U.S. patent application number 13/595528 was filed with the patent office on 2013-01-24 for utility jacket for dog walking.
The applicant listed for this patent is Marg Shadid. Invention is credited to Marg Shadid.
Application Number | 20130019379 13/595528 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41651546 |
Filed Date | 2013-01-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130019379 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Shadid; Marg |
January 24, 2013 |
Utility jacket for dog walking
Abstract
A jacket for walking a dog includes a main torso covering
portion which can be opened and closed. The jacket also includes an
exterior pocket that includes a roll of waste bags. The exterior
pocket includes an opening on the front surface of the pocket. The
lead bag is pulled through the opening to gain access to the bag.
The lead bag is removed from the roll along a perforation
separating the bags such that the walker can manually remove a bag
from the pocket and tear the lead bag away from the following bag
while leaving the following bag in a position that is easily
gripped for the next required cleaning.
Inventors: |
Shadid; Marg; (Wilson,
WY) |
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Applicant: |
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City |
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Shadid; Marg |
Wilson |
WY |
US |
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Family ID: |
41651546 |
Appl. No.: |
13/595528 |
Filed: |
August 27, 2012 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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12185940 |
Aug 5, 2008 |
8250671 |
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13595528 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/84 ; 2/93 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 3/00 20130101; A42B
1/048 20130101; A41D 13/0012 20130101; A41D 27/208 20130101; A41D
27/085 20130101; A41F 9/025 20130101; A41D 27/201 20130101; A41D
2400/10 20130101; A41D 2300/32 20130101; A41D 27/205 20130101; A41D
13/01 20130101; A41D 27/04 20130101; A01K 27/003 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/84 ; 2/93 |
International
Class: |
A41D 1/02 20060101
A41D001/02; A41D 3/00 20060101 A41D003/00 |
Claims
1. A jacket comprising: a torso covering portion comprising left
and right arm holes; a rights sleeve attached to the torso covering
portion and aligned with the right arm hole; a left sleeve attached
to the torso covering portion and aligned with the left arm hole;
and a pocket attached to the torso covering portion adapted to
retain a roll of plastic bags, the pocket having an opening for
dispensing the bags with manual force while gripping the lead
bag.
2. The jacket of claim 1 and further comprising a grommet attached
to the pocket about a perimeter of the opening.
3. The jacket of claim 1 and wherein the torso covering portion
comprises a back panel, a left front panel and a right front panel
wherein the left front panel and the right front panel have left
and right free edges that are joined with a securing mechanism.
4. The jacket of claim 4 and further comprising a mesh pocket
attached to the back panel.
5. The jacket of claim 1 and further comprising a belt that is
slidably attached to the jacket and wherein the belt also is
capable of functioning as a leash.
6. The jacket of claim 6 and wherein the belt comprises: a strap
having a first end and a second end; a loop proximate the first
end; a ring attached to the loop; and a swivel clip attached to the
second end wherein the swivel clip can be attached to the ring to
function as a belt or the swivel clip can be attached to a collar
to function as a leash.
7. The jacket of claim 1 and further comprising reflective material
attached to the jacket.
8. The jacket of claim 1 and further comprising first and second
upper pockets having vertical openings.
9. The jacket of claim 1 and further comprising: a collar having a
collar pocket; and a hood having a rigid visor secured therein
wherein the hood is positionable within the collar pocket.
10. The jacket of claim 1 and further comprising a water resistant
shell covering the torso covering portion, the left sleeve and the
right sleeve.
11. The jacket of claim 1 and further comprising a liner secured to
the torso covering portion, the left sleeve and the right sleeve
and wherein the liner is removable therefrom.
12. A jacket comprising: a torso covering portion comprising left
and right arm holes; a rights sleeve attached to the torso covering
portion and aligned with the right arm hole; a left sleeve attached
to the torso covering portion and aligned with the left arm hole;
and a belt that is slidably attached to the jacket and wherein the
belt also is capable of functioning as a leash.
