US20200163442A1

US20200163442A1 - Wearable caddy with dual-dispensing solution dispenser

Info

Publication number: US20200163442A1
Application number: US16/693,011
Authority: US
Inventors: Maria Elena CASAS-SIERRA
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-11-26
Filing date: 2019-11-22
Publication date: 2020-05-28

Abstract

A wearable caddy is disclosed. The wearable caddy includes a bag having an outer pocket formed of a breathable material, and an internal sleeve. The wearable caddy also includes a first set of straps and a second set of straps. The first set of straps extend from the bag in a first direction and the second set of straps extend in a second direction different from the first direction.

Description

PRIORITY

This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/771,496, entitled “WEARABLE CADDY WITH DUAL-DISPENSING SOLUTION DISPENSER,” filed on Nov. 26, 2018, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention generally relates to wearable caddies, and more particularly to a wearable caddy with a dual-dispensing solution dispenser and two sets of straps for attaching the wearable caddy to a user.

BACKGROUND

Caddies are conventionally used to store a multitude of cleaning solution-dispensing bottles and allow a user to easily move multiple cleaning solution-dispensing bottles to various locations without the need to individually transport each bottle. In addition, conventional caddies are typically stand-alone storage devices that are not intended to be worn by a user. As such, a user will often place a conventional caddy on the floor or surface, thereby requiring the user to frequently bend over or down, toward the floor, to obtain and use a particular dispensing bottle or cleaning product. Requiring the user to frequently bend down or over, may over time, cause discomfort or injury to the user.
In addition, to dispense a particular cleaning solution, a bottle stored within the caddy is typically required to be removed so that the user may actuate a dispensing mechanism. The dispensing mechanism may be a trigger mechanism that requires actuation of the trigger with the user's fingers to dispense or spray the cleaning solution. Requiring the user to remove a bottle from the caddy each time dispensing of the cleaning solution is desired, may extend the amount of time needed to clean a particular area, and may further cause finger fatigue, discomfort or injury.

SUMMARY

According to various aspects of the subject technology, a wearable caddy with a first set of straps and second set of straps, as well as a dual-dispensing solution dispenser is provided. The wearable caddy may be comfortably worn by a user and may be easily moved between a front-facing position and a rear-facing position, without requiring the user to remove the wearable caddy for repositioning. The wearable caddy includes a bag having an internal compartment, an outer pocket formed of a breathable material, and an internal sleeve for storing a dual-dispensing solution dispenser. The internal compartment may be used to store other components, such as clean rags or towels. Once a towel or rag is used or has become contaminated, the contaminated towel or rag may be stored in the outer pocket for later removal or disposal, thereby enabling a user to efficiently move about a location without requiring the user to separately carry cleaning supplies, towels, rags or other items. A rigid insert may be disposed within the sleeve to support the dual-dispensing solution dispenser disposed. The dual-dispensing solution dispenser may include a bottle and a spray head. The spray head includes a first dispensing mechanism and a second dispensing mechanism. The dual-dispensing solution dispenser allows a user to dispense cleaning solution from the dual-dispensing solution dispenser without requiring removal of the bottle from the caddy. The second dispensing mechanism is configured to dispense cleaning solution from a bottle through a simple pushing motion toward the bottle. In one aspect, a user may hold a towel or rag in one hand and with that same hand, push a lever or button on the dispensing bottle to cause solution to be dispensed directly onto the towel or rag with a single pushing motion using only one hand. In another aspect, the user may push down on the dispensing bottle on a button disposed atop of the dispensing bottle to cause solution to be dispensed onto the towel or rag with the single pushing motion. The pushing motion thereby eliminates the need for the user to remove the bottle from the caddy to dispense the cleaning solution.
Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for adjusting a position of a wearable caddy. The method includes attaching a first set of straps along a waist of a user and attaching a second set of straps along a shoulder of the user. The first set of straps and the second set of straps extend from a bag in a first direction and the second set of straps extend from the bag in a second direction different from the first direction. The bag comprises an outer pocket formed of a breathable material, and an internal sleeve. The method further includes rotating the bag from a front facing position to a rear facing position by rotating the bag along the waist of the user without removing the first set of straps or the second set of straps.
Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a wearable caddy. The method includes forming a bag comprising an outer pocket, and an internal sleeve; attaching a first set of straps to the bag; and attaching a second set of straps to the bag, wherein first set of straps extend from the bag in a first direction and the second set of straps extend in a second direction different from the first direction.
It is understood that other configurations of the subject technology will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, wherein various configurations of the subject technology are shown and described by way of illustration. As will be realized, the subject technology is capable of other and different configurations and its several details are capable of modification in various other respects, all without departing from the scope of the subject technology. Accordingly, the drawings and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not as restrictive.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The embodiments herein may be better understood by referring to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals indicate identical or functionally similar elements. Understanding that these drawings depict only exemplary embodiments of the disclosure and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the principles herein are described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a wearable caddy, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology.

