Pet food products

Abstract

Adjust the time it takes for your pet to eat its pet food. [Solution] The pet food product 1 comprises a container 8 having a cup-shaped storage section 11 in which pet food is contained, and a holding section 12 formed extending in one direction away from the outer circumference of the cup-shaped storage section 11, and a sealing sheet 9 that seals the opening 11a of the cup-shaped storage section 11 and is provided to be peelable from the opening 11a. On the outer circumference of the sealing sheet 9, a tab 9a for peeling off the sealing sheet 9 is formed, protruding outward from the outer circumference of the cup-shaped storage section 11. On the plane in which the opening 11a is located, at least a part of the tab 9a is positioned within a 180-degree range R around the center O, perpendicular to a first straight line L1 that lies in one direction, and on the opposite side from the holding section 12 with respect to a second straight line L2 that passes through the center O of the opening 11a.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to pet food products.

Background Art

[0002] As pet food, there is known pet food for interim consumption, which is intended to be given in limited amounts, such as for pet training, exercise, or as a treat. As this type of pet food product for interim consumption, there is one that includes a container containing pet food, and while holding the holding part of the container by hand, directly feeds the pet from the container (Patent Document 1). In this pet food product, the opening of the cup-shaped storage part in the container is sealed by a sealing sheet, and when feeding the pet food to the pet, the sealing sheet is peeled off from the container.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The sealing sheet of the pet food product of Patent Document 1 is provided so as to be peelable across the cup-shaped storage part and the holding part in the container, and a tab part for peeling the sealing sheet is provided at an end extending along the holding part from the opening of the cup-shaped storage part. Therefore, when peeling the sealing sheet from the container, the tab part located on the holding part side is pinched, and it is peeled from the holding part toward the cup-shaped storage part, and the entire sealing sheet is peeled from the container.

[0005] Therefore, with the aforementioned pet food products, the entire opening of the cup-shaped container is open when feeding the pet, causing the pet to finish the food in a short time, making it difficult to control the time it takes for the pet to eat. As a result, there was a problem in that it was difficult to ensure sufficient time for interaction with the pet while giving them pet food as a snack.

[0006] The disclosed technology was made in view of the above and aims to provide a pet food product that allows for easy adjustment of the time required for a pet to eat the pet food. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] One embodiment of the pet food product disclosed in this application comprises a container having a cup-shaped container for containing pet food, a holding portion formed extending in one direction away from the outer circumference of the cup-shaped container, and a sealing sheet that seals the opening of the cup-shaped container and is provided to be peelable from the opening, wherein a tab for peeling off the sealing sheet is formed on the outer circumference of the sealing sheet, protruding outward from the outer circumference of the cup-shaped container, and on the plane in which the opening is located, at least a part of the tab is positioned within a 180-degree range around the center of the opening, perpendicular to a first straight line along one direction and on the opposite side from the holding portion with respect to a second straight line passing through the center of the opening. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to one embodiment of the pet food product disclosed in this application, the time required for a pet to eat the pet food can be easily adjusted. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a pet food product according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a plan view showing a pet food product according to an embodiment. [Figure 3]Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a container with the sealing sheet removed from the pet food product of the embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a plan view showing a container from the embodiment of the pet food product with the sealing sheet removed. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a container for a pet food product according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a plan view showing the pet food product of the embodiment with the sealing sheet partially peeled off. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a plan view showing the pet food product of the embodiment after the sealing sheet has been further peeled off from Figure 7. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a plan view illustrating the tab portion of the sealing sheet in Modification Example 1. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a plan view illustrating the tab portion of the sealing sheet in modified example 2. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a plan view illustrating the tab portion of the sealing sheet in modified example 3. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] In this specification, "pet" refers to an animal kept as a pet by a person. In a narrower sense, a pet is an animal that is cherished by its owner. "Pet food" refers to feed for pets.

[0011] <Examples of pet food products> An example of a pet food product disclosed herein is described below.

