Animal urine leakage prevention device

Abstract

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

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Animals such as dogs and cats have long been kept as pets, but these animals are increasingly being kept indoors. When animals are kept indoors, not only newborn puppies but also older dogs often urinate or incontinently anywhere in the house. This not only increases the owner's workload, but also causes unpleasant odors in the home.

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

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

[0005] Conventional pants-type diapers and belly band-type diapers both cover a wide area around the abdomen and back of the animal, which can interfere with the movement of the hind legs and, depending on the type of animal, particularly relatively large animals, can be time-consuming to put on or wear. Specifically, in the case of belly band-type diapers such as those disclosed in Patent Document 1, the diapers put pressure on the abdomen in order to cover the entire abdomen of the animal, which makes them very uncomfortable to wear and has the drawback that the diaper may shift position or become loose when the animal moves.Furthermore, they are not only restrictive and make it difficult for the animal to move, but also have the drawback that the fact that the animal is wearing a diaper is very noticeable from the outside, making them look very unsightly. Furthermore, conventional belly band-type diapers are commercially available at a high price, which means that if your pet has multiple incontinence episodes per day, you will need to change the diaper multiple times, which can be a significant burden on the owner. Furthermore, in the case of the diaper disclosed in Patent Document 2, the diaper is tied with strings to be put on the animal, which makes the putting on process complicated and time-consuming. Moreover, because the diaper structure integrates the strings and the diaper, the structure is complicated, which increases manufacturing costs and ultimately leads to a high price. Furthermore, with such diapers, after being put on the animal, the strings can slip or loosen depending on the animal's movements, causing the diaper to shift out of place. This necessitates the need to re-tie the strings or re-put the diaper on, which is time-consuming even after putting it on. Furthermore, this diaper needs to be made larger in size to take into account slippage, which makes the diaper more expensive. Furthermore, because the diaper covers a large area of ​​the abdomen, it is difficult for the animal to move and is uncomfortable, and the fact that the animal is wearing a diaper is conspicuous and very unsightly. Furthermore, in the case of a belly band type diaper as disclosed in Patent Document 1, since it is configured to cover the entire abdomen of the animal, it is very noticeable that the animal is wearing a diaper, which is very unsightly. In addition, when changing the diaper, one side of the pad must be connected to one side of the main body at one torso side, and then the other side of the pad must be connected to the other side of the main body at the other torso side. Therefore, in order to securely attach the diaper to the designated location, it is necessary to turn the animal around and connect one side of the diaper to the other side, which makes changing the diaper time-consuming.

