KR102622557B1 - Manufacturing method of antibacterial paper cushion for cats coated herbal extracts and oil composition - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an antibacterial paper cushion for cats coated with herb extract. Existing paper cushions are purchased by many cat owners due to the habit of cats showing a greater interest in paper materials compared to cloth or plastic. However, they are prone to getting wet and rot due to moisture in the summer, causing odor or causing silverfish. There are disadvantages such as: In comparison, the cat cushion manufactured by the method of the present invention has characteristics such as antibacterial properties, prevention of putrefaction, water repellency, palatability, and physical and mental stability through the application of vegetable antibacterial extracts and oil compositions collected from plants that are harmless to cats. It can be provided as a resting or play space where cats can relax. In addition, the paper cushion has a certain character shape, so it is suitable for interior decoration. It is made of paper and eco-friendly materials, so it has the advantage of being easily recyclable at any time.

Description

{Manufacturing method of antibacterial paper cushion for cats coated herbal extracts and oil composition}

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an antibacterial paper cushion for cats coated with herbal extract and oil composition.

As demand for companion animals such as cats and dogs increases, the market for related products continues to increase. Among these, cushions have been developed and sold in a variety of ways to provide sleeping or play spaces for mischievous animals.

However, unlike dogs, cats are sensitive animals, so even if you provide them with a cushion made of cloth or plastic, they often do not use it well. On the other hand, papers such as corrugated cardboard and the like have some rather interesting habits.

Accordingly, there are cases where delivery boxes or other paper boxes are placed inside the house and used as cushions, but these paper boxes are not hygienic and have the problem of deteriorating the aesthetics of the interior.

For this purpose, various types of paper cushions for cats are gaining popularity, but since they are made of paper, they easily get wet when they come in contact with moisture, or they repeatedly get wet and dry, creating unsightly stains, and because they are made of paper, they are prone to humidity. During the high summer months, silverfish may appear, and if moisture remains, a bad smell may occur.

Accordingly, the present inventors were able to complete the present invention by spraying various herbal extracts with antibacterial properties after the existing paper cushion manufacturing process and subsequently re-spraying the oil composition to compensate for the disadvantage of paper materials being weak to water.

Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1388921 (Title of invention: Pet cushion with scent emitting function and method for controlling the same) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0141155 (Title of invention: Spray composition for cats)

The object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing an antibacterial paper cushion for cats coated with herbal extract and oil composition.

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an antibacterial paper cushion for cats coated with herbal extract and oil composition.

The manufacturing method preferably includes,

(Step 1) Preparing an herbal extract by solvent extracting a mixture of catnip, grain sprouts, basil, forsythias, rosemary, chamomile, and fennel;

(Second step) suspending the herbal extract in distilled water and spraying it on a paper cushion for cats and drying it; and,

(Step 3) After the sprayed herbal extract is dried, spraying an oil composition containing coconut oil and beeswax on a paper cushion for cats and drying it;

may include.

The solvent may be water, C1-C4 alcohol, or a mixed solution thereof.

The grains in the first stage may be selected from wheat, barley and oats.

The paper cushion for cats in the second stage includes a body portion formed of paper material; and a seating portion formed by recessing a central portion of the body portion, on which a part of the cat's body is seated.

In the second step, the herbal extract is preferably suspended by adding 10 to 5,000 times the weight of the concentrate in distilled water.

In the second step, the spraying time of the herbal extract is preferably 4 to 6 seconds. Once the herbal extract is dried on a paper cushion, the spraying process can be repeated 1-2 more times.

In the second step, it is preferable that the herbal extract is sprayed through a spray equipped with a micro hole having a diameter of 0.2 to 1 mm.

In the third step, the spraying time of the oil composition is preferably 2 to 3 seconds.

In the third step, the oil composition is preferably sprayed through a sprayer equipped with micro holes with a diameter of 0.2 to 0.5 mm.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail.

