Pet food container

Abstract

To provide an edible pet food container made entirely of pet food for eliminating one factor of food aggression.SOLUTION: A pet food container is formed into a dish or box shape using only pet food, the pet food container having a function of a container for putting feed therein and providing nutrition in itself. The pet food container can eliminate one factor of food aggression by leaving nothing including the dish, behind after eating.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pet food container that is adapted to accommodate aggressive food behavior. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, edible tableware made from food ingredients has been designed for humans, and is used to eat the tableware itself, serve food on it, or as a cooking ingredient. (See Patent Documents 1 and 2)

[0003] Edible tableware for humans is made into shapes such as plates, bowls, lunch cups, spoons, and chopsticks, and is made by stretching the material more or less uniformly and forming it into a shape.

[0004] Edible tableware intended for humans has been commercialized as a way to address environmental issues such as reducing disposable container waste, eliminating plastic, and improving water pollution.

[0005] Pet foods typically sold on the market come in a variety of forms, including powder, liquid, flake, granule (dry type, soft dry type, semi-moist type), wet type, biscuit type, and bar type. Common materials for pet dishes include stainless steel, ceramic, silicone, and plastic. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 7-23720 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 59-16384 DISCLOSURE OF THEINVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The inventor's dog sometimes exhibits food aggression. Food aggression is when a normally docile dog suddenly becomes angry when someone other than the dog approaches the remaining food or tries to take the food container while the dog is eating or after the meal. The degree of the behavior varies from dog to dog, ranging from light barking to actual biting. The inventor's dog strongly refuses to have the food container cleared after a meal and tries to protect the food container, which makes it difficult to clear the food container after a meal to keep it clean, and this has been a major problem in raising the dog.

[0008] Edible food bowls for humans have been invented in the prior researches such as JP Patent Publication No. 23720 / 1985 and JP Utility Model Publication No. 16384 / 1984, but the purpose is to reduce the amount of disposable container waste and to address environmental issues such as plastic-free water pollution, and the intention of the invention is fundamentally different from the reason for the need for edible food containers for pets, such as removing one of the causes of food aggression. For this reason, while people may leave food in edible food bowls without eating, edible food containers for pets are based on the premise that they will be eaten as food, and so it is necessary to devise a way for pets to eat safely without leaving any leftovers.

[0009] The way humans and animals eat is completely different. For example, dogs tend to hold food with their front paws and chew it up, or swallow it whole. When making food bowls for animals, it is essential to take into account these characteristics.

[0010] Most edible tableware designed for humans are formed with a single structure, and if they are used for pets as they are, the pet may become stressed because it cannot eat from the edible tableware properly, may swallow a large piece of the edible tableware and choke, or may be injured by a sharp piece of the edible tableware. Therefore, edible tableware invented for humans cannot be used as is as a container for edible food for pets. However, there are currently no edible food containers for pets that take into account the characteristics of such animals, and even no consideration has been given to a pet food container made only from pet ingredients.

[0011] It is important for edible food containers for humans to be water-resistant and strong, so they are designed to not break apart when chewed. If an edible food container breaks into pieces when chewed by a pet, it may choke on the animal's habit of swallowing the food whole, or the broken pieces may damage the oral cavity, pharynx, and esophagus. In addition, if the powder scatters, it will contaminate the floor, so edible pet food containers must be designed to break into shapes and sizes that are easy to swallow for various types and sizes of pets, and must be designed to be resistant to regular impacts during transportation.

[0012] A pet's daily calorie intake is determined by its weight, age, whether it has been neutered or not, whether it is pregnant or nursing, working status, etc. When using edible pet food containers, you can choose a container based on the calorie content of the container itself. Also, if the pet food container is not enough to meet the daily calorie intake requirement, you can simply fill the storage space with food to make up for the shortfall. However, Currently, no food containers containing calories for pets have been invented.

[0013] In order to feed pets outside the home during disasters or when going out, pet food containers are needed to put the food in, and along with that, cleaning water, detergent, sponges, etc. are also needed, which results in a lot of luggage. Especially during disasters, human support takes priority and the provision of water and supplies for pets is put on the back burner, so it is essential for pet owners to prepare these items themselves.

[0014] Although pet food containers with lids are commercially available, no studies have been conducted on pet food containers with lids that are made only of pet food and that can be eaten entirely.

[0015] Problems on the part of pet owners include forgetting to feed their pets or feeding them twice. Particularly for elderly pet owners, the decline in cognitive function can lead to feeding the pet multiple times, which can lead to obesity and illness in pets, but no pet food or pet food containers have been developed to address this issue.

