LT6176B - Collector for solid waste of domestic animals - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention provides a multifunctional device for fast, convenient and effective collection of domestic animal solid waste, that comprises a housing (2) with a mounted bag and loading system. The loading system comprises a first button (3), a bag closing mechanism and a second button (6). Solid waste (7) is collected by putting the said cup or mug shaped housing open end first. When the first button (3) is pressed, pads arranged in the lower part of the housing (10) extend pushing the bag towards the waste until the waste is forced into the interior of the bag and the pads meet. The second button (6) enables locking the pad position. The inside of the bag is covered with an adhesive substance, providing sealing. To ensure tight sealing the pads can have a perforation or stapling function.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to solid waste collectors.

More particularly, the present invention relates to user-friendly, quick and efficient solid animal waste collectors for pet animals, which are based on placing the collector on a waste, pressing a button and collecting the waste.

TECHNICAL LEVEL

In larger cities, quite a large proportion of the population has pets, i.e. dogs and cats, which are dumped outside to dispose of their body's waste. Unfortunately, often solid pet waste is left uncollected; as a result, public places, paths, alleys and other places are polluted. Although solid waste is forbidden by law and there are many places in cities where collected waste can be disposed of, animal owners are often reluctant to manage the legacy of their four-legged friends. This is perfectly understandable, because solid waste looks unhygienic and people are repelled by unpleasant odors. The simplest way to collect this kind of waste is to put a plastic bag on your hand and collect it with your fingers. However, this method is unacceptable to most pet owners because the plastic bag is very thin, so the waste is felt by the fingers, the bag can tear, and there is no insoluble problem. Obviously, the need for a device that collects waste without direct human contact would also solve the aforementioned unpleasant odor problem. Previously patented inventions describing such devices are known.

British patent no. GB2433873, published July 11, 2007, describes a device for collecting solid waste using a flexible bag. An open-ended container is described, consisting of an inner housing, the ends of which protrude from the outer housing, preferably due to the action of a spring. When the device is in use, the elastic band is secured and tensioned between the protruding ends of the inner housing. The open end of the device is then enclosed in a flexible bag. When the device is placed on a solid material such as a dog's stool, the outer body is pressed to release said elastic band from the inner body. In this way, the strip pulls the flexible bag under the stool - the stool gets in the bag. The stool bag can be stored in the inner body by covering it with a lid. The collected faeces are discarded with the bag open and the elastic band removed.

French patent no. FR2833279, published June 13, 2003, describes an animal, especially dog, waste collector consisting of a flexible rubber, plastic or cardboard pouch, spring-loaded and housed in a cartridge attached to the end of a stick. When the collector is placed on the stool and pressed down, a pressure is created which sucks the faeces into the bag. The spring can be made of decomposing material, and the bag and cartridge can be used only once and then discarded into a special stool box either automatically or manually. The stick can be telescopic or folding.

German patent no. DE19854154, published May 25, 2000, describes a dog faecal collector consisting of a hollow plastic, metal, wooden or similar stick having a second sliding stick made of the same material as the first. The inner stick is sliding with a button attached to the top or side of the first stick. At the bottom of the inner stick is an attached joint that holds the grippers. The clamps are opened by said button and closed by a back spring. A plastic / paper bag is attached inside the grips. When the bag is filled, it is bound with a rubber band.

Another German patent no. DE202005016219, published February 9, 2006, describes a very similar dog faecal collector. The device is essentially an auxiliary stick designed to facilitate walking, with a gripper at the end of which is fitted with a disintegrating plastic or paper bag. The gripper is opened / closed by pressing a button on the stick handle. The said gripper is fixed by using the lever located under the rod handle. The collected faeces are discarded by pressing a separate button.

European patent application no. ES2095808, published February 16, 1997, describes a portable device for collecting and packing animal waste. The device consists of two shovels forming tongs which are kept closed and can be opened manually. The forceps are fitted with a pouch so that when the appliance is in use, when it is opened, the waste collected from the ground and the device is closed, the waste remains sealed in the pouch and does not come into full contact with the forceps. The present invention is well suited for the organic and hygienic collection of faeces from dogs and other domestic animals since the bag is made of a biodegradable material.

