Pet hemostatic device

Abstract

This invention provides a pet hemostatic device that allows for safe and easy hemostasis, even when using a heat source to stop bleeding from a pet's claws, by preventing direct contact between the paw pad or other body parts and the heat source. [Solution] The pet hemostatic device 10 comprises a gripping part 1, a heat source generating part 2 provided on the tip side of the gripping part 1, and a cylindrical protective cover 4 surrounding at least a part of the heat source generating part 2. The protective cover 4 has an opening 3 into which the pet's claws can be inserted, and is configured so that only the claws inserted through the opening 3 can come into contact with the heat source generating part 2, while preventing the pet's paw pads from coming into direct contact with the heat source generating part 2. The protective cover 4 may be biased toward the tip by a spring 5.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a hemostatic device for pets for stopping bleeding that occurs from the tip of a claw when trimming the claws of dogs, cats, and other pets. In particular, the present invention relates to a hemostatic device for pets that includes a protective cover that suppresses contact of a heat source generating portion that has been heated with the paw pad while bringing the heat source generating portion into contact with the tip of the claw.

Background Art

[0002] When trimming a pet's claws, bleeding may occur from the tip of the claw if a blood vessel inside the claw is accidentally cut. For such bleeding, a method of attaching a powdery or pasty hemostatic agent to the tip of the claw may be used.

[0003] However, in the method of using a hemostatic agent, the hemostatic agent is likely to be scattered or adhered to the surroundings, and it may be difficult to sufficiently adhere to the bleeding site when the pet moves. In addition, it is difficult to surely perform a hemostatic operation in a short time on a pet that dislikes the hemostatic agent.

[0004] Also, a method of performing hemostasis by bringing a heated member into contact with the bleeding site is conceivable, but since there is a paw pad and skin near the tip of a pet's claw, there is a risk of burns if the heated member comes into contact with the paw pad or the like.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a hemostatic device for pets that can suppress direct contact of a paw pad or the like with a heat source generating portion even when performing hemostasis using the heat source generating portion on bleeding from the tip of a pet's claw, and can safely and easily perform a hemostatic operation on the bleeding site at the tip of the claw.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The hemostatic device for pets according to the present invention is a hemostatic device for stopping bleeding from a pet's claws, and comprises a gripping part, a heat source generating part provided on the tip side of the gripping part, and a cylindrical protective cover surrounding at least a part of the heat source generating part. The protective cover has an opening into which the pet's claw can be inserted, and only the claw inserted through the opening can come into contact with the heat source generating part, while being configured to prevent the pet's paw pad from coming into direct contact with the heat source generating part.

[0007] The opening at the tip of the protective cover may be sized to allow only the pet's claws to pass through. This allows the bleeding area of ​​the claws to be brought close to or in contact with the heat source, while preventing larger parts such as the paw pads from reaching the heat source.

[0008] Furthermore, the protective cover may be biased toward the tip by a spring. This allows the protective cover to be held in a position that normally covers the tip of the heat source generating part, and to move relative to it within the necessary range in response to the pressing of the claw, thereby suppressing contact with the heat source generating part such as the paw pad. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to this invention, when stopping bleeding by bringing the heat source generating part into contact with the bleeding area of ​​the toe, the protective cover prevents the paw pad or other parts from directly contacting the heat source generating part. Therefore, the risk of burns during hemostasis is reduced, and bleeding from the pet's toe can be stopped quickly and easily. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a pet hemostatic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view of the tip of the pet hemostatic device, schematically illustrating the state when a claw is inserted. [Figure 3] This is a front view of the opening of the pet hemostatic device. [Figure 4] This is a schematic diagram showing the biasing state of the protective cover in the pet hemostatic device. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0012] As shown in Figure 1, the pet hemostatic device 10 comprises a gripping part 1 that the user grasps, a heat source generating part 2 provided on the tip side of the gripping part 1, and a protective cover 4 that surrounds at least a part of the heat source generating part 2. The gripping part 1 is, for example, a pen-type or small tool-type housing, and may house a power supply, switch, control circuit, etc. inside.

[0013] The heat source generating unit 2 is composed of, for example, an electrical resistance heating element. The heat source generating unit 2 has a rod-shaped or linear heating element that protrudes from the tip of the gripping unit 1, and by bringing it into contact with or close to the bleeding area of ​​the toenail, it heats the bleeding area of ​​the toenail to stop the bleeding. It is desirable that at least the heating element of the heat source generating unit 2 is washable or removable and washable.

[0014] The protective cover 4 is a cylindrical member that surrounds the outer periphery of the heat source generating unit 2. An opening 3 is formed at the tip of the protective cover 4. The opening 3 is shaped and sized so that a fingernail can be inserted, while the paw pad or other body parts cannot easily reach the heat source generating unit 2 directly. The protective cover 4 may be made of a transparent or translucent material, in which case the user can perform hemostasis while visually confirming the positional relationship between the fingernail and the heat source generating unit 2.

[0015] As shown in Figure 2, the user inserts the bleeding toe into the protective cover 4 through the opening 3, bringing the bleeding area of ​​the toe into contact with the heat source generating unit 2. This heats the bleeding area of ​​the toe, stopping the bleeding. On the other hand, the paw pad is larger than the opening 3, or is restricted by the leading edge of the protective cover 4, thus preventing direct contact with the heat source generating unit 2.

[0016] As shown in Fig. 3, the opening 3 is formed to have a size that only the tip of the claw can pass through. The shape of the opening 3 may be circular, elliptical, slit-shaped, or a notch shape along the shape of the claw.

[0017] As shown in Fig. 4, the protective cover 4 is biased toward the tip side by a spring 5. The spring 5 is, for example, a coil spring and is disposed inside or on the rear end side of the protective cover 4. Due to the biasing force of the spring 5, the protective cover 4 is normally positioned on the tip side and covers the periphery of the heat source generating portion 2. When the tip of the claw is inserted into the opening 3, the protective cover 4 may retreat or move relatively according to the pressing force of the tip of the claw, and after hemostasis, the protective cover 4 returns to the tip side by the biasing force of the spring 5.

[0018] In addition, the temperature of the heat source generating portion 2 is preferably the temperature (60°C to 120°C) at which blood and tissue proteins coagulate. It is preferably set within a range suitable for hemostasis of the tip of the claw, and may be provided with temperature adjusting means or over-temperature prevention means. Further, the heat source generating portion 2 or the protective cover 4 may be configured to be cleanable or replaceable.

Industrial Applicability

[0019] The present invention can be used as an instrument for stopping bleeding from the tip of the claw that occurs when trimming the claws of dogs, cats, and other pets in homes, pet salons, animal hospitals, etc.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0020] 1 Gripping portion (main body) 2 Heat source generating portion (heating element) 3 Opening (claw insertion port) 4 Protective cover 5 Spring 10 Hemostatic device for pets

Claims

1. A hemostatic device for stopping bleeding from a pet's claws, The gripping part, A heat source generating unit is provided on the tip side of the gripping portion, A cylindrical protective cover surrounding at least a part of the heat source generating section, Equipped with, The protective cover has an opening into which a pet's claws can be inserted. A pet hemostatic device characterized in that only the tip of a claw inserted through the opening can come into contact with the heat source generating part, while the device is configured to prevent the pet's paw pad from coming into direct contact with the heat source generating part.

2. The pet hemostatic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tip opening of the protective cover is formed to be sized so that only the tip of a pet's claw can pass through.

3. The pet hemostatic device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the protective cover is biased toward the tip by a spring.

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