Patent Application
20190014744
The present invention relates generally to umbrellas, and more specifically, to a pet umbrella.
Umbrellas are well known in the art and are effective means to divert water away from the user.
One of the problems commonly associated with umbrella 101 is the limited use. For example, the user is required to stay at a close distance to the animal to keep the canopy above the animal's body. This restriction does not allow the animal to freely walk and/or run without the user nearby. Further, the canopy has to be carried by the cane for the system to be effective.
Although great strides have been made in the area of pet umbrellas, many shortcomings remain.
The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
While the system and method of use of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims.
Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
The system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional pet umbrellas. Specifically, the system of the present application includes effective and rapid means to allow the pet to carry the umbrella canopy while walking and/or running a distance from the pet owner. These and other unique features of the system and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise.
Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views,
In the contemplated embodiment, system 201 includes a collapsible canopy 203 adjustably secured to a frame 205. During use, the canopy 203 shields the animal from the elements, e.g., wind, dust, sun, rain and so forth.
One of the unique features believed characteristic of the present invention is the ability to secure frame 205 to the animal without the need for the pet owner to be nearby. To achieve this feature, frame 205 includes two horizontal bars 207a, 207b configured to secure to the collar 109 via removable attachment devices 213a, 213b at a first end of bars 207a, 207b and two wheels 215a, 215b rotatably attached to bars 207a, 207b at a second end of bars 207a, 207b. Accordingly, during use the system is adapted to utilize wheels 215a, 215b to assist in the weight of the canopy and to provide structural rigidity. As shown in
Two adjustable vertical members 209a, 209b are adjustably secured to bars 207a, 207b. In the contemplated embodiment, the members 209a, 209b allow selective adjustment of the canopy away from the bars 207a, 207b along with the ability to pivot the canopy relative to bars 207a, 207b. This feature allows the system to be utilized with animals of different shapes and sizes. In addition, the bars 207a, 207b pivotally attach to collar 109 via pivot joints 213a, 213b, which in turn are also quick release devices to the collar 109.
Referring now to
In
The shields 607, 613 are ideally composed of a clear material, such as clear vinyl, thereby allowing for the dog to keep full visibility.
As further shown, the system includes a harness 615 configured to secure the canopy to the pet. It is contemplated that the harness 615 can secure around the mid-section/chest of the pet and can be adjustable as needed. Further, system 601 can include a handle 617 to provide a means for the user to hold and control dog 602.
System 601 further includes one or more wheels 618 attached to legs 619 pivotally attached 621 to frame 611. The legs and wheels aid in supporting canopy 603 above the dog's body.
As shown in
It should be appreciated that the system can be modified and adjusted to fit various animals of various sizes.
The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 62431121 | Dec 2016 | US |
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent | 15834629 | Dec 2017 | US |
| Child | 16131711 | US |