[0012] (Aspect 1) The pet food product includes a cup-shaped housing portion that houses pet food, a holding portion formed to extend in one direction away from the outer periphery of the cup-shaped housing portion to the outside of this outer periphery, a container having the holding portion, a sealing sheet that seals the opening of the cup-shaped housing portion and is provided so as to be peelable from the opening, and a tab portion for peeling the sealing sheet is formed to project outside the outer periphery of the cup-shaped housing portion on the outer periphery of the sealing sheet. On the plane where the opening is located, at least a part of the tab portion is orthogonal to the first straight line along the one direction and is disposed within a range of 180 degrees around the center on the opposite side of the holding portion with respect to the second straight line passing through the center of the opening. It is a pet food product.

[0013] (Aspect 2) Also, within the range, the tab portion is disposed between the first straight line and the second straight line, and it is the pet food product of Aspect 1.

[0014] (Aspect 3) Also, within the range, the tab portion is disposed on both sides sandwiching the first straight line, and it is the pet food product of Aspect 1.

[0015] (Aspect 4) Also, within the range, the tab portion is disposed on the first straight line, and it is the pet food product of Aspect 1.

[0016] (Aspect 5) Also, the outer peripheral edge of the sealing sheet is formed to extend outside the outer periphery of the cup-shaped housing portion, and it is the pet food product of any one of Aspects 1 to 4. [[ID=***]]

[0017] (Aspect 6) Also, the cup-shaped housing portion has a circular outer peripheral portion, and on the plane, the tab portion extends in the radial direction from the outer periphery of the outer peripheral portion of the cup-shaped housing portion, and the protruding length is 1 / 2 or less of the outer diameter of the outer peripheral portion. It is the pet food product of any one of Aspects 1 to 5.

[0018] (Aspect 7) Also, the pet food is a wet food for snacks, and it is the pet food product of any one of Aspects 1 to 6.

[0019] (Composition of pet food products) Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the pet food product of the embodiment. Figure 2 is a plan view showing the pet food product of the embodiment.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the pet food product 1 of the embodiment comprises a container 8 containing wet food 7 as pet food, and a sealing sheet 9 covering the opening 11a of the container 8. The container 8 has a cup-shaped storage portion 11 containing the wet food 7, and a plate-shaped holding portion 12 formed extending in one direction away from the outer circumference of the cup-shaped storage portion 11.

[0021] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the container 8 of the pet food product 1 of the embodiment with the sealing sheet 9 removed. Figure 4 is a plan view showing the container 8 of the pet food product 1 of the embodiment with the sealing sheet 9 removed. Figure 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the container 8 of the pet food product 1 of the embodiment.

[0022] As shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5, the container 8 is made of, for example, a resin material. The cup-shaped housing portion 11 of the container 8 has a circular opening 11a, and the outer circumference 11b of the opening 11a is formed in a circular shape. The container 8 has a flange portion 11c that extends radially from the opening 11a, along the circumferential direction of the outer circumference 11b of the opening 11a. The base end portion 12a of the holding portion 12 on the cup-shaped housing portion 11 side is connected to a part of the flange portion 11c. The holding portion 12 has a plurality of recesses 12c formed on the upper surface of the tip portion 12b opposite to the cup-shaped housing portion 11, and the recesses 12c have an anti-slip function for the fingers holding the holding portion 12.

[0023] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the sealing sheet 9 seals the opening 11a of the cup-shaped housing 11 and is provided so as to be removable from the opening 11a. The sealing sheet 9 is made of, for example, a resin film and is formed in a generally circular shape along the outer circumference of the flange portion 11c at the opening 11a of the cup-shaped housing 11. The sealing sheet 9 is heat-fused and bonded in an annular shape around the entire circumference of the flange portion 11c.

