Pet Carrier

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional pet carriers are often uncomfortable for pets during transport, failing to balance the needs of both pet owners and pets for safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences.

Innovation Solution

A wearable pet carrier with a durable, padded structure, breathable mesh, adjustable handle, and removable waterproof bed, allowing for hands-free transport while ensuring pet comfort and freedom, with multiple configurations for backpack use and easy access.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional pet carriers (cages, containers, bags) are used to transfer pets, then pets can be moved from one location to another, but the pets become uncomfortable during transport

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepet comfortVSAvoidtransport effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs flexible mesh material to construct the carrier body, replacing traditional rigid cage structures. This flexible shell allows the carrier to conform to the pet's body shape while maintaining breathability and comfort, directly addressing the contradiction between transport effectiveness and pet comfort

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements adjustable straps and positioning systems that can be modified to accommodate different pet sizes and comfort preferences. By changing the physical parameters of the carrier configuration, it maintains both secure transport and enhanced pet comfort

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If a wearable pet carrier is designed to free the owner's hands, then the owner can carry the animal easily, but the pet's comfort and freedom may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehands-free capabilityVSAvoidpet freedom
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates dynamic elements including adjustable straps, flexible mesh panels, and reconfigurable compartments that can adapt to different carrying positions and pet movements. This dynamic design allows the carrier to maintain hands-free functionality while accommodating pet freedom and comfort requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The carrier is designed with multiple functions including wearable transport, pet resting area, and adjustable positioning systems. This multi-functionality ensures that the single device can satisfy both the owner's hands-free requirement and the pet's comfort and freedom needs simultaneously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If a secured wearable apparatus is used to keep the pet safe, then the pet is protected during transport, but the pet's comfort and ability to explore is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepet safetyVSAvoidpet comfort
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses flexible mesh material that provides secure containment while allowing pet movement and breathing. This flexible shell structure maintains safety through secure fastening systems while simultaneously enhancing comfort through breathability and adaptability to pet movement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The carrier is divided into segmented compartments and adjustable sections that can be configured to provide both security and comfort. The segmentation allows for secure containment in critical areas while providing flexible, comfortable spaces for the pet, resolving the contradiction between safety and comfort

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20240224931A1Pet Carrier
Publication Date: 2024.07.11 MIETHNER CREATIVE GRP LLC
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AI summary

A pet carrier is disclosed, wherein the pet carrier is made from durable padding, fabric, and mesh and includes a main cavity where a pet is housed. with a window made of breathable mesh. Additionally, the pet carrier includes a back flap configured to dynamically open and close by unzipping the back opening zip; the back opening is further secured by a snap mechanism.