Cat and other intrusion prevention equipment

Abstract

Flowerbeds and vegetable gardens where seeds or seedlings have just been planted can be easily dug up by cats and other animals, making them susceptible to damage from cat feces and urine. Therefore, we provide a cat intrusion prevention device that prevents cats and other animals from entering flowerbeds and can be easily rolled up and stored when not in use. [Solution] A cat-proofing device for surrounding areas such as flowerbeds and vegetable gardens where intrusion by cats should be prevented, consisting of a rectangular synthetic resin sheet and two support posts attached to each end of the synthetic resin sheet. The tips of the support posts are pointed, allowing them to be driven into the ground to secure the synthetic resin sheet. Multiple small rectangular windows are provided in the center of the synthetic resin sheet to allow sunlight and wind to pass through, and multiple small square synthetic resin sheets are attached to the bottom edge of the synthetic resin sheet, each with a grommet (ring-shaped metal fitting) in the center so that it can be secured to the ground using fixing pegs or the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a tool for preventing the intrusion of cats and the like by surrounding flower beds, vegetable gardens, etc. that are vulnerable to fecal and urine damage caused by the intrusion of cats and the like with a sheet.

Background Art

[0002] There are many households that are troubled by the intrusion of cats and the like into household flower beds, vegetable gardens, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "flower beds, etc.") and their defecation and urination, but there is no reliable measure to prevent the intrusion of cats and the like. Conventional measures for preventing the intrusion of cats and the like include spreading repellents, installing ultrasonic or noise generating devices, and surrounding with nylon nets.

Prior Art Documents

[0003]

Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Conventional repellents, ultrasonic or noise generating devices as measures for preventing the intrusion of cats and the like have the problem that cats and the like quickly get used to them. Also, even if a flower bed or the like is surrounded without gaps with a nylon net, the net is easily entangled, requiring a considerable amount of labor and time for installation and tidying up. In addition, since the state of the flower bed or the like surrounded by the net is fully visible from the outside, there are problems such as cats and the like with increased intrusion desire charging in and getting entangled in the net or knocking down the net together with the support. Furthermore, although the reliability can be improved by surrounding with a wire mesh instead of a nylon net and firmly adhering the support, the financial and time costs required for installation and tidying up increase, so it has never been considered as an option for household flower beds, vegetable gardens, etc. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] This invention was made to solve the aforementioned problems. It has a simple structure consisting of a synthetic resin sheet (a so-called "blue tarp" is envisioned, but not limited to it) and support poles attached to both ends (see Figure 1), making it lightweight and easy to install. Even if the flowerbed or other installation location is winding, the sheet can be easily adapted to the shape of the flowerbed by inserting appropriate poles into the ground at appropriate points and tying strings through the grommets (ring-shaped metal fittings) already installed on the bottom edge of the sheet to the poles. Furthermore, when packing up, the sheet can be easily rolled up using either of the support poles as an axis, reducing its size to the size of just two poles (see Figure 2). In addition, when soiled, the simple structure of the sheet and poles allows for easy cleaning with tap water, and it dries quickly. Finally, by creating multiple small windows in the sheet to allow sunlight and wind to pass through the flowerbed, sunlight and wind can be allowed to pass through, preventing interference with the growth of seeds and seedlings planted there. Compared to nets that allow the inside of flowerbeds and other areas to be completely visible, the sheet makes it difficult to see inside the flowerbeds and other areas, and its presence is obvious (cats and other animals often don't notice the net), which prevents cats and other animals from rushing in without noticing, getting tangled, or knocking it over. Most importantly, the shape and presence of the sheet make cats and other animals wary, greatly reducing their desire to enter the area. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] The cat and other animal intrusion prevention device of the present invention can prevent cats and other animals from entering flowerbeds and protect them from damage caused by cat feces and urine. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] A color photograph (a side view) showing the cat and other animal intrusion prevention device of the present invention in its deployed state. [Figure 2] A color photograph (side view) showing the sheet portion of the cat and other animal intrusion prevention device of the present invention wrapped around a support post for storage. [Figure 3]A color photograph showing a cat and other animal intrusion prevention device according to one embodiment of the present invention (a side view showing it installed in a flowerbed. While it is intended to completely surround the flowerbed, the photograph shows it installed only on the front for clarity). [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Figures 1 and 2 are color photographs showing a cat and other animal intrusion prevention device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 is an overhead view of the cat and other animal intrusion prevention device in its deployed state, and Figure 2 is an overhead view of it in its retracted state. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0009] 1. A synthetic resin sheet with multiple small windows. 2 pillars 3. The pointed tip of the support post 4. A square-shaped synthetic resin sheet with a claw (ring-shaped metal fitting) attached.

Claims

1. A cat-proofing device consisting of a rectangular synthetic resin sheet and two support posts attached to each end of the synthetic resin sheet, used to surround areas such as flowerbeds where entry by cats should be prevented.

2. The cat and other animal intrusion prevention device according to claim 1, wherein multiple rectangular small windows are provided in the central part of a synthetic resin sheet to allow sunlight and wind to pass through.

3. The cat and other animal intrusion prevention device according to claim 1, comprising multiple small square-shaped synthetic resin sheets, each having a grommet (ring-shaped metal fitting) on ​​the lower edge of the synthetic resin sheet, and being able to be fixed to the ground by passing fixing pegs or the like through the grommet.

4. The cat and other animal intrusion prevention device according to claim 1, wherein the tip of each support post is sharpened, and the sharpened tip is driven into the ground to allow it to stand on its own.

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