[0024] (The tab on the sealing sheet) On the outer circumference of the sealing sheet 9, a tab 9a for peeling off the sealing sheet 9 is formed, protruding from the outer circumference of the cup-shaped storage portion 11. In this embodiment, the tab 9a is formed in a triangular shape, for example, but this does not limit the contour shape of the tab 9a. On the plane P where the opening 11a of the cup-shaped storage portion 11 is located, the tab 9a is positioned within a 180-degree range R around the center O of the opening 11a, perpendicular to a first straight line L1 that runs in one direction, and on the opposite side from the holding portion 12 with respect to a second straight line L2 that passes through the center O of the opening 11a. The position of the tab 9a within this range R refers to the initial position when the opening 11a of the cup-shaped storage portion 11 is sealed by the sealing sheet 9 in an unopened state.

[0025] In this way, the gripping portion 9a is positioned in the area R on the opposite side from the holding portion 12, so that when peeling off the sealing sheet 9 to feed, it is possible to feed from the cup-shaped storage portion 11 with the opening 11a of the cup-shaped storage portion 11 partially open, without having to peel off the entire sealing sheet 9 from the container 8.

[0026] The sealing sheet 9 is opened by pinching the tab 9a in its initial position with your fingers while peeling it off, for example, toward the opposite side of the tab 9a or toward the holding part 12 (see Figure 6). At this time, by peeling off the sealing sheet 9 in stages, feeding can be performed while gradually increasing the amount the opening 11a is opened.

[0027] In this embodiment, the gripping portion 9a is positioned between a first straight line L1 and a second straight line L2 within a 180-degree range R around the center O of the opening 11a. For example, on the plane P where the opening 11a is located (see Figure 5), it is formed to protrude in a direction that forms a 45-degree angle with respect to the second straight line L2. This allows the pet food product 1 to easily grasp the gripping portion 9a with one hand while holding the container 8's holding portion 12 with the other hand, thereby peeling off the sealing sheet 9.

[0028] In other words, for example, a right-handed user can easily grasp the tab 9a with their right hand while holding the holding part 12 with their left hand to peel off the sealing sheet 9. Furthermore, since the tab 9a is positioned in a location that is easy to grasp while holding the holding part 12, the amount of opening the opening 11a of the cup-shaped storage part 11 can be smoothly and easily adjusted.

[0029] Furthermore, in this embodiment, after the opening 11a of the cup-shaped storage section 11 is partially opened, the sealing sheet 9 can be returned to cover the opening 11a, and the tab 9a can be bent and hooked onto the flange 11c, which is the outer circumference 11b of the cup-shaped storage section 11. Therefore, when feeding is temporarily interrupted, the pet food product 1 can easily secure the sealing sheet 9, which has been returned to cover the opening 11a, to the cup-shaped storage section 11 using the tab 9a.

[0030] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, on the plane P where the opening 11a of the cup-shaped housing 11 is located (see Figure 5), the projection length C of the knob 9a extending radially from the outer circumference of the outer circumference 11b of the cup-shaped housing 11 is 1 / 2 or less of the outer diameter D of the outer circumference 11b. That is, the knob 9a satisfies C ≤ (D / 2). Here, the projection length C of the knob 9a refers to the maximum value from the outer circumference of the flange 11c of the cup-shaped housing 11.

[0031] By forming the protrusion length C in this manner, the handle portion 9a does not hinder handling during the manufacturing process of the pet food product 1, and the handle portion 9a does not take up much space in the packaging box containing multiple pet food products 1. Furthermore, by forming the handle portion 9a to an appropriate size, damage to the handle portion 9a is prevented, as well as a deterioration in the quality of the pet food product 1.

[0032] Furthermore, the outer edge of the sealing sheet 9 extends outward beyond the outer edge of the cup-shaped storage portion 11, that is, beyond the outer edge of the flange portion 11c. This makes it possible to easily fold and hook the outer edge of the sealing sheet 9 onto the outer edge 11b of the cup-shaped storage portion 11. Therefore, when temporarily interrupting feeding, in addition to fixing the sealing sheet 9 to the cup-shaped storage portion 11 with the tab portion 9a, the sealing sheet 9 can also be easily fixed to the cup-shaped storage portion 11 with its outer edge.

