Methods and devices for training pets and the disposal of waste
OwnerMonique Hope Johnsoninventor
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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.
Claims2
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:
- an absorbent member;
- and
- a bag-like member having an open end and an opposite closed end, said closed end coupled to a back surface of said absorbent member, said bag-like member folded completely behind the back of said absorbent member such that said bag-like member is not visible when viewing a face of said absorbent member;
- wherein the closed end of the bag-like member has a boundary substantially similar to a perimeter of the absorbent member,
- receiving, by said absorbent member, at least one of the group consisting of urine, feces, and combinations thereof;
- lifting said disposal device from said surface, such that the bag-like member unfolds when the device is lifted;
- grabbing the closed end of said bag-like member from an interior surface;
- and
- inverting said bag-like member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.