Urine self-diagnosis kit for pets

Abstract

The present invention relates to a urine self-diagnosis kit for pets. The urine self-diagnosis kit for pets according to the present invention comprises a compression part, a urine test pad, a handle part formed on the opposite side of the surface to which the urine test pad is attached, and a cover part. This eliminates the inconvenience of use caused by conventional urine test sticks for pets mimicking the shape of urine test sticks for humans. Furthermore, by allowing the urine test pad to be attached and detached, the remaining components excluding the urine test pad can be reused, making it economical and eco-friendly. Additionally, the items detectable by the urine test pad can be changed as needed, and a color detection chart can be attached to the cover part, allowing even ordinary people without veterinary knowledge to easily interpret the test results.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a urine self-diagnosis kit for pets. More specifically, the invention relates to a urine self-diagnosis kit for pets that comprises: a compression part that compresses a sample; a urine test pad for pets that is detachably attached to the compression part; a bar-shaped handle part formed on the side opposite to where the urine test pad is attached to the compression part for operating the compression part; and a cover part, wherein the handle part is attached to the side opposite to the urine test pad, allowing for convenient urine testing of pets without getting urine on the hands, and a method for testing for the presence or absence of disease in pets using the kit. Background Technology

[0003] Since ancient times, humankind has raised pets, including dogs and cats, for practical purposes or for emotional reasons. Recently, the demand for pets has been rapidly increasing due to the rapid rise in single-person households and the phenomenon of nuclear families.

[0004] As the demand for pets as companions increases, interest in their health is also on the rise in order to live a long life with humans; accordingly, there is growing interest in pet health supplies, veterinary clinics, and information available through video media.

[0005] In particular, while traditionally attention was focused solely on the dietary habits and living environments of pets, the market for pet food, grooming products, and health supplies is currently expanding to enable pets to lead healthy and hygienic lives in their daily lives, just like humans. Consequently, although pet owners previously often visited veterinary clinics for treatment only when their pets faced serious health issues, there is now an increasing demand to periodically check their pets' health at home and take preventative measures before serious illnesses occur. Furthermore, health products originally intended for humans are increasingly being adapted and released for use by pets.

[0006] Urine test strips are products used to check for the presence of glucose, protein, or occult blood in urine; they were originally tools used to diagnose diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, and infections in humans. However, with the growing interest in pet health, urine test strips for pets have been released, and demand is gradually increasing due to the fact that they allow for simple testing at home without the need to take the animal to a veterinary clinic.

[0007] However, conventional urine test strips for pets are merely modified versions of human urine test strips in terms of their contents. Since the shape of the test strip, originally designed for humans to apply their own urine, was applied directly to pets, several inconveniences arose. In particular, users had to wait for the pet to urinate before applying the test strip or to urine left on the floor; this process resulted in urine getting on the hands, and the improper direction or length of the handle caused an unnatural hand position during the test. Prior art literature

[0008] Published Patent Application No. 10-2023-0056363 (Published April 27, 2023) The problem to be solved

[0009] Therefore, the present invention is intended to solve the above problems, and,

[0010] The purpose is to provide a self-diagnosis kit for pet urine comprising a compression part, a urine test pad, a handle part, and a cover part, wherein a handle part is formed on the opposite side of the compression part to the side to which the urine test pad is attached, thereby allowing a user to easily and hygienically hold the handle part and compress the urine test pad onto a urine sample of the pet to check for the presence or absence of disease.

[0011] In addition, the purpose is to provide a self-diagnosis kit for pet urine that allows the user to easily interpret the results by comparing the changed color of the urine test pad with the color detection chart by additionally attaching a color detection chart to the cover portion.

