Pet waste collection device

Abstract

To provide a pet waste collection device that can be easily attached. [Solution] The pet waste collection device comprises a mounting device, a collection bag, a first fastening means, and a second fastening means. The collection bag has a first bag surface, a second bag surface opposite to the first bag surface, a pair of side edges connecting the first and second bag surfaces, a bottom edge that intersects the pair of side edges and connects the first and second bag surfaces, and a pair of opening edges that narrow from between the pair of side edges and extend toward the opposite side of the bottom edge. The first fastening means fastens one end of the pair of opening edges to the back side of the mounting device. The second fastening means fastens the other end of the pair of opening edges to the ventral side of the mounting device. Equipped with

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This specification discloses a technology related to a feces collection device for pets.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a feces collection device for pets that has difficulty defecating at a location determined by aging or illness. The feces collection device of Patent Document 1 includes a bag body having an adjustment string and a reinforcing plate, and a Y-shaped locking tape member.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The feces collection device of Patent Document 1 has a problem that the attachment work to the pet is complicated because the structure is relatively complex.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] (1) One embodiment disclosed herein is a pet feces collection device. This pet feces collection device comprises: a device that can be attached to a pet from the ventral to the dorsal side; a collection bag made of a flexible sheet and capable of covering the anus of the pet, having a first bag surface, a second bag surface opposite to the first bag surface, a pair of side edges connecting the first bag surface and the second bag surface, a bottom edge intersecting the pair of side edges and connecting the first bag surface and the second bag surface, and a pair of opening edges that narrow from between the pair of side edges and extend toward the opposite side of the bottom edge; a first fastening means for fastening the end of one of the pair of opening edges to the dorsal side of the device; and a second fastening means for fastening the end of the other of the pair of opening edges to the ventral side of the device. This type of pet waste collection device allows for easy attachment by securing the ends of the pair of opening edges of the collection bag to the ventral and dorsal sides of the attachment device, respectively. Furthermore, because the pair of opening edges of the collection bag in this type of pet waste collection device are tapered and extended, interference between the collection bag and the pet's hind legs can be avoided, preventing obstruction of the pet's movement. In addition, because this type of pet waste collection device has a relatively simple structure, costs can be kept down.

[0006] (2) In the pet waste collection device described above, each end of the pair of opening edges may have a shape that extends from between the pair of side edges while narrowing.

[0007] (3) In the pet waste collection device described above, each end of the pair of opening edges may have a shape that extends from between the pair of side edges while narrowing, and then expands in the width direction. With this form of pet waste collection device, the area for fastening the collection bag to the attachment can be sufficiently secured by the first fastening means and the second fastening means. This makes it possible to improve the strength with which the collection bag is fastened to the attachment. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1]This is an explanatory diagram showing how a pet waste collection device is attached to a pet. [Figure 2] This is an explanatory diagram showing the collection bag of the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is an explanatory diagram showing the collection bag of the second embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the pet feces collection device 100 attached to a pet 800. Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the collection bag 120 of the first embodiment. The pet feces collection device 100 is a device for collecting feces from pets 800 that have difficulty defecating in designated places due to old age or illness. Pets 800 are animals kept by humans, such as dogs and cats. The pet feces collection device 100 comprises a mounting device 110, a collection bag 120, a first fastening means 130, and a second fastening means 140.

[0010] The attachment device 110 of the pet waste collection device 100 is a device that can be attached to the pet from the ventral side to the dorsal side. The attachment device 110 comprises a dorsal part 112 and a ventral part 114. The dorsal part 112 is the part that is attached to the dorsal side of the pet 800. The ventral part 114 is the part that is attached to the ventral side of the pet 800. The attachment device 110 may be a manners wear, diaper, clothing, etc.

[0011] The collection bag 120 of the pet waste collection device 100 is made of a flexible sheet. The collection bag 120 is configured to cover the anus of the pet 800. The collection bag 120 is sized to cover the anus of the pet 800, including its tail. The collection bag 120 has a first bag surface 121, a second bag surface 122, a pair of side edges 123, 124, a bottom edge 125, and a pair of opening edges 126, 127.