Previous inventions disclose devices that have only one primary function for collecting solid animal waste. So every time animals are brought outside to dispose of their body's waste, the owner must always carry a frequently clumsy device that does not allow for the addition of other devices that may be needed to bring the animals outdoors, such as a flashlight or others. Also, often the waste is sealed in a bag with two adhesive strips, the string is tied, the waste is held in the grips and forceps, because the adhesive strip may not stick if there is waste on it, the string may loosen, and the gripper and tongs mechanism will fail. Often for these reasons, animal owners do not use garbage collectors, but collect the waste by hand in a plastic bag or leave it.

THE SUBSTANCE OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional device for the quick, convenient and efficient collection of solid animal waste from pets while at the same time solving the above-mentioned problem of non-use of collectors. In other words, it is an object of the present invention to provide a solid animal waste collector for domestic animals, which comprises a housing and a filling system.

The said casing is preferably a cup / mug with one open end. Preferably, the housing is made of a lightweight yet durable material such as plastic, light metal or the like. Preferably, a pouch is provided inside the housing. The said bag is preferably made of a biodegradable material such as paper, plastic or similar. Preferably, the inside of the bag is covered with double-sided adhesive tape, glue or other adhesive at the point of closure. Preferably, a flashlight is provided at the other end of said housing to guide the animals out into the dark at night. Ideally, the housing has a convenient handle to facilitate the portability of the device.

Said filling system consists of a first button, a bag closure mechanism and a second button securing the bag closure mechanism. Preferably, the first button activates the bag closure mechanism. Said bag closure mechanism consists of two pads on the inside of the open end of the housing which are pushed until they come into contact. Sliding pads force solid animal waste into the bag. Ideally, the bag is secured behind the lining with a special metal plate. Preferably, the aforementioned pouch is fitted so that when the pads come into contact, the inner side of the pouch and the waste pouch will be sealed and sealed. Then a second button is pressed which locks the pads in contact. Preferably, the pads act as a stapler. This is necessary to prevent the adhesive surface from sticking when pushing the pads when the adhesive surface is in contact with animal waste, thus requiring an additional way to seal the bag. Another method of sealing the bag is the perforation method. In this method, the teeth are attached to the pads, which, when glued together, will punch holes in the bag that will hold the bag tightly. The sealing of the pouch and the use of simple methods of sealing are considered to be advantages of the present invention.

Preferably, the pre-filled waste bin is transported to a dedicated pet waste disposal site by pressing the second button, i.e. the pads are no longer locked - they return to their original position. The bag can then be removed and discarded. To use the device again, it is necessary to insert the bag and follow the steps described above.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES

In order to better understand the invention and evaluate its practical applications, the following illustrative drawings are provided. The drawings are given by way of example only and in no way limit the scope of the invention.

FIG. 1. illustrates a preferred embodiment of the invention wherein the waste collector is in an initial position placed on the waste (7) to be collected. The first button (3) and the second button (6) are in their initial positions;

FIG. 2. illustrates a preferred embodiment of the invention wherein the waste collector is in the waste collection phase, i.e. the first button activating the closing mechanism of the bag (5) is slightly depressed (3) and the closing mechanism (9) pushes the pads (10) and the second button (6) is in its initial position;

FIG. 3. illustrates a waste collector that has performed its function, i.e. collected waste (7). The first button (3) is pressed all the way down, the pads (10) are in contact so that the pouch is sealed by the stapler / perforation method, and the second button (6) is pressed all the way to lock the pad (10) in position. 5) not fall out of the housing (2);

FIG. 4. illustrates a method of attaching a pouch (5) to a pad (10), wherein the pouch is secured to a metal plate (11) on the other side of the pad which may be leaning.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

A preferred embodiment of the present invention is a pet solid waste collector comprising at least a housing (2) and a loading system. Said filling system is preferably integrated in the housing (2) but may also be located outside the housing.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the housing is in the form of a cup, cup or the like and is made of a sturdy and lightweight material such as plastic, aluminum or similar material. The housing is fitted with a handle, where appropriate, to make the collector more comfortable to carry. In a preferred embodiment, one end of the housing is open and the other end is provided with a flashlight (1) activated by a knob (4) on the handle and intended for pet owners who take their pets outside to dispose of their body during the dark hours.