[0033] In this embodiment, the container 8 has, for example, a circular opening 11a, but the shape of the opening 11a, the cup-shaped storage section 11, and the container 8 as a whole is not limited. The opening 11a of the cup-shaped storage section 11 may be, for example, elliptical or polygonal.

[0034] (Wet food) In this embodiment, the wet food 7 is a pet food intended as a snack, and refers to a paste-like pet food that contains more moisture than dried food. The moisture content of the wet food 7 is usually 50% by mass or more, preferably 60% by mass or more, more preferably 65% ​​by mass or more, and particularly preferably 70% by mass or more, based on the total mass of the wet food 7.

[0035] (Usage status of pet food products) Figure 6 is a plan view showing the pet food product 1 of the embodiment with the sealing sheet 9 partially peeled off. Figure 7 is a plan view showing the pet food product 1 of the embodiment with the sealing sheet 9 further peeled off from Figure 7.

[0036] As shown in Figures 2 and 6, in the pet food product 1 of this embodiment, for example, by peeling the tab portion 9a toward the center O side of the opening 11a and opening about half of the entire opening 11a, feeding can be done from the cup-shaped storage portion 11 with the opening 11a partially open. At this time, by overlapping the tab portion 9a that has been peeled off from the opening 11a with the unpeeled portion of the sealing sheet 9, feeding can be done with one hand while holding down the tab portion 9a with the fingers of the hand holding the holding portion 12. Therefore, with the pet food product 1, you can enjoy feeding with one hand while interacting with your pet with the other hand.

[0037] As shown in Figure 7, in the pet food product 1 of the embodiment, while feeding with the opening 11a open about halfway, the tab 9a can be further peeled away toward the center O side of the opening 11a, allowing feeding to be done from the cup-shaped storage section 11 with the opening 11a open about three-quarters of the way. At this time, as described above, the tab 9a that has been peeled away from the opening 11a can be held down with the fingers of one hand holding the holding section 12 while feeding is done with one hand.

[0038] Ultimately, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, feeding is performed with the entire sealing sheet 9 peeled off from the opening 11a. By gradually increasing the opening of the opening 11a of the cup-shaped container 11 in this way, the time required for the pet to eat the wet food 7 from the cup-shaped container 11 can be appropriately adjusted, making it possible to secure sufficient time to interact with the pet.

[0039] Although not shown in the diagram, the pet food product 1 may have markings on the upper surface of the sealing sheet 9 or the flange 11c of the cup-shaped storage section 11, for example, to indicate the position where the sealing sheet 9 should be peeled off in stages. By peeling off the sealing sheet 9 according to the markings, it becomes easier to determine the amount the opening 11a can be opened.

[0040] (Effects of the embodiment) As described above, in the pet food product 1 of the embodiment, a tab 9a for peeling off the sealing sheet 9 is formed on the outer circumference of the sealing sheet 9 that seals the opening 11a of the cup-shaped storage portion 11, protruding from the outer circumference of the cup-shaped storage portion 11. On the plane P where the opening 11a of the cup-shaped storage portion 11 is located, at least a part of the tab 9a of the sealing sheet 9 is perpendicular to a first straight line L1 that extends in one direction from the cup-shaped storage portion 11 to the holding portion 12, and is located on the opposite side from the holding portion 12 with respect to a second straight line L2 that passes through the center O of the opening 11a, and is positioned within a 180-degree range R around the center O of the opening 11a. This makes it possible to adjust the amount the opening of the opening 11a is opened in stages using the sealing sheet 9 without peeling the entire sealing sheet 9 from the container 8 when opening the opening 11a. For this reason, the time required for a pet to eat the wet food 7 can be easily adjusted with pet food product 1. As a result, pet food product 1 can appropriately ensure time for interaction with pets.

[0041] Furthermore, according to the pet food product 1 of this embodiment, when feeding is temporarily interrupted, the sealing sheet 9, which has been returned to cover the opening 11a, can be easily secured to the cup-shaped storage section 11 by the tab 9a.