[0016] Since animals put their mouths into the food bowl to eat, the food bowl tends to be pushed and moved when eating, so it is necessary to provide an edible food container with a non-slip bottom, but currently no edible pet food containers with such features are under consideration. [Means for solving the problem]

[0017] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is a pet food container formed of a plurality of granules and a binder that binds the granules, the granules and the binder are both made only of pet food, and the container has a main body with a concave storage space at the top. With this configuration, the food container itself can be eaten to obtain nutrients, and the container also has the function of replenishing the storage space with nutrients that are lacking in the container body alone.

[0018] In addition, by forming the food by binding the granules with a binder, the food is unlikely to crumble when subjected to regular, general impacts during transportation, but will not crumble when subjected to localized impacts such as when a pet bites it, and it can be easily dispersed into granules of individual sizes suited to each pet. This prevents the risk of choking on the food in pets that swallow it whole, and prevents damage to the oral cavity, pharynx and esophagus caused by crushed food.

[0019] In addition, unlike typical solid foods available on the market, the food is not simply granulated, but is formed into the shape of the container by binding the granules with a binder, so the hardness of the binder can be adjusted to suit each individual pet. The food can be chewed to suit the individual tastes. In addition, when eating, the animals must hold the food container with their feet and chew it to pieces, which is closer to how they would eat in the wild. This prevents animals from eating too quickly and reduces vomiting.

[0020] In addition, by making pet food containers out of only pet ingredients, there is no food container that dogs try to protect, which eliminates one of the causes of food aggression. Also, by eliminating the food container itself after meals, there is no need to clear the table or wash the dishes, reducing the effort required. Eliminating the need for washing also eliminates the need for detergents, sponges, and washing water, which is environmentally friendly and reduces the amount of luggage required for disaster preparedness and when going out.

[0021] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is a pet food container formed by stacking a number of pillars each having a side, bottom and top surface, and bonding the pillars together with an adhesive, the pillars and adhesive being made only of pet food, and the container has a main body having a concave storage space at the top. With this configuration, the food container itself can be eaten to obtain nutrients, and the container also has the function of replenishing the storage space with nutrients that are lacking in the container body alone.

[0022] In addition, the food is formed by bonding together pillars so that even small pets with weak jaws can bite it off, and it is resistant to crumbling when subjected to regular overall impacts during transport, but does not crumble when subjected to localized impacts when a pet bites it, and is designed to easily disperse into pillars of individual sizes suited to each pet, preventing the risk of choking on the food in pets that swallow it whole, and preventing damage to the oral cavity, pharynx and esophagus from broken pieces of food.

[0023] In addition, unlike typical solid foods sold in stores, the food is not simply granular, but is formed into the shape of a container by bonding pillars together, so it requires holding it down with the feet and biting it off with the teeth, which is closer to the way animals naturally eat in the wild. This prevents animals from eating too quickly and reduces vomiting.

[0024] In addition, by making pet food containers out of only pet ingredients, there is no food container that dogs try to protect, which eliminates one of the causes of food aggression. Also, by eliminating the food container itself after meals, there is no need to clear the table or wash the dishes, reducing the effort required. Eliminating the need for washing also eliminates the need for detergents, sponges, and washing water, which is environmentally friendly and reduces the amount of luggage required for disaster preparedness and when going out.

[0025] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is a pet food container in which a side portion and a bottom portion are formed by combining, gluing, and stacking a number of pillars whose longitudinal directions are oriented vertically and pillars whose longitudinal directions are oriented horizontally, and the pillars are formed by bonding their respective contacting surfaces with an adhesive, and both the pillars and the adhesive are made only of pet food, and the container is characterized in that it has a main body portion having a concave storage space at the top.

[0026] By combining and laminating columns with their longitudinal direction oriented vertically and columns with their longitudinal direction oriented horizontally, the food becomes more fragile when chewed, and can be easily bitten off by children with weak jaws, very small pets, senior pets with periodontal disease, etc. Furthermore, the food is not easily broken down by regular overall impacts during transportation, but is strongly endowed with the property of breaking up into individual columnar shapes of different sizes according to each pet, without crumbling when subjected to localized impacts when bitten by the pet, preventing the risk of choking in pets who swallow the food whole, and damage to the oral cavity, pharynx, and esophagus caused by broken pieces of food.

[0027] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is a pet food container formed by stacking multiple plate-shaped bodies and bonding each plate-shaped body with an adhesive so that the outer periphery of each plate-shaped body is in contact with each other, and is characterized in that both the plate-shaped bodies and the adhesive are made only of pet food, and a concave storage space is provided at the top. With this configuration, the food container itself can be eaten to obtain nutrients, and it also has the function of replenishing the storage space with nutrients that are lacking in the container body alone.

