WO2016081021A1

WO2016081021A1 - Animal paw protector

Info

Publication number: WO2016081021A1
Application number: PCT/US2015/017024
Authority: WO
Inventors: Leonard SHERMAN
Original assignee: Sherman Leonard
Priority date: 2014-11-20
Filing date: 2015-02-23
Publication date: 2016-05-26

Abstract

Pad for dog paws of padded foam with slip resistant surface on one side and pressure sensitive adhesive on the other side. The pad is fabricated from Polyethylene Vinyl Acetate and Hypoallergenic skin adhesive. The pad covers the entire paw surface and protects the paw from wearing, scratching, puncturing, infection, irritation, preserve longevity on concrete sidewalk, pavement, glass, sharp objects, rock salt, sharp rocks, splintering wood, foreign materials, dirt, feces and friction. The pad provides comfort to the joints when walking by compression of the foam pad with each step. The pressure sensitive adhesive is medical grade adhesive suitable for contact with an animal paw. A peel-off label is attached and overlaps for easy peel, to prevent the adhesive from prematurely bonding to another surface. Apply the foam pad without prepping or cleaning the paw. After use, the pads may be removed and discarded.

Description

ANIMAL PAW PROTECTOR

Background of the invention

Field of the invention

The invention is associated mainly to dogs and specifically to dog paws. Paw-Saver pads are for dogs; which provides a layer of custom designed foam to keep the entire paw surface completely clean at the same time keeping the paw safe from the following: wearing, scratching, puncturing, infection, irritation, and preserve for longevity of / from concrete side walk, pavement, glass, sharp objects, rock salt, splintering wood, sharp rocks, foreign materials, dirt, feces and friction. Paw savers provides a comfort to the joints when walking by the compression of the foam pad with each step.

Discussion of the Prior Art

It is apparent that prior art is designed to be worn all the time and in-doors to help older and dogs with disabilities to help grip and use traction. Paw- Savers are designed for strictly outdoor use, preventing the dogs paw from having any contact surface with the floor directly. This ensures that the dog paw will remain clean and debris free. The paw will remain clean to return home so the dog paws do not have to be cleaned by the dog owner or dog. Summary of the invention

The invention provides a pad containing a layer of custom designed foam to keep the entire paw surface completely clean at the same time keeping the paw safe from the following: wearing, scratching, puncturing, infection, irritation, and preserve for longevity of / from concrete side walk, pavement, glass, sharp objects, rock salt, splintering wood, sharp rocks, foreign materials, dirt, feces and friction. Paw savers provides a comfort to the joints when walking by the compression of the foam pad with each step. The pad is (fabricated) from a custom material developed to achieve certain characteristics, a combination of Polyethylene Vinyl Acetate and Hypoallergenic skin adhesive, also known as PEVA . A peel-off label is attached and overlaps for easy peel, to prevent the adhesive from prematurely bonding to another surface. To use paw-savers simply apply the foam pad without prepping or cleaning the paw. Paw-Savers use are for walking outside to keep the paw clean, safe, while experiencing comfort at the same time. After walking outdoors, Paw-savers should be removed and discarded. Paw-Savers are disposable, they are meant for one time use.

Therefore, this invention is an object that maintains the cleanliness of the dogs paw, covers the entire surface of the paw that would make contact with any surface including but not limited to concrete, pavement, rubble, stones, rocks, sand, dirt, grass, snow, and water.

Another object of this invention is the preservation of the wearing of the paws surface which contains millions of blood vessels. Paw-savers protect the dog paw against harsh concrete or other extreme conditions. Using Paw-Savers will give the dogs paw longevity. Preserving the dogs paw pad.

Another object of this invention is to provide Outdoor Safety to the dog paw. Dog Paws are subject to an endless amount of dangerous materials

outdoors including but not limited to: concrete side walk, pavement, glass, sharp objects, rock salt, splintering wood, sharp rocks, foreign materials, dirt, feces and friction.

Another object of this invention is to provide climate control to the dog paw. Hot and Cold extremes, heat extremes, the invention is to prevent burns and blisters, avoid walking your dog on hot pavement or sand. Signs include blisters, loose flaps of skin and red, ulcerated patches. For minor burns, apply antibacterial wash and cover the paw with a loose bandage. For serious burns, visit your vet immediately.

Cold extremes, Freezing temperatures and asphalt from snow and cold weather introduce Rock salt and chemical ice melters can cause sores, infection and blistering. Toxic chemicals can also be ingested by your dog when he licks his paws.

The final object of this invention is to provide a Comfortable experience walking outdoors. Paw-Savers apply to the bottom of the dogs paw pad and are not bulky like a boot. The Paw-Savers are not a concern for the dog. There is no awkward kicking or leg motions to remove the Paw-Saver.

The benefits are clear for this invention and will be illustrated along with the Brief Description and claims to follow

Fig. 1 is a side view of the invention illustrating the use of the peel to apply the paw-saver.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view from the top of the invention to illustrate the shape of the paw saver.

Fig. 3 is a front view of the invention in use on the dog paw to illustrate paw- savers use.