[0012] In addition, the purpose is to provide a method for testing for the presence or absence of disease in a pet by using the above-described pet urine self-diagnosis kit, holding the handle, pressing the compression part onto the sample, checking the color of the urine test pad, and determining the presence or absence of disease in the pet. means of solving the problem

[0013] One aspect of the present invention relates to a pet urine self-diagnosis kit comprising a compression part that is compressed with a sample, a pet urine test pad attached to one side of the compression part and comprising an indicator that changes color upon reaction with urine, and a bar-shaped handle part formed on the side opposite to the side of the compression part to which the pet urine test pad is attached and for handling the compression part.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the urine test pad for pets may be characterized by being detachable from the compression portion.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the indicator may be for testing at least one component selected from the group consisting of urobilinogen, glucose, bilirubin, ketone, specific gravity, occult blood, urinary acidity, urinary protein, nitrite, leukocytes, and vitamin C, but is not limited thereto.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the pet urine self-diagnosis kit may further include a cover portion provided on one side of the compression portion. Specifically, the cover portion may further include a detachable color detection chart.

[0017] Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method for testing for the presence or absence of disease in a pet using the above-described urine self-diagnosis kit for pets.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the method for testing for the presence or absence of disease in the pet may include the step of holding the handle portion and pressing the compression portion against the sample; and the step of checking the color of the urine test pad for the pet and determining the presence or absence of disease in the pet.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the method for testing for the presence or absence of disease in the pet may further include the step of separating the used urine test pad from the compression part after the step of determining the presence or absence of disease in the pet, and then attaching a new urine test pad to the compression part. Effects of the invention

[0020] The pet urine self-diagnosis kit of the present invention overcomes the disadvantages of conventional pet urine test sticks, which have the same shape as human urine test sticks and thus pose an uncomfortable posture or risk of getting urine on the hands when testing a pet's urine, unlike when a human tests their own urine. By pressing the urine test pad onto the pet's urine in a manner similar to a stamp, the urine test can be performed conveniently and hygienically. Furthermore, the test pad can be reused by simply replacing it, and the test strip on the pad can be appropriately changed to detect necessary components as needed. Additionally, by attaching a color-coded detection chart to the cover, even a layperson without veterinary knowledge can easily interpret the test results. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0021] FIG. 1 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a urine self-test kit for pets according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a urine test pad of a urine self-test kit for pets according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a color detection table of a pet urine self-test kit according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0022] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0023] This is explained in detail as follows. Meanwhile, each description and embodiment disclosed in the present invention may be applied to each other description and embodiment. That is, all combinations of the various elements disclosed in the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the scope of the present invention should not be considered limited by the specific descriptions provided below.

[0024] In each drawing, identical reference numerals, particularly those with identical tens and ones digits, or identical tens, ones, and alphabets, represent components having the same or similar functions; unless otherwise specified, the components referred to by each reference numeral in the drawing should be understood as components conforming to these criteria.

[0025] In addition, in each drawing, the components are depicted with exaggerated sizes or thicknesses, or simplified, for the sake of ease of understanding; however, the scope of protection of the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited by this.

[0026] The terms used in this specification are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, terms such as “comprising” or “consisting of” are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this application.

[0029] One aspect of the present invention provides a pet urine self-diagnosis kit comprising a compression portion (120), a pet urine test pad (210), and a handle portion (110) (Figs. 1 and 2).

[0030] The above-mentioned compression part (120) is used to compress a sample such as urine on a pet's defecation pad, and the surface to which the urine test pad (210) of the above-mentioned compression part (120) is attached is preferably wide and flat, but is not limited thereto, and the shape may be circular, rectangular, square, n-gon (n is 3 or more), or irregular, but is not limited thereto.

[0031] For example, the above-mentioned compression part (120) may be formed in a circular shape, and the urine test pad (210) attached to the above-mentioned compression part (120) may also be circular, and indicators for each component to be detected may be arranged in a circular shape on the urine test pad (210).

[0032] In another example, the above-mentioned compression part (120) may be formed in a rectangular shape, and the urine test pad (210) attached to the above-mentioned compression part (120) may also be rectangular, and the indicators for each component to be detected may be arranged in one or more columns on the urine test pad (210).