13. The jacket of claim 12 and wherein the belt comprises: a strap
having a first end and a second end; a loop proximate the first
end; a ring attached to the loop; and a swivel clip attached to the
second end wherein the swivel clip can be attached to the ring to
function as a belt or the swivel clip can be attached to a collar
to function as a leash.
14. The jacket of claim 12 and wherein the torpso covering portion
comprises a back panel, a left front panel and a right front panel
wherein the left front panel and the right front panel have left
and right free edges that are joined with a securing mechanism.
15. The jacket of claim 14 and further comprising a mesh pocket
attached to the back panel.
16. The jacket of claim 12 and further comprising reflective
material attached to the jacket.
17. The jacket of claim 12 and further comprising first and second
upper pockets for carrying a pair of sunglasses and a cellular
telephone.
18. The jacket of claim 1 and further comprising: a collar having a
collar pocket; and a hood having a rigid visor secured therein
wherein the hood is positionable within the collar pocket.
19. The jacket of claim 12 and further comprising a water resistant
shell covering the torso covering portion, the left sleeve and the
right sleeve.
20. The jacket of claim 12 and further comprising a liner secured
to the torso covering portion, the left sleeve and the right sleeve
and wherein the liner is removable therefrom.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The present application is a continuation of and claims
priority of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/185,940, filed Aug.
28, 2008, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference
in its entirety.
FIELD
[0002] The present invention generally relates to a garment worn by
a human being. More specifically, the present invention relates to
a jacket that can be worn while walking an animal such as a dog
throughout the year by its' versatile design for all seasons.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Domesticated dogs are the most popular pet in North America.
One of the obligations of owning a dog includes ensuring that the
dog receives a proper amount of exercise such that the dog remains
healthy.
[0004] Many people exercise their dogs by taking the dogs on a
walk. However, many cities require that a dog be on a leash while
in a public area. Therefore, the owner typically must have the dog
restrained in a urban or suburban setting.
[0005] While walking a dog the owner also is required to clean up
any waste that is deposited by the dog. Therefore, the owner must
carry a bag to clean up waste. Further, while walking a dog, an
owner may want to carry additional supplies or accessories such as
keys, a cellular telephone, sunglasses, dog treats, ID, money,
tissue or water as well as the waste bags for cleaning up the dog's
waste.
[0006] Many dog owners try to fit all of these accessories into a
single pocket or bag. However, the number of accessories creates
clutter, confusion and delay when trying to retrieve a single
desired item. Further, this problem is exasperated when the weather
is inclement and the owner must wear a jacket which adds bulk to an
already cluttered situation.
SUMMARY
[0007] The present invention includes a jacket that is worn by a
person walking a dog. The jacket includes a main water resistant
torso shell covering which can be closed to protect and provide
warmth to the wearer's torso. A leash that can be utilized as a
belt can be used to snuggly fit the jacket around the user's waist,
along with inside elastic cinch cord secured with toggles. The
jacket also includes an exterior pocket that includes a roll of
waste bags, typically in a roll. The exterior pocket includes an
opening on the front surface of the pocket where a grommet is
typically attached around the perimeter of the opening. The bag is
pulled through the opening in the grommet to gain access to the
bag. Therefore, the jacket provides easy access for an individual
bag as there is perforation separating the bags such that the
walker can manually remove a bag from the pocket and tear the first
bag away from the following bag while leaving the following bag in
a position that is easily gripped for the next required
cleaning.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is a front view of the jacket having a hood extending
from the collar.
[0009] FIG. 2 is a back view of the jacket having the hood
positioned within an opening in the collar.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a front view of the jacket of the present
invention having the inner detachable lining and sleeves
removed.
[0011] FIG. 4 is a front view of the liner for the jacket.
[0012] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a belt that can be utilized
as a leash.