[0028] In addition, by bonding the plate-like bodies together with an adhesive so that they come into contact at their outer periphery, the product is less likely to crumble when subjected to regular overall impacts during transportation, but will not shatter when subjected to localized impacts such as when a pet bites it, and will tend to break up into columnar bodies of individual sizes suited to each pet.

[0029] By adjusting the thickness and size of the plate-like body, it is possible to provide a range of chewing texture and strength according to individual pets. For example, by forming the plate-like body thin and small, it becomes a structure suitable for senior pets with weak teeth or very small pets, and conversely, by forming the plate-like body thicker or larger, it is possible to provide a chewing texture that satisfies pets with strong chewing power or a strong appetite.

[0030] In addition, because the plate-like body is not longer in only one direction, it is also suitable for pets that have a habit of swallowing food whole, and is highly effective in preventing the risk of choking and damage to the oral cavity, pharynx, and esophagus caused by crushed food.

[0031] In addition, unlike typical solid foods sold in stores, the food is not simply granular, but is formed into the shape of a container by gluing plates together, which means that the animals need to hold it down with their feet and bite it off with their teeth, which is closer to how they would eat in the wild. This prevents animals from eating too quickly and reduces regurgitation.

[0032] In addition, by making pet food containers out of only pet ingredients, there is no food container that dogs try to protect, which eliminates one of the causes of food aggression. Also, by eliminating the food container itself after meals, there is no need to clear the table or wash the dishes, reducing the effort required. Eliminating the need for washing also eliminates the need for detergents, sponges, and washing water, which is environmentally friendly and reduces the amount of luggage required for disaster preparedness and when going out.

[0033] The present invention is characterized in that a concave storage space of a pet food container made only of pet food ingredients is covered with a lid made only of pet food. With this configuration, food can be carried without dropping even when it is placed in the concave storage space. It also prevents dust from entering the storage space, and when strong-smelling food is placed in the storage space, the lid can reduce the smell, and the increased area of ​​the lid can increase the calorie intake by that amount.

[0034] The present invention is characterized in that letters and symbols are applied to the side, inner and bottom of a pet food container made only of pet food ingredients. This configuration makes it possible to prevent forgetting to feed or feeding twice, and in particular to prevent elderly owners with declining cognitive function from feeding their pets multiple times, thereby reducing the risk of obesity and disease in pets.

[0035] The present invention is characterized in that a non-slip surface made only of pet food is provided at the bottom of a pet food container made only of pet food ingredients. This configuration makes it difficult for the pet to slip even if it is pushed by its mouth, and makes it easy for the pet to eat the food placed in the storage space. It is also possible to use food containing plaque prevention ingredients in the non-slip surface to provide a teeth brushing effect. Effect of the Invention

[0036] To form a pet food container having functions of tableware and storage container using only pet food ingredients. This eliminates one of the causes of food aggression and reduces the hassle of washing dishes. Since no washing is required, it is environmentally friendly and reduces the amount of luggage required when going out or in a disaster. The shape of the container prevents injury and choking when swallowing food whole, and prevents forgetting to feed your pet or feeding it twice. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0037] [Figure 1] An example of a pet food container of the present invention using granular material, with a main body and an enlarged view of the container and the appearance when broken. [Diagram 2] An example of the pet food container of the present invention using columnar bodies. (a) Columnar bodies arranged only horizontally. (b) Columnar bodies arranged only vertically. (c) Columnar bodies arranged in a combination of vertical and horizontal directions. The main body and enlarged partial views of the container, the broken state, and a single columnar body. [Diagram 3] An example of a pet food container using a plate-shaped body according to the present invention, with an enlarged view of the main body and its appearance when broken. [Figure 4] (a) An example of a pet food container / box type with a lid according to the present invention, with its main body and enlarged view, and its broken state. (b) A view of (a) with the lid open. [Diagram 5] This is an example of a pet food container according to the present invention with letters or symbols printed on it. [Figure 6] (a) An example of an anti-slip pattern applied to the bottom of a pet food container of the present invention. (b) An example of an anti-slip portion applied to the bottom of a pet food container of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0038] BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE DISCLOSURE A pet food container according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.

[0039] A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 1. The main body 2 in Fig. 1 is composed of a plurality of granules 3 and a binder 4 that binds the granules 3, and both the granules 3 and the binder 4 are made only of pet food. The pet food is preferably a mixed nutritional food such as a commercially available dry food or soft dry food, but is not limited to this and may be a homemade mixed nutritional food, snack, medical food, or other purpose food.

