Methods and Devices for Training Pets and the Disposal of Waste

• US 20150204036A1
• Filed: 03/31/2015
• Published: 07/23/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 04/02/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Monique Hope Johnson
• Original Assignee: Monique Hope Johnson
• Inventors: Johnson, Monique Hope
• Granted Patent: US 9,957,677 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: E01H 1/1206 for picking up excrements manure or urine pouches for animal husbandry A01K23/00
• CPC Class Codes: E01H 2001/126 the implement being for single use but not glove-like

Abstract

Method and device for disposal of waste including, without limitation, human or animal waste. Disposal device includes a bag-like member coupled to an absorbent member. The bag-like member may be folded for compact storage prior to use and unfolded during use thereof. A method for collecting, removing, and/or disposing of waste utilizing the disposal device including the steps of: unfolding the bag-like member; inserting a hand therein; collecting waste with the absorbent member; inverting the bag-like member so as to effectively wrap the absorbent member and waste within the bag-like member; optionally sealing the bag-like member; and disposing of the disposal device, the waste contained within the disposal device.

Claims

1. A waste collection, removal, and/or disposal device comprising:

a bag-like member, said bag-like member having an open end and an opposite closed end; and

an absorbent member coupled to said bag-like member.

2. A device according to claim 1, wherein said absorbent member is coupled to said closed end of said bag-like member.

3. A device according to claim 1, wherein said bag-like member is fabricated from a biodegradable material.

4. A device according to claim 1, wherein said absorbent member includes a pad.

5. A device according to claim 1, wherein said absorbent member includes a pad and a back.

6. A device according to claim 1, wherein said bag-like member is folded such that it extends a minimal distance from a rear of said absorbent member.

7. A device according to claim 1, wherein said bag-like member includes at least one handle.

8. A device according to claim 1 further comprising:

a grip.

9. A device according to claim 8 wherein said grip is coupled to at least one of the group consisting of said bag-like member, said absorbent member, and combinations thereof.

10. A device according to claim 1, wherein said absorbent material is saturated with a liquid.

11. A device according to claim 10, wherein said liquid is at least one of the group consisting of a disinfectant, an antibacterial, a cleaning agent, and combinations thereof.

12. A device according to claim 1, wherein said absorbent pad is coupled to said bag-like member via an adhesive.

13. A method for collecting, removing, and/or disposing of waste comprising:

inserting a hand through an open end of a disposal device, said disposal device including;

a bag-like member, said bag-like member having an open end and an opposite closed end; and

an absorbent member coupled to said closed end of said bag-like member;

grabbing at least one of said absorbent member, said bag-like member, and combinations thereof;

collecting waste; and

inverting said bag-like member.

14. A method according to claim 13, wherein said collecting waste includes at least one of the group comprising absorbing liquid associated with said waste into said absorbent member, enclosing non-liquids associated with said waste with said absorbent member, and combinations thereof.

15. A method according to claim 13, wherein said inverting said bag-like member includes pulling at least one of the group consisting of said closed end, said absorbent member, said non-liquids associated with said waste, and combinations thereof through said open end.

16. A method according to claim 13, wherein said grabbing includes grabbing or otherwise connecting with a grip.

17. A method according to claim 13 further comprising the step of:

sealing said bag-like member.

20. A method according to claim 13, wherein said inverting said bag-like member includes pulling at least one of the group consisting of said closed end, said absorbent member, non-liquids on said absorbent member, and combinations thereof through said open end.

18. A method for collecting, removing, and/or disposing of waste comprising:

placing a disposal device on a surface accessible by an animal, said disposal device including;

a bag-like member, said bag-like member having an open end and an opposite closed end; and

an absorbent member coupled to said closed end of said bag-like member;

allowing said animal to perform an action relative to said absorbent member, said action selected from the group consisting of urination, defecation, and combinations thereof;

lifting said disposal device from said surface;

grabbing at least one of said absorbent member, said bag-like member, and combinations thereof; and

inverting said bag-like member.

19. A method according to claim 18 further comprising:

collecting waste located upon said surface.