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

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

[0008] The animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 1 comprises a pad for absorbing urine from a male animal and a pad holding means for holding the pad on the animal's abdomen. The pad holding means is configured to include a main body that surrounds the animal's back and torso, and pad connection parts that detachably connect the pad to the left and right ends of the main body and hold the pad near the animal's genitals on the abdomen. Therefore, the pad can be easily attached to the animal simply by attaching it to the main body using the pad connection parts. Furthermore, the pad can be small enough to cover the animal's genitals, significantly reducing the discomfort caused by wearing the diaper. Furthermore, the pad connection parts allow the pad to be easily attached and detached multiple times, ensuring a secure fit and easy adjustment if it does become loose. Furthermore, the pad can be small, resulting in an inconspicuous and aesthetically pleasing design, dramatically reducing the financial burden on the owner even if the frequency of diaper changes increases. These points are described in more detail below. That is, in the urine leakage prevention device according to claim 1, the pad can be formed small enough to cover the animal's abdomen, and can be formed in a simple, mass-produced shape, such as a square, making it inexpensive to manufacture. This allows the pad to be replaced several times a day without cost, dramatically reducing the financial burden on pet owners associated with diapers. Furthermore, the pad can be formed as small as possible, since it is only large enough to cover the animal's genitals. Unlike conventional pads, which cover a large area around the animal's abdomen, the pad allows the animal to run freely and is not restricted in movement. The pad is also comfortable and inconspicuous, even when worn on the abdomen, allowing the animal to go for a walk with the pad still on. Furthermore, the pad can be easily and detachably held in the main body of the pad-holding means, making it extremely easy to put on and change the pad. Furthermore, because the pad can be made small, it does not get stuffy inside the pad (diaper), minimizing discomfort caused by stuffiness even when wearing the pad on a hot day. Because the pad can be made small enough to cover the animal's abdomen, the pad can be grasped by the grasping means near the animal's genitals. Therefore, the pad can be applied in one go while the animal is standing or turned upside down on its back. This simplifies the process of applying and replacing the pad, as it is not necessary to turn the animal over as in conventional methods. Furthermore, even if the pad shifts during application, because the pad is small and is held by the main body near the genitals, the pad can be corrected without changing the animal's position or orientation, making the process of correcting the shift easier. Furthermore, the pad for absorbing urine leaking from the genitals of male animals can effectively cover the genitals and surrounding areas of the male animal with a minimum amount of space, and since it only covers the animal's genitals and a small area around them, the pad does not get in the way of the animal, does not cause discomfort when wearing the pad, and is not noticeable from the outside, giving it a good appearance.In this way, the small pad can effectively and reliably absorb the animal's urine, easily prevent urine leakage, prevent urine scattering, and make it easy for the owner to clean up after the animal's urine. Moreover, the pad of claim 1 only needs to be small enough to cover the animal's genitals and the surrounding area, which significantly reduces the manufacturing cost of the pad compared to conventional diapers that completely cover the animal's abdomen. This significantly reduces the selling price and the burden on the owner. Thus, the pad only needs to be large enough to enclose the animal's genitals. Furthermore, when the pad is used up, it can be quickly replaced with small pieces of commercially available urine absorbent sheets or other moisture-absorbing or water-absorbing sheets. Thus, the urinary incontinence prevention device of claim 1 has a simple structure and can be manufactured inexpensively. Furthermore, the cost of purchasing the pad can be significantly reduced, dramatically reducing the financial burden on the owner. In this respect, the cost of diapers can be significantly reduced compared to conventional diapers that are worn by wrapping them around the dog's abdomen and back, or by wrapping them around the dog's hind legs. Furthermore, the urine leakage prevention device of claim 1 only covers the animal's genitals and the small area surrounding it, so a small pad is required, it can be worn without compressing the abdomen, and compared to conventional diapers that wrap around the abdomen, it gives a feeling of freedom as if the animal is not wearing a diaper, does not interfere with sleep or lying down, and can greatly reduce discomfort caused by wearing it. In particular, when a dog walks around or lies down to sleep, it does not interfere with the animal when wearing it, and can greatly reduce discomfort caused by wearing it. Furthermore, the pad is small and only a minimum area is required to cover the abdomen of the animal, which minimizes stuffiness even on hot summer days, and the pad does not get in the way when the animal lies down to sleep.It is comfortable to wear even when sleeping, and the animal can lie down comfortably. Furthermore, since the urine leakage prevention device of claim 1 has a simple structure, the main body of the pad holding means is also inexpensive, and when the main body of the pad holding means deteriorates, it is sufficient to replace only the deteriorated main body of the pad holding means with a new one, and replacement is also easy. Furthermore, the pad of claim 1 can be formed small, so that the degree of urine absorption can be easily confirmed and visually observed, making it easy to know when to change the diaper.