[0040] The pet food container (Fig. 1) is made of granules 3 bound together with a binder 4 so that it can withstand the overall impact during transportation, but will break into individual granules 12 when subjected to localized impact from a pet biting it, without breaking into pieces. By adjusting the hardness of the binder 4, it is possible to provide a chewiness suited to each individual pet.

[0041] The pet food container shown in Fig. 1 is formed using circular granules as an example, but is not limited to this and may be formed in various shapes such as an elliptical shape. The size of the granules is also not limited to uniform, and may be a combination of granules of various sizes.

[0042] The pet food container according to the present invention, Fig. 1, is mainly composed of a main body 2 having a concave storage space 1 that is open at the top. The main body 2 is formed into a shape that corresponds to the size of the pet's body, the shape of its face, and its age by combining granular material 3 and binder 4 so that the pet can easily eat the food.

[0043] The area of ​​the storage space 1 in the pet food container of the present invention (Figure 1) is created according to the diameter of the pet's mouth and the length of the nose, etc., and the bottom 9 of the storage space 1 may be in various shapes such as an oval, a circle, a square, etc. as long as it is a shape that makes it easy for a pet to eat from, and is not particularly limited.

[0044] In the case of a pet with a low nose, for example, the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 of the storage space 1 is shortened to make the storage space 1 shallow. In the case of a pet with a long face or droopy ears, the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 is lengthened to make the storage space 1 deeper, making it easier for the pet to eat. In the case of a senior pet, the pet may be visually impaired or have weak legs and may not be able to stand, so the width 7 is made slightly wider and the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 is also made longer, and the center of the upper side 8 is formed at an angle of about 15 degrees forward from both upper edges 10 to reduce strain on the neck.

[0045] The shape of the pet food container in plan view in FIG. 1 may be various shapes such as circular, rectangular, elliptical, etc., and is not particularly limited as long as it forms a storage space 1 that makes it easy for pets to eat.

[0046] The pet food container body 2 (Fig. 1) contains calories, so the total calories of the granules 3 and binder 4 must be formed so that they fit within the calorie intake of each pet in one meal. Conversely, any nutrients that are lacking in the pet food container alone can be replenished by putting them in the storage space 1. The calorie intake of a pet is calculated based on its weight, age, whether it has been neutered, whether it is pregnant or nursing, working status, etc.

[0047] A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 2. This embodiment is a pet food container formed by stacking a number of pillars 16, each having a side surface 15, a bottom surface 14, and a top surface 13, and adhering the pillars 16 with adhesive 17 so that they are in contact with each other, and both pillars 16 and adhesive 17 are made only of pet food, and the pet food container is characterized by having a main body 2 having a concave storage space 1 at the top.

[0048] The body 2 of the pet food container in Fig. 2(a) is formed by stacking a number of pillars 16, each having a side surface 15, a bottom surface 14, and a top surface 13, with the longitudinal directions all running horizontally, and the pillars 16 are bonded together with an adhesive 17 so that they are in contact with each other. Both the pillars 16 and the adhesive 17 are made only of pet food.

[0049] The pet food in the pet food container in FIG. 2(a) is suitable for mixed nutritional foods such as commercially available dry food and soft dry food, but is not limited to these and may be homemade mixed nutritional foods, snacks, therapeutic foods, or other purpose foods.

[0050] The columnar body 16 in the pet food container in Fig. 2(a) is not limited to a cylindrical body, but may be a rectangular body, a semi-rectangular body, a sector body, etc. The size of the columnar body is not limited to a uniform size, but may be a combination of granular bodies of various sizes.

[0051] The pet food container shown in Fig. 2(a) is made by bonding pillars 16 together with adhesive 17 so that it can withstand the overall impact during transportation, but will break into individual pillars 18 when subjected to localized impact from a pet biting it, and will not shatter. This makes it easier to break when bitten than the container made of granules 3 and binder 4 in Fig. 1, making it suitable for small pets with weak jaws.

[0052] The pet food container according to the present invention (Fig. 2(a)) is mainly composed of a main body 2 having a concave storage space 1 that is open at the top. The area of ​​the storage space 1 is formed according to the diameter of the pet's mouth and the length of the nose, and the bottom 9 of the storage space 1 may have various shapes such as an oval, a circle, or a square as long as it is a shape that makes it easy for pets to eat, and is not particularly limited.

[0053] The main body 2 of the pet food container (FIG. 2(a)) is formed into a shape appropriate for the pet's body size, face shape, and age, by laminating pillar-shaped bodies 16 and adhesive 17 that bonds the pillar-shaped bodies 16, so that the pet can easily eat from the food.

