JP3186378U - Pet toys - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a pet toy that attracts the interest of pets and is safe.
A pet toy 1 is made of a material that is difficult for a pet to bite or a material that is digested in the body of the pet. The toy for pet 1 has a cylindrical structure with a bottom 2, and an uneven portion 4 comprising a convex portion 4 b and a concave portion 4 a that exist linearly in the height direction of the cylinder 3 on the outer side surface of the cylinder 3. Have The uneven portions 4 are arranged with a pitch of 0.5 mm to 5 mm.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a pet toy made of a specific material and having a cylindrical structure with a bottom.

Various pet toys are known, but most of them have shapes that pets are not interested in from the beginning or play with interest at first, but soon get bored and lose interest It was something to do.
For example, a dog plays with throwing a toy, poking with a forefoot, licking a toy, biting, and eating.
However, there are few pet toys having a shape suitable for playing as described above. In addition, there are almost no pet toys suitable for licking, biting, and eating.

Various pet toys are known, such as dog gums in the form of balls, stuffed animals, and bones, and dog gums that have a plaque removal effect.
For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a uniform white “dog gum” that can image an animal bone. Patent Document 2 proposes a dog gum having a brushing effect for small dogs.

  However, pet toys including such dog gums are not intriguing for pets, and pets rarely play with them. Also, even though I played at first, I got tired soon and stopped playing.

  On the other hand, those having a shape or material feel that pets are interested in exist in human daily necessities and human used items. However, because these items are large enough for pets to swallow and are not necessarily made of materials that are difficult for pets to chew, pets accidentally swallow such items. If you swallow a small bite and swallowed it, it was clogging your pet's digestive system.

Patent Document 3 proposes an edible gum for pets that is easy to digest. The edible gum is composed of protein, carbohydrate, lipid, wetting agent and water as raw materials.
However, its shape was not intriguing for pets and pets played less with it.

  Thus, there are very few pet toys that pets are interested in, have fun and are safe to play, and there is room for improvement.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-065599 Utility model registration No. 3182656 JP 2006-223308 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the background art described above, and an object thereof is to provide a pet toy that attracts the interest of pets and is safe.

As a result of intensive studies to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present inventor has a cylindrical structure with a bottom, such as a cap of a beverage PET bottle, and a structure having an uneven portion on the side surface of the outer peripheral surface. In the case of pets such as dogs, cats, etc., I found that they play very interesting.
Since the above cap is frequently rolled into the room etc., it is not only that it is easy to witness where pets such as dogs and cats are playing. Was found to be the preferred structure.
Furthermore, the present invention has been made by making the material specific.

That is, the present invention is a pet toy composed of a material that is difficult for a pet to bite or a material that can be digested in the body of the pet,
The pet toy has a cylindrical structure with a bottom,
On the outer side surface of the cylinder, there is an uneven part consisting of a convex part and a concave part that exist linearly in the height direction of the cylinder,
The present invention provides a pet toy characterized by this.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pet toy that a pet plays happily for whatever reason. Here, `` pets are willing to play '' means playing, rolling, sliding, throwing, poking, hiding, chewing, licking, biting, eating, etc. And playing.

Specifically, it is considered that pets are willing to play for the following reasons.
(1) It can be rolled and played with a cylindrical structure.
(2) The bottomed structure allows you to play sliding.
(3) Since the opposite side surfaces of the cylindrical structure are bent so as to reduce the distance, and the side surfaces have elasticity, there are foot treading and mouth biting.
(4) Since the outer peripheral surface is an uneven surface, it is appropriately caught on the feet and nails, and the tongue and teeth feel better.
(5) Due to the cylindrical structure, there is a pleasure to bite or bite the side of the cylinder.
Furthermore, if the size and form are suitable, the pitch of the concave and convex portions, etc., the above effect is further increased.

Moreover, the pet does not clog the digestive organs because it is made of a material that is difficult for the pet to bite. It also has the effect of removing tartar.
Moreover, it is safe even if a pet swallows by comprising with the material digested in a pet's body. Moreover, even if it is eaten away, if the main ingredient is an edible ingredient that can be digested in the body, it can be digested in the body of the pet even if it is swallowed.