[0013] FIG. 6 is a front view of a pouch that is positioned within
a cargo pocket.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS
[0014] A utility jacket designed for walking a dog is generally
depicted in FIG. 1 at 10. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the utility
jacket 10 includes a back panel 12, a left front panel 14 and a
right front panel 16 that are sewn together at left and right seams
18, 20, respectively. The back panel 12, the left front panel 14
and the right panel 16 form a torso covering portion 13. The free
edges of the left and right front panels 14, 16 are joined together
with a closure mechanism such as a zipper that is attached to the
free edges of the left and right front panels 14, 16. The utility
jacket 10 includes a flap 22 that can be secured over the closure
mechanism to prevent wind and moisture from penetrating the jacket
through the closure mechanism.
[0015] The utility jacket 10 includes numerous features which are
useful when walking an animal, such as a dog. However, the jacket
is also useful as a garment independent of whether a dog is being
walked or not.
[0016] Referring to FIGS. 1-3, utility jacket 10 includes left and
right sleeves 24, 26 which are removable secured to the torso
covering portion 13 of the utility jacket 10 at the arm holes 30,
32. The torso covering portion 13 of the utility jacket 10 also can
be utilized as a vest 28 by removing the sleeves 24, 26 from the
left and right arm holes 30, 32 of the vest 28. Typically, a
securing mechanism such as a zipper, can be utilized to attach and
remove the left and right sleeves 24, 26 from the vest 28. Left and
right sleeve zippers are clearly marked "L" and "R" for easy
attachment of sleeves when needed.
[0017] The utility jacket 10 also includes a hood 38, which can be
optionally placed into a pocket 40 in a collar 42 of the utility
jacket 10 or raised above the head to protect the head from weather
or cold. The hood 38 typically includes a stiff visor 44 that is
constructed of a suitably rigid polymeric material that is sewn
between two layers of the hood 38. The visor 44 provides protection
to the user's face and eyes when the hood is positioned over the
wearer's head. The hood 38 includes elastic cinch cord, secured
with toggles to tighten hood snuggly around face to protect from
wind or inclement weather.
[0018] The utility jacket 10 includes an elastic cord waistband 46
secured with adjustable cinch toggles secured to an inner surface
of the utility jacket 10. The toggles secure the utility jacket 10
to the waist of the wearer such that wind or cold weather cannot
easily penetrate upward from a bottom opening 48 of the utility
jacket 10 which would chill the walker's torso. Alternatively, the
toggles can be loosened to eliminate the waist line of the utility
jacket 10.
[0019] Additionally, the jacket includes a belt 48 that is secured
to the utility jacket 10 with loops 50, 52, 54 attached to the
utility jacket 10. Belt loops 50, 52 are attached to the left and
right front panels 14, 16, respectively. The utility jacket 10 also
includes a loop 54 attached to the back panel 12. The belt is
positioned through the loops 50, 52, 54 to provide a tighter fit
around the waist as well as to provide a convenient storage place
for the leash 48 on the jacket. Two (2) carbiners 49 can also be
attached to the belt 48 or belt loops, 50 and 52 to provide clips
for carrying additional equipment or allowing momentary dog leash
attachment for hands free movement when cleaning up after the
dog.
[0020] Referring to FIG. 5, the belt 48 can be utilized as a leash
when removed from the utility jacket 10. The leash 48 includes a
metal D-ring 54 attached to a proximal end 56 where the proximal
end 56 includes a loop 58 for inserting the user's hand or for
gripping the leash 48. A metal clip ring 59 is attached to the
distal end 60 of the leash or belt 48 where the metal clip ring 59
also includes a swivel and a spring loaded latch for securing to
either the metal D-ring 54 or a dog collar (not shown). The length
of the belt or leash 48 is adjustable with an adjustment buckle 62
which can either lengthen or shorten the length of the leash 48.
The belt buckle 62 allows adjustment in creating an open loop
applied around the dog's neck in the event the dog walker comes
upon a lost or lose dog without a collar. This mechanism is similar
to that as leashes used at veterinarian offices.