[0054] The pet food container shown in Figure 2(a) is formed by bonding pillars 16 together with adhesive 17. The bonding method is not limited to bonding only the contacting surfaces of each pillar 16 with adhesive as shown in Figure 2(a), but may also be a method in which the entire stacked pillars are coated with adhesive and the contacting surfaces are bonded together.

[0055] In the pet food container according to the present invention, the storage space 1 in FIG. 2(a) is shallower, for example, for pets with low noses, by shortening the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11. For pets with long faces or droopy ears, making the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 longer will make the storage space 1 deeper, making it easier for them to eat. For senior pets, they may be visually impaired or have weak legs and may not be able to stand, so the width 7 may be made a little wider and the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 may also be made longer, and the center of the upper side 8 may be formed at an angle of about 15 degrees forward from both upper edges 10 to reduce strain on the neck.

[0056] The shape of the pet food container of the present invention as viewed from above in FIG. 2(a) may be various shapes such as circular, rectangular, elliptical, etc., and is not particularly limited as long as it forms a storage space 1 that makes it easy for pets to eat.

[0057] The pet food container (Fig. 2(a)) contains calories, so the total calories of the columnar body 16 and adhesive 17 must be formed so that they fit within the calorie intake of each pet in one meal. Conversely, nutrients that are lacking in the pet food container alone can be replenished by putting them into the storage space 1. The calorie intake of a pet is calculated based on its weight, age, whether it has been neutered, whether it is pregnant or nursing, working status, etc.

[0058] The main body 2 of the pet food container in Fig. 2(b) is formed by stacking a number of pillars 16, each having a side surface 15, a bottom surface 14 and a top surface 13, with the longitudinal directions of the pillars 16 all stacked vertically, and the pillars 16 are bonded together with an adhesive 17 so that they are in contact with each other. Both the pillars 16 and the adhesive 17 are made only of pet food.

[0059] The pet food in the pet food container in FIG. 2(b) is suitable for mixed nutritional foods such as commercially available dry food or soft dry food, but is not limited to these and may be homemade mixed nutritional foods, snacks, therapeutic foods, or other purpose foods.

[0060] The columnar body 16 in the pet food container of Fig. 2(b) is not limited to a cylindrical body, but may be a rectangular column, a semi-rectangular column, a sector-shaped column, etc. The size of the columnar body is not limited to a uniform size, but may be a combination of granular bodies of various sizes.

[0061] The pet food container in question, FIG. 2(b), is formed by bonding pillars 16 together with adhesive 17 so that the container can withstand overall impact during transport but will not break into individual pillars 18 when subjected to localized impact from a pet biting, and will not shatter. This makes it easier to crumble when chewed than the one formed from the granular material 3 and binder 4 in FIG. 1, making it suitable for small pets with weak jaws.

[0062] The pet food container according to the present invention (Fig. 2(b)) is mainly composed of a main body 2 having a concave storage space 1 that is open at the top. The area of ​​the storage space 1 is formed according to the diameter of the pet's mouth and the length of the nose, and the bottom 9 of the storage space 1 may be of various shapes such as an oval, a circle, or a square as long as it is a shape that makes it easy for the pet to eat, and is not particularly limited.

[0063] The main body 2 of the pet food container (FIG. 2(b)) is formed into a shape appropriate for the pet's body size, face shape, and age, by laminating pillar-shaped bodies 16 and adhesive 17 that bonds the pillar-shaped bodies 16, so that the pet can easily eat from the food.

[0064] The pet food container shown in Figure 2(b) is formed by adhering pillar-shaped bodies 16 together with adhesive 17. The adhering method is not limited to the adhesive bonding of only the contacting surfaces of each pillar-shaped body 16 as shown in Figure 2(b), but may also be a method in which the entire stacked pillar-shaped bodies are coated with adhesive and the contacting surfaces are bonded together.

[0065] In the pet food container of the present invention, in Fig. 2(b), for example, in the case of a pet with a low nose, the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 is shortened to make the storage space 1 shallow. In the case of a pet with a long face or droopy ears, the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 is lengthened to make the storage space 1 deeper and make it easier for the pet to eat. In the case of a senior pet, the pet may be visually impaired or have weak legs and may not be able to stand, so the width 7 may be made slightly wider and the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 may also be made longer, and the center of the upper side 8 may be formed at an angle of about 15 degrees forward from both upper edges 10 to reduce strain on the neck.