FIG. 2 illustrates a rear view of a wearable caddy, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology.

FIG. 3 illustrates a section view of a wearable caddy, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology.

FIG. 4 illustrates a partial-section view of a dual-dispensing solution dispenser, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology.

FIG. 5 illustrates a partial-section view of a dual-dispensing solution dispenser, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology.

FIG. 6 depicts an example method for adjusting a position of a wearable caddy on a user, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology.

FIG. 7 depicts an example method for manufacturing a wearable caddy, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a full understanding of the subject technology. It will be apparent, however, to one ordinarily skilled in the art that the subject technology may be practiced without some of these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the subject technology.
FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a wearable caddy 100, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology. In some aspects, the wearable caddy 100 is comprised of a bag 110 having a first set of straps 120 and a second set of straps 130. The bag 110 is configured to support a plurality of cleaning supplies, such as solution dispensing bottles 140, in one or more internal compartments, as shown in FIG. 3. The bag 110 may also comprise at least one outer pocket 114 formed of a breathable material with an elastic band 112 disposed at an opening of the outer pocket 114. The outer pocket 114 may be configured to receive and store contaminated towels or rags for later disposal or washing. For example, the bag 110 may comprise a first outer pocket 114 disposed on a first side of the bag 110 for receiving and storing contaminated towels or rags for later disposal or washing, and a second outer pocket (not shown) disposed on a second side of the bag 110, opposite the first side, for storing trash bags or other items requiring easy and quick access.
In one aspect, the bag 110 may be manufactured from a flexible and durable material, such as a synthetic polymer, cotton, polypropylene, nylon, polyester, hemp, combination thereof, or other materials as would be known by a person of ordinary skill that could be used to store and carry the plurality of cleaning supplies in the wearable caddy 100.
The first set of straps 120 may be configured to extend from the bag 110, over a shoulder of a user, and return to the bag 110. The first set of straps 120 may include a removable buckle 122 and a soft pad 124. The first set of straps 120 may also be configured to obtain an adjustable length to enable comfortable placement of users of different sizes. In one aspect, the first set of straps 120 may be manufactured from a flexible and durable material, such as a synthetic polymer, cotton, polypropylene, nylon, polyester, hemp, combination thereof, or other materials as would be known by a person of ordinary skill that could be used to secure the wearable caddy 100 onto a body of a user.
The second set of straps 130 may be configured to extend from the bag 110, around a waist of a user, and return to the bag 110. The second set of straps 130 may include a removable buckle (not shown). The second set of straps 130 may also be configured to obtain an adjustable length to enable comfortable placement of users of different sizes. In one aspect, the second set of straps 130 may be manufactured from a flexible and durable material, such as a synthetic polymer, cotton, polypropylene, nylon, polyester, hemp, combination thereof, or other materials as would be known by a person of ordinary skill that could be used to secure the wearable caddy 100 onto a body of a user.
FIG. 2 illustrates a rear-facing view of the wearable caddy 100, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology. In some aspects, by utilizing the first set of straps 120 and the second set of straps 130, the bag 110 may be moved or rotated to various positions on a user without requiring removal or decoupling of the first set of straps 120 and/or the second set of straps 130. For example, a user may simply rotate the bag 110 along their waist so that the bag 110 may be moved from a front-facing positon (as shown in FIG. 1) to a rear-facing position (as shown in FIG. 2), easily and seamlessly, without requiring removal. In use, a user may move the wearable caddy 100 to a front-facing position (as shown in FIG. 1) to enable the user to remove contents stored within the wearable caddy 100, store contents within the wearable caddy 100, and/or dispense solution from a dispensing bottle, and thereafter, move the wearable caddy 100 to a rear-facing position (as shown in FIG. 2) to eliminate interference or disruption with activities of the user. In another aspect, by enabling the wearable caddy 100 to be easily moved from a front-facing position to a rear-facing position, a user may access an apron or front pockets without delay or interference caused by the wearable caddy 100.
FIG. 3 illustrates a section view of the wearable caddy 100, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology. The bag 110 may comprise a first inner compartment 102 with an elastic band 104 disposed at an opening of the first inner compartment 102. The first inner compartment 102 may be configured to receive and store items, such as trash bags. The bag 110 may also comprise a sleeve 106 that is configured to store a dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 (not shown). In one aspect, the sleeve 106 may also be configured to receive a removable rigid insert or cup (not shown) that is configured to receive a base of the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 (not shown). The removable rigid insert or cup may provide the dual-dispensing solution dispenser with sufficient structural support to enable a user to dispense solution from the dual-dispensing solution dispenser without unnecessary movement that may be attributed to the flexible nature of the bag 110.