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

[0010] In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 4, the pair of string-like bodies are formed by at least a coil spring, and the spring itself constitutes the biasing force adjustment mechanism. Therefore, when attached to the animal, the elasticity of the main body that is placed on the animal's back allows the pad to adhere to the animal's abdomen with an appropriate, comfortable pressure. This ensures that the pad reliably absorbs urine and prevents urine leakage. Furthermore, when the pad holding means is attached to the animal, the main body of the pad holding means entangles with the fur on the animal's back due to its spring shape, preventing the pad holding means from slipping off the animal's back and ensuring a stable attachment to the animal's back. Furthermore, if the pad holding means loosens its hold on the pad, for example, a portion of the spring-like string-like body can be twisted into a loop, which self-maintains and fixes the loop, forming a tension adjustment mechanism. This allows the tension of the spring-like string-like body to be adjusted by substantially shortening it, thereby restoring the tension of the string-like body and adjusting the biasing force of the pad 3. That is, the tension adjustment mechanism inherent in the spring itself prevents the pad from slipping, allowing it to be stably attached to the animal's abdomen with an appropriate pressure, and maintains this state even when the string-like body stretches or loosens. Furthermore, if the main body of the pad holding means is formed from a spring-like string, the spring-shaped portion serves as a tension adjustment mechanism as described above while also entangling with the fur on the animal's back, thereby preventing the string-like body from slipping and adjusting the tension of the string-like body. Furthermore, if the string-like body is an elastic string or a coiled spring, the string-like body can stretch and contract, allowing it to be made free-size. Moreover, by twisting a portion of the string with an uneven surface or a spring-like string, such as the top portion corresponding to the animal's back, it is possible to easily adjust the length of the string-like body and the tension when the string-like body stretches and loosens. If the string-like body does not stretch or loosen, a similar effect can be achieved by providing a biasing force adjustment mechanism, such as a stopper, as described below. In the animal urinary incontinence prevention device described in claim 5, the pair of string-like bodies have an uneven surface. By twisting a portion of the string-like body into a loop, i.e., by twisting a portion of the string with an uneven surface, such as the top portion corresponding to the animal's back, the length of the string-like body and the tension force when the string-like body is stretched and slackened can be easily adjusted, and the unevenness of the string-like body can form the biasing force adjustment mechanism. With this configuration, the unevenness of the string-like body's surface serves as the above-mentioned tension adjustment mechanism, allowing the tension of the string-like body to be adjusted. Furthermore, the unevenness of the string-like body also entangles with the fur on the animal's back, thereby preventing the string-like body from slipping. Furthermore, if the string-like body is an elastic string, the string-like body can stretch and contract, allowing the string-like body to be made free-size. If the string-like body does not stretch and contract, a similar effect can be achieved by providing a biasing force adjustment mechanism such as a stopper, as described below. In addition, it goes without saying that the same effects as those of the urine leakage prevention device of claim 4 can be obtained, for example, the pad can be made to adhere to the abdomen of the animal with an appropriate comfortable pressure, the pad can reliably absorb urine, and urine leakage can be reliably prevented. In the urine leakage prevention device for animals described in claim 6, the pair of string-like bodies are equipped with stoppers for adjusting the length of the string-like bodies, and the stoppers form the biasing force adjustment mechanism. Therefore, by changing the position of the stoppers on the string-like bodies, it is possible to easily adjust the length of the string-like bodies and adjust the tension force when the string-like bodies are stretched and slackened, thereby making the string-like bodies free-size. In addition, while functioning as a tension adjustment mechanism as described above, the string itself also entangles with the fur on the back, thereby preventing the string-like bodies from slipping. Of course, other effects similar to those of the urine leakage prevention device described in claim 4 can also be obtained, such as the pad being able to adhere to the animal's abdomen with an appropriate, comfortable pressure, allowing the pad to reliably absorb urine and reliably prevent urine leakage. In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 7, the pair of string-like bodies are made of a material that gets entangled in the fur on the animal's back, so when the pad holding means is attached to the animal, the main body of the pad holding means gets entangled in the fur on the animal's back, preventing the pad holding means from slipping off the animal's back, allowing it to be attached stably to the animal's back, and making it easy to attach and remove the pad. In the urine leakage prevention device for animals described in claim 8, the pad connecting parts are configured as gripping means for detachably gripping the left and right ends of the pad, so that the pad can be easily attached to and detached from the animal, and the pad can be easily and quickly replaced. By using a clip or the like as the gripping means, as described above, the pad of the present invention can be easily replaced.

[0011] In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 9, the pad is cut into a roughly rectangular, trapezoidal, or triangular shape, thereby providing a wide area for urine leakage and ensuring reliable urine absorption. Furthermore, the pad is small in the narrow area between the hind legs, significantly reducing discomfort caused by wearing the pad and preventing interference with hind leg movement, facilitating exercise. Furthermore, this shape allows for maximum urine absorption with the smallest possible size, and also offers significant economic benefits, as the pad can be made as small as possible. Moreover, such a small pad allows for easy attachment and detachment to the animal, and pad replacement can be performed quickly and easily. Furthermore, the pad can be made as small as possible, resulting in an unobtrusive and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The pad is cut into a roughly rectangular, trapezoid, or triangular shape, so it does not cover the animal's abdomen excessively, preventing stuffiness even on hot days, and can be made small and efficient, resulting in a comfortable fit, as described above. Other effects are similar to those described above, and therefore will not be described further.