Fig. 4 is a side view of the invention in use on the dog paw to illustrate the paw- savers use while the dog is standing.

Fig. 5 is a front view of the dog paw diagram broken down into the parts of the dog paw illustrating the use and surface area of the paw-savers.

Fig. 6 is a blue print view of the size 1 (XXS) extra extra small for dogs that weigh 4.5 lbs - 8.5 lbs.

Fig. 7 is a blue print view of the size 2 (XS) extra small for dogs that weigh 9 lbs - 16 lbs.

Fig. 8 is a blue print view of the size 3 (S) small for dogs that weigh 17 lbs - 33 lbs

Fig. 9 is a blue print view of the size 4 (M) medium for dogs that weigh 33 lbs - 44 lbs

Fig. 10 is a blue print view of the size 5 (L) large for dogs that weigh 45 lbs - 58 lbs

Fig. 1 1 is a blue print view of the size 6 (XL) extra large for dogs that weigh 59 lbs - 80 lbs

Fig. 12 is a blue print view of the size 7 (XXL) extra extra large for dogs that weigh 81 lbs - 1 10 lbs DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFFERED EMBODIMENT

With Reference to the illustrations, and in particular to Fig. l, there is a showing side view of the invention illustrating the use of the peel to apply the paw-savers 5. The paw-saver consists of a pad 6 that covers the entire paw pad that makes contact with outdoor surfaces. On one side is the peel off paper and on the other side is the pressure sensitive adhesive that will adhere to the paw pad. The paw saver is composed of PEVA foam material consisting of a Polyethylene Vinyl Acetate and Hypoallergenic skin adhesive.

The figures show the shape of the dog paw and the different breed of dog.

The pressure sensitive adhesive is of a higher or equal to medical grade standards of adhesive to any body contact surface specifically to a dog paw. A paper peel off label is attached to the adhesive with an overlapping tab for easy peel and serves a purpose to prevent adhering to any other surface except for the desired surface. The dog paw does NOT need to be prepped for the adhesive to work. This paw- saver is designed for easy one time use. Apply the paw-saver to the paw pad in particular the digital pad that touch/ make contact the outdoor surface during walking. The dog's claws, dew claws, and carpal pad are not to be covered by the paw-savers.

While specific embodiments of the invention are illustrated and described in detail, it can be identified that the invention can be used in many forms, this particular invention is for maintaining a clean paw to avoid the dog paw pad from accumulating dirt, debris, and filth while walking specifically outdoors.

Claims

I claim:

1. A method of achieving and maintaining a clean paw pad of a dog, providing a foam pad that is applied via a pressure sensitive adhesive completely covering the dogs paw pad particularly that touches any outdoor surface, not causing any harm to the dog or the paw pad.

2. A method of achieving and maintaining a clean paw pad of a dog, to provide every paw pad of a dog, there are are different paw-savers, the said invention is offered in 7 different sizes to tailor to any dog from 4.5 lbs to 110 lbs.

S. A method of achieving and maintaining a clean paw pad of a dog. Providing a peel off paper label that has a tab overlapping the adhesive to provide an easy peel and prematurely bonding to an unintended surface; conserving the strength of the adhesive.

4. A method of achieving and maintaining a clean paw pad of a dog; while NOT having to prep, clean, wipe down or dry prior to adhering the paw- saver pressure sensitive adhesive foam pad.

5. A method of achieving and maintaining a clean paw pad of a dog; Paw- savers paw pads provide a foam textured composition that directly makes contact with the outdoor surfaces which provides traction for the dog to walk.

6. A method of achieving and maintaining a clean paw pad of a dog; the pad is fabricated from a custom material developed to achieve certain

characteristics, a combination of Polyethylene Vinyl Acetate also known as PEVA and Hypoallergenic skin adhesive.

7. A method of achieving and maintaining a clean paw pad of a dog; providing a method of achieving and maintaining a clean paw pad of a dog while not harming the dog paw pad by using an equal or higher medical grade material.

8. A method of achieving and maintaining a clean paw pad of a dog; the

custom formulation used is claimed here to be a hypoallergenic grade of adhesive that will not harm the dog in case of ingestion or licking the adhesive, consisting of a Polyethylene Vinyl Acetate and Hypoallergenic skin adhesive.

9. A method of achieving and maintaining a clean paw pad of a dog; a custom foam pad is a surface on one side and a pressure sensitive adhesive on the other side. Where you remove a peel off paper label and them immediately use the paw-saver to adhere to the dog paw.

10. A method of achieving and maintaining a clean paw pad of a dog; Paw- savers provide a level of comfort added to the dog paw pad, the foam has a density which absorbs the impact of every step to the joints when walking by the compression of the foam pad with each step.

1 1. A method of achieving and maintaining a clean paw pad of a dog; provide Outdoor Safety to the dog paw. Dog Paws are subject to an endless amount of dangerous materials outdoors including but not limited to: concrete side walk, pavement, glass, sharp objects, rock salt, splintering wood, sharp rocks, foreign materials, dirt, feces and friction.