[0042] Furthermore, in the embodiment, the sealing sheet 9 of the pet food product 1 has a gripping portion 9a positioned between the first straight line L1 and the second straight line L2 within the range R. This allows the user to easily grasp the gripping portion 9a with one hand while holding the container 8's holding portion 12 with the other hand, thereby peeling off the sealing sheet 9.

[0043] Furthermore, in the pet food product 1 of this embodiment, the outer edge of the sealing sheet 9 is formed to extend outward beyond the outer edge of the cup-shaped storage portion 11. This makes it possible to easily fold and hook the outer edge of the sealing sheet 9 onto the outer edge 11b of the cup-shaped storage portion 11. Therefore, when temporarily interrupting feeding, in addition to fixing the sealing sheet 9 to the cup-shaped storage portion 11 with the tab 9a, the sealing sheet 9 can also be easily fixed to the cup-shaped storage portion 11 with its outer edge.

[0044] Furthermore, in the pet food product 1 of the embodiment, the tab portion 9a of the sealing sheet 9 has a protruding length C extending radially from the outer circumference of the outer circumference 11b of the cup-shaped storage portion 11 to the outer circumference 11b of the cup-shaped storage portion 11 on the plane P where the opening 11a of the cup-shaped storage portion 11 is located, and this length is 1 / 2 or less of the outer diameter D of the outer circumference 11b. This prevents the tab portion 9a from hindering handling during the manufacturing process of the pet food product 1 and prevents the tab portion 9a from becoming bulky in a packaging box containing multiple pet food products 1. In addition, by forming the tab portion 9a to an appropriate size, damage to the tab portion 9a is prevented, and a deterioration in the quality of the pet food product 1 is prevented.

[0045] Furthermore, the pet food in the pet food product 1 of this embodiment is a wet food 7 for snacks. It is particularly effective because it allows for sufficient time to interact with pets when feeding them snacks.

[0046] Hereinafter, modifications 1 to 3 of the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In modifications 1 to 3, components identical to those in the embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the embodiment and their descriptions are omitted. Modifications 1 to 3 differ from the embodiment in the arrangement of the tab portion of the sealing sheet 9.

[0047] (Variation 1) Figure 8 is a plan view illustrating the tab portion of the sealing sheet 9 in Modification 1. As shown in Figure 8, the pet food product 2 of Modification 1 comprises a sealing sheet 9 having two tab portions 9b and 9c.

[0048] In the modified example 1, the two handles 9b and 9c are positioned on either side of the first straight line L1 within a 180-degree range R around the center O of the opening 11a of the cup-shaped storage section 11. By positioning the handles 9b and 9c on both sides of the first straight line L1 in this way, it becomes possible to select and peel off either of the two handles 9b and 9c when peeling off the sealing sheet 9. This increases the degree of freedom when peeling off the sealing sheet 9, regardless of the user's dominant hand.

[0049] Furthermore, in the modified example 1, when the sealing sheet 9 is peeled off using the two tabs 9b and 9c, the sealing sheet 9, which has been returned to cover the opening 11a, can be stably fixed to the cup-shaped storage section 11 by the two tabs 9b and 9c when feeding is temporarily interrupted.

[0050] Furthermore, in the modified example 1, for example, each of the tabs 9b and 9c is formed in a shape resembling an animal's ear, so that the sealing sheet 9 can be decorated with a design that mimics an animal's face. For example, by decorating the sealing sheet 9 with a design that mimics the face of the pet targeted by the pet food product 1, it is possible to improve the distinction between the dog pet food product 1 and the cat pet food product 1.

[0051] As described above, according to Modification 1, similar to the embodiment, the amount of opening of the opening 11a can be adjusted in stages by the sealing sheet 9 to adjust the time required for the pet to eat the wet food 7, and the degree of freedom when peeling off the sealing sheet 9 can be increased, and a design can be applied using the sealing sheet 9.

[0052] (Modification 2) Figure 9 is a plan view illustrating the tab portion of the sealing sheet 9 in modified example 2. As shown in Figure 9, the pet food product 3 of modified example 2 comprises a sealing sheet 9 having a tab portion 9d.