[0021] The right front panel 16 includes a right cargo pocket 64
that is designed to contain a roll of plastic bags 66, which are
typically biodegradable. Typically, the roll of bags 66 is
positioned within the right cargo pocket 64 by lifting a top flap
68, which is typically secured to the front panel 70 of the cargo
pocket 64 with a securing mechanism, such as a hook and loop
closure mechanism which is sold under the Velcro trademark. With
the roll of bags 66 positioned within the pocket 64, a lead bag is
positioned through an opening 72 in the front panel 70 of the
pocket 64. A perimeter of the opening 72 is typically reinforced
with a grommet 74 which aids in removing the lead bag from the roll
and prevents wear on the front panel as the bags are removed. The
lead bag is detached from the roll along the perforated seam
between the lead bag to the next bag in the roll 66. As the lead
bag is removed from the pocket 64 the next bag is then in position
to be easily gripped and removed from the pocket 64 with manual
force. The process is continued until the roll 66 is depleted over
time. When the roll is depleted, a new roll of bags 66 is then put
into the pocket 64 and the process is continued. Therefore, the
present utility jacket 10 provides a convenient place for storing
and dispensing dog waste bags.
[0022] Sewn into a seam of the right cargo pocket 64 is an elastic
coil 78. A proximal end is sewn into the seam in the pocket 64 such
that the end is secured in a fixed place and therefore, the elastic
coil 78 is fixedly attached to the utility jacket 10. A clip 82 is
attached to a distal end of the elastic coil 78, which is designed
to secure a commonly needed accessory when taking a dog for a walk.
One such accessory is a key chain which can be secured to the clip
82. By securing the key chain to the clip 82, the wearer knows
where the keys are and can easily and quickly gain access to the
keys by opening the top flap 66 of the pocket 64 and gripping the
keys and stretching the elastic coil 78.
[0023] The left front panel 14 and the right front panel 16 also
includes a top pockets 86, 84 that are secured with a hook and loop
closure 84. The top pockets 86, 84 can be utilized to store any of
the numerous required accessories when walking a dog such as money,
credit cards, sunglasses, ID, cell telephone. The top pockets 86,
84 are designed for easy side slide hand movement for wearer to
access needed material, pockets are secured closed with the hook
and loop closure.
[0024] The left breast panel 14 also includes a cargo pocket 100
which can be utilized to store bulky accessories such as dog toys
or treats while going for a walk. The cargo pocket 100 includes a
flap 102 which is also secured to a front panel 104 of the pocket
100 with a closure mechanism, such as a hook and loop closure. The
left cargo pocket 100 also includes a detachable/removable water
proof pouch 140 as best illustrated in FIG. 6, such that a dog bag
containing waste can be stored in the pocket 100 without damaging
the utility jacket 10. Also, the left cargo pocket 140 is removably
attached to the cargo pocket with snaps such that the walker can
detach the pouch 140 from the pocket and carry the contents of the
pouch 140 away from the utility jacket 10.
[0025] Referring back to FIGS. 1 and 3, back panels of the right
cargo pocket 64 and the left cargo pocket 100 are sewn to the front
panels 16 and 14 around the top edge, the bottom edge and the edge
closest to the free end of the front panels 14 and 16 to provide
pockets which are positioned behind the cargo pockets 64, 100. The
pockets are conveniently used to warm hands by putting the hand
through the opening in the side between the left and right front
panels 14, 16 and the back panels of the cargo pockets 64, 100.
[0026] Referring to FIG. 2, the back panel 12 of the utility jacket
10 includes a mesh pocket 13 for storing accessories which contain
liquids or may potentially be wet. One such accessory is a water
bottle. By having a separate water bottle pocket 13, the user is
not required to hold the water bottle while walking. Typically, a
water bottle can become cumbersome if the bottle is carried in the
walker's hand during an entire walk. Also, depending upon the
ambient temperature, the water bottle may make the walker's hands
cold. By positioning the water bottle in the pocket 13 on the
exterior surface on the back panel 12, the user can selectively
grip the bottle for a drink and then replace the water bottle back
in the back pocket 13.
