IP Library Granted Patent US 12,433,240
Granted Patent B2
US 12,433,240 · App. 17/978,373 · Granted Oct 7, 2025

Animal transportation bag

Inventors: Andrew K. Cutler (St. Anthony, ID); Kyle R. McClintock (Granite Bay, CA)
A01K1/0254A01K1/0272A01M31/006B65D33/00
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 12,433,240
App. No.
17/978,373
Granted
Oct 7, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

An animal transportation bag may include an outer covering including a base section, a front sidewall, a rear sidewall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a top section with a first panel and a second panel. The bag may include one or more handles on the front sidewall, the rear sidewall, the first side wall, and the second sidewall. The handles may be continuous from one side to the other, thereby creating additional strength. The first panel and second panel may couple to each other via a fastener. An opening on the bag may be sized to receive a neck of an animal. The bag has an inner compartment. On a lower surface of the inner compartment, there may be one or more straps to secure an animal to the bag.

Claims (68)

1. An animal transportation bag comprising:

a top section comprising a plurality of straps and a plurality of couplers;

a bottom section comprising one or more handles;

an inner compartment comprising a plurality of inner straps including a plurality of inner couplers,

a fastener that couples the top section to the bottom section;

a first neck portion that extends upward and away from the top section;

a second neck portion that extends upward and away from the bottom section;

an opening between the first and the second neck portions that is formed when the top section is coupled to the bottom section;

wherein the opening is capable of changing circumference size by a drawstring that circumscribes the opening and a toggle-spring stop;

wherein when the circumference of the opening is in an opened or contracted position and the animal transportation bag is to be sealed, the first and second neck portions roll in a downward direction toward the top and bottom sections and one or more of the plurality of straps and the plurality of couplers are fastened to seal the opening;

wherein the opening comprises a stretchable material.

2. The animal transportation bag of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of straps comprises a first set of straps, a second set of straps, and a third set of straps.

3. The animal transportation bag of claim 2 , wherein the first set of straps comprises first couplers, the second set of straps comprises second couplers, and the third set of straps comprises third couplers.

4. The animal transportation bag of claim 1 , wherein the bottom section comprises a fourth set of straps.

5. The animal transportation bag of claim 4 , wherein the fourth set of straps comprises fourth couplers.

6. The animal transportation bag of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of inner straps comprises a first inner strap, a second inner strap, and a third inner strap.

7. The animal transportation bag of claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises a zipper.

8. The animal transportation bag of claim 1 , wherein the one or more handles comprise first handles and second handles.

9. The animal transportation bag of claim 8 , wherein the second handles are coupled to the first handles.

10. The animal transportation bag of claim 1 , further comprising a drain plug on the top section.

11. The animal transportation bag of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of first connections and a plurality of second connections that receive a first support bar and a second support bar.

12. The animal transportation bag of claim 11 , wherein the first support bar and the second support bar each comprise a support handle.

13. An animal transportation bag comprising:

a top section comprising:

a first set of straps comprising first couplers,

a second set of straps comprising second couplers, and

a third set of straps comprising third couplers;

a bottom section comprising:

first handles extending from a first side of the bottom section to a second side of the bottom section,

second handles perpendicular to the first handles, and

a fourth set of straps with fourth couplers;

an inner compartment comprising:

a first inner strap comprising a first female buckle and a first male buckle, a second inner strap comprising a second female buckle and a second male buckle, and

a third inner strap comprising a third female buckle and a third male buckle;

a fastener that couples the top section to the bottom section;

a first neck portion that extends upward and away from the top section;

a second neck portion that extends upward and away from the bottom section;

an opening between the first and the second neck portions that is formed when the top section is coupled to the bottom section;

wherein when the circumference of the opening is in an opened or contracted position and the animal transportation bag is to be sealed, the first and second neck portions roll in a downward direction toward the top and bottom sections, and the third couplers

on the third set of straps are coupled to the fourth couplers of the fourth set of straps to seal the opening;

wherein the second handles are coupled to the first handles;

wherein the opening is capable of changing circumference size by a drawstring that circumscribes the opening and a toggle-spring stop.

14. The animal transportation bag of claim 13 , wherein the animal transportation bag comprises an impervious, insulated material and welded seams.

15. An animal transportation bag comprising:

a top section comprising:

a first set of straps comprising first couplers,

a second set of straps comprising second couplers, and

a third set of straps comprising third couplers;

a bottom section comprising:

first handles extending from a first side of the bottom section to a second side of the bottom section,

second handles perpendicular to the first handles and coupled to the first handles, and a fourth set of straps with fourth couplers. fourth couplers;

an inner compartment comprising:

a first inner strap comprising a first female buckle and a first male buckle,

a second inner strap comprising a second female buckle and a second male buckle, and

a third inner strap comprising a third female buckle and a third male buckle;

a zipper that couples the top section to the bottom section;

a first neck portion that extends upward and away from the top section;

a second neck portion that extends upward and away from the bottom section;

an opening between the first and the second neck portions that is formed when the top section is coupled to the bottom section;

a draw string circumscribing the opening of the neck portion;

a drain plug;

wherein the bottom section comprises a sleeve that is configured to receive an axle with wheels;

wherein the opening comprises a stretchable material;

wherein the first and second neck portions comprises a first neck portion and a second neck portion that roll in a downward direction toward the top and bottom sections;

wherein when the first and second neck portions with the opening are rolled, third couplers on the third set of straps are coupled to the fourth couplers of the fourth set of straps and the opening is sealed; and

wherein seams on the top section and the bottom section are welded to prevent fluid from escaping.

16. The animal transportation bag of claim 15 , further comprising a plurality of first connections and a plurality of second connections that receive a first support bar and a second support bar.

17. The animal transportation bag of claim 16 , wherein the first and second support bars receive a hitch that is couplable to a vehicle.

Continuity (2)
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