In a preferred embodiment, the filling system comprises a first button (3), a bag closure mechanism and a second button (6). In a preferred embodiment, the operation of the waste collector can be explained by the following steps:

The pouch is fitted with a pouch (5)

II After the pet has removed the solid waste from the body, the collector is taken by the open end of the handle to the bottom and the solid waste is enveloped so that all the waste is inside the collector as shown in Figs. 1.

III Pressing the first button (3) which activates the bag closing mechanism, i.e. sliding blocks (10) which push the bag (5) towards the waste (7) as shown in FIG. 2.

IV By pressing the first button (3) further, the pads (10) come into contact while the bag is touched, the waste (7) enters the bag (5) due to the pad pressing, then the second button (6) is pressed to lock the pads. . 3.

V The hopper is transported to a special waste disposal site and the second button (6) is pressed a second time to prevent the pads from locking. The first button is pressed a second time to return the pads to their original positions and the waste bag (5) to be pulled out and discarded. To use the device again, you need to install the bag and follow the steps above.

In a preferred embodiment, the ends of the bag are secured behind the pads (10) by a metal, which can be folded down by a plate (11) as shown in FIG. 4. The bag is preferably made of a biodegradable material such as paper, plastic or the like. Most preferably, the inside of the bag is self-adhesive (8), i.e. adhesive or other adhesive or a double-sided adhesive tape affixed to it. This is necessary to allow the inside of the bag to stick together when the pads come in contact and to seal the bag (5) with the waste (7). Preferably, the bag is sized to occupy the entire volume of the housing, but may be smaller. It should be borne in mind that the size of the bag is not limited to the scope of the present invention. In a preferred embodiment, the pads (10) further function as a stapler. As the pads push the bag, its sticky inner side makes contact with the solid waste, so it may be impossible for the inner side to shrink due to the waste sticking to it. An additional method of sealing the bag is thus required. When the pads come in contact, the stapler mechanism operates and the bag is securely fastened.

In another embodiment, instead of the stapler, the pads (10) are provided with teeth which, upon contact with the pads, make holes in the bag, i.e. binds the bag by the perforation method. It should be borne in mind that the staple method is not a limitation of the present invention and that one skilled in the art can apply the prior art to the practice of the invention.

In a preferred embodiment, the pads are ejected by mechanical pressing of the first button (3), but can be ejected by hydraulic methods and the like. It is to be understood that the pad ejection mechanism is provided by way of example only and in no way limits the scope of the present invention and that one skilled in the art will be able to apply the prior art to the invention.

Ί for realization.

In a preferred embodiment, the second button (6) locks the pads (10) in one position by pushing the obstacle into the path of the pads and preventing them from returning, but can also be locked by electrical, magnetic or similar methods. The capture method is provided by way of example only and in no way limits the scope of the invention.

In a preferred embodiment, the collector can be used to collect domestic animals, e.g. dogs, cats and other solid waste from the body.

In another embodiment, the collector can collect any solid material that fits into the bag, polluting the environment.

In a preferred embodiment, the first button (3) is located at a distance from the housing handle such that the animal owner does not accidentally press said button and damage the pouch (5).

Claims (7)

1. A pet animal solid waste collector having a housing adapted for disposable bag placement and a refilling system having bag closure and bag closure means, wherein the device further comprises a first button that pushes the bag closure mechanism latches, which move towards each other to embed the solid waste into the bag, and a second button to push the pads back into the open position and lock. 2. A pet animal solid waste collector according to claim 1, characterized in that the pads are adapted to act as a stapler or a punch. 3. A pet animal solid waste collector according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the additional pressing of the second button no longer locks the pads and returns them to their original position. 4. A pet animal solid waste collector according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the inside of said pouch is adhesive to the pads. 5. A pet animal solid waste collector according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the bag is secured by a flexible metal plate behind the pads. 6. A pet animal solid waste collector according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said housing is in the form of a cup or a handle with one open end. 7. A pet animal solid waste collector according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a flashlight is mounted on the outside of the closed end of said housing.