[0027] Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the utility jacket 10 also includes
reflective piping 110 along each of the seams, the jacket logos on
front left panel 16 and on back panel 12 are also reflective. By
including reflective piping 110 along the seams, the walker becomes
visible to oncoming traffic at low light, such as dawn, dusk or
night time. Also, the covering of the utility jacket 10, or shell,
is water and wind resistant utilizing rip-stop fabric
[0028] Cuffs 23, 25 of the sleeves 24, 26 respectively, also
include an elastic band positioned around the circumferences of the
cuffs 23, 25, which helps to secure the cuffs 23, 25 to the arm and
prevent the cuffs 23, 25 from rising up on the walker's arm during
use. Additionally, the cuffs 23, 25 also includes a tightening
mechanism which includes a tab 27 which can be secured to the cuffs
23, 25 to provide the desired tightness for each of the cuffs 23,
25 around the wrists. Preferably the tightening mechanism includes
a tab 27 having one of a hook or loop portion of a securing
mechanism and the end including the other portion of a hook and
loop closure. Left sleeve 24 also supplies wearer with an
additional pocket 94 along a seam proximate the cuff. The pocket 94
is closed with a zipper to provide a secured closure. The pocket 94
provides a convenient storage area for needed tissue, or other
accessories, without digging through deeper pockets.
[0029] Inside each right and left front panels, 14, 16 are
additional mesh pockets sewn on the upper torso area of inside
panels. These additional pockets allow for ample supply
storage.
[0030] Referring to FIG. 4, the utility jacket 10 also includes a
removable liner 111. The liner 111 is typically made out of a
fleece-like material that includes a similar water and wind
resistant fabric 106 as the jacket shell fabric on the front of the
shoulders, the yoke of the back, as well as the collar. The shell
liner material provides weather proofing such as water and wind
resistance and durability on the high wear area and also prevents
the top portion of the walker's torso from getting wet in the event
of walking the dog in inclement weather.
[0031] The liner 111 includes a fabric loop which is secured
between the seam between collar and back panel where the loop is
typically made of either a hook or a loop component of a hook and
loop fastener in the interior surface. The utility jacket 10
includes the mating surface which secures the back portion of the
liner 111 to the utility jacket 10. The liner 111 also includes
loops 120, 122 at the wrist ends 124, 126 of the sleeves 128, 130
which are secured with a fastening device, such as a snap, to the
inside surfaces of the sleeves 24, 26 of the utility jacket 10. The
liner right and left panels have separate side zippers 135, 137
that can easily be attached to the inside front panels 14, 16 with
zippers. By securing the back panel 114 at the top and at the wrist
ends 120, 122 of the sleeves 124, 126 and with the zippers 135, 137
along the free ends of the left and right front panels 131, 133,
respectively, to the utility jacket 10, the liner 111 can be easily
attached to or removed from the utility jacket 10 depending upon
the weather. The liner 111 also includes front outer pockets 132,
134 sewn to the front left and right breast panels for positioning
the user's hands within the pockets 132, 134. Also, the liner 111
includes pockets 136 which are attached to the interior surfaces of
the front left and right breast panels which can be utilized to
carry accessories when going for a walk.
[0032] Therefore, the present utility jacket 10 provides for at
least four configurations for walking a dog. First, the dog walker
can utilize the fleece liner 111 alone. Secondly, the user can
utilize the utility jacket 10 in combination with the liner 111.
Thirdly the user can utilize the jacket without liner however with
sleeves as a light weight shell for mildly cool weather. Finally,
the use can remove both the liner 111 and the sleeves 24, 26 to
utilize the utility jacket 10 as a vest.
[0033] As such, the present invention provides a convenient and
useful device for walking a dog in any type of weather and also
provides the necessary storage capabilities such that a dog walker
can carry the necessary accessories needed for walking a dog in and
orderly and non-confusing fashion. The present utility jacket if
supplied with waste bags, extra home key, extra pair of sunglasses,
ID card and spare money will allow the wearer only to bring cell
telephone as an addition so that the preparation for walking a dog
can be minimized.
[0034] Although the present invention has been described with
reference to preferred embodiments, workers skilled in the art will
recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without
departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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