Animal urine leakage prevention tool

Abstract

To provide an animal urine leakage prevention tool capable of significantly reducing a cost burden applied to an owner related to diapers for an animal, capable of being easily fitted to the animal and reducing discomfort for the animal caused by fitting of a pad absorbing urine, the animal urine leakage prevention tool being inconspicuous in appearance and achieving preferable appearance, and allowing the animal to walk even in a state of wearing the pad.SOLUTION: There is provided an animal urine leakage prevention tool comprising: a pad 3 absorbing urine discharged from a male animal 2; and pad holding means 4 holding a pad 3 to an abdominal part 2b of the animal 2. The pad holding means 4 comprises: a main body part 5 surrounding a back 2c and a trunk side part 2d of the animal 2; and a pad connection part 7 detachably connecting right and left ends of the main body part and the pad 3, for holding the pad 3 to the abdominal part of the animal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for preventing urinary leakage in animals, such as pets, for example dogs and cats, particularly male animals. [Background technology]

[0002] Animals such as dogs and cats have long been kept as pets, but these animals are increasingly being kept indoors. When animals are kept indoors, not only newborn puppies but also old dogs often urinate or incontinently anywhere in the house. In such cases, it increases the owner's work and can cause bad odors in the house.

[0003] Cleaning up urinary incontinence is a hassle for pet owners, so various paper diapers for animals have been devised and are widely used. Diapers proposed for absorbing animal urine and other substances include pants-type diapers that are worn by putting them over the hind legs, so-called belly band-type diapers that are wrapped around the abdomen and back (see Patent Document 1), and diapers that are tied around the abdomen with strings (see Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2006-217907 A [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3186304 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Conventional pants-type diapers and belly band-type diapers both cover a wide area around the abdomen and back of the animal, which can interfere with the movement of the hind legs and can be troublesome to put on or wear depending on the type of animal, especially in the case of relatively large animals. Specifically, belly band-type diapers as disclosed in Patent Document 1 cover the entire abdomen of the animal and put pressure on it, which makes it very uncomfortable for the animal to wear and also has the disadvantage that the diaper can shift position or become loose when the animal moves. Moreover, it is not only difficult for the animal to move around and is uncomfortable, but it is also very unsightly because it is obvious to the outside that the animal is wearing a diaper. In addition, the conventional belly band-type diapers available on the market are quite expensive. Therefore, if a pet has incontinence many times a day, the diaper must be changed many times, and the increased frequency of diaper changes places a considerable burden on the owner. Furthermore, in the case of the diaper disclosed in Patent Document 2, the diaper is tied with a string and put on the animal, so the putting on work is complicated and very time-consuming. Moreover, since the structure of the diaper is an integrated structure of the string and the diaper, the structure is complicated, the manufacturing cost is high, and the price of the diaper is expensive. Furthermore, in the case of such a diaper, the string may slip or loosen depending on the movement of the animal after putting it on, and the position of the diaper may shift. Therefore, it is necessary to re-tie the string or put the diaper on again, and there is a drawback that it is time-consuming even after putting it on. Moreover, in the case of this diaper, it is necessary to form the diaper larger in advance considering the slippage, so the diaper becomes expensive accordingly, and since the diaper covers a large part of the abdomen, it is difficult for the animal to move and is cramped, and the appearance of the animal wearing a diaper is conspicuous from the outside and very unsightly. Furthermore, in the case of a belly band-type diaper as disclosed in Patent Document 1, since it is designed to cover the entire abdomen of the animal, it is very noticeable that the animal is wearing a diaper, which is very unsightly. In addition, when changing the diaper, one side of the pad must be connected to one side of the main body at one torso side, and then the other side of the pad must be connected to the other side of the main body at the other torso side. In order to securely place the diaper in the designated place, it is necessary to turn the animal around and connect one side and the other side of the diaper respectively, which makes changing the diaper time-consuming.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a device for preventing urinary leakage for animals which is easy to put on an animal, can greatly reduce the discomfort caused by wearing a diaper, does not loosen or slip when put on, can be easily corrected even if it becomes loose, is unnoticeable and looks good, can dramatically reduce the economic burden on the owner even if the frequency of changing the animal's diaper increases, and can make changing the diaper easier. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The device for preventing urine leakage for animals according to the present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and has the following configuration. The animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 1 comprises a pad for absorbing the urine of a male animal and a pad holding means for holding the pad on the abdomen of the animal, the pad holding means comprising a main body portion surrounding the back and torso of the animal and a pad connection portion for removably connecting the left and right ends of the main body portion to the pad and for holding the pad on the abdomen of the animal near the animal's genitals. In the device for preventing urine leakage for animals described in claim 2, the main body of the pad holding means is configured to have a pair of string-like bodies that are spaced apart from each other in the front and back and are hung around the back and torso of the animal. In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 3, the pair of string-like bodies is provided with a force adjustment mechanism that adjusts the force that urges the pad toward the abdomen of the animal, and the force adjustment mechanism is used to make the pad adhere closely to the abdomen of the animal. In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 4, the pair of string-like bodies are formed by at least a coil spring, and a portion of the string-like body is twisted into a loop, i.e., the spring itself constitutes the biasing force adjustment mechanism. In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 5, the pair of string-like bodies have a surface with continuous projections and recesses, and the force adjustment mechanism is configured by twisting a part of the string-like bodies into a loop, i.e., by the projections and recesses of the string-like bodies. In the urine leakage prevention device for animals described in claim 6, the pair of string-like bodies are provided with stoppers for adjusting the length of the string-like bodies, and the biasing force adjustment mechanism is configured by the stoppers. In the urine leakage prevention device for an animal described in claim 7, the pair of string-like bodies is formed from a material that can be entangled with the fur on the back. In the urine leakage prevention device for animals described in claim 8, the pad connection parts are configured as gripping means for detachably gripping the left and right ends of the pad. In the device for preventing urine leakage for animals described in claim 9, the pad is cut into a substantially rectangular, trapezoidal or triangular shape. In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 10, the pad has a portion of its approximately central front part protruding downward to provide a recessed space that opens upward, and the animal's genitals can be placed within the recessed space. In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 11, the pad connection part is a bag body arranged across both sides of the main body part, the bag body has an opening at the front of the animal, and the upper surface part that contacts the abdomen of the animal is formed from a mesh material, and is configured so that the pad can be inserted and removed through the opening. In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 12, the main body of the pad holding means comprises a pair of string-like bodies that are spaced apart from each other in the front and back and are hung around the back of the animal, and a mesh-like body that connects the pair of string-like bodies, and the left and right ends of each string-like body are each provided with the pad connection portion. Effect of the Invention

