accessories, as well as personal items belonging to user 140, in a more discrete and concealed manner.

(24) Referring now to FIG. 4 perspective views of convertible container 130 integrally comprising first-bowl 133 and second-bowl 136 according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-3. Convertible container 130 may further comprise a hexagonal-cylindrical profile, the hexagonal-cylindrical profile bifurcated into two halves which may comprise first-compartment 132 and second-compartment 135 respectively. First-compartment 132 and second-compartment 135 may be connected via a hinge member, the hinge member may enable first-compartment 132 and second-compartment 135 to swing open and close. First-compartment 132 and second-compartment 135 may alternatively be removably-connectible via snap-fit closure 138. Snap-fit closure 138 may enable first-compartment 132 and second-compartment 135 to be coupled and uncoupled. Convertible container 130 may comprise a hollow confine structured and arranged to retain a water bottle when convertible container 130 is in a closed condition. First-compartment 132 may comprise first-bowl 133 when convertible container 130 is in an open condition, and second-compartment 135 may comprise second-bowl 136 when convertible container 130 is in an open condition.

(25) Pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system 100 may comprise a kit. The kit may comprise the following parts: bag assembly 102 (which may comprise portable enclosure 105, convertible container 130, and user-holder 160), at least one water bottle, and a set of user instructions. The kit has instructions such that functional relationships are detailed in relation to the structure of the invention (such that the invention can be used, maintained, or the like in a preferred manner).

(26) Pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system 100 may be manufactured and provided for sale in a wide variety of sizes and shapes for a wide assortment of applications. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other kit contents or arrangements such as, for example, including more or less components, customized parts, different container combinations, parts may be sold separately, etc., may be sufficient.

(27) Referring now to FIG. 5 showing flowchart 550 illustrating method of use 500 for pet essentials bag with convertible holder and bowl system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4.

(28) Method of use 500 may comprise the steps of: step one 501, storing a plurality of pet accessories inside portable enclosure 105 of bag assembly 102; step two 502, locking side-compartment 121 of portable enclosure 105 during transport of bag assembly 102; step three 503, unlocking side-compartment 121 of portable enclosure 105 during in-use condition 150; opening convertible container 130 retaining at least one water bottle; and filling first-compartment 132 and second-compartment 135 with water and food for a pet to drink and eat out of.

(29) It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of step of should not be interpreted as step for, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112, 6. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of use arrangements such as, for example, different orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may be sufficient.

(30) The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.