It is a perspective view of an example of the toy for pets of the present invention. It is a perspective view of an example of the toy for pets of the present invention. It is a perspective view of an example of the toy for pets of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, although this invention is demonstrated, this invention is not limited to the following specific aspects, It can deform | transform arbitrarily within the range of a technical idea.

The pet toy of the present invention has, for example, a cylindrical structure with a bottom as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, and has an uneven portion including a convex portion and a concave portion on the outer side surface of the cylinder. It is characterized by. That is, the outer peripheral surface of the structure has an uneven portion.
The uneven portion is not particularly limited, but is present linearly in the height direction of the cylinder (formed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface), or formed in a horizontal direction with respect to the bottom surface. However, both may be formed.

The uneven portions are preferably arranged with a pitch of 0.5 mm to 5 mm, more preferably with a pitch of 0.7 mm to 4 mm, and with a pitch of 1.5 mm to 3 mm. Particularly preferred.
Within this range, the joy for the pet as described above increases, so the pet likes to play. Dogs especially like playing with pets.

  Pets (dogs) are particularly preferred to play with the pet toys in which the uneven portions are arranged with the pitch and linearly exist in the height direction of the cylinder.

In the cylindrical structure having the bottom, it is also preferable to have a concavo-convex portion including a convex portion and a concave portion on the inner side surface of the cylinder.
That is, it is also preferable to have a concavo-convex portion in which convex portions and concave portions are alternately formed on the inner peripheral surface of the bottomed cylindrical structure. Although this uneven | corrugated | grooved part is not specifically limited, It is preferable that it is formed in the substantially perpendicular direction with respect to the bottom face. Moreover, it may be formed in the horizontal direction with respect to the bottom face, or both may be formed.

The pitch of the concavo-convex portions on the outer peripheral surface may be the same as or different from the pitch of the concavo-convex portions on the inner peripheral surface, but the preferred range is the same as the pitch of the concavo-convex portions on the outer peripheral surface.
FIG. 2 shows an example of the pet toy according to the present invention having an uneven portion including a convex portion and a concave portion (having an uneven portion on the inner peripheral surface) also on the inner side surface of the cylinder.

  In the cylindrical structure having the bottom, the diameter of the bottom surface is preferably 1 cm to 6 cm, more preferably 2 cm to 5 cm, and particularly preferably 2.5 to 4 cm.

  In the cylindrical structure with the bottom, the height of the cylinder (side height) is not particularly limited, but is preferably 0.5 cm to 6 cm, more preferably 0.7 cm to 4 cm, It is especially preferable that it is 1 cm-2.5 cm.

The ratio of the cylinder height (side height) to the bottom diameter is preferably 0.15 to 2, more preferably 0.25 to 1.5, and particularly preferably 0.3 to 1.
Examples of the pet toy according to the present invention in which the ratio of the height of the side surface to the diameter of the bottom surface is a particularly preferable embodiment are shown in FIGS.
Within this range, the joy for pets as described above increases, so pets prefer to play, and dogs especially like pets.

The thickness of the cylinder is not particularly limited, but is preferably 0.1 mm to 4 mm, more preferably 0.2 mm to 2 mm, and particularly preferably 0.3 mm to 1 mm.
Within this range, the opposing side surfaces of the cylindrical structure bend so as to reduce the distance, and the side surfaces become elastic, so the joy for pets as described above increases, and pets prefer Play, especially dogs like pets.

  The pet toy of the present invention may be colored or colorless, and may be plain, or may be provided with a pattern, a picture, or the like.

  Examples of pets include dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, squirrels, ferrets, hamsters, turtles, parakeets and the like. The pet toy of the present invention is preferably used for dogs, cats and the like, and particularly preferably used for dogs.

  The pet toy of the present invention must be composed of a material that is difficult for a pet to bite or a material that can be digested in the body of the pet for the safety of the pet.

The material that is difficult for the pet to bite is preferably a material for dog gum. In the present invention, the “material for the dog gum” refers to a material for a dog toy that is generally played by a dog.
Moreover, it is preferable that the material which is difficult for the pet to bite is animal skin or animal tendon.
Specifically, animal skins such as cows, pigs, and horses, or their animal tendons are particularly preferable because pets are difficult to bite.