[0012] The first bag surface 121 of the collection bag 120 is one of the surfaces that make up the bag. The second bag surface 122 of the collection bag 120 is the other surface that makes up the bag. The second bag surface 122 is the surface that faces the first bag surface 121.

[0013] The pair of side edges 123 and 124 in the collection bag 120 are the parts that connect the first bag surface 121 and the second bag surface 122. The pair of side edges 123 and 124 form a gusset between the first bag surface 121 and the second bag surface 122. By forming a gusset with the pair of side edges 123 and 124, it is possible to prevent the space from collapsing after excrement is placed inside, and to prevent the excrement from adhering to the tail and skin of the pet 800. In other embodiments, the pair of side edges 123 and 124 may connect the first bag surface 121 and the second bag surface 122 without forming a gusset.

[0014] The bottom edge 125 of the collection bag 120 is the portion that intersects with the pair of side edges 123 and 124 and connects the first bag surface 121 and the second bag surface 122. The bottom edge 125 connects the first bag surface 121 and the second bag surface 122 without forming a gusset. In other embodiments, the bottom edge 125 may form a gusset between the first bag surface 121 and the second bag surface 122. By forming a gusset with the bottom edge 125, it is possible to prevent the space from collapsing after excrement is placed inside, and to prevent the excrement from adhering to the tail and skin of the pet 800.

[0015] The pair of opening edges 126 and 127 in the collection bag 120 are portions that extend from between the pair of side edges 123 and 124, narrowing as they go, away from the bottom edge 125. The opening edge 126 is a portion that extends from the first bag surface 121. The opening edge 127 is a portion that extends from the second bag surface 122. The respective ends 126e and 127e of the pair of opening edges 126 and 127 have a shape that ends as they extend from between the pair of side edges 123 and 124, narrowing as they go.

[0016] The first fastening means 130 in the pet waste collection device 100 is a means for fastening the end 126e of one of the pair of opening edges 126, 127 to the back side 112 of the attachment device 110. The first fastening means 130 is double-sided tape provided on the inside of the end 126e of the opening edge 126. The user can fasten the end 126e of the opening edge 126 to the back side 112 of the attachment device 110 by peeling off the release paper of the double-sided tape and pressing the adhesive surface of the double-sided tape, which is the first fastening means 130, against the back side 112 of the attachment device 110. It is preferable that the first fastening means 130 is structured to be difficult to detach while attached to a pet 800, and easy to remove when replacing the collection bag 120. It is preferable that the first fastening means 130 can be reattached.

[0017] The second fastening means 140 in the pet waste collection device 100 is a means for fastening the end 127e of the other of the pair of opening edges 126, 127 to the ventral side 114 of the attachment device 110. The second fastening means 140 is double-sided tape provided on the inside of the end 127e of the opening edge 127. The user can fasten the end 127e of the opening edge 127 to the ventral side 114 of the attachment device 110 by peeling off the release paper of the double-sided tape and pressing the adhesive surface of the double-sided tape, which is the second fastening means 140, against the ventral side 114 of the attachment device 110. It is preferable that the second fastening means 140 is structured to be difficult to detach while attached to a pet 800, and easy to remove when replacing the collection bag 120. It is preferable that the second fastening means 140 can be reattached.

[0018] According to the pet feces collection device 100 of the first embodiment described above, by fixing the end portions 126e and 127e of the pair of opening edge portions 126 and 127 in the collection bag 120 to the back side portion 112 and the front side portion 114 of the mounting tool 110 respectively, the mounting operation can be easily performed. Further, according to the pet feces collection device 100, since the pair of opening edge portions 126 and 127 in the collection bag 120 are in a shape that extends while being constricted, interference between the collection bag 120 and the hind legs of the pet can be avoided so as not to hinder the walking of the pet 800. Further, according to the pet feces collection device 100, since the structure is relatively simple, the cost can be suppressed.