[0008] The animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 1 comprises a pad for absorbing the urine of a male animal and a pad holding means for holding the pad on the abdomen of the animal, the pad holding means being configured to include a main body surrounding the back and torso of the animal, and a pad connecting portion for removably connecting the left and right ends of the main body to the pad and holding the pad near the animal's genitals on the abdomen of the animal, so that the pad can be easily attached to the animal by simply attaching it to the main body at the pad connecting portion. Also, the pad can be formed small enough to cover the animal's genitals, so that the discomfort caused by wearing the diaper can be greatly reduced. Furthermore, the pad can be easily attached and detached repeatedly at the pad connecting portion, so that the pad can be attached without loosening, and even if it does loosen, it can be easily corrected. Furthermore, the pad can be formed small, so it is not noticeable from the outside and looks good, and even if the number of times the animal's diapers need to be changed increases, the economic burden on the owner can be dramatically reduced. These points will be described in more detail. That is, in the urine leakage prevention device according to claim 1, the pad can be formed in a small size that only covers the abdomen of the animal, and can be formed in a simple shape suitable for mass production, such as a square, so that it can be manufactured at low cost. This allows the pad to be replaced many times a day at low cost, dramatically reducing the economic burden on the owner of the animal's diaper. Moreover, the pad can be formed as small as possible because it is sufficient to cover the animal's private parts, and does not cover the abdomen of the animal as in the past, so the animal can run easily and is not restricted in movement, and the animal does not feel uncomfortable wearing the pad, and the pad (diaper) is not noticeable from the outside even when it is attached to the abdomen, and it looks good, so the animal can go for a walk with the pad on. Furthermore, the pad can be easily held on the main body of the pad holding means in a detachable manner, so the pad can be put on the animal and replaced very easily. In addition, since the pad can be formed small, the pad (diaper) does not get steamy inside, so that even if the pad is worn on a hot day, pain caused by steaminess can be reduced as much as possible. Since the pad can be formed small enough to cover the abdomen of the animal, the pad can be held by the holding means near the genitals of the animal. Therefore, the pad can be put on the animal in one go while the animal is, for example, standing or turned upside down on its back. This makes it possible to put on and replace the pad without changing the animal's position as in the past, and the work is simple. In addition, even if the pad is displaced during wearing, the pad is small and is configured to be held by the main body near the genitals, so that the pad can be corrected without changing the animal's position or position, and the work of correcting the displacement is easy. Furthermore, the pad for absorbing urine leaking from the genitals of male animals can effectively cover the genitals of male animals and the surrounding area with a minimum size, and since it only covers the genitals of the animal and a small area around it, the pad is not a hindrance for the animal, there is no discomfort caused by wearing the pad, the pad is not noticeable from the outside, and the appearance is good. In this way, the small pad can effectively and reliably absorb the animal's urine, easily prevent urine leakage, prevent urine scattering, and make it easy for the owner to clean up the animal's urine. Moreover, the pad of claim 1 only needs to be small enough to cover the animal's private parts and the small area surrounding it, so the manufacturing cost of the pad can be significantly reduced compared to conventional diapers that cover the entire circumference of the animal's abdomen. Therefore, the selling price can also be significantly reduced, and the burden on the owner can be significantly reduced. In this way, the pad only needs to be large enough to surround the animal's private parts, and when the pad is used up, it can be replaced with small pieces of commercially available urine absorption sheets or other sheets with moisture absorption or water absorption properties in an emergency. In this way, the urine leakage prevention device of claim 1 can be manufactured cheaply with a simple structure, and the purchase cost of the pad can be significantly reduced, dramatically reducing the cost burden on the owner. In this respect, the cost of the diaper can be significantly reduced compared to conventional diapers that are worn by wrapping around the abdomen and back of the dog, or conventional diapers that cover the dog's hind legs. In addition, the urine leakage prevention device of claim 1 only covers the genitals of the animal and the small area around it, so the pad can be small, it can be worn without pressing on the abdomen, and compared to conventional diapers that wrap around the abdomen, it gives a feeling of freedom as if the animal is not wearing a diaper, it does not interfere with sleep or lying down, and it can greatly reduce the discomfort caused by wearing it. In particular, when a dog walks around or lies down to sleep, it does not interfere with the animal, and it can greatly reduce the discomfort caused by wearing it. Furthermore, since the pad is small and the area that it covers over the animal's abdomen is minimized, stuffiness can be reduced as much as possible even on hot summer days, the pad does not get in the way when the animal lies down to sleep, it is comfortable to wear even when sleeping, and the animal can lie down comfortably. Furthermore, since the urine leakage prevention device of claim 1 has a simple structure, the main body of the pad holding means is also inexpensive, and when the main body of the pad holding means deteriorates, it is sufficient to replace only the deteriorated main body of the pad holding means with a new one, and the replacement is also easy. In addition, the pad of claim 1 can be formed small, and because it is small, the degree to which urine has been absorbed can be easily and visually confirmed, making it easy to know when to change the diaper.

