Dog Flotation Device

Abstract

The inflatable floating device for a dog may be utilized in a swimming pool or any other body of water. The dog flotation device provides a way to keep a dog afloat wherein the dog can use its paws to swim. The dog flotation device has a seat that holds the dog within a flotation body, while allowing the belly of the dog to be in contact with the body of water, in order to cool down the dog as it swims. The dog is placed within the dog flotation device such that the dogs head is placed on the head rest and its hind area and tail are placed on the rear rest. These support the dogs head, keeping it above water. Straps are attached to the collar or the harness, securing the dog and making the dog feel as though it is being pulled on a leash.

Claims

1. A dog flotation device comprising: a flotation body; a support chamber; the flotation body comprises a head rest, a rear rest, a plurality of handles, a plurality of straps, and a seat; the seat further comprises a central opening; the support chamber is affixed along a front side of the flotation body; the flotation body has an elongated shape that forms a loop; the head rest is positioned along the top surface of the flotation body around the front of the flotation body; the rear rest is positioned along the top surface of the flotation body around the rear of the flotation body; the plurality of handles is integrated along each side surface of the flotation body; the plurality of straps is affixed along the top surface of the flotation body; and the seat is integrated along the bottom surface of the flotation body and covers the opening formed by the shape of the flotation body.

2. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the rear rest further comprises a ridge; the ridge and rear rest support a rear and tail area of a dog; the rear rest extends upwards from the flotation body; the ridge extends upwards from the flotation body; and the head rest supports the head of a dog.

3. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the plurality of straps further comprises a collar strap, a right strap, and a left strap; the collar strap secures the flotation body to a collar of a dog sitting within the flotation body; and the right strap and left strap may further secure the dog within the flotation body.

4. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 3 comprising: each of the plurality of straps further comprises a fixed end and a fastener end; and the fixed end bonds each of the plurality of straps to the flotation body.

5. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 4 comprising: the fastener end further comprises a fastener; and the fastener enables each of the plurality of straps to secure to the dog sitting within the flotation body.

6. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the flotation device comprises a plurality of leg openings; and the plurality of leg openings is positioned adjacent to the central opening.

7. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 6 comprising: the central opening receives the underside of the dog, wherein the underside of the dog may contact the water when the flotation body is placed in a body of water; each of the plurality of leg openings is a smaller size than the central opening; and the plurality of leg openings receives the legs of the dog.

8. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the flotation device further comprises a water bottle insertion chamber; the water bottle insertion chamber holds fresh water; and the water bottle insertion chamber is integrated within the top surface of the flotation device.

9. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the flotation body and support chamber may be manually or automatically inflated or deflated.

10. A dog flotation device comprising: a flotation body; a support chamber; the flotation body comprises a head rest, a rear rest, a plurality of handles, a plurality of straps, and a seat; the seat further comprises a central opening; the support chamber is affixed along a front side of the flotation body; the flotation body has an elongated shape that forms a loop; the head rest is positioned along the top surface of the flotation body around the front of the flotation body; the rear rest is positioned along the top surface of the flotation body around the rear of the flotation body; the plurality of handles is integrated along each side surface of the flotation body; the plurality of straps is affixed along the top surface of the flotation body; the seat is integrated along the bottom surface of the flotation body and covers the opening formed by the shape of the flotation body; the rear rest further comprises a ridge; and the plurality of straps further comprises a collar strap, a right strap, and a left strap.

11. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 10 comprising: the ridge and rear rest support a rear and tail area of a dog; the rear rest extends upwards from the flotation body; the ridge extends upwards from the flotation body; and the head rest supports the head of a dog.

12. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 10 comprising: the collar strap secures the flotation body to a collar of a dog sitting within the flotation body; and the right strap and left strap may further secure the dog within the flotation body.

13. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 12 comprising: each of the plurality of straps further comprises a fixed end and a fastener end; and the fixed end bonds each of the plurality of straps to the flotation body.

14. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 13 comprising: the fastener end further comprises a fastener; and the fastener enables each of the plurality of straps to secure to the dog sitting within the flotation body.

15. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 10 comprising: the flotation device comprises a plurality of leg openings; and the plurality of leg openings is positioned adjacent to the central opening.

16. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 15 comprising: the central opening receives the underside of the dog, wherein the underside of the dog may contact the water when the flotation body is placed in a body of water; and each of the plurality of leg openings is a smaller size than the central opening; the plurality of leg openings receives the legs of the dog.

17. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 10 comprising: the flotation device further comprises a water bottle insertion chamber; the water bottle insertion chamber holds fresh water; and the water bottle insertion chamber is integrated within the top surface of the flotation device.

18. The dog flotation device as claimed in claim 10 wherein the flotation body and support chamber may be manually or automatically inflated or deflated.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] FIG. 1 is a top front right perspective view of the present invention.

[0005] FIG. 2 is a top front left view of the present invention.

[0006] FIG. 3 is a bottom rear right view of the present invention.

[0007] FIG. 4 is a bottom rear left view of the present invention.

[0008] FIG. 5 is a front view of the present invention.

[0009] FIG. 6 is a rear view of the present invention.

[0010] FIG. 7 is a right-side view of the present invention.

[0011] FIG. 8 is a left-side view of the present invention.

[0012] FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the present invention.

[0013] FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the present invention

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0015] The present invention comprises a flotation body and a support chamber 200. The flotation body 100 is an inflatable body that provides a buoyant force when placed within a body of water.