[0019] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the collection bag 120B of the second embodiment. The pet feces collection device 100 of the second embodiment is the same as the pet feces collection device 100 of the first embodiment except that it includes a collection bag 120B instead of the collection bag 120, includes a first fastening means 130B instead of the first fastening means 130, and includes a second fastening means 140B instead of the second fastening means 140.

[0020] The collection bag 120B of the second embodiment is the same as the collection bag 120 of the first embodiment except that the shapes of the end portions 126e and 127e of the pair of opening edge portions 126 and 127 are different. Each of the end portions 126e and 127e of the pair of opening edge portions 126 and 127 in the second embodiment has a shape that extends while being constricted from between the pair of side edge portions 123 and 124 and then expands in the width direction.

[0021] The first fastening means 130B in the second embodiment is the same as the first fastening means 130 in the first embodiment except that it has a shape that expands according to the end portion 126e that expands in the width direction.

[0022] The second fastening means 140B in the second embodiment is the same as the second fastening means 140 in the first embodiment except that it has a shape that expands according to the end portion 127e that expands in the width direction.

[0023] According to the pet feces collection device 100 of the second embodiment described above, similar to the first embodiment, the mounting operation can be easily performed. Further, according to the pet feces collection device 100, a sufficient area for attaching the collection bag 120B to the mounting tool 110 can be secured by the first fastening means 130B and the second fastening means 140B. Thereby, the strength for attaching the collection bag 120B to the mounting tool 110 can be improved.

[0024] The technology disclosed in this specification is not limited to the above-described embodiments, examples, and modifications, and can be realized in various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, among the technical features in the above-described embodiments, examples, and modifications, those corresponding to the technical features in each form described in the summary of the invention column can be appropriately replaced and combined in order to solve some or all of the above problems or to achieve some or all of the above effects. Further, technical features not described as essential in this specification can be appropriately deleted.

[0025] At least one of the first fastening means 130 and the second fastening means 140 may be a double-sided tape provided on the outside rather than the inside of the collection bag 120. At least one of the first fastening means 130 and the second fastening means 140 may be provided on the mounting tool 110 instead of the collection bag 120. At least one of the first fastening means 130 and the second fastening means 140 may be a hook surface of a surface fastener that can engage with a cloth or a non-woven fabric. At least one of the first fastening means 130 and the second fastening means 140 may be means provided on both the mounting tool 110 and the collection bag 120 and engaging with each other.

[0026] The collection bags 120 and 120B may have an opening for the tail of the pet 800 to exit the collection bag 120. The collection bags 120 and 120B may have a cut line to form an opening for the tail of the pet 800 to exit the collection bag 120. The corners of the collection bags 120 and 120B may be rounded (radius) in shape. The collection bags 120 and 120B may have some cuts or deformations to improve their fit to the pet 800. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0027] 100... Pet waste collection device 110... Fittings 112...dorsal part 114...ventral part 120...Collection bag 120B...Collection bag 121...First bag surface 122...Second bag side 123,124…Side edge 125…Bottom edge 126,127...Opening edge 126e,127e...end 130, 130B... First fastening means 140, 140B... Second fastening means 800...pets

Claims

1. It is a pet waste collection device, A device that can be attached to the pet from the ventral side to the dorsal side, A collection bag made of a flexible sheet, capable of covering the anus of the pet, The first bag surface, A second bag surface facing the first bag surface, A pair of side edges connecting the first bag surface and the second bag surface, A bottom edge portion intersects the pair of side edges and connects the first bag surface and the second bag surface, A pair of opening edges extending from between the pair of side edges, narrowing as they go, toward the opposite side of the bottom edge. A collection bag having, A first fastening means for fastening the end of one of the pair of opening edges to the back side of the mounting device, A second fastening means for fastening the end of the other of the pair of opening edges to the ventral side of the attachment device. A pet waste collection device.

2. The pet feces collection device according to claim 1, wherein each end of the pair of opening edges has a shape that tapers and ends as it extends from between the pair of side edges.

3. The pet feces collection device according to claim 1, wherein each end of the pair of opening edges has a shape that narrows as it extends from between the pair of side edges and then expands in the width direction.

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