ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- United States Patent no. 12,433,240, issued on Oct. 7.

"Animal transportation bag" was invented by Andrew K. Cutler (St. Anthony, Idaho) and Kyle R. McClintock (Granite Bay, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "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 p...