[0009] In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 2, the main body of the pad holding means is configured to include a pair of string-like bodies that are spaced apart from each other in the front and back and are hung around the back and torso of the animal, so that the configuration is simple, can be manufactured relatively inexpensively, is inconspicuous from the outside, and has a good appearance. In the urine leakage prevention device for animals described in claim 3, the pair of string-like bodies is equipped with a biasing force adjustment mechanism that adjusts the force with which the pad is biased toward the abdomen of the animal, and the biasing force adjustment mechanism is configured to bring the pad into close contact with the abdomen of the animal, so that when or after the pad is placed on the animal, the slackness or tension can be easily adjusted, and the pad can be brought into close contact with the abdomen of the animal with an appropriate comfortable pressure. Note that, when the main body is a pair of string-like bodies, the biasing force adjustment mechanism can adjust the tension of the string-like bodies to adjust the biasing force of the pad toward the abdomen of the animal.

[0010] In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 4, the pair of string-like bodies are formed by at least a coil spring, and the spring itself constitutes the biasing force adjustment mechanism, so that when the pad is attached to the animal, the elasticity of the main body that is hung on the back of the animal allows the pad to be tightly attached to the abdomen of the animal with an appropriate comfortable pressure. This allows the pad to reliably absorb urine and reliably prevent urine leakage. Furthermore, when the pad holding means is attached to the animal, the main body of the pad holding means gets entangled with the hair on the back of the animal due to its spring shape, so that the pad holding means can be prevented from slipping on the back of the animal and can be stably attached to the back of the animal. In addition, when the pad holding means loosens its holding of the pad, for example, a part of the spring-like string-like body can be made into a loop and twisted to maintain and fix the loop by itself, forming a tension adjustment mechanism. This allows the tension of the spring-like string-like body to be adjusted by substantially shortening it, thereby restoring the tension of the string-like body and adjusting the biasing force of the pad 3. That is, even if the string-like body stretches or loosens, the pad can be stably attached to the abdomen of the animal with an appropriate pressure without slipping, and such a state can be maintained, due to the tension adjustment mechanism of the spring itself. In addition, when the main body of the pad holding means is formed of a spring-shaped string, the spring-shaped part acts as a tension adjustment mechanism as described above and also entangles with the hair on the back, thereby preventing the string-like body from slipping and adjusting the tension of the string-like body. Furthermore, when the string-like body is an elastic string or a coil-shaped spring, the string-like body stretches and contracts, so that the string-like body can be made size-free. Moreover, by twisting a part of the string with an uneven surface or a spring-shaped string, for example, the top part corresponding to the back of the animal, it is possible to easily adjust the length of the string-like body and adjust the tensile force when the string-like body stretches and loosens. When the string-like body does not stretch or loosen, a similar effect can be obtained by providing a biasing force adjustment mechanism such as a stopper described later. In the urine leakage prevention device for animals described in claim 5, the pair of string-like bodies have an uneven surface, and by twisting a part of the string-like body into a loop, that is, by twisting a part of the string-like body with an uneven surface, for example, the top part corresponding to the back of the animal, it is possible to easily adjust the length of the string-like body and adjust the tensile force when the string-like body is stretched and loosened, and the unevenness of the string-like body can be used to configure the biasing force adjustment mechanism. With this configuration, the unevenness of the surface of the string-like body serves as the tension adjustment mechanism described above, and the tension of the string-like body can be adjusted. Furthermore, the unevenness of the string-like body also entangles with the hair on the back, thereby preventing the string-like body from slipping. Furthermore, when the string-like body is an elastic string, the string-like body stretches and shrinks, so the string-like body can be made size-free. If the string-like body does not stretch and shrink, a similar effect can be obtained by providing a biasing force adjustment mechanism such as a stopper described later. In addition, it goes without saying that the same effects as those of the urine leakage prevention device of claim 4 can be obtained, for example, the pad can be made to adhere closely to the abdomen of the animal with an appropriate comfortable pressure, the pad can reliably absorb urine, and urine leakage can be reliably prevented. In the urine leakage prevention device for animals described in claim 6, the pair of string-like bodies are provided with stoppers for adjusting the length of the string-like bodies, and the biasing force adjustment mechanism is configured by the stoppers, so that by changing the position of the stoppers on the string-like bodies, it is possible to easily adjust the length of the string-like bodies and adjust the tensile force when the string-like bodies are stretched and loosened, and the string-like bodies can be made size-free. In addition, since the string itself also entangles with the fur on the back while serving as the tension adjustment mechanism as described above, it is possible to prevent the string-like bodies from slipping. Of course, it is also possible to obtain the effects of the urine leakage prevention device described in claim 4, for example, the pad can be closely attached to the abdomen of the animal with an appropriate comfortable pressure, the pad can reliably absorb urine, and urine leakage can be reliably prevented. In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 7, the pair of string-like bodies are formed from a material that can be entangled with the fur on the animal's back. Therefore, when the pad holding means is attached to the animal, the main body of the pad holding means becomes entangled with the fur on the animal's back, preventing the pad holding means from slipping off the animal's back, allowing it to be stably attached to the animal's back and making it easy to attach and remove the pad. In the urine leakage prevention device for animals described in claim 8, the pad connection part is configured as a gripping means for detachably gripping the left and right ends of the pad, so that the pad can be easily attached to and detached from the animal, and the pad can be easily and quickly replaced. By using a clip or the like as the gripping means, as described above, the pad of the present invention can be easily replaced.

