Device for removing parasites

Abstract

Device for removing parasites, in particular ticks, comprising a gripping device (1), wherein the gripping device (1) is associated with a housing (10) with a receptacle (10.1) for pulling out the parasite, characterized in that a) the housing (10) is mouth-shaped, wherein the housing (10) comprises a first jaw leg (100) and a second jaw leg (100'), wherein b) the two jaws (100, 100') can be pivoted relative to one another by means of a joint (101) in order to form a closable receptacle (10.1), in which the mutually facing inner sides (1000, 1000') of the jaws (100) lie against one another at least in some areas in the closed state, wherein c) at least one comb-like structure (102) for pulling out the parasite is formed on the inner side (1000, 1000') of at least one of the two jaws (100, 100').

Description

Technical area

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for removing parasites according to the preamble of claim 1. In particular, but not exclusively, the device serves to collect ticks or similar which have not yet bitten and can be picked up from the fur of the animal, person or objects without coming into direct (skin) contact with the tick. State of the art

[0002] Various devices for removing bitten ticks are already known from the state of the art. Tick tweezers are one of the most commonly used tools. They are usually made of metal or plastic and have a tapered shape to grip the tick close to the skin. Modern tick tweezers often have ergonomic handles and precision tips to safely remove the tick without crushing it. Tick hooks are specially shaped plastic hooks that are pushed under the tick and then twisted to remove the tick. Tick cards are flat cards with various slots that are pushed under the tick. These cards are often credit card-sized and therefore easily transportable. A new trend concerns electronic tick removal tools that use vibration or ultrasonic technology to encourage the tick to detach itself.Finally, chemical solutions, such as special tick adhesives or sprays that numb or kill the tick before it is removed, are also available on the market. These solutions are intended to immobilize the tick, thus making removal easier.

[0003] Despite the variety of technical tools, there are no known devices at the current state of the art that can be used to collect parasites, especially ticks, that have not yet attached themselves.

[0004] Furthermore, there are currently no special devices available that can kill ticks after they have been collected or removed. Ticks are very resilient creatures that are not easy to kill. The simplest option is to burn or crush them. However, since crushing a tick releases bodily fluids that can transmit serious diseases to humans, experts strongly advise against crushing ticks with your fingernail. Skin contact should be avoided whenever possible. Description of the invention

[0005] The present invention is based on the object of eliminating the aforementioned disadvantages and of creating a device which allows parasites to be collected contactlessly and easily and to crush the parasite after collection.

[0006] According to the invention, the above object is achieved according to the preamble of claim 1 in conjunction with the characterizing features. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the device according to the invention are specified in the dependent subclaims.

[0007] The device according to the invention for removing parasites firstly comprises a gripping device to which a housing with a receptacle for pulling out the parasite is assigned.

[0008] The device according to the invention is characterized in that the housing is designed in a mouth-like manner, wherein the housing comprises a first jaw and a second jaw, wherein the two jaws can be pivoted towards each other by means of a joint in order to form a closable receptacle in which the inner sides of the jaws facing each other lie against each other at least in regions in the closed state, wherein at least one comb-like structure for pulling out the parasite is formed on the inner side of at least one of the two jaws.

[0009] The device according to the invention thus fulfils several functions simultaneously: thanks to the mouth-like design of the housing, the device can be used like pliers, whereby the comb-like structure is designed to be able to pull a parasite such as a tick directly from the pet's hair. The tick is thus automatically brought into the "mouth" of the device, from where it cannot escape. By firmly pressing the jaws together, the parasite is then crushed, since the inner sides facing each other and in particular their inner surfaces lie directly against one another, at least in some areas. However, thanks to the special design of the device, it is also fundamentally possible to simply collect the parasite and then shake it off without crushing it.

[0010] Because the two jaws on the side of the housing facing away from the receptacle are preferably hollow, at least in some areas, and thus form a finger-cap-like structure, direct contact with the parasite is prevented, so that even the highly contagious body fluids of the parasite cannot come into contact with the human skin. Brief description of the drawings

[0011] Further objects, features, advantages and possible applications of the device according to the invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment with reference to the drawings.

[0012] The drawings show Fig. 1 the device according to the invention in an advantageous embodiment in a perspective front view in the open, pivoted-up state; Fig. 2 the device according to the invention in an advantageous embodiment in a perspective rear view; Fig. 3 the device according to the invention in the closed, pivoted state in a perspective rear view; Fig. 4 the device according to the invention in a closed, pivoted state in a side view; Fig. 5 the device according to the invention in a closed, pivoted state in a broken side view; Fig. 6 the device according to the invention as a perspective exploded view. Implementation of the invention

[0013] As from Fig.As can be seen in Figure 1, the at least one comb-like structure 102 preferably extends along the edge of the inner side 1000, 1000 on the at least one jawbone 100, 100. This particular design allows a parasite to be removed from the fur of an animal or human in a particularly simple manner before it has become firmly embedded.

[0014] In a further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, at least one comb-like structure 102, 102' extends on each of the two inner sides 1000, 1000' of the jaws 100, 100', wherein the at least two comb-like structures 102, 102' are arranged on the jaws 100, 100' and are designed such that the prongs of the comb-like structures 102, 102' engage with each other at least in sections when the jaws 100, 100' are pivoted together.

