Dog Place Holder Mat With Visual Cues for Unfamiliar Settings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dog training aids do not provide a recognizable object that offers reassurance and indicates an appropriate location for dogs to sit or lie down, especially in unfamiliar environments.
Innovation Solution
A dog training place holder system using a colored single-ply waterproof fabric with grommets, a leash opening, and a carabiner, which can be used as a covering and a place holder to indicate a suitable location, and is designed to become familiar to the dog through scent and visual cues.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a familiar object is provided for the dog, then the dog receives reassurance and comfort in unfamiliar environments, but the object must be easily recognizable and identifiable to the dog
Solution Approach 1:
The place holder is made with high-visibility coloring that is specifically selected to be distinguishable to dogs. The patent applies color theory knowledge about dog vision to ensure the place holder is easily recognizable, using colors and patterns that stand out to canines while maintaining simplicity of manufacture.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the place holder is made from waterproof fabric, then moisture protection is provided, but the fabric must still allow the dog to recognize and associate with the object
Solution Approach 1:
The waterproof fabric is specifically colored to maintain high visibility and recognizability to dogs. The patent selects color combinations and patterns that remain distinguishable even when the fabric has a waterproof coating, ensuring the protective function does not compromise the dog's ability to recognize and associate with the place holder.
3Device complexity
If the place holder is simple in design, then it is easy to manufacture and deploy, but it must still provide sufficient visual and olfactory cues for dog recognition
Solution Approach 1:
The simple place holder design incorporates high-visibility coloring and distinctive patterns that enhance dog recognition without adding complexity. The patent uses color theory to create an easily manufacturable yet highly recognizable place holder that provides sufficient visual and olfactory cues through its simple construction.
4Reliability
If the place holder is made as a covering for the dog, then it provides protection and familiarity, but it must not interfere with the dog's movement or comfort
Solution Approach 1:
The place holder is constructed as a flexible, lightweight covering that drapes over the dog without restricting movement. The patent uses flexible materials and a design that allows the place holder to move with the dog, ensuring protection and familiarity are provided while maintaining ease of operation and dog comfort.
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AI summary
A dog training place holder system and method providing a place-holder unit form as a planar mat of a colored single-ply waterproof fabric with a low-profile binding, grommets, and a leash opening, and a carabiner. The mat is used both as a covering for the dog, when the grommets are joined using the carabiner, and as a flat mat for the dog to sit or lie down, especially in unfamiliar environments or circumstances. A carry pouch can be provided for storing and carrying the mat, and a cinch strap can be used for securing the mat on the dog.