[0033] The above-described pet urine test pad (210) is attached to one side of the compression part (120) and contains one or more indicators that change color upon reaction with urine. When performing a self-diagnosis of pet urine, it is directly compressed with the sample and changes color over time. The above-described pet urine test pad (210) may be attached to the compression part (120) in a fixed or detachable manner. If the above-described pet urine test pad (210) is attached in a detachable manner, after performing a self-diagnosis of pet urine, only the urine test pad can be replaced and reused from the pet urine self-diagnosis kit of the present invention, which has the advantage of being economical and environmentally friendly.

[0034] The shape of the urine test pad (210) may be circular, rectangular, square, n-gonal (n is 3 or more), or irregular, but is not limited thereto. Additionally, the urine test pad may further include a strap (220) for attachment and detachment from the compression part. The strap (220) may secure the urine test pad (210) by being strongly attached between the compression part (120) and the cover part (130) when the cover part (130) is closed when using the urine self-diagnosis kit for pets according to the present invention.

[0035] The method of attaching the above urine test pad (210) may be adhesive, Velcro, assembly, or fixed using a cover part (130), but is not limited thereto.

[0036] Instead of the above urine test pad, test pads for stool, oral, blood, body fluid, or tissue examinations may be used for diagnostic purposes, but are not limited thereto.

[0037] The above indicator may be used to detect urobilinogen, glucose, bilirubin, ketones, specific gravity, occult blood, urinary acidity, proteinuria, nitrite, leukocytes, or vitamin C, but is not limited thereto. Preferably, it may include all of the above components or, if necessary, select and include only some of them.

[0038] The handle portion (130) is formed on the opposite side of the surface of the compression portion (120) to which the pet urine test pad (210) is attached, and is for handling the compression portion (120). For user convenience in handling, the handle portion may be attached at an angle of 90°, 75° to 90°, 60° to 90°, 45° to 90°, 30° to 90°, 15° to 90°, or 0° to 90° relative to the surface to which the handle portion is attached to the compression portion. Preferably, the handle portion may be attached at 90° relative to the surface to which the handle portion is attached to the compression portion.

[0039] In one embodiment of the present invention, the pet urine self-test kit may further include a cover portion (130) provided on one side of the compression portion. The cover portion (130) may serve to secure the urine test pad (210), and when using the pet urine self-test kit of the present invention, the cover portion (130) is closed and secured through a strap (220) attached to the urine test pad (210). In order to allow the urine test to be performed even when the cover portion (130) is closed, the portion of the urine test pad (210) may be shaped so that it is exposed to the outside. For example, the cover portion (130) may be donut-shaped or frame-shaped, but is not limited thereto.

[0040] Additionally, the cover portion (130) may further include a detachable color detection chart (Fig. 3). The color detection chart indicates the color at which the indicator changes when a component to be detected is present, and the color detection chart can be configured and attached according to the composition of the indicator of the urine test pad. When the color detection chart is attached, the user can easily know that a specific component is present when the color of the indicator changes to match the color of the color detection chart.

[0041] The above color detection table may include colors for when the corresponding component is negative and colors for when it is positive for each indicator. Specifically, the above color detection table may include only the color when it is positive for each indicator, list the process of changing from a negative color to a positive color in order divided into two or more steps, or include a gradation of change from a negative color to a positive color, but is not limited thereto. For example, in the case of an indicator that detects glucose, it appears light blue when negative and brown when containing 1000 mg / dl or more; this is a method of listing light blue (negative), light yellow-green (250 mg / dl), light dark gray (500 mg / dl), and brown (1000 mg / dl) in four steps.

