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US 11,439,120 B2Granted
Methods and apparatus for a self contained expandable pet carrier
OwnerKimberly Hazouri-Yearyinventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus to support transport of a pet in a self-contained expandable carrier. In some examples, the carrier may be worn by a user to support the pet in a proximate location. A pet carrier which may be worn may provide comfort to pet owners while they travel.
Claims20
An animal transport apparatus comprising:
- a primary chamber for a primary containment of a pet;
- a securing harness comprising at least a first strap to hold the primary chamber against a torso of a user's body;
- an expandable chamber providing a contained area and configured to expand to a sufficient length such that the pet can be moved from the primary chamber to a floor while the user is seated upright in a chair, the primary chamber is secured to the torso of the user using the securing harness, and the expandable chamber is connected to the primary chamber;
- a replaceable pet support pad, wherein the pet support pad provides a comfortable location for the pet to reside, and wherein the pet support pad includes absorbent material capable to absorb odors and allergens from the pet;
- a filter and a fan to actively remove allergens from the air of the animal transport apparatus;
- and
- wherein the animal transport apparatus is worn on the user's body.
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A method of comforting a patient with obsessive compulsive disorder while travelling, the method comprising:
- obtaining an animal transport apparatus comprising:
- a primary chamber for a primary containment of a pet;
- at least a first strap to hold the primary chamber against a torso of a user's body;
- an expandable chamber providing a contained area and configured to expand to a sufficient length such that the pet can be moved from the primary chamber to a floor while the user is seated upright in a chair, the primary chamber is secured to the torso of the user using the first strap, and the expandable chamber is connected to the primary chamber;
- a filter and a fan to actively remove allergens from the air of the animal transport apparatus;
- a viewport, wherein the viewport is mounted on the chamber to allow a user to view within the chamber;
- a replaceable pet support pad, wherein the support pad provides a comfortable location for the pet to reside, and wherein the support pad includes absorbent material capable to absorb odors and allergens from the pet;
- and
- wherein the animal transport apparatus is worn on the user's body;
- placing an animal into the animal transport apparatus;
- boarding a vehicle of mass transit;
- and
- wherein the patient views the animal through the view port and is comforted.
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A method for transporting an animal, the method comprising:
- obtaining an animal transport apparatus comprising:
- a primary chamber for a primary containment of a pet;
- at least a first strap to hold the primary chamber against a torso of a user's body;
- an expandable chamber providing a contained area and configured to expand to a sufficient length such that the pet can be moved from the primary chamber to a floor while the user is seated upright in a chair, the primary chamber is secured to the torso of the user using the first strap, and the expandable chamber is connected to the primary chamber:
- a replaceable pet support pad, wherein the support pad provides a comfortable location for the pet to reside, and wherein the support pad includes absorbent material capable to absorb odors and allergens from the pet;
- a filter and a fan to actively remove allergens from the air of the animal transport apparatus;
- and
- wherein the animal transport apparatus is worn on the user's body;
- placing an animal into the animal transport apparatus;
- and
- boarding a vehicle of mass transit.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.