[0053] In Modification 2, the handle portion 9d is positioned on the second straight line L2 within a 180-degree range R around the center O of the opening 11a of the cup-shaped housing portion 11. In Modification 2, the protruding length C of the handle portion 9d is formed in a triangular shape that is maximized on the second straight line L2. The forms in which the handle portion is positioned within the range R in this disclosure also include, as in Modification 2, a form in which the handle portion 9d is located on the second straight line L2, and a portion of the handle portion 9d is located on the side of the holding portion 12 that is closer to the second straight line L2.

[0054] In the modified example 2, as in the embodiment, the amount of opening of the opening 11a can be adjusted in stages using the sealing sheet 9 to adjust the time required for the pet to eat the wet food 7.

[0055] (Variation 3) Figure 10 is a plan view illustrating the tab portion of the sealing sheet 9 in Modification 3. As shown in Figure 10, the pet food product 4 of Modification 3 comprises a sealing sheet 9 having a tab portion 9e.

[0056] In Modification 3, the components are arranged on a first straight line L1 within a 180-degree range R around the center O of the opening 11a of the cup-shaped storage portion 11. In Modification 3, for example, the handle portion 9e can be used to create a design that mimics an animal's tail or the like.

[0057] As described above, in the third modified example, similar to the embodiment, the amount of opening of the opening 11a can be adjusted in stages using the sealing sheet 9 to adjust the time required for the pet to eat the wet food 7, and the sealing sheet 9 can also be used to create a decorative design.

[0058] Furthermore, as in the modified example 3, if the handle portion 9e is positioned on the first straight line L1 within the range R, the sealing sheet 9 may be extended toward the tip portion 12b of the holding portion 12 and adhered to the upper surface of the holding portion 12, although this is not shown in the diagram. In this case, even if the entire opening 11a is opened, the sealing sheet 9 will not be separated from the cup-shaped storage portion 11, and a portion of the sealing sheet 9 will remain attached to the holding portion 12, making it possible to dispose of the container 8 and the sealing sheet 9 together.

[0059] The embodiments of the present application and their modifications have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings. However, these are illustrative examples, and the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in various forms with modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, starting with the embodiments described in the disclosure section of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0060] 1. Pet food products 7. Wet food (pet food) 8 containers 9. Sealing sheet 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e Thumb part 11 Cup-shaped storage section 11a opening 11b Outer periphery 11c Brim 12 Holding part C Protrusion length D Outer diameter L1 1st straight line L2 2nd straight line O center P plane R range

Claims

1. A container having a cup-shaped storage section for containing pet food, and a holding section formed extending in one direction away from the outer circumference of the cup-shaped storage section, The cup-shaped housing portion is sealed, and a sealing sheet is provided that is removable from the opening, On the outer circumference of the sealing sheet, a tab for peeling off the sealing sheet is formed, protruding outward from the outer circumference of the cup-shaped housing. A pet food product in which, on the plane in which the opening is located, at least a portion of the gripping portion is positioned within a 180-degree range around the center, perpendicular to a first straight line along the one direction and on the opposite side from the holding portion with respect to a second straight line passing through the center of the opening.

2. Within the range, the knob is positioned between the first straight line and the second straight line. The pet food product according to claim 1.

3. Within the range described above, the knobs are arranged on both sides of the first straight line, The pet food product according to claim 1.

4. Within the range, the knob portion is arranged on the first straight line. The pet food product according to claim 1.

5. The outer edge of the sealing sheet is formed to extend outward beyond the outer edge of the cup-shaped housing portion. The pet food product according to claim 1.

6. The cup-shaped housing portion has a circular outer circumference, The knob portion, on the plane, has a projection length extending radially from the outer circumference of the cup-shaped housing portion, which is 1 / 2 or less of the outer diameter of the outer circumference. The pet food product according to claim 1.

7. The aforementioned pet food is a wet food intended as a snack. A pet food product according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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