[0012] In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 10, the pad has a portion of its approximately central front portion protruding downward to form a recessed space that opens upward, and the animal's genitals can be accommodated within the recessed space. This ensures reliable absorption of leaking urine and prevents the pad from shifting. In other words, the pad has a approximately central front portion protruding downward to form a recessed space that opens upward, and the animal's genitals can be accommodated within the recessed space. This minimizes urine leakage and ensures reliable absorption of urine. The recessed space can be formed, for example, by making a slit in the approximately central front end of the pad and connecting the two sides of the slit by overlapping them vertically, or by shifting the approximately central portions of the front end of the pad widthwise and overlapping them. This method makes it easy to form the recessed space, and its depth can be adjusted to suit the animal's size and other needs. In the urine leakage prevention device for animals described in claim 11, the pad connection part is a bag disposed across both sides of the main body, the bag has an opening in front of the animal, and the upper surface that contacts the abdomen of the animal is formed of a mesh material, and the pad can be taken in and out through the opening, so that the pad stored in the bag can be easily replaced by storing the pad in the bag, removing the pad from the bag, etc. Furthermore, the pad can be easily formed by folding or cutting toilet paper, kitchen paper, tissue paper, other paper, various types of fabric such as nonwoven fabric into an appropriate shape, and anything that can absorb urine can be used as a pad or a substitute for a pad, which is economical. In the animal urine leakage prevention device described in claim 12, the main body of the pad holding means comprises a pair of string-like bodies that are spaced apart from each other in the front and back and are hung around the animal's back, and a mesh-like body that connects the pair of string-like bodies, with the pad connection parts provided at the left and right ends of each string-like body. Therefore, even if the string-like bodies are particularly unlikely to entangle in the animal's fur, the mesh-like body will instead entangle in the fur on the animal's back, thereby preventing the main body and pad from shifting. Other effects are the same as those described above. Note that the pair of string-like bodies may or may not be stretchable. The description of such string-like bodies is incorporated herein by reference. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

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

[0014] The pad holding means 4 is composed of a main body 5 that is hung around the back 2c and torso 2d of the animal 2 when the urine leakage prevention device is worn, and pad connection parts 7 that detachably hold the pad 3 at the left and right ends of the main body. The main body 5 of the pad holding means 4 in this embodiment is equipped with a pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a that are spaced apart from each other in the front and back and hung around the back 2c and torso 2d of the animal 2 when the urine leakage prevention device is worn. The pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a are preferably made of a stretchy material that is hung around the back 2c and torso 2d of the animal 2 when worn on the animal 2 and becomes entangled in the fur of the animal 2 (particularly the back 2c). An example of the main body 5 is a pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a, at least a part of which or the whole of which is made of a coil spring. When a part of the main body 5 is made of a spring, the other part may be a normal string-like body or another string-like body, which will be described later, and in this case, it is sufficient to provide a biasing force adjustment mechanism 8, which will be described later, at either position or the main body 5 itself. In this embodiment, the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a are entirely springs, and because they are springs, they are also elastic, and support the pad connection parts 7 at both ends. The pad connection parts 7 are positioned particularly near the genitals 2a of the animal 2 so that they can hold the small pad 3 as described above. In this example, the pad connection parts 7 are gripping means installed on both ends of the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a. The string-like body 5a is preferably, for example, a resin spring-like string material (string-like body) 5a as shown in FIG. 3(a), but is not limited thereto. It may be an elastic string-like body with an uneven surface. For example, the surface of the string-like body 5a, or at least the surface that contacts the back 2c, may be processed to entangle with the fur of the back 2c, such as by fluffing, or by providing numerous protrusions or comb-like protrusions. For example, the string-like body 5a may be formed with numerous small, approximately spherical protrusions connected in a row like beads (see FIG. 3(b)), or with approximately cylindrical protrusions connected in a row like beads (see FIG. 3(c)), or may be formed with a continuous unevenness, such as a continuous formation of numerous hook-shaped protrusions. Other examples of unevenness include not only circular or rectangular cross sections of the string in the width direction, but also any other shapes, such as ellipses and polygons. Similarly, not only circular or rectangular cross sections of the string in the length direction, but also any other shapes, such as ellipses and polygons, may be used. The string-like body 5a is preferably stretchable, but is not particularly limited to this. In order to provide the string-like body 5a with stretchability, it is preferable to integrally mold it with a stretchable resin such as rubber, but of course it is not limited to this. The pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a are hung around the back 2c of the animal 2 with an appropriate gap between them. This appropriate gap is the distance from the hind legs to the middle of the front legs of the animal 2 and is determined depending on the size of the animal 2. Essentially, it is sufficient to determine the appropriate gap so as to effectively cover the genitals 2a and the surrounding area. The pair of spring string-like bodies 5a, 5a themselves include a biasing force adjustment mechanism 8 that adjusts the force with which the pad 3 is biased toward the abdomen 2b of the animal 2. This biasing force adjustment mechanism is configured to bring the pad 3 into close contact with the abdomen 2b of the animal 2. Therefore, the slack and tension can be easily adjusted when or after the pad is placed on the animal 2, allowing the pad 3 to be closely contacted with the abdomen 2b of the animal 2 with an appropriate, comfortable pressure. The biasing force adjustment mechanism 8, as described below, is a tension adjustment mechanism 8 that adjusts the tension of the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a to adjust the biasing force of the pad 3 toward the abdomen 2b of the animal 2.