[0011] In the urine leakage prevention device for animals described in claim 9, the pad is cut into a substantially rectangular, trapezoidal or triangular shape, so that the area for urine leakage can be made wide, and urine can be reliably absorbed. In addition, since the pad is made small in the narrow area between the hind legs, the discomfort caused by wearing the pad can be greatly reduced, and the pad does not interfere with the movement of the hind legs, making it easy to move. In addition, by making the pad into such a shape, it is possible to obtain the effect of absorbing the maximum amount of urine with the smallest shape, and the pad can be made as small as possible, so that there is a large economic merit. Moreover, since the pad is such a small pad, the pad can be easily attached to and detached from the animal, and the pad can be easily and quickly replaced. Furthermore, since the pad can be made as small as possible, it is not noticeable from the outside and looks good. Since the pad is cut into a substantially rectangular, trapezoidal or triangular shape, it does not cover the abdomen of the animal excessively, does not get stuffy even on hot days, and can be made small and without waste, so that the wearing feeling is good as described above. Other effects are the same as those described above, so description will be omitted.

[0012] In the urine leakage prevention device for animals described in claim 10, the pad is configured such that a part of the approximately central part near the front protrudes downward to provide a recessed space that opens upward, and the genitals of the animal are accommodated in the recessed space, so that leaking urine can be reliably absorbed, and the pad can be prevented from shifting by accommodating the genitals of the animal in the recessed space. That is, the pad is configured such that a approximately central part near the front protrudes downward to provide a recessed space that opens upward, and the genitals of the animal are accommodated in the recessed space, so that urine leakage can be prevented as much as possible and urine can be reliably absorbed. The recessed space can be formed, for example, by making a cut in the approximately central part of the front end part of the pad and connecting both sides of the cut by overlapping them one above the other, or by overlapping the approximately central parts of the front end part of the pad together in the width direction. According to this method, the recessed space can be easily formed, and its depth can be adjusted according to the size of the animal and other needs. In the urine leakage prevention device for animals described in claim 11, the pad connection part is a bag disposed across both sides of the main body, the bag opens in front of the animal, and the upper surface part that contacts the abdomen of the animal is formed of a mesh material, and the pad can be inserted and removed through the opening, so that the pad stored in the bag can be easily replaced by storing the pad in the bag, removing the pad from the bag, etc. Also, the pad can be easily formed by folding or cutting toilet paper, kitchen paper, tissue paper, other papers, various cloths such as nonwoven fabrics, etc. into an appropriate shape, and anything that can absorb urine can be used as a pad or a substitute for a pad, which is economical. In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 12, the main body of the pad holding means is composed of a pair of string-like bodies that are spaced apart from each other in the front and back and are hung on the back of the animal, and a net-like body that connects the pair of string-like bodies, and the left and right ends of each string-like body are each provided with the pad connection part, so that even if the string-like bodies are particularly difficult to get entangled in the animal's fur, the net-like body will get entangled in the fur on the animal's back instead, which also prevents the main body and the pad from shifting. Other effects are the same as those described above. The pair of string-like bodies may or may not be stretchable. The explanation of such string-like bodies is referred to the above-mentioned string-like body. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THEINVENTION

[0013] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a device for preventing urine leakage for animals according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1, the urine leakage prevention device 1 for animals of this embodiment is composed of a pad 3 for absorbing urine leaking from the genitals 2a of an animal 2 such as a male dog, and a pad holding means 4 for holding the pad 3 on the abdominal 2b side of the animal 2, the pad holding means being composed of a main body 5 surrounding the back 2c and torso 2d of the animal 2, and a pad connecting part 4 for detachably connecting the left and right ends of the main body to the pad 3 and holding the pad 3 on the abdominal 2b of the animal 2 near the genitals 2a of the animal 2. This will be described in detail below. The pad 3 is designed to absorb urine, and may be of any conventionally known construction, and its material and construction will be described later. The size of the pad 3 is determined according to the size of the animal, but since the pad 3 is connected near the genitals 2a, it is sufficient for the pad 3 to be a size that at least covers the genitals 2a, and therefore it can be made much smaller than conventional diapers. The advantages of being small are as already described in the section on effects and advantages above, and it is inexpensive and looks good, and other advantages and effects are also included. The shape of the pad 3 may be a rectangle as shown in FIG. 2(a), a trapezoid as shown in FIG. 2(b), or a substantially triangular shape. The pad 3 is preferably formed so that it is wider at the front and narrower toward the rear. If the pad 3 is formed in this way, the wider front part of the pad 3 can cover the abdomen 2b more widely than the rear part, and the narrower rear part can be positioned between the hind legs without getting in the way, improving the wearing comfort for the animal. In order to specifically create the pad 3, it is cost-effective to simply create it by cutting a commercially available rectangular urine pad into multiple small pieces. The shape of the pad 3 is not limited, and may be any shape, such as a polygonal shape or a figure-of-eight shape (wide at the front and rear sides). The four corners of the pad 3 may be provided with hooks 3e that are held by or connected to the gripping means 7. This ensures that the gripping means 7 and the pad 3 are connected to each other. The catch portion 3e may be, for example, a protrusion, thickened, or hardened, so long as it can be firmly held by the gripping means 7. The pad 3 may of course be substituted with toilet paper, kitchen paper, tissue paper, other paper, or various types of cloth such as nonwoven fabric, which are simply formed by folding or cutting into an appropriate shape, and any material that can absorb urine and can be used as a substitute is economical.

