Fanny Pack Watertight Bucket and Bag Dispenser
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Solution Overview
Problem
Pet owners face discomfort and embarrassment while carrying soiled waste bags during walks, as they need to carry multiple items and lack a secure, discreet storage solution for pet waste.
Innovation Solution
A wearable fanny pack system with a watertight bucket for storing pet waste, a bag dispenser for easy access to plastic bags, and a collapsible pet bowl, designed to securely carry and dispose of waste while allowing hands-free pet walking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If pet owners carry multiple items (toys, water bottle, bags) in traditional ways, then they have access to all necessary items, but they experience discomfort and embarrassment from carrying soiled waste bags openly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple pet walking essentials (waste bags, water bottle, collapsible bowl, treats) into a single integrated fanny pack system. The waste bags are stored in a dedicated dispenser compartment, the water bottle fits in a mesh pocket, the collapsible bowl attaches via carabiner, and treats are stored in a sealed container, all within one wearable pack that keeps waste bags contained and discreet while providing easy access to all items.
Solution Approach 2:
The fanny pack employs nested storage where smaller compartments and items are contained within the main pack structure. The waste bag dispenser is integrated into the front pocket, the water bottle nestles in the mesh pocket, and the collapsible bowl stores within the main compartment when not in use, creating an organized hierarchical storage system that maximizes space efficiency.
2Reliability
If pet owners use clear waste bags, then waste is visible for confirmation, but it causes embarrassment and discomfort when carried openly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the waste bags from the main visible exterior of the fanny pack and places them in a dedicated dispenser compartment on the front. This separate compartment allows waste bags to be accessed and used without exposing the main pack contents, enabling discreet waste collection and disposal while maintaining the ability to confirm proper waste bag usage through the dispenser mechanism.
3Productivity
If pet owners need easy access to waste bags during walks, then quick disposal is possible, but carrying loose bags can be cumbersome and messy
Solution Approach 1:
The waste bags are pre-organized in a dispenser compartment with a mechanical or elastic mechanism that automatically feeds individual bags as needed. This preliminary organization eliminates the need for the user to manually search through or handle loose bags, allowing quick retrieval and deployment of a fresh waste bag with a simple pull or press action, thereby speeding up the waste disposal process while maintaining neat organization.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a secure, hands-free solution for carrying pet waste, reducing odor exposure and embarrassment by keeping waste contained and easily accessible, allowing pet owners to discreetly dispose of waste during walks.
Implementation Method 1
The side pocket can include a cylindrical-shaped elastic member for receiving and storing a water bottle
Implementation Method 2
A roll of plastic bags is positionable within the front pocket and each bag of the roll is configured to be individually dispensed by the dispenser with a plurality of resilient flaps
Data Source
AI summary
A pet walker fanny pack system includes a fanny pack body having a rear pocket, a front pocket, a side pocket, a clip and an elongated belt. A rigid watertight bucket is positioned within the rear pocket, and a cover secures the bucket within the rear pocket. The bucket functions to receive and store pet waste and is removable so as to be washed after each use. The front pocket includes a bag dispenser having an opening and a plurality of resilient flaps. A roll of plastic bags is positionable within the front pocket and each bag of the roll is individually dispensed by the dispenser. The side pocket includes a cylindrical-shaped elastic member for receiving and storing a water bottle, and the clip stores a collapsible pet bowl.