The herbal extract in the first step is 40 to 60 parts by weight of grain sprouts, 60 to 80 parts by weight of basil, 50 to 70 parts by weight of Actinidia chinensis, 30 to 50 parts by weight of rosemary, and 20 to 40 parts by weight of chamomile, based on 100 parts by weight of catnip. It may be an extract of an herbal mixture containing 10 to 20 parts by weight of fennel and fennel. The herbal extract may be concentrated by extraction and distillation under reduced pressure.

The solvent in the first step may be water, C1-C4 alcohol, or a mixed solution thereof. In addition, the C1 to C4 alcohol is preferably selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, butanol, and isobutanol. Preferably, it may be an aqueous solution of C1 to C4 alcohol, and it is better to use a 50 to 80% (v/v) aqueous solution of C1 to C4 alcohol, more preferably a 50 to 80% (v/v) aqueous solution of ethanol. . It is best to use edible ethanol as the ethanol.

The oil composition may be a mixture of 10 to 20 parts by weight of beeswax based on 100 parts by weight of coconut oil, and may be liquefied by melting at 65 to 70 ° C.

It is preferable to use pulp paper as the material for the paper cushion for cats.

Water, C1-C4 alcohol, or a mixed solution thereof used in the production of the herbal extract can be used in an amount of 1 to 40 times the volume (1 to 40 liters per kg) based on the weight of the herbal mixture used, and preferably 5 to 40 times the volume. can be used. Extraction conditions for the herbal mixture may be 1 minute to 48 hours at 20 to 100°C. The above process can be repeated 1 to 4 times.

The manufacturing temperature of the herbal extract may be 20 to 100°C, but is not limited thereto. The extraction or fractionation time is not particularly limited, but is preferably extracted within 10 minutes to 2 days, and the extraction device may be a conventional extraction device, an ultrasonic grinding extractor, or a fractionator. The herbal extract prepared in this way can be dried with hot air, dried under reduced pressure, or freeze-dried to remove the solvent, and preferably, distilled under reduced pressure. Additionally, the herbal extract can be purified and used using column chromatography.

The herbal extract can be extracted alone or using known methods used for separation and extraction of plant components, such as extraction with organic solvents (alcohol, ether, acetone, etc.), distribution of hexane and water, and column chromatography, according to commercial methods. It can be used after fractionation or purification using a combination of methods.

The chromatography includes silica gel column chromatography, LH-20 column chromatography, ion exchange resin chromatography, and medium pressure liquid chromatography. chromatography), thin layer chromatography (TLC), silica gel vacuum liquid chromatography, and high performance liquid chromatography.

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an antibacterial paper cushion for cats coated with herb extract. Existing paper cushions are purchased by many cat owners due to the habit of cats showing a greater interest in paper materials compared to cloth or plastic. However, they are prone to getting wet and rot due to moisture in the summer, causing odor or causing silverfish. There are disadvantages such as: In comparison, the cat cushion manufactured by the method of the present invention has characteristics such as antibacterial properties, prevention of putrefaction, water repellency, palatability, and physical and mental stability through the application of vegetable antibacterial extracts and oil compositions collected from plants that are harmless to cats. It can be provided as a resting or play space where cats can relax. In addition, the paper cushion has a certain character shape, so it is suitable for interior decoration. It is made of paper and eco-friendly materials, so it has the advantage of being easily recyclable at any time.

In addition, the herbal extract and oil composition applied to the paper cushion for cats by the method of the present invention are manufactured using natural ingredients that do not harm cats, making it an eco-friendly paper cushion that is not at all harmful to cats that have a habit of biting some papers. It can be used.

Figure 1 shows a flow chart of the manufacturing method of an antibacterial paper cushion for cats coated with herb extract.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the paper cushion product of the present invention having a cat face shape.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the paper cushion product of the present invention having a cat body shape.
Figure 4 is an example of a paper cushion product of the present invention having a cat face shape.
Figure 5 is an example of a paper cushion product of the present invention having a cat body shape.