[0014] The pad holding means 4 is composed of a main body 5 that is hung around the back 2c and torso 2d of the animal 2 when the urine leakage prevention device is worn, and pad connection parts 7 that detachably hold the pad 3 at the left and right ends of the main body. The main body 5 of the pad holding means 4 in this embodiment is provided with a pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a that are spaced apart from each other in the front and rear and hung around the back 2c and torso 2d of the animal 2 when the urine leakage prevention device is worn. The pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a are preferably made of a material that is stretchable and that is hung around the back 2c and torso 2d of the animal 2 when worn on the animal 2 and entangled with the fur of the animal 2 (particularly the back 2c). An example of the main body 5 is a pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a at least partly or entirely made of a coil spring. When a part of the main body 5 is made of a spring, the other part may be a normal string-like body or another string-like body described later, and in this case, it is sufficient to provide a biasing force adjustment mechanism 8 described later at any position or the main body itself. In this embodiment, the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a are entirely springs, and because of the springs they are elastic, and support the pad connection part 7 at both ends. The pad connection part 7 is positioned particularly near the genitals 2a of the animal 2 so that it can hold the small pad 3 as described above. In this example, the pad connection part 7 is a gripping means provided at both ends of the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a. The string-like body 5a is preferably, for example, a resin spring-like string material (string-like body) 5a as shown in FIG. 3(a), but is not limited thereto. An elastic string-like body with an uneven surface may be used. For example, the surface of the string-like body 5a, or at least the surface that contacts the back 2c, may be processed to be entangled with the fur of the back 2c, for example, by fluffing it, or by providing a number of protrusions or comb-like protrusions. For example, the string-like body 5a may be formed by continuously forming a number of small, approximately spherical protrusions like beads (see FIG. 3(b)), or by continuously forming approximately cylindrical protrusions like beads (see FIG. 3(c)), or by continuously providing a number of hook-shaped protrusions or the like, so that unevenness is continuously formed. Other examples of unevenness include any shape such as an ellipse, polygon, or the like, in addition to a circle or rectangle in the cross section of the width direction of the string. Similarly, any shape such as an ellipse, polygon, or the like may be used in addition to a circle or rectangle in the cross section of the length direction of the string. The string-like body 5a is preferably elastic, but is not particularly limited to this. In order to provide the string-like body 5a with elasticity, it is preferable to integrally mold it with elastic resin such as rubber, but of course it is not limited to this. The pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a are hung on the back 2c of the animal 2 with an appropriate distance between them. This appropriate distance is the distance from the hind legs to the middle of the front legs of the animal 2, and is determined according to the size of the animal 2. In short, it is sufficient to determine it so as to effectively cover the pubic area 2a and its surroundings. The pair of spring string-like bodies 5a, 5a themselves are provided with a biasing force adjustment mechanism 8 that adjusts the force that biases the pad 3 toward the abdomen 2b of the animal 2, and the pad 3 is configured to be closely attached to the abdomen 2b of the animal 2 by the biasing force adjustment mechanism, so that the slackness and tension can be easily adjusted when or after the pad is attached to the animal 2, and the pad 3 can be closely attached to the abdomen 2b of the animal 2 with an appropriate comfortable pressure. The biasing force adjustment mechanism 8 is a tension adjustment mechanism 8 that adjusts the tension of the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a to adjust the biasing force of the pad 3 toward the abdomen 2b of the animal 2, as will be described later.

[0015] The gripping means forming the pad connection part 7 is preferably a lightweight clip made of resin that is as small and thin as possible and can be easily opened and closed. Specifically, a so-called alligator clip or one-touch clip (otherwise known as a keeper clip, fish clip, mask clip, hat clip, eggplant clip, etc. (regardless of what it is called, any clip can be opened and closed as long as it can be opened and closed)) as shown in Fig. 4(a), (b), and (c) is preferable, but any other clip that can be opened and closed and can hold the pad 3 may be used. The clip (gripping means) 7 shown in Fig. 4(a), (b), and (c) has a mouth 7a that opens and closes to hold the left and right ends or corners of the pad 3, and a handle 7b that opens and closes the mouth 7a and maintains the state. When opening the clip 7, the handle 7b is raised (see the clip 7 on the left side of Fig. 3(a) and the clip 7 in Fig. 4(a)(c)). When closing the clip 7, an end or corner of the pad is inserted into the opening 7a and the handle 7b is turned down (see the clip 7 on the right side of FIG. 3(a) and the clip 7 in FIG. 4(b)), completing the connection between the pad 3 and the main body 5. The gripping means 7 is connected to the end of the string-like body 5a by an appropriate conventional method, and the method is not particularly limited, so the description will be omitted. The pad connection part 7 is not limited to the gripping means for gripping the pad 3, and may be a Velcro tape (registered trademark) that is detachably connected to the left and right ends 3a, 3a, 3b, 3b of the pad 3. When the pad connection part 7 is a Velcro tape (registered trademark), one element of the tape is attached to the string-like body 5a, and the other element is attached to the left and right ends or corners of the pad 3 in advance.