The first set of straps 120 and the second set of straps 130 may be connected by a ring 118 that extends from ears 116 disposed at ends of the bag 110. In one aspect, to enable a user to easily distinguish and identify the first set of straps 120 from the second set of straps 130, each set of straps may be color coordinated. For example, the first set of straps 120 may be white in color while the second set of straps 130 may have an orange color.
In one aspect, the wearable caddy 100 may further comprise at least one ring or hoop 115 for holding items therethrough, such as a duster, disposed on an end of the bag 110. The hoop 115 may be formed of strip of resilient cloth, and may be formed of the same material as the bag 110.
FIG. 4 illustrates a partial-section view of the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology. The dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 may comprise bottle 142 and a spray head 144. The spray head 144 may have a first dispensing mechanism 145 and a second dispensing mechanism 150. The first dispensing mechanism 145 may comprise a trigger mechanism that is configured to be depressed by a user's finger to cause solution to be dispensed at an outlet of the spray head 144 when the trigger is pulled towards the user. The second dispensing mechanism 150 may comprise a pushing surface disposed at an end of the spray head 144 that is proximate to the solution outlet. The second dispensing mechanism 150 may comprise a piston 152 coupled to a spring 154 that provides a return force to the second dispensing mechanism 150 when depressed by a user. The second dispensing mechanism 150 is configured to be depressed by the user, and may be depressed by the user using a single hand. A user holding an item, such as a towel or rag, may easily operate the second dispensing mechanism 150 by pushing against the pushing surface of the second dispensing mechanism 150 along a horizontal plane toward the spray head 144. The pushing surface may comprise an orifice that is aligned with the outlet of the spray head 144 to enable solution dispensed from the outlet of the spray head 144 to pass through the orifice. In one aspect, because the pushing surface of the second dispensing mechanism 150 is disposed at the solution outlet, a single hand can both activate the second dispensing mechanism 150 to dispense solution, and capture the dispensed solution onto a rag or towel. In other words, the second dispensing mechanism enables solution to be dispensed directly onto the object pushing against the pushing surface. The second dispensing mechanism 150 thereby eliminates the need for a second hand to be used in dispensing the solution from the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140. By allowing the user to dispense cleaning solution from the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 while the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 is stored within the wearable caddy 100, the user is not required to remove the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 to dispense solution from the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140.
In another aspect, the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 may also comprise a suction cup 143 disposed near a base of the bottle 142 to prevent the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 from sliding or moving away from a user when a user is attempting to operate or actuate the second dispensing mechanism 150 when the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 is removed from the sleeve 106 (as shown in FIG. 3).
FIG. 5 illustrates a partial-section view of an alternative dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology. The dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 may comprise bottle 142 and a spray head 144. The spray head 144 may have a first dispensing mechanism 145 and a second dispensing mechanism 160. The second dispensing mechanism 160 may comprise a pushing surface disposed atop the spray head 144. The second dispensing mechanism 160 may comprise a piston 162 coupled to a spring 164 that provides a return force to the second dispensing mechanism 160 when depressed by a user. The second dispensing mechanism 160 is configured to be depressed by the user through a downward motion using a single hand. By allowing the user to dispense cleaning solution from the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 while the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 is stored within the wearable caddy 100, the user is not required to remove the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140 to dispense solution from the dual-dispensing solution dispenser 140.
FIG. 6 depicts an example method 600 for dispensing solution, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology. It should be understood that, for any process discussed herein, there can be additional, fewer, or alternative steps performed in similar or alternative orders, or in parallel, within the scope of the various aspects unless otherwise stated. The method 600 can be performed by a wearable caddy 100 of FIG. 1.