Figures 2 and 3 of the paper cushion for cats of the present invention are examples of perspective views of the paper cushion of the present invention, and may include a body portion 200 and a seating portion 100. The body portion 200 may be made of eco-friendly paper material. Additionally, to improve aesthetics, the body part can be formed to display various colors using eco-friendly ink, or pictures can be printed on the inside or outside. The seating portion 100 is a portion formed by recessing a central portion of the body portion, and a part of the companion animal's body can be seated thereon. For example, the internal seating part 100 and the external body part 200 can be formed by injecting flat paper from a mold. The shape of this seating portion can be implemented in various ways depending on the shape of the injection mold. In this way, when the seating portion 100 is formed on a paper cushion, the cat can enter the seating portion 100 and rest comfortably, thereby relieving stress. The seating portion 100 of the paper cushion may be provided with an uneven portion 400 (also called a scratcher) so that the cat can scratch its claws to relieve stress. Additionally, a mounting portion 300 may be formed on one side of the body portion 200 where the cat can rest while resting its face. Product photos of paper cushions for cats actually manufactured with this structure are shown in Figures 4 and 5.

The paper cushion manufactured in the present invention is entirely made of relatively inexpensive paper material, so the product has excellent price competitiveness and has the advantage of being environmentally friendly because it can be disposed of as recycled waste.

In addition, since the cat cushion is manufactured using natural pulp and natural materials, it is hygienic and has a certain shape, so it has the advantage of not damaging the interior.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in other forms. Rather, it is provided to ensure that the content introduced here is thorough and complete, and to sufficiently convey the spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

<Manufacture Example 1. Manufacture of paper cushion for cats>

Using pulp, a mold having the shape of a cat's face or body was used to make the paper cushion of Figure 2 (width length 34 cm, height length 27 cm, height 12 cm) and Figure 4 (width length: face 18 cm/waist 19 cm/lower body 34 cm, height length). 35cm, height 12cm) was manufactured (paper thickness 1~2mm).

<Examples 1 to 6. Preparation of herbal extract and oil composition and coating of paper cushion for cats>

Catnip, grain sprouts, basil, forsythia, rosemary, chamomile and fennel were mixed according to the parts by weight in Table 1 below, 10 times the weight of 70% (v/v) ethanol aqueous solution was added, and then incubated at 25°C for 8 hours. After reacting for a while, it was filtered through filter paper to remove any dry matter and distilled under reduced pressure to obtain a concentrated herbal extract. The concentrate was suspended in 100 times its weight of distilled water. Afterwards, beeswax was mixed with coconut oil as shown in parts by weight in Table 1, and then melted at 65°C to prepare an oil composition. Afterwards, the herbal extract and oil composition suspended in distilled water were sprayed to coat the surface of the paper cushion very finely and thinly. At this time, the herbal extract was sprayed with a spray having a micro hole with a diameter of 0.5 mm, and the oil composition was sprayed with a spray with a micro hole with a diameter of 0.3 mm. Refer to Table 1 for each injection time. The spray board had a larger surface area than each paper cushion.

unit weight part candle weight part candle Raw material dog
mint oats
sprout basil It's a bitch
tree rose
number of animals camo
mile fennel extract gun
weight part spray time coconut
oil wax spray time Example 1 100 50 70 60 50 30 15 375 5 100 15 3 Example 2 100 60 75 55 30 35 20 375 5 100 10 3 Example 3 100 90 65 50 40 20 10 375 5 100 20 3 Example 4 100 40 80 70 45 30 10 375 5 100 15 3 Example 5 100 60 60 50 50 40 15 375 5 100 15 3 Example 6 100 50 70 60 50 30 15 375 5 100 15 4

<Comparative Examples 1 to 13. Comparative conditions: Preparation of herbal extract and oil composition and coating of paper cushion for cats>

Herbal extracts and oil compositions were prepared as shown in parts by weight in Table 2 below, and they were coated by spraying on paper cushions for cats according to the method in Example 1.