[0066] The shape of the pet food container of the present invention as viewed from above in FIG. 2(b) may be various shapes such as circular, rectangular, elliptical, etc., and is not particularly limited as long as it forms a storage space 1 that is easy for a pet to eat from.

[0067] The pet food container (Fig. 2(b)) contains calories, so the total calories of the columnar body 16 and adhesive 17 must be formed so that they fit within the calorie intake of each pet in one meal. Conversely, any nutrients that are lacking in the pet food container alone can be replenished by putting them into the storage space 1. The calorie intake of a pet is calculated based on its weight, age, whether it has been neutered, whether it is pregnant or nursing, working status, etc.

[0068] The body 2 of the pet food container in Fig. 2(c) is formed by stacking a plurality of pillars 16, each having a side surface 15, a bottom surface 14, and a top surface 13, with the longitudinal direction of each pillar being combined with that of the other facing vertically and horizontally, and is formed in a structure in which the pillars 16 are bonded together with an adhesive 17 so that they are in contact with each other. Both the pillars 16 and the adhesive 17 are made only of pet food.

[0069] The pet food in the pet food container of the present invention in FIG. 2(c) is suitable for mixed nutritional foods such as commercially available dry food and soft dry food, but is not limited to these and may be homemade mixed nutritional foods, snacks, therapeutic foods, or other purpose foods.

[0070] The pillar-shaped body 16 in the pet food container according to the present invention in FIG. 2(c) is not limited to the cylindrical body in FIG. 2(c), but may have various shapes such as a rectangular pillar, a semi-rectangular pillar, or a sector-shaped pillar. Moreover, the size of the columnar bodies 16 is not limited to those having a uniform size, and a combination of granular bodies 16 having various sizes may also be used.

[0071] The pet food container in Fig. 2(c) is made to withstand the overall impact during transportation, but to have the property of breaking into individual pillars 18 and not shattering when a pet bites into a localized impact, by combining and stacking multiple pillars 16 with their longitudinal directions facing up and down and sideways, and bonding them together with adhesive 17. This makes it even more likely to break when bitten than the pillars in Fig. 2(a) and (b) stacked in the same direction, making it suitable for children with weak chewing strength, very small pets, and senior pets with periodontal disease.

[0072] Regarding the vertical and horizontal combination of the longitudinal direction of the pillars 16 in the pet food container in Figure 2(c) and the number of pillars 16 used, Figure 2(c) is one example, and the combination and the number used will vary depending on the target pet.

[0073] The pet food container according to the present invention (Fig. 2(c)) is mainly composed of a main body 2 having a concave storage space 1 that is open at the top. The area of ​​the storage space 1 is formed according to the diameter of the pet's mouth and the length of the nose, and the bottom 9 of the storage space 1 may be of various shapes such as an oval, a circle, or a square as long as it is a shape that makes it easy for the pet to eat, and is not particularly limited.

[0074] In the pet food container of the present invention, Fig. 2(c), for example, in the case of a pet with a low nose, the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 is shortened to make the storage space 1 shallow. In the case of a pet with a long face or droopy ears, the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 is lengthened to make the storage space 1 deeper and make it easier for the pet to eat. In the case of a senior pet, the pet may be visually impaired or have weak legs and may not be able to stand, so the width 7 may be made slightly wider and the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 may also be made longer, and the center of the upper side 8 may be formed at an angle of about 15 degrees forward from both upper edges 10 to reduce strain on the neck.

[0075] The shape of the pet food container of the present invention as viewed from above in FIG. 2(c) may be various shapes such as circular, rectangular, elliptical, etc., and is not particularly limited as long as it forms a storage space 1 that is easy for a pet to eat from.

[0076] The main body 2 of the pet food container (FIG. 2(c)) is formed into a shape appropriate for the pet's body size, face shape, and age by laminating pillar-shaped bodies 16 and adhesive 17 that bonds the pillar-shaped bodies 16 together, so that the pet can easily eat from the food.

[0077] The pet food container in Figure 2(c) is formed by bonding pillars 16 together with adhesive 17, and the bonding method is not limited to bonding only the contacting surfaces of each pillar 16 with adhesive 17 as shown in Figure 2(c), but may also be a method in which the entire stacked pillars are coated with adhesive to bond the contacting surfaces together.

[0078] The pet food container (Fig. 2(c)) contains calories, so the total calories of the columnar body 16 and adhesive 17 must be produced so that they fit within the calorie intake of each pet in one meal. Conversely, any nutrients that are lacking in the pet food container alone can be replenished by putting them into the storage space 1. The calorie intake of a pet is calculated based on its weight, age, whether it has been neutered, whether it is pregnant or nursing, working status, etc.

