Abstract
A dog waste bag dispenser device that includes a gauge that is connected to a plurality of waste bags through a plurality of linkages such that the remaining bags inside the device is shown outside of the device. The device includes an axle assembly allowing for bag rolls and allows a user to easily remove a dog waste bag from the dog waste bag roll. The device includes a plurality of protrusions which allows an attachment strap to connect the device to objects in multiple ways for easy portability. The device includes protrusions allowing for items to be attached such as used dog waste bags or other articles which will fit within the protrusions.
Claims
1. A dog waste bag dispenser device, comprising: An externally visible gauge; A plurality of linkages connecting the gauge to a plurality of waste bags; And a plurality of markings, shapes or colors on the gauge or housing of the apparatus to show level of bags remaining inside the apparatus.
2. The bag dispenser of claim 1, wherein there is an outer housing made of a rigid material such as plastic or composite that forms an internal cavity for a waste bag roll to sit in.
3. The bag dispenser of claim 1, wherein there is an outer housing made of a soft material such as cloth or silicone that forms an internal cavity for a waste bag roll to sit in.
4. The bag dispenser of claim 2, wherein there is a removable cap. The cap can be screwably removed, clips or other similar methods known to those in the art.
5. The bag dispenser of claim 1, wherein there is an axle assembly allowing the waste bag roll to smoothly rotate.
6. The bag dispenser of claim 1, wherein there is a large opening allowing for a user to easily pull waste bags out of the device.
7. The bag dispenser of claim 1, wherein there are protrusions on the outside of the device that allow for items to be attached such as used dog waste bags or other articles which will fit within the protrusions.
8. The bag dispenser of claim 1, wherein there are a plurality of protrusions which allows an attachment strap to connect the device to objects in multiple ways for easy portability.
9. The bag dispenser of claim 1, wherein there is a viewing window on the device in which the markings, shapes, and colors of the gauge can be seen through.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0026] The foregoing will be apparent from the following more particular description of example embodiments, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like reference characters refer to the same parts throughout the different views. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating embodiments.
[0027] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an embodiment of the apparatus opened, ready to load a waste bag roll, and with strap removed
[0028] FIG. 2 is an isometric view of an embodiment where the waste bags are full
[0029] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of an embodiment where the waste bags are empty
[0030] FIG. 4 is a front view of an embodiment with a section line that will be used for FIG. 5 and FIG. 6
[0031] FIG. 5 is a section view of an embodiment where the waste bags are full
[0032] FIG. 6 is a section view of an embodiment where the waste bags are empty
[0033] FIG. 7 contains a section view, isometric view, and an isometric view with hidden components of an embodiment where the waste bags are full
[0034] FIG. 8 contains a section view, isometric view, and an isometric view with hidden components of an embodiment where the waste bags are empty
[0035] FIG. 9 contains a section view, isometric view, and an isometric view with hidden components of an embodiment where the waste bags are full
[0036] FIG. 10 contains a section view, isometric view, and an isometric view with hidden components of an embodiment where the waste bags are empty
[0037] FIG. 11 contains a section view, isometric view, and an isometric view with hidden components of an embodiment where the waste bags are full
[0038] FIG. 12 contains a section view, isometric view, and an isometric view with hidden components of an embodiment where the waste bags are empty
[0039] FIG. 13 is an isometric view of an embodiment where the device is attached to a leash in the loose strap setting
[0040] FIG. 14 is an isometric view of an embodiment where the device is attached to a leash in the tight strap setting
[0041] FIG. 15 is an isometric view of an embodiment where the device is attached to a leash in the medium strap setting
[0042] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an embodiment with a strap that allows for a secure attachment to a leash
A DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0043] Details of some embodiments of the apparatus in the present invention are described below
[0044] Referring to FIG. 1, in some embodiments of the apparatus there may be a lower housing 5 screwably attached to an upper housing 2. The upper housing 2 may have several cutouts 3 that allows for a strap 1 to be routed through. The lower housing 5 and upper housing 2 may have shafts 8 that allow a waste bag roll 4 to be securely housed. In some embodiments there may be protrusions 9 in the outer housing 2 that allow for attaching external pieces to such as modular attachments and used waste bags. In some embodiments there may be a cutout 10 (FIG. 4) through which bags 4 can be pulled out of the device.
[0045] In some embodiments, there may be an external gauge 6 (FIG. 1) that can be in different positions along the upper housing 2 (FIG. 1) to show the level of bags left in the apparatus (FIG. 2 and FIG. 3). In some embodiments this may be through alphanumeric markings, shapes or through colors shown by markings 7. In some embodiments the markings can show critical levels such as 3 bags left, full, and empty.
[0046] Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, in some embodiments there may be a lower member 13 rotatably connected to the outer housing 2 through the use of a shaft 12. This lower member 13 may be rotatably connected to an upper member 14 through a pin and hole. This upper member 14 may be connected to an external viewing gauge 6. The lower member 13 may have a spring 11 that acts to push the lower member 13 against the outside of the waste bags.
[0047] Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, in some embodiments there may be a member 18 rotatably connected to the outer housing 2 through the use of a shaft 19. This member 18 may be rigidly connected to a flexible sheet 16. This flexible sheet may be routed through a channel 15 in the housing and visible on the outside through a window 17. The member 18 may be attached to a spring 20 that acts to push the member 18 against the outside of the waste bags 4. The flexible sheet 16 may contain alphanumeric markings, shapes, or colors that will show through window 17 to indicate how many bags are left in the apparatus.
[0048] Referring to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, in some embodiments there may be a lower member 23 rotatably connected to the outer housing 2 through the use of a shaft 21. This lower member 23 may be rotatably connected to an upper member 25 through the use of a shaft 24. This upper member 25 may be connected to an external viewing gauge 27 by a shaft 26. The lower member 23 may have a spring 22 that acts to push the lower member 23 against the outside of the waste bags 4. The apparatus may have a series of cutout windows 28 that will show the gauge 27. The gauge 27 may be subdivided into segments such as 29 and 30 which will show alphanumeric characters, shapes, or colors that will be visible through windows 28 depending on the level of bags left in the apparatus.
[0049] Referring to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, in some embodiments there may be a flexible sheet 31 that attaches to the outer housing 2 and an externally viewable gauge 32. The flexible sheet 31 acts as a spring which touches the outside of the waste bags 4. The flexible sheet 31 will change the position of the gauge 32 based on how many waste bags remain in the apparatus.
[0050] Referring to FIG. 13, in some embodiments the apparatus may be loosely connected to a leash 33 by routing a strap 1 through cutouts 3 in the apparatus.
[0051] Referring to FIG. 14, in some embodiments the apparatus may be tightly connected to a leash 33 by routing a strap 1 through cutouts 3 in the apparatus.
[0052] Referring to FIG. 15, in some embodiments the apparatus may be connected at a medium setting to a leash 33 by routing a strap 1 through cutouts 3 in the apparatus.
[0053] Referring to FIG. 16, in some embodiments the apparatus may be tightly connected to a leash 33 through a strap 1 routed through cutouts 3 in the apparatus and then by a strap 35 routed through cutout 35 in the apparatus.