[0015] A further embodiment of the device according to the invention provides that it comprises a forceps-like fixing means 104 with two non-pivoting forceps limbs 1040, 1040', on which the two jaw limbs 100, 100' are positively and / or non-positively received for fixing the jaw limbs 100, 100' in a defined pivoting position. This fixing means 104 allows the device 1 to be fixed in the closed state when not in use.

[0016] The jaws 100, 100' and the forceps legs 1040, 1040' can be connected to one another in a force-locking manner, for example by means of a snap-in closure 1041, 1041', whereby in principle other form-locking and / or force-locking arrangement options can also be considered, which allow a reversible attachment of the fixing means 104 to the jaws 100, 100'.

[0017] The two jaws 100, 100' are preferably spring-loaded, such that they are preferably either held apart or automatically held together. However, it is particularly advantageous for the two jaws 100, 100' to be spring-loaded so that they are held in a pivoted-apart position by the spring force.

[0018] The two jaws 100, 100' can be connected to each other in a spring-loaded manner, for example by means of a U-shaped leaf spring 103, although other spring designs can of course also be considered here, which allow a spring force to be exerted on the pivoting mechanism of the two jaws.

[0019] In a further embodiment of the invention, slot-like spring receptacles 1001, 1001' can be formed on the two jaw legs 100, 100', into which the two spring legs 1030, 1030' of the leaf spring 103 are received in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner.

[0020] The slot-like spring receptacles 1001, 1001' are preferably arranged within the space formed by the pliers legs 1040, 1040'.

[0021] A further aspect of the invention provides that at least one acute-angled receptacle 1002 is provided on the rear side of at least one jaw 100, 100' on the wall opposite the receptacle.

[0022] Furthermore, it is conceivable that a gripping surface 1004 is formed on at least one jaw 100, 100' for a better grip. List of reference numbers 1 gripping device 10 housings 10.1 Mounting on the housing 10.2 Side of the housing facing away from the mount 100 first mouthpieces 100' second muzzle 101 Joint 102, 102' comb-like structures 103 U-shaped leaf spring 104 Handle 1000, 1000' inner sides of the mouth 1001, 1001' slot-like spring holders 1002 acute-angle shot 1003, 1003' Cavities on the jaws 1004 Gripping surface on the muzzles 1030, 1030' spring leg 1040, 1040' Pliers limbs of the handle 1041, 1041' Snap fasteners

Claims

[1] Device for removing parasites, in particular ticks, comprising a gripping device (1), wherein the gripping device (1) is associated with a housing (10) with a receptacle (10.1) for pulling out the parasite, characterized by , that a) the housing (10) is mouth-shaped, wherein the housing (10) comprises a first jaw leg (100) and a second jaw leg (100'), wherein b) the two jaws (100, 100') can be pivoted relative to one another by means of a joint (101) in order to form a closable receptacle (10.1), in which the mutually facing inner sides (1000, 1000') of the jaws (100) lie against one another at least in some areas in the closed state, wherein c) at least one comb-like structure (102) for pulling out the parasite is formed on the inner side (1000, 1000') of at least one of the two jaws (100, 100'). [2] Device (1) according to claim 1, characterized bythat inner surfaces (10000) are formed on the inner sides (1000, 1000'), wherein the two jaw legs (100, 100') are pivotable relative to one another and the inner surfaces (10000) of the inner sides (1000, 1000') are formed in such a way that, in the closed state, they lie against one another in a form-fitting manner and without gaps, at least in some areas. [3] Device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the two jaw legs (100, 100') on the side (10.2) of the housing (10) facing away from the receptacle are at least partially hollow (1003, 1003'). [4] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the at least one comb-like structure (102) extends along the edge of the inner side (1000, 1000') on the at least one jaw leg (100, 100'). [5] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat at least one comb-like structure (102, 102') extends on each of the two inner sides (1000, 1000') of the jaws (100, 100'), wherein the at least two comb-like structures (102, 102') are arranged on the jaws (100, 100') and are designed such that the prongs of the comb-like structures (102, 102') engage with each other at least in sections when the jaws (100, 100') are pivoted together. [6] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by in that it comprises a pliers-like fixing means (104) with two non-pivoting pliers limbs (1040, 1040'), on which the two jaw limbs (100, 100') are positively and / or non-positively received for fixing the jaw limbs (100, 100') in a defined pivoting position. [7] Device (1) according to claim 6, characterized bythat the jaws (100, 100') and the pliers legs (1040, 1040') are non-positively connected to one another by means of a snap-in closure (1041, 1041'). [8] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the two jaws (100, 100') are spring-loaded. [9] Device (1) according to claim 8, characterized by that the two jaws (100, 100') are spring-loaded together by means of a U-shaped leaf spring (103). [10] Device (1) according to claims 8 or 9, characterized by that the two jaws (100, 100') are spring-loaded together in such a way that they are held in a pivoted-apart position by the spring force. [11] Device (1) according to claim 10, characterized bythat slot-like spring receptacles (1001, 1001') are formed on each of the two jaw legs (100, 100'), into which the two spring legs (1030, 1030') of the leaf spring (103) are received in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner. [12] Device (1) according to claim 11, characterized by that the slot-like spring receptacles (1001, 1001') are arranged within the space formed by the pliers legs (1040, 1040'). [13] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one acute-angled receptacle (1002) is provided on the rear side of at least one jaw leg (100, 100') on the wall opposite the receptacle. [14] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a gripping surface (1004) is formed on at least one jaw leg (100, 100') for better grip.

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