An operation 602 may include attaching a first set of straps along a waist of a user. An operation 604 may include attaching a second set of straps along a shoulder of the user. The first set of straps and the second set of straps extend from a bag in a first direction and the second set of straps extend from the bag in a second direction different from the first direction. The bag may comprise an outer pocket formed of a breathable material, and an internal sleeve. The first set of straps and the second set of straps may be connected by a ring, may be different colors, and may be adjustable. An operation 606 may include rotating the bag from a front facing position to a rear facing position by rotating the bag along the waist of the user without removing the first set of straps or the second set of straps.
FIG. 7 depicts an example method 700 for manufacturing a wearable caddy, in accordance with various aspects of the subject technology. It should be understood that, for any process discussed herein, there can be additional, fewer, or alternative steps performed in similar or alternative orders, or in parallel, within the scope of the various aspects unless otherwise stated. The method 700 can be performed by a wearable caddy 100 of FIG. 1.
An operation 702 may include forming a bag comprising an outer pocket, and an internal sleeve. An operation 704 may include attaching a first set of straps to the bag. An operation 706 may include attaching a second set of straps to the bag. The first set of straps extend from the bag in a first direction and the second set of straps extend in a second direction different from the first direction. The method may further include inserting a dual-dispensing solution dispenser within the rigid insert. The dual-dispensing solution dispenser comprises a bottle and a spray head. The bottle may comprise a suction cup disposed on a base of the bottle that is configured to engage a base of the rigid insert. The spray head comprises a first dispensing mechanism and a second dispensing mechanism. The first dispensing mechanism may comprise a trigger mechanism that is configured to dispense solution contained within the bottle at an outlet of the spray head when the trigger is pulled toward a user with a finger of the user. In one example, the second dispensing mechanism may comprise a pushing surface disposed at the outlet of the spray head. In this example, the second dispensing mechanism is configured to dispense solution contained within the bottle at the outlet of the spray head when the pushing surface is pushed toward the spray head. In another example, the second dispensing mechanism may comprise a pushing surface disposed atop of the spray head. In this example, the second dispensing mechanism is configured to dispense solution contained within the bottle at the outlet of the spray head when the pushing surface is pushed toward the spray head.
The foregoing description is provided to enable a person skilled in the art to practice the various configurations described herein. While the subject technology has been particularly described with reference to the various figures and configurations, it should be understood that these are for illustration purposes only and should not be taken as limiting the scope of the subject technology.
There may be many other ways to implement the subject technology. Various functions and elements described herein may be partitioned differently from those shown without departing from the scope of the subject technology. Various modifications to these configurations will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and generic principles defined herein may be applied to other configurations. Thus, many changes and modifications may be made to the subject technology, by one having ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the scope of the subject technology.
It is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes disclosed is an illustration of exemplary approaches. Based upon design preferences, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes may be rearranged. Some of the steps may be performed simultaneously. The accompanying method claims present elements of the various steps in a sample order, and are not meant to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.
A phrase such as an “aspect” does not imply that such aspect is essential to the subject technology or that such aspect applies to all configurations of the subject technology. A disclosure relating to an aspect may apply to all configurations, or one or more configurations. A phrase such as an aspect may refer to one or more aspects and vice versa. A phrase such as an “embodiment” does not imply that such embodiment is essential to the subject technology or that such embodiment applies to all configurations of the subject technology. A disclosure relating to an embodiment may apply to all embodiments, or one or more embodiments. A phrase such an embodiment may refer to one or more embodiments and vice versa.
Furthermore, to the extent that the term “include,” “have,” or the like is used in the description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprise” as “comprise” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.
A reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean “one and only one” unless specifically stated, but rather “one or more.” The term “some” refers to one or more. All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the various configurations described throughout this disclosure that are known or later come to be known to those of ordinary skill in the art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and intended to be encompassed by the subject technology. Moreover, nothing disclosed herein is intended to be dedicated to the public regardless of whether such disclosure is explicitly recited in the above description.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A wearable caddy comprising:

a bag comprising an outer pocket formed of a breathable material, and an internal sleeve; and

a first set of straps and a second set of straps, wherein first set of straps extend from the bag in a first direction and the second set of straps extend in a second direction different from the first direction.

2. The wearable caddy of claim 1, wherein the first set of straps and the second set of straps are connected by a ring.

3. The wearable caddy of claim 1, wherein the first set of straps and the second set of straps are different colors.

4. The wearable caddy of claim 1, wherein the first set of straps and the second set of straps are adjustable.

5. The wearable caddy of claim 1, further comprising a dual-dispensing solution dispenser disposed within the sleeve, the dual-dispensing solution dispenser comprising a bottle and a spray head, wherein the spray head comprises a first dispensing mechanism and a second dispensing mechanism.

6. The wearable caddy of claim 5, wherein the first dispensing mechanism comprises a trigger mechanism that is configured to dispense solution contained within the bottle at an outlet of the spray head when the trigger is pulled toward a user with a finger of the user.

7. The wearable caddy of claim 6, wherein the second dispensing mechanism comprises a pushing surface disposed at the outlet of the spray head, wherein the second dispensing mechanism is configured to dispense solution contained within the bottle at the outlet of the spray head when the pushing surface is pushed toward the spray head.

8. The wearable caddy of claim 7, wherein the pushing surface comprises an orifice aligned with the outlet of the spray head, wherein the second dispensing mechanism is configured to dispense solution directly onto an object pushing against the pushing surface.

9. The wearable caddy of claim 5, wherein the second dispensing mechanism comprises a pushing surface disposed atop of the spray head, wherein the second dispensing mechanism is configured to dispense solution contained within the bottle at the outlet of the spray head when the pushing surface is pushed toward the spray head.

10. The wearable caddy of claim 5, wherein the bottle comprises a suction cup disposed on a base of the bottle.

11. The wearable caddy of claim 5, further comprising a rigid insert disposed within the sleeve, wherein the dual-dispensing solution dispenser is in direct contact with the rigid insert.

12. A method for adjusting a position of a wearable caddy on a user, the method comprising:

attaching a first set of straps along a waist of a user;

attaching a second set of straps along a shoulder of the user, wherein the first set of straps and the second set of straps extend from a bag in a first direction and the second set of straps extend from the bag in a second direction different from the first direction, wherein the bag comprises an outer pocket formed of a breathable material, and an internal sleeve; and

rotating the bag from a front facing position to a rear facing position by rotating the bag along the waist of the user without removing the first set of straps or the second set of straps.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the first set of straps and the second set of straps are connected by a ring.

14. The method of claim 12, wherein the first set of straps and the second set of straps are different colors.

15. The method of claim 12, wherein the first set of straps and the second set of straps are adjustable.

16. A method for manufacturing a wearable caddy, the method comprising:

forming a bag comprising an outer pocket, and an internal sleeve;

attaching a first set of straps to the bag; and

attaching a second set of straps to the bag, wherein first set of straps extend from the bag in a first direction and the second set of straps extend in a second direction different from the first direction.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising inserting a dual-dispensing solution dispenser within the sleeve, the dual-dispensing solution dispenser comprising a bottle and a spray head, wherein the spray head comprises a first dispensing mechanism and a second dispensing mechanism.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the first dispensing mechanism comprises a trigger mechanism that is configured to dispense solution contained within the bottle at an outlet of the spray head when the trigger is pulled toward a user with a finger of the user.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the second dispensing mechanism comprises a pushing surface disposed at the outlet of the spray head, wherein the second dispensing mechanism is configured to dispense solution contained within the bottle at the outlet of the spray head when the pushing surface is pushed toward the spray head.

20. The method of claim 18, wherein the second dispensing mechanism comprises a pushing surface disposed atop of the spray head, wherein the second dispensing mechanism is configured to dispense solution contained within the bottle at the outlet of the spray head when the pushing surface is pushed toward the spray head.