unit weight part candle weight part candle sample dog
mint oats
sprout basil It's a bitch
tree Rosemary Chamomile fennel extract gun
weight part spray time coconut
oil wax spray time Comparative Example 1 200 0 0 175 0 0 0 375 5 100 15 3 Comparative Example 2 0 100 75 0 50 50 100 375 5 100 15 3 Comparative Example 3 100 30 30 10 10 100 95 375 5 100 15 3 Comparative Example 4 100 80 20 100 10 50 15 375 5 100 15 3 Comparative Example 5 100 0 100 0 100 75 0 375 5 100 15 3 Comparative Example 6 100 50 70 60 50 30 15 375 5 115 0 3 Comparative Example 7 100 50 70 60 50 30 15 375 5 0 115 3 Comparative Example 8 100 50 70 60 50 30 15 375 5 50 65 3 Comparative Example 9 100 50 70 60 50 30 15 375 5 - - - Comparative Example 10 - - - - - - - - - 100 15 3 Comparative Example 11 - - - - - - - - - - - - Comparative Example 12 100 50 70 60 50 30 15 375 5 100 15 6 Comparative Example 13 100 50 70 60 50 30 15 375 5 100 15 One

<Experimental Example 1. Confirmation of antibacterial properties of each paper cushion specimen>

Pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli 0-157 were cultured in 3% (w/v) TSB (trypticase soy broth) at 37°C and 200 rpm for 18 hours. Afterwards, secondary culture was performed under the same conditions for 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach a concentration of 4×10 ⁶ CFU (colony forming units)/ml. Afterwards, sterilized solution consisting of citrate phosphate buffer (9mM sodium phosphate, 1mM sodium citrate, pH 7.4), 1% (w/v) typeⅠ (low electroendosmosis) agarose, and 0.03% (w/v) TSB. Cultured bacteria (4×10 ⁶ colony forming units/ml) were added to 10 mL of underlay gel, mixed, and poured into a square plate. When the gel hardened, the paper cushion specimen was cut into a circular shape with a diameter of 10 mm and spread out. After incubation for 2 days, the formation of a clear zone was confirmed, and the size of the clear zone was measured from the circular end of the specimen outward and recorded in Table 3 below.

paper cushion specimen E. coli (mm) Staphylococcus aureus (mm) Example 1 4 5 Example 2 5 6 Example 3 5 6 Example 4 4 8 Example 5 7 6 Comparative Example 1 One - Comparative Example 2 - One Comparative Example 3 One 2 Comparative Example 4 2 One Comparative Example 5 One One

As a result of the measurement, it was confirmed that the antibacterial effect of the paper cushion specimens of Examples 1 to 5 had a better antibacterial function against harmful bacteria.

<Experimental Example 2. Effect of preventing rot and off-flavor of paper cushion specimens>

This time, we prepared a paper cushion specimen of 5cm We checked how the state changes. Since this can be known through visual observation and smell, the condition was expressed as a 5-point rating (5 points: very good, 4 points: good, 3 points: average, 2 points: slightly bad, 1 point: very bad). A total of 10 specimens were prepared for each experimental group.

paper cushion specimen Off-flavor suppression Water stain suppression Example 1 4 4 Example 2 4 4 Example 3 4 4 Example 4 4 4 Example 5 4 4 Example 6 4 4 Comparative Example 1 3 3 Comparative Example 2 3 3 Comparative Example 3 3 3 Comparative Example 4 3 3 Comparative Example 5 3 3 Comparative Example 6 3 4 Comparative Example 7 3 4 Comparative Example 8 3 4 Comparative Example 9 3 4 Comparative Example 10 One 4 Comparative Example 12 4 4 Comparative Example 13 4 3

<Experimental Example 3. Comparison of cat retention time>

Cats that spent a lot of time using paper cushions were tested, three in each group. Paper cushions were placed on the top floor of the vertical space in each experimental room, as shown in Table 5 below, and the average retention time per day was set. At this time, in addition to the paper cushion in Table 5, each cat was placed in the same space with a regular paper cushion from Comparative Example 11 without any coating and allowed to choose whether to stay.