[0015] The gripping means forming the pad connection portion 7 is preferably a lightweight plastic clip that is as small and thin as possible and can be easily opened and closed. Specifically, a so-called alligator clip or one-touch clip (other names include keeper clips, fish clips, mask clips, hat clips, eggplant clips, etc. (regardless of what they're called, any clip that can be opened and closed is acceptable)) as shown in Figures 4(a), (b), and (c) is preferred, but any other clip that can be opened and closed and can clamp and hold the pad 3 is also acceptable. The clip (gripping means) 7 shown in Figures 4(a), (b), and (c) has a mouth 7a that opens and closes to grip and hold the left and right edges or corners of the pad 3, and a handle 7b that opens and closes the mouth 7a and maintains that state. To open the clip 7, the handle 7b is raised (see the clip 7 on the left side of Figure 3(a) and the clip 7 in Figures 4(a) and (c)). To close the clip 7, insert an end or corner of the pad into the opening 7a and tilt the handle 7b (see the clip 7 on the right side of Figure 3(a) and the clip 7 in Figure 4(b)), completing the connection between the pad 3 and the main body 5. The gripping means 7 is connected to the end of the string-like body 5a using an appropriate conventional method, and the method is not particularly limited, so description will be omitted. Note that the pad connection part 7 is not limited to a gripping means for gripping the pad 3, and may also be Velcro (registered trademark) that is detachably connected to the left and right ends 3a, 3a, 3b, 3b of the pad 3. When the pad connection part 7 is Velcro (registered trademark), one element of the tape may be attached to the string-like body 5a, and the other element may be attached to the left and right ends or corners of the pad 3 in advance.

[0016] Next, the function and effect of the device for preventing urine leakage 1 will be explained, and the configuration of the device for preventing urine leakage 1 will also be made clearer. To attach the urine leakage prevention device 1 to an animal 2, first, the pair of strings 5a, 5a of the main body 5 of the pad holding means 4 are hung around the back 2c of the animal 2 at an appropriate distance in the front and back. Next, the front, rear, left, and right ends 3a, 3a, 3b, 3b of, for example, a rectangular pad 3 are grasped with a grasping means, which is the pad connecting portion 7 attached to the end of the main body 5, so that the pad 3 covers the genitals 2a and the surrounding area of ​​the abdomen 2b of the animal 2. At this time, the pad 3 can be grasped by the grasping means near the genitals 2a of the animal 2. Therefore, the pad 3 can be attached to the animal 2 in one go, for example, while the animal 2 is standing or turned upside down on its back. This simplifies the process of attaching and replacing the pad 3, as it is not necessary to turn the animal 2 as in the conventional method. Furthermore, even if the pad 3 shifts while being worn, the pad 3 is small and is configured to be held by the main body 5 near the genitals 2a, so that the shift of the pad 3 can be corrected without changing the posture or direction of the animal 2, making the work of correcting the shift easy. When the pad 3 is attached, the pad 3 is adhered to the abdomen 2b with an appropriate amount of pressure due to the tensile force caused by the contractile force of the string-like bodies 5a, 5a. This allows the pad 3 to stably cover the genitals 2a, ensuring that the urine of the animal 2 is absorbed and preventing urine leakage. If the pad 3 has absorbed a lot of urine and needs to be replaced, the openings 7a of the holding means 7 of the pad 3 can be opened to remove it from the main body 5, and a new pad 3 can be attached again as described above. As is clear from the above, in this embodiment, it is only necessary to cover the genitals 2a and a small area nearby, so the pad 3 can be made as small as possible. As a result, the genitals 2a and the surrounding area of ​​the abdomen 2b of the animal 2 are covered with the pad 3 by the pad holding means 4, which is inconspicuous from the outside, so the pad (diaper) is not noticeable even when left on the abdomen 2b, and the animal can go for a walk with the pad 3 on, further improving walking manners.

