Rudy J Logan

US Patent:

54270596, Jun 27, 1995

Filed:

Feb 4, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/191860

Inventors:

Rudy Logan - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A01K 2300

US Classification:

119 95

Abstract:

An improved waste collecting device is disclosed for dogs and like animals. The device comprises an adjustable harness constructed to fit about the torso of a variety of dog sizes having a back strap intended to extend from the neck to the rump area of the dog and a pair of lateral straps attached along the back strap to releasably fasten the harness about the neck and waist of the dog. A tail strap assembly is further provided on the harness and is adapted to be adjustably fastened along the rearward length of the back strap for holding a waste receptacle assembly in proper position. The waste receptacle assembly is fastened to bifurcated support straps around the tail of the dog and includes a disposable collection bag and a specially configured bag holder intended to support and maintain the bag in a position freely resting immediately adjacent to the dog's rectum. A semi-circular band of a semi-rigid material incorporated about the upper edge of the bag holder permits the holder to be fastened to the back strap in symmetrical fashion along the curved surface of the band with the flat surface thereof resting just beneath the rectum in a proper position comfortable to the dog.