paper cushion Retention time ratio compared to regular paper cushion After a week of use After 1 month of use Example 1 1:4.62 1:4.31 Example 2 1:3.42 1:3.10 Example 3 1:3.23 1:3.21 Example 4 1:3.20 1:3.12 Example 5 1:3.85 1:3.42 Example 6 1:3.22 1:3.21 Comparative Example 1 1:2.34 1:1.54 Comparative Example 2 1:0.73 1 : 0.51 Comparative Example 3 1:2.51 1:1.71 Comparative Example 4 1:2.82 1:1.52 Comparative Example 5 1:1.45 1:1.32 Comparative Example 6 1:2.56 1:1.31 Comparative Example 7 1:2.93 1:1.52 Comparative Example 8 1:2.89 1:1.33 Comparative Example 9 1:1.85 1:1.12 Comparative Example 10 1 : 0.52 1 : 0.51 Comparative Example 12 1 : 0.05 1 : 0.04

As a result, as shown in Table 5, it was confirmed that the retention time of the paper cushion coated with the herbal extract and oil composition by the method of the present invention was significantly increased compared to the general paper cushion, indicating that the method of the present invention had antibacterial properties on the paper cushion for cats. In addition to its anti-pollution function, it can be seen as a more comfortable resting place for cats. In addition, even after one month of using the paper cushion, the retention time remains similar in the paper cushion manufactured by the method of the present invention, so that the active ingredient that is palatable to cats is contained within the paper cushion by spraying and coating the oil composition after spraying the herbal extract. It is also understood to be a method that allows it to remain for a long time.

100: Seating part
200: body part
300: Holder
400: uneven part

Claims (8)

(Step 1) Based on 100 parts by weight of catnip, 40 to 60 parts by weight of oat sprouts, 60 to 80 parts by weight of basil, 50 to 70 parts by weight of Actinidia chinensis, 30 to 50 parts by weight of rosemary, 20 to 40 parts by weight of chamomile, and 10 parts by weight of fennel. Preparing a herbal extract concentrate by extracting and concentrating a herbal mixture containing ~20 parts by weight with a 50-80% (v/v) aqueous solution of ethanol;
(Step 2) Suspend the herb extract concentrate in distilled water 10 to 5,000 times the volume.
Obtaining herbal extract suspension,
Spraying the herbal extract suspension on a paper cushion for cats and drying it; and,
(Step 3) After the sprayed herbal extract suspension is dried, 10 to 20 parts by weight of beeswax based on 100 parts by weight of coconut oil are mixed on a cat paper cushion, melted at 65 to 70 ° C, and the liquefied oil composition is sprayed and dried. steps;
A method of manufacturing an antibacterial paper cushion for cats, characterized in that it has antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus or E. coli 0-157. According to paragraph 1,
The paper cushion for cats in the second stage includes a body portion formed of paper material; and a seating portion formed by collapsing a central portion of the body portion, into which a part of the cat's body rests. According to paragraph 1,
A method of manufacturing an antibacterial paper cushion for cats, characterized in that the spraying time of the herbal extract suspension in the second step is 4 to 6 seconds. According to paragraph 1,
A method of manufacturing an antibacterial paper cushion for cats, characterized in that when the herbal extract suspension is dried on the paper cushion, the spraying process is repeated 1 to 2 more times. According to paragraph 1,
A method of manufacturing an antibacterial paper cushion for cats, characterized in that in the second step, the herbal extract suspension is sprayed through a spray provided with micro holes having a diameter of 0.2 to 1 mm. According to paragraph 1,
A method of manufacturing an antibacterial paper cushion for cats, characterized in that the spraying time of the oil composition in the third step is 2 to 3 seconds. According to paragraph 1,
In the third step, the oil composition is sprayed through a spray provided with a micro hole having a diameter of 0.2 to 0.5 mm. An antibacterial paper cushion for cats, characterized in that it is manufactured by the method of any one of claims 1 to 7.