[0017] When the tension applied by the main body 5 of the pad 3 weakens, a portion of the string 5a, for example, the top portion 5b, can be looped and twisted to essentially form a tension adjustment mechanism 8 for the string 5a (see FIG. 1), thereby substantially shortening the string 5a and easily increasing the tension. This can be applied to both the front and rear strings 5a. A string 5a with an uneven surface (see FIGS. 3(b) and (c)) or a spring string 5a (see FIG. 3(a)) can itself form the tension adjustment mechanism 8. In other words, when a portion of the string 5a is looped and twisted, it automatically remains fixed in the loop shape, allowing for easy adjustment of the tension (see FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 3(b), when the string-like body 5a is formed by connecting multiple small, approximately spherical portions 5c or multiple small, approximately cylindrical portions like beads, by crossing any of the string-like connecting portions 5d connecting the approximately spherical portions 5c at any one of the connecting portions 5d, 5d, and twisting a portion of the string-like body 5a to form a loop 5b, the approximately spherical portions 5c, 5c, 5c, 5c on both sides of the connecting portion 5d, 5d, press against each other and hook together, maintaining and fixing the loop 5b. This allows for the formation of a tension adjustment mechanism 8 that can adjust the tension of the string-like body 5a. To ensure that the approximately spherical or approximately cylindrical portions 5c, 5c, hook together, it is preferable that the string-like body 5a be formed from a material with an appropriate surface friction. The same applies when the approximately spherical portions 5c are replaced with protrusions 5c such as approximately cylindrical portions, and the same explanation is also applicable. Furthermore, the pad 3 is not limited to a rectangular shape as shown in Fig. 2(a), but may also be trapezoidal, as shown in Fig. 2(b), with a longer width at the front and a shorter width at the rear. In this case, the wider front portion of the pad 3 can cover a slightly wider area of ​​the abdomen 2b in front of the genitals 2a of the animal 2 and not interfere with the hind legs, making it possible to more reliably prevent urine leakage. Furthermore, the narrower rear portion of the pad 3 can cover the abdomen 2b behind the genitals 2a of the animal 2 and between the hind legs without interfering with the hind legs, making it easier for the animal 2 to move its hind legs and minimizing discomfort when wearing the pad.

