Cat scratching post for surface mounting.

Description

/ 4 Cat scratching post for surface mounting. Field of invention

[001] Technical sector A01K 1 / 035. Devices for use in raising domestic animals, e.g. accessories for dog houses or beds [2006.01] Fundamentals of the invention

[002] In domestic environments, cats seek out places where they can sharpen their claws and relieve the stress of confinement in restricted environments such as apartments and houses. This behavior is observed in domestic cats and is widely known and notorious in society. Based on this habit, various models of cat scratchers have been created, in a wide variety of shapes and designs, differing in their mobility, being either mobile or fixed. Fixed models are distinguished by how they are attached to objects and surfaces.

[003] There are several models of scratching posts for pet cats. Scratching posts serve for felines to scratch their claws, and the materials used for this purpose vary widely. Generally, the consumer opts for the material with the lowest price, followed by a rough surface that offers good resistance to being scratched, and finally, they look for a scratching post that has good fixation, whether on seats or cold surfaces, because only with good fixation will the material's resistance fulfill its purpose.

[004] Currently, various types of scratching posts are used for pet cats, most of which do not use any type of fastening, which, over time, leads to the cat losing interest since it is not able to provide adequate resistance for the feline to scratch.

[005] There are a few models of scratching posts on the market with fastening systems that generally fit into parts of furniture, however, these scratching posts do not Petition 870250012787, dated 02 / 17 / 2025, page 8 / 19 / 4 provide a strong hold, but over time and with use they lose their strength and therefore their functionality.

[006] In view of the state of the art described above, one of the objectives of this Utility Model (MU) patent application is to claim two innovative and resistant fitting models for carpet-type scratchers, which provide firm stability for cats to scratch, the first system consisting of 2 quick-release fasteners with adjustable elastic for fixing to geometric surfaces and can be used on furniture such as chairs, armchairs, loungers, any objects that have a geometric shape that allows its fixing by the fasteners and the second consisting of 4 suction cups for fixing to smooth surfaces and can be used on various surfaces such as marble, granite, porcelain, ceramics, glass, any smooth surface that allows its fixing by the suction cups.

[007] Seeking a more practical and pleasant coexistence with cats and this scratching habit, as well as the problem that available cat scratchers do not have good fixation, a way was devised to present the cat scratcher with a new utility model focusing on greater stability provided by two innovative fixation systems described above (quick release and suction cup). Brief description of the drawings

[008] The following figures illustrate the cat scratcher for surface mounting in its two mounting system configurations in 3- and 2-dimensional views. Figure 1 shows a 3D view of a quick-release carpet. Figure 2 shows a 3D view of the carpet with suction cup closures. Figure 3 shows a 3D view - technical floor plan - quick-release carpet. Figure 4 shows a 3D view - technical floor plan - quick-release carpet. Figure 5 shows a 3D view - quick-release layout - top elevation. Petition 870250012787, dated 02 / 17 / 2025, page 9 / 19 / 4 Figure 6 shows a 2D view - quick-release layout - side elevation. Figure 7 shows a 3D view of the suction cup layout and bottom elevation. Figure 8 shows a 3D view of the suction cup layout and diameter. Figure 9 shows a 3D view - suction cup layout - right elevation. Figure 10 shows a 3D view - detail - suction cups. Figure 11 shows a 3D view - detail - quick-release fastener. Description of the invention

[009] The cat scratcher for surface attachment, the subject of this Utility Model (MU) patent application, has a mat-like shape composed of 3 layers of needle-punched felt (commonly known as carpet) with a boucle (LOOP) surface - 100% PET fiber (recycled product) and synthetic resin, a fabric border that joins these 3 carpet layers through stitching, having its innovative attachment system made in two models, the first system consisting of 2 quick-release fasteners with adjustable elastic for attachment to geometric surfaces and can be used on furniture such as chairs, armchairs, loungers, any objects that have a geometric shape that allows its attachment by the fasteners and the second consisting of 4 suction cups for attachment to smooth surfaces and can be used on various surfaces such as marble, granite, porcelain, ceramics, glass, any smooth surface that allows its attachment by the suction cups. Examples of embodiments of the invention

[0010] The use of cat scratchers for surface attachment is realized when the scratching mat is placed on surfaces in the environment where the cat is located so that it can scratch the product. The first system consists of 2 quick-release fasteners with adjustable elastic for attachment to geometric surfaces and can be used on furniture such as chairs, armchairs, loungers, and any objects with a geometric shape that allows for attachment by the fasteners. Petition 870250012787, dated 17 / 02 / 2025, page 10 / 19 / 4

[0011] and the second scratcher is designed for use on smooth surfaces that allow adhesion to its fastening system, which consists of 4 suction cups for attachment to smooth surfaces and can be used on various surfaces such as marble, granite, porcelain, ceramic, glass, any smooth surface that allows its attachment by the suction cups. Petition 870250012787, dated 02 / 17 / 2025, p. 11 / 19

Claims

CLAIMS 1. “CAT SCRATCHING POST FOR SURFACE ATTACHMENT”, which is characterized by a carpet-type scratching post composed of 3 layers of needle-punched felt (commonly known as carpet) with a boucle (LOOP) surface - 100% PET fiber (recycled product) and synthetic resin, a fabric border that joins these 3 carpet layers by stitching, characterized by its fastening system composed of 2 quick-release fasteners with adjustable elastic for attachment to geometric surfaces, and can be used on furniture such as chairs, armchairs, loungers, and any objects with a geometric shape that allows its attachment by the fasteners.

2. “CAT SCRATCHING POST FOR SURFACE MOUNTING”, according to claim 1, characterized by its mounting system composed of 4 suction cups for attachment to smooth surfaces, and can be used on various surfaces such as marble, granite, porcelain, ceramics, glass, any smooth surface that allows its attachment by the suction cups. Petition 870250012787, dated 02 / 17 / 2025, pp. 18 / 19

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