[0016] Next, the function and effect of the device 1 for preventing urine leakage will be explained, and the configuration of the device 1 for preventing urine leakage will be made clearer. To put the urine leakage prevention device 1 on the animal 2, first, a pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a of the main body 5 of the pad holding means 4 is hung on the back 2c of the animal 2 at an appropriate interval in the front and back. Next, the front, rear, left and right ends 3a, 3a, 3b, 3b of the rectangular pad 3 are gripped by the gripping means, which is the pad connecting part 7 installed at the end of the main body 5, so that the pad 3 covers the genitals 2a of the abdomen 2b of the animal 2 and its surroundings. At this time, the pad 3 can be gripped by the gripping means in the vicinity of the genitals 2a of the animal 2. Therefore, the pad 3 can be put on the animal 2 in a single gripping operation, for example, while the animal 2 is in a standing position or turned upside down and lying on its back. This makes it possible to put on and replace the pad 3 without changing the direction of the animal 2 as in the conventional method, and the operation is simple. Even if the pad 3 shifts while being worn, the pad 3 is small and is configured to be held by the main body 5 near the genitals 2a, so that the pad 3 can be corrected without changing the posture or direction of the animal 2, making the work of correcting the shift easy. When the pad 3 is attached, the pad 3 is adhered to the abdomen 2b with an appropriate pressure by the tensile force caused by the contraction force of the string-like bodies 5a, 5a. This allows the pad 3 to stably cover the genitals 2a, so that the urine of the animal 2 can be reliably absorbed and urine leakage can be reliably prevented. When the pad 3 has absorbed a lot of urine and it is desired to replace it, the openings 7a of the respective gripping means 7 of the pad 3 are opened to remove it from the main body 5, and a new pad 3 is attached again as described above. As is clear from the above, in this embodiment, since it is only necessary to cover the private parts 2a and a small area nearby, the pad 3 can be made as small as possible. As a result, the private parts 2a and the surrounding area of ​​the abdomen 2b of the animal 2 are covered with the pad 3 by the pad holding means 4, which is inconspicuous from the outside, so that the pad (diaper) is not noticeable even when left on the abdomen 2b, and the animal can go for a walk with the pad 3 on, which further improves the manners of the animal on a walk.

[0017] When the tensile force of the main body 5 of the pad 3 weakens, a part of the string-like body 5a, for example, the top part 5b, can be twisted into a loop to essentially constitute a tension adjustment mechanism 8 for the string-like body 5a (see FIG. 1), thereby substantially shortening the string-like body 5a and easily increasing the tensile force. This can be applied to both the front and rear string-like bodies 5a, 5a. The string-like body 5a with an uneven surface (see FIG. 3(b)(c)) or the spring string-like body 5a (see FIG. 3(a)) can itself constitute the tension adjustment mechanism 8. That is, when a part of the string-like body 5a is twisted into a loop, it is automatically fixed in the loop shape, so that the tensile force can be easily adjusted (see FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 3(b), when the string-like body 5a is formed by continuously forming a large number of small approximately spherical parts 5c or a large number of small approximately cylindrical parts like beads, by crossing any of the string-like connecting parts 5d connecting each of the approximately spherical parts 5c at any of the connecting parts 5d, 5d and twisting a part of the string-like body 5a into a loop 5b, the approximately spherical parts 5c, 5c, 5c, 5c on both sides of the connecting parts 5d, 5d are pressed against each other and hooked, maintaining and fixing the loop 5b, so that a tension adjustment mechanism 8 that can adjust the tension of the string-like body 5a can be configured. In order for the approximately spherical parts or the approximately cylindrical parts 5c, 5c to hook each other, it is preferable that the string-like body 5a is formed of a material having an appropriate frictional force on the surface. The same applies when the approximately spherical parts 5c are replaced by protrusions 5c such as approximately cylindrical parts, and the explanation therefor is also applicable. The pad 3 is not limited to a rectangular shape as shown in Fig. 2(a), but may be a so-called trapezoidal shape, as shown in Fig. 2(b), with the left and right widths of the front side being longer and the rear side being shorter. In this case, the wide front part of the pad 3 can cover the abdomen 2b in a slightly wider area in front of the genitals 2a of the animal 2 and not in the way of the hind legs, and it is possible to more reliably prevent urine leakage. Also, the narrow rear part of the pad 3 can cover the abdomen 2b in the narrow area between the hind legs and behind the genitals 2a of the animal 2, so as not to intrude on the hind legs, which makes it easier for the animal 2 to move its hind legs and reduces discomfort when wearing the pad as much as possible.

[0018] To repeat the explanation, the pair of string-like bodies 5a is not limited to spring material, and is preferably a string-like body with elasticity. Also, if the surface is smooth, such as a rubber string, it is preferable to make the surface uneven by fluffing the fur or forming protrusions that will entangle the fur on the back 2c of the animal 2. In this case, it is preferable that when a part of the body is made into a loop and twisted, the state is automatically fixed and held like a spring or continuous protrusion. The string-like body 5a may be an elastic string, or may be a normal string that is not elastic. As a normal string, a string that is not flat, such as a string formed by weaving fibers, is particularly preferable, but any string may be used. In the case of a string that is not elastic, a tension adjustment mechanism 8 using a stopper 8a as shown in Figures 5 and 6 is installed, and the tension adjustment mechanism 8 is used to adjust the length of the string to adjust the tension. That is, the stopper 8a can adjust the force of the pad 3 to the abdomen 2b of the animal 2 by adjusting the length from the position of the stopper of the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a to the pad connection part 7. The force adjustment mechanism 8 can easily adjust the slackness and tension of the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a, and the pad 3 can be closely attached to the abdomen 2b of the animal 2 with an appropriate comfortable pressure. To repeat, the force adjustment mechanism 8 is a tension adjustment mechanism 8 that adjusts the tension of the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a to adjust the force of the pad 3 to the abdomen 2b of the animal 2. Here, we will briefly explain the structure of the stopper 8a. The stopper 8a has a hole 8c that penetrates horizontally through its cylindrical body 8b, and the loop 5b of the string 5a is passed through the hole. When the loop 5b is set to an appropriate length, the button 8d is released and the string 5a is fixed, and the length of the string 5a from the stopper 8a to the pad-pad connection part 7 can be adjusted, and the tension of the string 5a can be adjusted. On the other hand, if the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a of the main body 5 are stretchable spring-like strings, when attached to the animal 2 and hung on its back 2c, the coil part of the spring will entangle the fur on the back 2c so as to pinch it, preventing it from shifting from the hanging position and allowing it to be worn stably.