[0018] To reiterate, the pair of string-like bodies 5a is not limited to spring material, but is preferably made of elastic string-like material. Furthermore, if the string has a smooth surface, such as a rubber string, it is preferable that the surface be made fluffy or have projections that will entangle the fur on the back 2c of the animal 2. In this case, it is preferable that when a portion of the string is made into a loop and twisted, the state is automatically fixed and held in place, like in the case of a spring or continuous projections. The string-like body 5a may be an elastic string or a regular, inelastic string. Regular strings are preferably those with an uneven surface, such as those made of woven fibers, but any string may be used. In the case of a non-elastic string, a tension adjustment mechanism 8 using stoppers 8a, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, can be installed and the tension can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the string. That is, the stoppers 8a adjust the length of the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a from the position of the stoppers to the pad connection portion 7, thereby adjusting the force with which the pad 3 is biased toward the abdomen 2b of the animal 2. The biasing force adjustment mechanism 8 easily adjusts the slack and tension of the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a, allowing the pad 3 to adhere to the abdomen 2b of the animal 2 with an appropriate, comfortable pressure. To reiterate, the biasing force adjustment mechanism 8 is a tension adjustment mechanism that adjusts the tension of the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a to adjust the biasing force of the pad 3 toward the abdomen 2b of the animal 2. Here, we will briefly explain the structure of the stopper 8a. The stopper 8a has a hole 8c that penetrates horizontally through its cylindrical body 8b. The loop 5b of the string 5a is passed through the hole, and when the loop 5b is adjusted to an appropriate length, the string 5a is fixed by releasing the button 8d. This allows the length of the string 5a from the stopper 8a to the pad-pad connection part 7 to be adjusted, and the tension of the string 5a can be adjusted. On the other hand, if the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a of the main body 5 are stretchable spring-like strings, when attached to the animal 2 and hung on its back 2c, the coil part of the spring will entangle itself so as to pinch the fur on the back 2c, preventing it from slipping out of the hanging position and allowing it to be worn stably.

[0019] Furthermore, the pad 3 may have a portion of its approximately central front portion projecting downward to provide a recessed space 3d that opens upward, allowing the genitals 2a of the animal 2 to be accommodated within the recessed space. Specifically, referring to Figure 7(a) and (b), for example, the pad 3 may be formed so that the left-right width at the front side is long and the left-right width at the rear side is short, and a front-to-rear cut 3c is made near the center of the front side, and triangular portions 3f, 3f that extend forward and are formed on both sides of the cut 3c are stacked one on top of the other and fixed to each other, thereby forming a recessed space 3d that projects downward within the approximately central front portion. This allows the genitals 2a of the animal 2 to be accommodated within the space 3d when the pad 3 is attached to the animal 2, further reliably preventing urine leakage. 7(c) and (b), the pad 3 may be formed with a longer width at the front side and a shorter width at the rear side, with a valley fold line 3g extending in the front-to-rear direction near the center of the front side and mountain fold lines 3h, 3h on either side of the valley fold line, forming triangular portions 3f extending forward. When the valley fold line 3g and the mountain fold lines 3h, 3h are folded toward the valley side and the mountain side, respectively, the triangular portions 3f, 3f overlap each other in the width direction of the pad. By fixing the triangular portions 3f, 3f together in this state, a recessed space 3d protruding downward and opening upward may be formed in the approximately center of the front portion. This allows the genitals 2a of the animal 2 to be accommodated within the space 3d when the pad 3 is placed on the animal 2, further reliably preventing urinary leakage and slippage. The valley fold line 3g may also be formed with a notch 3c. In this case, the triangular portions 3f, 3f are folded downward from the mountain fold lines 3h, 3h so that the ends cut by the notches 3c face downward, and the triangular portions 3f, 3f are then placed face to face with each other, overlapped, and connected and fixed.

[0020] Figure 8 shows another embodiment of the urine leakage prevention device 1. A distinctive feature of this embodiment is that the pad connection part 7 of the pad 3 is a bag 6 that is placed on both sides of the main body part 5 so as to cover the abdomen of the animal 2 when the urine leakage prevention device is worn, and the bag has an opening, for example, at the front, and an upper surface part 6a that comes into contact with the abdomen 2b of the animal 2 is formed from a sheet that is permeable to urine and feels comfortable against the skin of the animal 2, such as a mesh sheet or a nonwoven fabric sheet. In this embodiment, the pad 3 can be inserted into the bag through the opening 6b. The pad 3 can be easily replaced at any time by taking it in and out through the opening 6c. The opening direction of the bag is not particularly limited and can be in either direction.

