Doggy camelback

Abstract

An apparatus for use with a pet. The apparatus comprises a backpack having a predetermined size and made of a predetermined material designed to fit on a dog's back. There is a waterproof container member made of a predetermined material and disposed within the backpack for storing water. A first means is disposed on the waterproof container for filling the container and a hose member is connected to the container member for dispensing such one of water and ice water whenever it is needed. A harness means is engageable with the backpack for securing the backpack to a dog's torso.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the backpack for use with a pet according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the waterproof container that fits into the backpack shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a dog having the apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 mounted on the back of the dog.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the dog showing the attachment means across the chest of the dog and also showing the dispensing tube for accessing the water as needed.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the dog with the apparatus mounted on the dog's back showing water being dispensed from the tube.

Claims

1. An apparatus for use with a pet, said apparatus comprising: (a) a backpack having a predetermined size and made of a first predetermined material designed to fit on a dog's back;(b) a waterproof container member made of a second predetermined material and disposed within said backpack for storing water;(c) a first means disposed on said waterproof container for enabling said container to be filled.(d) a hose member connected to said container member for dispensing such water when needed; and(e) a harness means engageable with said backpack for securing said backpack to a dog's body.

2. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said harness means includes a first pair of straps, each one of said first pair of straps attached at a first end thereof to a front end of said backpack, said first pair of straps cross over a dog's chest for a secure attachment.

3. The apparatus, according to claim 2, wherein said harness means further includes a second pair of straps, each one of said second pair of straps attached at a first end thereof to a middle portion of said backpack, said second pair of straps for encircling such dog's body to further insure a secure attachment.

4. The apparatus, according to claim 2, wherein said one of a second end and another portion of each of said first pair of straps is affixed to an opposite one by at least one of a buckle, snaps, and hook and loop material.

5. The apparatus, according to claim 4, wherein said first pair of straps are affixed by means of hook and loop material.

6. The apparatus, according to claim 5, wherein said hook and loop material is disposed along a portion of a length of said each of said first pair of straps so as to provide a secure fit for such backpack to such dog regardless of such size of such dog.

6. The apparatus, according to claim 3, wherein said second pair of straps are elastic so as to provide for a more secure fit around a waist of such dog.

7. The apparatus, according to claim 6, wherein said an opposite end of one of said second pair of straps is secured to an opposite end of another of said second pair of straps by at least one of hook and loop materia, snaps and buckles.

8. The apparatus, according to claim 7, wherein said opposite end of said one of said second pair of straps is secured to said opposite end of said another of said second pair of straps by buckles.

9. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said first means includes an opening in said waterproof container, said opening is closeable by a cap member, said cap member is attached to said waterproof container by a flexible strap so that said cap member always remains with said waterproof container.

10. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein such one of water and ice water can be dispensed through said hose member at any time such water is desired with said backpack sill being worn by such dog.

11. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein such water disposed within said waterproof container will cool such dog's back while wearing said backpack.

12. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said second predetermined material for forming said container member is plastic.

13. The apparatus, according to claim 12, wherein said plastic is flexible so as to fit more comfortably on such back of such dog.

14. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said plastic is one of polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride.

15. The apparatus, according to claim 14, wherein said plastic is polyethylene.

16. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said hose member includes a valve means on an end of said hose member for sealing said hose in order to keep said hose from leaking and for dispensing such water when desired.