[0019] Furthermore, the pad 3 may have a recessed space 3d that is open upward and protrudes downward from a part of the approximately central portion near the front, and the genitals 2a of the animal 2 may be accommodated in the recessed space. To explain this in detail with reference to Fig. 7, for example, as shown in Figs. 7(a) and (b), the pad 3 may be formed such that the left and right width of the front side is long and the left and right width of the rear side is short, a cut 3c is made in the front-rear direction near the center of the front side, and triangular portions 3f, 3f that are formed on both sides of the cut 3c and extend forward are stacked one on top of the other and fixed to each other to form a recessed space 3d that protrudes downward in the approximately central portion near the front. This allows the genitals 2a of the animal 2 to be accommodated in the space 3d when the pad 3 is attached to the animal 2, and further ensures prevention of urine leakage. 7(c) and (b), the pad 3 is formed such that the width of the front side is long and the width of the rear side is short, and a valley fold line 3g in the front-rear direction is provided near the center of the front side, and mountain fold lines 3h, 3h are provided on both sides of the valley fold line, forming triangular portions 3f that extend forward. When the valley fold line 3g and the mountain fold lines 3h, 3h are folded toward the valley side and the mountain side, respectively, the triangular portions 3f, 3f are overlapped with each other in the width direction of the pad, and by fixing the triangular portions 3f, 3f to each other in this state, a recessed space 3d that protrudes downward and opens upward in the approximately center portion near the front may be formed. This allows the genitals 2a of the animal 2 to be accommodated in the space 3d when the pad 3 is attached to the animal 2, and can further ensure the prevention of urine leakage and slippage. The valley fold line 3g may be formed as a cut 3c. In this case, the triangular portions 3f, 3f are folded downward from the mountain fold lines 3h, 3h so that the ends cut off by the cuts 3c face downward, and the triangular portions 3f, 3f are then overlapped facing each other and connected and fixed.

[0020] Fig. 8 shows another embodiment of the urine leakage prevention device 1. The characteristic feature of this embodiment is that the pad connection part 7 of the pad 3 is a bag 6 that is placed across both sides of the main body part 5 so as to cover the abdomen of the animal 2 when the urine leakage prevention device is worn, and the bag opens, for example, forward, and the upper surface part 6a that contacts the abdomen 2b of the animal 2 is formed of a sheet that is urine permeable and feels good on the skin of the animal 2, for example, a mesh material sheet, a nonwoven fabric sheet, or the like. In this embodiment, the pad 3 can be inserted into the bag through the opening 6b. The pad 3 can be easily replaced at any time by inserting it through the opening 6c. The opening direction of the bag is not particularly limited and may be in any direction.

[0021] FIG. 9 shows yet another embodiment of the urine leakage prevention device 1. In this embodiment, the mesh body 9 of the main body 5 of the pad holding means 4 is configured to be entangled with the hair on the back 2c of the animal 2 and fixed. A characteristic feature of this embodiment is that the main body 5 of the pad holding means 4 is composed of a pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a and a substantially rectangular mesh body 9 connecting these string-like bodies 5a, 5a. The pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a is preferably an elastic string-like body g like the various string-like bodies described in the above embodiment, but may be an ordinary string-like body that is not necessarily elastic, and further, it does not have to be a string-like body whose surface is entangled with the hair on the back 2c of the animal 2, and is preferably an inconspicuous string with a thickness similar to that of the mesh body 9, but is of course not limited to this. When the main body 5 of the pad holding means 4 is attached to the animal 2, it is hung on the back 2c of the animal 2 in the same manner as in the above embodiment. At this time, the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a are appropriately spaced apart in the same manner as in the above embodiment. The net-like body 9 is preferably woven into a net shape with relatively large meshes as shown in FIG. 10. The pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a and the net-like body 9 are preferably formed integrally, but may be either not integral or not integral. The mesh size and fiber thickness of the net-like body 9 may be appropriately determined so that it can be easily entangled with the hair on the back 2c of the animal 2. In short, it is preferable to select an appropriate mesh size and material so that the main body 5 does not shift due to entanglement with the hair on the back 2c. When adjusting the force of the net-like body 9 pulling the pad 3, or when the net-like body 9 stretches and the pulling force becomes weak, a string, metal fitting, or resin hook rib may be hung between the meshes located in the width direction at the front and rear ends of the net-like body 9 to adjust the length in the width direction to be shorter (corresponding to the biasing force adjustment mechanism (tension adjustment mechanism) 8). The size and shape of the mesh body 8 is determined by the size of the animal 2, as the distance from the hind legs to halfway between the front legs, and is essentially determined so as to effectively cover the genitals 2a and the surrounding area. In this embodiment, the same effects as those of the previous embodiment can be obtained, such as ease of attachment and replacement of pad 3, low cost of pad 3, and a comfortable fit for the animal 2.