[0079] An example of the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 3. In this embodiment, a plurality of plate-like bodies 19 are stacked and bonded with adhesive 17 so that each plate-like body 19 is in contact with its outer periphery 20. Both plate-like bodies 19 and adhesive 17 are made only of pet food, and the pet food container is characterized by having a main body 2 having a concave storage space 1 at the top.

[0080] The pet food in the pet food container in FIG. 3 is suitable for mixed nutritional foods such as commercially available dry food or soft dry food, but is not limited to these and may be homemade mixed nutritional foods, snacks, medical foods, or other purpose foods.

[0081] By adjusting the thickness and size of the plate-like body 19 in the pet food container in Fig. 3, it is possible to provide a range of chewiness and strength suited to individual pets. For example, by making the plate-like body 19 thin and small, it becomes a structure suitable for senior pets with weak teeth or very small pets, and conversely, by making the plate-like body 19 thick or large, it is possible to provide a chewiness that satisfies pets with strong chewing power or voracious appetites.

[0082] The plate-like body 19 in the pet food container in Figure 3 is shaped so that it is not longer in only one direction, making it suitable for pets that have a habit of swallowing food whole, and is highly effective in preventing the risk of choking and damage to the oral cavity, pharynx, and esophagus caused by crushed food.

[0083] The pet food container in Fig. 3 is formed by stacking hexagonal plate-like bodies 19 as an example, but is not limited to this and may be of various shapes as long as it is easy to eat from, such as a square, octagon, ellipse, etc. The more corners a polygonal plate-like body has, the closer each corner is to an obtuse angle, making it less likely for the food to get stuck in the throat, so by forming the number of corners according to the swallowing ability of each pet, the problem of pets who have a habit of swallowing food whole can be alleviated.

[0084] The pet food container shown in FIG. 3 is formed using only plate-like bodies 19 of a uniform size, but is not limited to this, and may be formed by combining plate-like bodies 19 of various sizes.

[0085] 3 is made by stacking a number of plate-like bodies 19 and bonding each plate-like body 19 at its outer periphery 20 with adhesive 17 so that the container can withstand the overall impact during transportation but will not break into individual plate-like bodies 21 and shatter when subjected to localized impact from a pet biting. The more corners the plate-like bodies 19 have, the more outer periphery parts 20 there are to be stacked and bonded, and the easier it is for the plate-like bodies 19 to be bonded together in finer detail.

[0086] The pet food container (Figure 3) is formed by bonding plate-like bodies 19 and adhesive 17, and the bonding method is not limited to bonding only the surfaces of each plate-like body 19 where their outer peripheries 20 meet, as shown in Figure 3, but may also be a method in which the plate-like bodies 19 are stacked so that their outer peripheries 20 meet, and the entire body is coated with adhesive to bond them.

[0087] The pet food container according to the present invention (Fig. 3) is mainly composed of a main body 2 having a concave storage space 1 that is open at the top. The area of ​​the storage space 1 is formed according to the diameter of the pet's mouth and the length of the nose, and the bottom 9 of the storage space 1 may be of various shapes such as an oval, a circle, or a square as long as it is a shape that makes it easy for the pet to eat, and is not particularly limited.

[0088] The main body 2 of the pet food container (Figure 3) is formed into a shape suitable for each pet by varying the number of layers of plate-like bodies 19 and adhesive 17 that bonds the plate-like bodies 19, so that the pet can easily eat according to its body size, face shape, and age.

[0089] In the case of a pet with a low nose, for example, the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 of the storage space 1 is shortened to make the storage space 1 shallow. In the case of a pet with a long face or droopy ears, the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 is lengthened to make the storage space 1 deeper and make it easier for the pet to eat. In the case of a senior pet, the pet may be visually impaired or have weak legs and may not be able to stand, so the width 7 may be made slightly wider and the length from the upper edge 10 to the lower edge 11 may also be made longer, and the center of the upper side 8 may be formed at an angle of about 15 degrees forward from both upper edges 10 to reduce strain on the neck.

[0090] The shape of the pet food container of the present invention as viewed from above in FIG. 3 may be various shapes such as circular, rectangular, elliptical, etc., and is not particularly limited as long as it forms a storage space 1 that is easy for a pet to eat from.

[0091] Since the pet food container (Fig. 3) contains calories, the total calories of the plate-like body 19 and adhesive 17 must be formed so that they fall within the calorie intake of each pet in one meal. Conversely, nutrients that are lacking in the pet food container alone can be replenished by putting them into the storage space 1. The calorie intake of a pet is calculated based on its weight, age, whether it has been neutered, whether it is pregnant or nursing, working status, etc.