[0016] The flotation body comprises a head rest 110, a rear rest 120, a plurality of handles 130, a plurality of straps 140, and a seat 150. The seat 150 further comprises a central opening 151. The seat 150 provides a supportive area within the flotation body 100 for a dog to be placed and secured. The central opening 151 enables the dog to contact the water below the flotation body 100 with its belly. The support chamber 200 is affixed along a front side of the flotation body 100. The support chamber 200 extends outwards and forwards from the flotation body 100 and provides an additional buoyancy force when placed within a body of water. The flotation body 100 has an elongated shape that forms a loop. This design enables the flotation body 100 to encompass the body of the dog. The head rest 110 is positioned along the top surface of the flotation body 100 around the front of the flotation body 100. The head rest 110 has a pillow shape and is configured to support the head of the dog. The rear rest 120 is positioned along the top surface of the flotation body 100 around the rear of the flotation body 100. The plurality of handles 130 is integrated along each side surface of the flotation body 100. The plurality of handles 130 is positioned around the perimeter of the flotation body 100 and enables the user to pull the present invention in a desired direction. Two of the plurality of handles 130 are positioned along the left side of the flotation body 100 and another two of the plurality of handles 130 are positioned along the right side of the flotation body 100. The plurality of straps 140 is affixed along the top surface of the flotation body 100. The plurality of straps 140 is configured to attach to the dogs collar, securing the dog in place along the seat 150 and within the flotation body 100. The seat 150 is integrated along the bottom surface of the flotation body 100 and covers the opening formed by the shape of the flotation body 100.

[0017] Further, in reference to FIG. 1, the rear rest 120 comprises a ridge 121. The ridge 121 provides additional support to the dog. The ridge 121 and rear rest 120 support a rear and tail area of a dog. The rear rest 120 extends upwards from the flotation body 100 and is designed with a dog bone shape. The rear rest 120 area is inflatable to increase or decrease in size along with the flotation body 100. The ridge 121 extends upwards from the flotation body 100. Similarly, the ridge 121 is inflatable and adjustable in size. The head rest 110 supports the head of a dog. The dog may place their head in various supported ways along the head rest 110.

[0018] In reference to FIG. 1, the plurality of straps 140 further comprises a collar strap 141, a right strap 142, and a left strap 143. The right strap 142 and the left strap 143 may both comprise a latching mechanism wherein each strap is positioned between the head rest 110 and the rear rest 120. The collar strap 141 secures the flotation body 100 to a collar of a dog sitting within the flotation body 100. The right strap 142 and left strap 143 may further secure the dog within the flotation body 100. Each strap may fold inwards towards the center of the present invention and secure the dog to the flotation body 100.

[0019] Furthermore, each of the plurality of straps 140 comprises a fixed end 144 and a fastener end 145 as seen in FIG. 2. This configuration enables each of the plurality of straps 140 to secure the dog collar or a dog harness to the present invention. The fixed end 144 bonds each of the plurality of straps 140 to the flotation body 100.

[0020] Furthermore, the fastener end 145 comprises a fastener 146 as seen in FIG. 2. The fastener 146 enables each of the plurality of straps 140 to secure to the dog sitting within the flotation body 100 via the dog collar or the dog harness.

[0021] In reference to FIG. 3, the flotation body 100 comprises a plurality of leg openings 152. Each of the plurality of leg openings 152 has a circular shape. The plurality of leg openings 152 is positioned adjacent to the central opening 151. The central opening 151 receives the underside of the dog, wherein the underside of the dog may contact the water when the flotation body 100 is placed in a body of water. This design enables the dog to be cooled off by the water while sitting within the present invention. Each of the plurality of leg openings 152 is a smaller size than the central opening 151. The plurality of leg openings 152 receives the legs of the dog. To accommodate this each of the plurality of leg openings 152 must be wider than the leg of the dog.

[0022] In reference to FIG. 2, the flotation body 100 further comprises a water bottle insertion chamber 160. The water bottle insertion chamber 160 is a cavity that extends downwards into the flotation body 100. The water bottle insertion chamber 160 holds a dog water bottle wherein the user may squeeze fresh water out for the dog as needed. The water bottle insertion chamber 160 is integrated within the top surface of the flotation body 100. In an alternative embodiment the floatation body 100 may not comprise a water bottle insertion chamber 160. Furthermore, the flotation body 100 and support chamber 200 may be manually or automatically inflated or deflated. This enables the user to adjust the size of the flotation body 100 and the support chamber 200 to support dogs of various sizes and weights.

[0023] The present invention is designed to be an inflatable floating device for a dog to be utilized in a swimming pool or any other body of water. The present invention provides device to keep a dog afloat wherein the dog can use its paws to swim. The seat 150 of the present is an area on which the dog rests on and a bottom surface of the present invention that is in contact with the body of water to which the present invention floats on top of. The dog is orientated on the present invention such that the dogs head is placed on the head rest 110 and its hind area and tail are placed on a rear rest 120. The head rest 110 provides support to the dogs head to keep the dogs nose above the water level, and the rear rest 120 provides support to the hind area and tail of the dog. The ridge 121 provides additional support to the hind area and tail. The plurality of straps 140 attaches to the collar or the harness of the dog and makes the dog feel as though it is being pulled on a leash when the present invention is being moved in any direction.

[0024] Once the dog is orientated on the seat 150 of the present invention, the dogs front and rear paws are inserted through the plurality of leg openings 152. The front paws are inserted into front right opening 153 and the front left opening 154 situated near the head rest 110, and the rear paws are inserted into the rear right opening 155 and the rear left opening 156 situated near the hind rest. The central opening 151 positioned within a center area of the seat 150, in between the plurality of leg openings 152, is designed to allow the underside belly area of the dog to come in contact with the body of water. The body of water contacting the underside belly area provides a cooling effect to the dog. Once the dogs paws have been inserted into the plurality of leg openings 152, the plurality of straps 140 having a fastener, attaches to a harness and or collar worn by the dog.

[0025] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.