Animal Waste Vacuum Disposal and Bagging Device

Abstract

A pet waste vacuum and bagging device is described. The device is equipped with a canister, collection receptacle, collection chute, vacuum motor, and a bag sealer. The device eliminates the need for an individual to come into any contact with pet waste, including the temperature and the smell conventionally known to emanate from pet waste. The device employs the vacuum motor to collect pet waste within the collection receptacle via the collection chute. The collection receptacle is lined with a plastic bag, which is sealed and released from the collection receptacle within the canister upon activation of a dispose button by the user. The device is powered by rechargeable batteries, and may be equipped with a charging cradle to maintain a fully battery charge.

Description

CONTINUITY[0001]This application is a non-provisional application of provisional patent application No. 61 / 962,092, filed on Oct. 31, 2013, and priority is claimed thereto.FIELD OF THE PRESENT INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to maintenance and cleaning products, and more specifically, those products designed to facilitate the cleaning and removal of animal fecal matter from an unwanted location on land or flooring.BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION[0003]In modern times, pet owners are well aware that pet ownership comes with certain responsibilities. Standard care practices of feeding, providing water, nurturing, and veterinary services are well known. Additionally, disposal of the pet's waste, especially the waste of dogs, is a chore of most pet owners. If the pet owner lives in a city or similar urban or suburban environment where large amounts of private land are uncommon, it is frequently required by law for pet owners to manually dispose of his or her pet's waste,...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is an animal waste vacuum disposal and bagging device that allows pet owners or pet care providers to collect pet waste without coming into contact with it. The device is designed to be convenient to carry along during a walk and is recharged between walks to keep the battery at full capacity. After collection, the user activates the device to release the full, sealed bag containing the pet waste into a nearby garbage can. The invention provides a sanitary and safe way to dispose of pet waste, preventing health threats to members of the community and other animals. It is ideal for pet owners who reside in cities where city statues and laws require pet owners to remove of all pet waste created by pets.

Problems solved by technology

Manually disposing of the pet's waste is unfortunate for the pet owner, as it requires additional labor to clean up, and the pet owner is potentially subject to contaminated fecal matter.

Unfortunately, nearly all of the bag dispensers or bag set-ups still require the pet owner to physically pick up the pet's waste with his or her hand, the only protection on the hand being the bag.

Many pet owners find the warmth of pet waste one of the larger drawbacks to collecting pet waste in this fashion.

This process may cause the user to spill the bag, exacerbating the process, and potentially soiling the hands of the user.

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