[0021] FIG. 9 shows yet another embodiment of the urine leakage prevention device 1. In this embodiment, the mesh body 9 of the main body 5 of the pad holding means 4 is configured to be entangled in the fur on the back 2c of the animal 2 and fixed thereto. A distinctive feature of this embodiment is that the main body 5 of the pad holding means 4 comprises a pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a and a substantially rectangular mesh body 9 connecting these string-like bodies 5a, 5a. The pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a are preferably elastic string-like bodies g such as those described in the above embodiments, but they may also be ordinary string-like bodies inelastic. Furthermore, the surface of the string-like bodies does not necessarily have to be such that it entangles in the fur on the back 2c of the animal 2; an inconspicuous string with a thickness similar to that of the mesh body 9 is preferred, but is not limited to this. When attached to the animal 2, the main body 5 of the pad holding means 4 is hung on the back 2c of the animal 2 in the same manner as in the above embodiment. At this time, the pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a are appropriately spaced apart, as in the above embodiment. The mesh body 9 is preferably woven into a net shape with relatively large meshes, as shown in FIG. 10 . The pair of string-like bodies 5a, 5a and the mesh body 9 are preferably formed integrally, but may be separate. The mesh size and fiber thickness of the mesh body 9 may be appropriately determined so that they easily entangle with the fur on the back 2c of the animal 2. It is preferable to select an appropriate mesh size and material so that the mesh does not become entangled with the fur on the back 2c and cause the main body 5 to shift. To adjust the pulling force of the mesh body 9 on the pad 3, or if the mesh body 9 stretches and the pulling force weakens, simply hook a string, metal piece, or resin hook rib between the meshes located in the width direction at the front and rear ends of the mesh body 9 to shorten its length in the width direction (this corresponds to the biasing force adjustment mechanism (tension adjustment mechanism) 8). The size and shape of the mesh body 8 is determined by the size of the animal 2, which is the distance from the hind legs to halfway between the front legs, and is essentially determined so as to effectively cover the genitals 2a and the surrounding area. In this embodiment, the same effects as those in the previous embodiment can be obtained, and the pad 3 can be easily attached and replaced, the pad 3 is inexpensive, and the animal 2 can feel good wearing it, etc.

[0022] Finally, the terms used in the present invention will be explained. The pair of string-like bodies do not necessarily need to be elastic, but they should at least be provided with a biasing force adjusting means. When the string-like body is not stretchable, the biasing force adjusting means may have a length adjusting function for adjusting the length of the string-like body, as described above. If the string-like body is an elastic spring-like body, the force adjusting means is the string-like body itself, and the length of the string-like body can be adjusted by twisting the string-like body to adjust the force of the pad. The spring-like string may be an expandable coil-like string, and these terms are synonymous. Needless to say, other examples of stoppers like stopper 8a that have the function of adjusting the length of a string include cord stoppers, string stoppers, cord locks, etc., which may be called different names but are similarly applicable. If the pair of string-like bodies are formed from an elastic material, the material may be, for example, a rubber string, and the surface may be treated so that when the strings themselves are twisted, they become entangled and fixed together. The main body of the pad holding means preferably comprises a pair of string-like bodies spaced apart from each other in the front and rear and hung around the back and torso of the animal, but it does not necessarily have to be a pair of string-like bodies. An example of a body other than a pair of string-like bodies is, for example, a cloth-like body, such as a mesh body, which is preferably stretchable and entangles with the fur on the back 2c of the animal 2. In the case of a mesh body, if it is stretchable, it can itself constitute a biasing force adjustment mechanism (tension adjustment mechanism) and can perform its function. In the present invention, by matching the color of the main body of the pad holding means, for example, the color of the string-like body or net-like body, to the color of at least the fur on the back of the animal, it is inconspicuous and looks good, and the animal can go out or take a walk while wearing it, thereby improving walking manners. Furthermore, if the pad connection parts are Velcro® fasteners that can be detachably connected to the left and right ends of the pad, one side of the Velcro® fastener can be attached to the pad, and the other side of the Velcro® fastener can be attached to the main body. This allows the pad to be easily attached to and detached from an animal, and the pad can be easily and quickly replaced. By using Velcro® fasteners as the gripping means, the pad of the present invention can be easily replaced, as described above. [Industrial Applicability]

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

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

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

Claims

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

2. The pad for an animal's urinary incontinence prevention device as described in claim 1, characterized in that the hooking portion is a protrusion formed on the front and rear left and right ends of the pad, or is made thick or hard, thereby allowing the gripping means to securely hold the front and rear left and right ends of the pad.

3. 2. The pad for an animal urine leakage prevention device according to claim 1, wherein a recessed space that opens upward is provided so that the animal's private parts can be accommodated within the recessed space.

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