[0042] In the above-mentioned color detection chart that includes a gradation from a negative color to a positive color, the color detection chart may further include a guide mark. The guide mark refers to a mark that enables a general user without veterinary knowledge to easily compare the urine test results with the color detection chart and interpret the results. The guide mark may be displayed in the form of a ruler at regular intervals. Additionally, the guide mark may include a guide text, for example, indicating 'Safety', 'Caution', 'Danger', 'Urgent', etc. at intervals.

[0043] Another aspect of the present invention provides a method for testing for the presence or absence of disease in a pet using the above-described urine self-diagnosis kit for pets.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, the method for testing for the presence or absence of disease in the pet may include the step of holding the handle portion and pressing the compression portion against the sample; and the step of checking the color of the urine test pad for the pet and determining the presence or absence of disease in the pet.

[0045] In the step of checking the color of the pet urine test pad and determining the presence or absence of disease in the pet, if the indicator on the pet urine test pad changes to match the color of the color detection chart, it can be determined that a specific component is present. For example, when using a urine test pad containing an indicator to detect glucose, if the indicator turns sky blue, it is negative and glucose is not detected; however, if it turns green or greenish-brown, glucose is present in the urine, and it can be determined that the pet has diseases such as diabetes, renal diabetes, pancreatitis, intracerebral hemorrhage, pregnancy, or hyperthyroidism. In this way, the user can easily determine the presence or absence of disease in the pet, and if at least one component on the urine test pad appears positive, it can be determined that there is a disease and the user can be encouraged to visit an animal hospital.

[0046] In one embodiment of the present invention, the method for testing for the presence or absence of disease in the pet may further include the step of separating the used urine test pad (210) from the compression part (120) after the step of determining the presence or absence of disease in the pet, and then attaching a new urine test pad to the compression part (120). If the step of attaching the new urine test pad to the compression part is included, only the urine test pad portion of the pet urine self-diagnosis kit of the present invention can be replaced and reused, thereby promoting economic efficiency and environmental friendliness.

[0048] The present invention has been described above with reference to its preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention may be embodied in modified forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. The scope of the invention is defined by the claims, not by the foregoing description, and all variations within the scope of the claims should be interpreted as being included in the invention.

Claims

Claim 1 A compression portion that compresses with a urine sample on a defecation pad; a pet urine test pad detachably attached to one side of the compression portion and including a strap for attachment and detachment from the compression portion, and including one or more indicators that change color upon reaction with urine; and a bar-shaped handle portion formed on the side of the compression portion opposite to the side to which the pet urine test pad is attached, for handling the compression portion. A self-diagnosis kit for pet urine comprising a cover portion provided on one side of the compression portion, wherein the cover portion is formed in a donut shape or a frame shape so as to cover the pet urine test pad and expose at least a portion of the area to which the pet urine test pad is attached to the outside, and when the cover portion is closed, the strap is interposed between the compression portion and the cover portion to fix the pet urine test pad to the compression portion, and a color detection chart for comparing the indicator color of the pet urine test pad is detachably attached to the cover portion, and the color detection chart includes a plurality of color sections that show a gradual color change between the color when the corresponding component is negative and the color when it is positive for each indicator, and includes a guide text indicating the condition of the pet for each color section. Claim 2 A pet urine self-diagnosis kit according to claim 1, wherein the indicator is for testing at least one component selected from the group consisting of urobilinogen, glucose, bilirubin, ketone, specific gravity, occult blood, urinary acidity, urinary protein, nitrite, leukocytes, and vitamin C. Claim 3 delete Claim 4 A method for testing for the presence or absence of disease in a pet using a pet urine self-diagnosis kit according to claim 1 or 2, comprising: a step of holding the handle portion and pressing the compression portion onto a sample; and a step of checking the color of the pet urine test pad and determining the presence or absence of disease in the pet. Claim 5 A method for testing for the presence or absence of disease in a pet according to claim 4, further comprising the step of separating the used urine test pad from the compression part after the step of determining the presence or absence of disease in the pet, and then attaching a new urine test pad to the compression part.

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