A pet bottle cap for beverages is enjoyed by pets, but since it is made of synthetic resin, it is easily broken and dangerous for pets. In fact, accidents that pets such as dogs swallow often occur.
In addition, synthetic resins such as vinyl chloride, (meth) acrylic resin, polyethylene, and polypropylene are easily broken when chewed and are dangerous for pets.
Also, if the pet is made of a material that is difficult for the pet to bite, there is an effect of removing the tartar of the pet.

  The pet toy of the present invention is composed of a material that is difficult for a pet to bite or a material that can be digested in the pet's body for the safety of the pet. It is preferable that the material is mainly composed of carbohydrate or protein.

Examples of the carbohydrate include, but are not limited to, starch such as tapioca starch, potato starch, wheat starch, rice starch, and corn starch.
For example, rice flour, wheat flour, potato flour, and corn flour are preferred as the main component of carbohydrate.
Only one type of the carbohydrate may be used, or two or more types may be used in combination.

The type of the protein is not particularly limited. Specifically, for example, protein derived from meat such as milk, cow, pig, chicken, and horse, animal derived protein such as egg protein; gelatin; wheat protein, corn protein, rice Grain-derived protein such as protein; Bean-derived protein such as soybean protein;
Only one type of the protein may be used, or two or more types may be used in combination.

The pet toy of the present invention may contain other compounding agents.
It is preferable that a wetting agent is included as a compounding agent. Examples of wetting agents include sucrose, sodium chloride, sorbitol, glycerin, glucose, maltose, lactose, galactose, citric acid, alanine, glycine, tartaric acid, malic acid, xylose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, aminobutyric acid, mannitol, Mannose etc. are mentioned.

  The pet toy of the present invention preferably contains an indigestible component such as dietary fiber as a compounding agent. Examples of dietary fiber include cellulose, pectin, inulin, guar gum, chitin, chitosan and the like.

  In addition, in the pet toy of the present invention, as a compounding agent, a fragrance, a preservative, a colorant, a softener, an antioxidant, a lubricant, a surfactant, an organic or inorganic filler, an odor component, an umami component, an inorganic salt, Fats and the like may be included.

The composition of the material of the pet toy of the present invention is not particularly limited, but as a material that is digested in the body of the pet, specifically, for example,
Protein 15-85 mass parts Carbohydrate 15-85 mass parts Fat 1-30 mass parts Dietary fiber 3 mass parts or less Ash content 10 mass parts or less Water | moisture content 5-40 mass parts is mentioned.

  The method for producing the pet toy according to the present invention is not particularly limited, and any conventional method can be used. be able to.

  The pet toy according to the present invention is widely used in industrial fields related to pets because pets such as dogs play with it and are safe.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pet toy 2 Bottom 3 Cylinder 4 Concavity and convexity 4a Concavity 4b Convex

Claims (10)

A pet toy composed of a material that is difficult for a pet to bite or a material that is digested in the body of the pet,
The pet toy has a cylindrical structure with a bottom,
On the outer side surface of the cylinder, there is an uneven part consisting of a convex part and a concave part,
A pet toy characterized by this.   The toy for pets according to claim 1, wherein the uneven portion is linearly present in the height direction of the cylinder.   The pet toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the uneven portions are arranged with a pitch of 0.5 mm to 5 mm.   The pet toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein in the cylindrical structure having the bottom, the diameter of the bottom surface is 1 cm to 6 cm.   The pet toy according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein in the cylindrical structure with the bottom, the height of the cylinder is 0.5 cm to 6 cm.   The pet toy according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, in the cylindrical structure having the bottom, the side surface on the inner side of the cylinder has an uneven portion including a convex portion and a concave portion.   The pet toy according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the material difficult for the pet to bite is animal skin or animal tendon.   The pet toy according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the material that is difficult for the pet to bite is a material for a dog gum.   The pet toy according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the material digested in the body of the pet is a material mainly composed of carbohydrate or protein. The pet toy according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the pet is a dog.

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