[0022] Finally, the terms used in the present invention will be supplemented. The pair of string-like bodies do not necessarily need to be elastic, but they should at least be provided with a biasing force adjustment means. When the string-like body does not have elasticity, the biasing force adjustment means may have a length adjustment function for adjusting the length of the string-like body, as described above. When the string-like body is an elastic spring-like body, the biasing force adjustment means is the string-like body itself, and the biasing force of the pad can be adjusted by twisting the string-like body to adjust its length. The spring-like string may be an expandable coil-like string, and is synonymous with the spring-like string. As another example of a string-like body having a function of adjusting the length of the string, such as the stopper 8a, it goes without saying that a cord stopper, a string stopper, a cord lock, etc., may be used in the same manner, even if they are called different names. When the pair of string-like bodies are formed from an elastic material, the material should be, for example, a rubber string, and the surface should be treated so that when the strings themselves are twisted, they become entangled and fixed together. The main body of the pad holding means is preferably made of a pair of string-like bodies that are spaced apart from each other in the front and rear and are hung around the back and torso of the animal, but it does not necessarily have to be a pair of string-like bodies. As an example of a body that is not a pair of string-like bodies, for example, a cloth-like body, such as a net-like body, which is preferably stretchable and can be entangled with the hair on the back 2c of the animal 2, can be used. In the case of a net-like body, if it is stretchable, it can itself constitute a biasing force adjustment mechanism (tension adjustment mechanism) and can perform its function. In the present invention, by matching the color of the main body of the pad holding means, for example the color of the string-like body or net-like body, to the color of at least the fur on the back of the animal, it is inconspicuous and looks good, and the animal can go out or take a walk while wearing it, thereby improving the animal's manners while walking. Furthermore, when the pad connection part is a Velcro tape (registered trademark) that can be detachably connected to the left and right ends of the pad, one side of the Velcro tape (registered trademark) can be attached to the pad, and the other side of the Velcro tape (registered trademark) can be attached to the main body part. This allows the pad to be easily attached to and detached from the animal, and the pad can be easily and quickly replaced. By using Velcro tape (registered trademark) as the gripping means, the pad of the present invention can be easily replaced, as described above. [Industrial Applicability]

[0023] The animal urine leakage prevention device according to the present invention is expected to revitalize the industry that manufactures diapers, etc., and to be widely used in the pet industry, and can be widely recommended to pet owners. The pets according to the present invention are not limited to dogs, but may be any animals that can run on four legs and can be kept as pets, such as cats, rabbits, pigs, etc. Furthermore, the animal urine leakage prevention device according to the present invention is a free size device and can be applied to animals of various sizes. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a device for preventing urine leakage for animals according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1A and 1B show an embodiment of a pad for preventing urine leakage for animals according to the present invention, in which (a) is a plan view showing one formed in an approximately rectangular shape, and (b) is a plan view showing one formed in an approximately trapezoidal shape. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 shows an example in which the main body of the pad holding means of the animal urine leakage prevention device of the present invention is a string-like body and the gripping means is an alligator clip, where (a) is a front view showing the case in which the string-like body is a coil spring, (b) is a front view showing the case in which the string-like body is made up of a number of roughly spherical parts connected together to form an uneven surface, and (c) is a front view showing the case in which the string-like body is made up of a number of cubic or cylindrical protrusions connected together to form an uneven surface. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 shows an example in which the main body of the pad holding means of the urine leakage prevention device for animals according to the present invention is a spring-shaped string-like body and the gripping means is an alligator clip, where (a) is a front view showing the alligator clip in an open state, (b) is a front view showing the alligator clip in a closed state, and (c) is a perspective view showing the alligator clip in an open state. [Diagram 5] This is a front view showing that the main body part of the pad holding means of the urine leakage prevention device for animals of the present invention is a normal string with no elasticity, and is equipped with a tension adjustment mechanism (stopper) for adjusting the tension of the string. [Figure 6] This is an oblique view showing how the main body of the pad holding means of the animal urine leakage prevention device of the present invention is a normal non-elastic string and is equipped with a tension adjustment mechanism (stopper) for adjusting the tension of the string, particularly showing an enlarged view of the main parts. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 shows another embodiment of the pad of the animal urine leakage prevention device of the present invention, in which (a) and (c) are plan views of the pad unfolded before a recessed space is created, and (b) and (d) are perspective views of the pad when a recessed space has been created. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the device for preventing urine leakage for animals according to the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the device for preventing urine leakage for animals according to the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a plan view showing an example in which the main body of the pad holding means of still another embodiment of the device for preventing urine leakage for animals according to the present invention is constituted by a substantially rectangular mesh body. [Explanation of symbols]

[0025] 1. Urinary incontinence prevention devices 2 animals 2a private parts 2b Abdomen (stomach) 2c Back 2d Body side 3 Pad 3a Front left and right ends 3b Left and right ends on the rear side 3c Cut 3d recessed space 3e Gripping part 3f Triangular part 3g Valley fold line 3h Mountain fold 4 Pad Retaining Means 5 Main body 5a String-like body (string material) 5b Top (ring) 5c Approximately spherical part, approximately cylindrical part, protrusion, etc. 5d Contact Department 6 Holding part (bag body) 6a Top part 6b opening 7 Pad connection part (gripping means, clip, etc.) 7a mouth 7b Handle 8 Biasing force adjustment mechanism (tension adjustment mechanism) 8a Stopper 8b Body 8c hole 8d Knob 9 Reticulated body

Claims

1. A pad for a device for preventing urine leakage in animals, which is for absorbing urine of a male animal and is adapted to be closely attached to the abdomen of the animal by a pad holding means, The pad holding means comprises a pair of string-like bodies spaced apart from each other in the front and rear and hung on the back of the animal, gripping means installed on both ends of the pair of string-like bodies for detachably gripping the front, rear, left and right ends of the pad, and an adjustment mechanism for changing the tension or length of the pair of string-like bodies, the adjustment mechanism being used to attach the pad to the abdomen of the animal with an appropriate pressure, A pad for use in a device for preventing urine leakage for animals, characterized in that hook portions to be held by the gripping means are provided at the front, rear, left and right ends.

2. The pad for preventing urinary incontinence for animals as described in claim 1, characterized in that the hooking portion is a protrusion formed on the front and back left and right ends of the pad, or is made thick or hard, thereby allowing the gripping means to securely grip the front and back left and right ends of the pad.

3. 2. A pad for use in a device for preventing urine leakage for animals according to claim 1, characterized in that a recessed space that opens upward is provided, so that the private parts of the animal can be contained within the recessed space.

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