[0092] The main body 2 and lid 22 of the pet food container of the present invention (Figure 4) are composed of a plurality of granules 3 and a binder 4 that bonds the granules 3, and both the granules 3 and the binder 4 are made only from pet food.

[0093] The pet food container according to the present invention (Fig. 4) has a main body 2 with a concave storage space 1 that is mainly open at the top, and a lid 22 made of pet food is placed over the upper side 8 of the main body 2 to function as a box. This allows food, treats, etc. to be stored in the storage space 1, and makes it easy to carry. It also reduces the odor when strong-smelling food is placed inside.

[0094] In the pet food container shown in Fig. 4, the lid 22 is removable, but the lid 19 may be attached to the upper edge 10 on one side so that it cannot be completely removed but can be opened and closed. In Fig. 4, the lid 22 is placed over the upper part 8 of the side of the box-shaped main body 2, but the lid 22 may be placed over the upper part 8 of the side of the main body 2 such as an oval dish or bowl as shown in Figs. 1 to 3, and the container may be used for various shapes of the main body 2.

[0095] The lid 22 of the pet food container in Fig. 4 has calories. Therefore, the calorie intake of the lid 22 can be increased in addition to the calorie intake of the main body 2, or conversely, if you do not want to increase the calories, the lid 22 can be made of low-calorie food, allowing you to adjust the overall calorie intake.

[0096] The pet food container shown in FIG. 5 is a pet food container shown in FIG. 2(c) with characters and symbols 23 branded on the side 5, or with characters and symbols 23 formed into cookies and inserted between the columnar bodies 16. By writing characters and symbols 20 such as the day of the week, date, morning and evening, etc., it is possible to prevent forgetting to feed the pet or feeding the pet twice, which is one factor in solving problems related to feeding, especially for elderly owners. The characters and symbols 23 can be written not only in the pet food container shown in FIG. 2(c), but can be written in any pet food container shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4. Furthermore, the characters and symbols 23 are not limited to the Asayakin of FIG. 5, but various characters and symbols can be written.

[0097] The letters and symbols 23 in the pet food container in Figure 5 are branded onto the side portion 15 or formed into a cookie shape and adhered between the pillars 16 with adhesive 17, but this method is not limited to the above as long as the letters and symbols can be displayed on the pet food container.

[0098] The letters and symbols 23 in the pet food container in Figure 5 are written on the side 5 of the pet food container, but this is not limited to this and may be written anywhere, such as on the lid 22, inner surface 6, bottom 9, etc., as long as the display is possible.

[0099] Fig. 6(a) shows anti-slip pattern 24, which has various patterns such as ridges and lines, applied to the surface of bottom 9 of the pet food container in Figs. 1 to 4 that comes into contact with the floor. This is formed using pet food with a high coefficient of friction. This creates an anti-slip effect, and creates a structure that makes the pet food container less slippery even if the pet pushes it slightly with its mouth, allowing the pet to eat stably.

[0100] The shape of the anti-slip pattern 24 in FIG. 6(a) is merely an example, and is not limited thereto, and various other shapes may be used.

[0101] Fig. 6(b) shows an anti-slip portion 25 including an anti-slip pattern 24 applied to the surface of the bottom 9 of the pet food container in Figs. 1 to 4 that comes into contact with the floor. The material from which the anti-slip portion 25 is formed is not limited to pet food, and it may also be possible to use an anti-plaque ingredient or the like to have a teeth brushing effect. [Explanation of symbols]

[0102] 1. Containment Space 2. Main unit 3. Granules 4. Binding material 5. Side part 6. Inner surface 7. Width 8. Upper side 9. Bottom 10. Top edge 11. Bottom edge 12. Broken granules 13.Top surface 14. Bottom 15. Side 16. Columnar body 17. Adhesive 18. Broken Column 19. Plate-shaped body 20. Outer periphery 21. Broken Plate 22. Lid 23. Letters and symbols 24. Anti-slip pattern 25. Anti-slip part

Claims

1. This pet food container is formed by stacking a number of plate-like bodies and bonding the contacting surfaces of each plate-like body with an adhesive, the plate-like bodies and the adhesive are both made only of pet food, and the pet food container is characterized in having a main body portion with a concave storage space at the top.

2. 2. The pet food container according to claim 1, further comprising a lid made only of pet food, which covers the recessed storage space of the main body.

3. 2. The pet food container according to claim 1, wherein letters or symbols are applied to the side, inner surface and bottom of the main body.

4. 2. The pet food container according to claim 1, wherein a non-slip surface made solely of pet food is provided on the bottom of the main body.

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