ES1077833U

ES1077833U - Disposable hygienic bag for litter trays

Info

Publication number: ES1077833U
Application number: ES201200644U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Ma. Eugenia JEREZ MORILLO
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-07-02
Filing date: 2012-07-02
Publication date: 2012-10-16
Anticipated expiration: 2022-07-02
Also published as: WO2014006241A1; ES1077833Y

Abstract

Disposable hygienic cover for pet sandboxes, said sandboxes (7) being of the type that is configured as a rigid material tray with side walls (6) and may or may not have a frame (9) that adjusts as a cover to the edges of said side walls (6), characterized in that the cover (1) is made from a sheet body (2) of disposable plastic material that takes the form of a receptacle with an upper mouthpiece (5) of suitable dimensions to adjust to the edges of the side walls (6) of the sandbox (7) for which it is intended and hang as a skirt on the outside of said side walls (6), the rest of the cover being dimensioned to adapt and cover the interior space (8) of the sandpit (7); and in which said sheath (1) is provided with handles (10) located on the same edge of said mouth (5) of said receptacle or close to it. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

FUNDA HIGIÉNICA DESECHABLE PARA ARENEROS DE MASCOTAS DISPOSABLE HYGIENIC COVER FOR PET BITS

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

La presente invención, tal como expresa el enunciado, se refiere a una funda higiénica desechable para areneros de mascotas, aportando varias ventajas, que se describirán en detalle más adelante, que suponen una destacable novedad dentro de su campo de aplicación. The present invention, as stated in the statement, refers to a disposable hygienic cover for litter boxes for pets, providing several advantages, which will be described in detail later, which represent a remarkable novelty within its field of application.

Más en particular, la invención tiene por objeto una funda cuya finalidad es constituirse como elemento higiénico desechable para cubrir las bandejas arenero que configuradas como un recipiente en forma de palangana ancha y baja, o en forma de casita u otras formas, utilizan las mascotas, normalmente gatos pero también, pájaros, perros u otros animales de compañía, para hacer sus necesidades dentro del hogar de forma higiénica, evitando así la necesidad de limpieza del recipiente cada vez que se cambia la arena. More in particular, the invention has as its object a cover whose purpose is to constitute a disposable hygienic element to cover the litter trays that, configured as a container in the form of a wide and low basin, or in the form of a house or other forms, are used by pets, usually cats but also birds, dogs or other pets, to relieve themselves inside the home in a hygienic way, thus avoiding the need to clean the container every time the litter is changed.

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se enmarca dentro del sector de la industria dedicada a la fabricación de accesorios para mascotas, centrándose particularmente en el ámbito de las bandejas arenero. The field of application of the present invention is framed within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of accessories for pets, focusing particularly on the field of litter trays.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Como es sabido los animales de compañía, especialmente los gatos, utilizan para hacer sus necesidades unos recipientes con arena, grava o similar; normalmente una arena especial que absorbe los olores. Dichos recipientes, se comercializan en las tiendas y establecimientos especializados y, convencionalmente, están hechos de plástico rígido, pudiendo adoptar diferentes formas y tamaños, siendo lo más común una bandeja rectangular que se cierra superiormente con un marco hueco, y que, opcionalmente, cubre también superiormente el arenero adoptando la forma de una caseta. As is known, pets, especially cats, use containers with sand, gravel or similar to relieve themselves; usually a special sand that absorbs odors. These containers are marketed in specialized stores and establishments and, conventionally, are made of rigid plastic, being able to adopt different shapes and sizes, the most common being a rectangular tray that is closed at the top with a hollow frame, and that, optionally, covers also above the sandbox adopting the shape of a hut.

El problema surge por el hecho de que, dada su utilidad, se hace necesario limpiar este tipo de recipientes cada vez que se cambia la arena del mismo, lo cual, además del trabajo que supone, puede conllevar un riesgo sanitario, amén de que, a muchas personas, les resulta bastante desagradable. The problem arises from the fact that, given its usefulness, it is necessary to clean this type of container every time the sand is changed, which, in addition to the work involved, can entail a health risk, in addition to the fact that, Many people find it quite unpleasant.

El objetivo de la presente invención es, pues, dotar al mercado de un elemento desechable mediante el uso del cual no sea necesario limpiar el recipiente, evitando así el inconveniente que dicha tediosa tarea supone, debiendo señalarse que, al menos por parte del solicitante, se desconoce la existencia de ninguna otra funda higiénica desechable que con la misma o una aplicación similar presente unas características técnicas, estructurales y constitutivas semejantes a las que presenta la que aquí se preconiza y según se reivindica. The objective of the present invention is, therefore, to provide the market with a disposable item through the use of which it is not necessary to clean the container, thus avoiding the inconvenience that said tedious task entails, it should be noted that, at least by the applicant, The existence of any other disposable hygienic cover that with the same or a similar application presents technical, structural and constitutive characteristics similar to those presented herein and as claimed herein is unknown.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

Así, la funda higiénica desechable para arenero de mascotas que la presente invención propone se configura como una destacable novedad dentro de su campo de aplicación, ya que, a tenor de su implementación y de forma taxativa, se alcanza satisfactoriamente el objetivo anteriormente señalado, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo hacen posible, convenientemente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompañan a la presente memoria descriptiva. Thus, the disposable hygienic cover for pet litter box that the present invention proposes is configured as a remarkable novelty within its field of application, since, according to its implementation and specifically, the aforementioned objective is satisfactorily achieved, being the characterizing details that make it possible, conveniently collected in the final claims that accompany the present specification.

De forma concreta, lo que la invención propone es una funda higiénica desechable para los areneros de las mascotas que se configura como un receptáculo obtenido a partir de un cuerpo laminar de material plástico desechable, preferentemente biodegradable u oxodegradable, y que presenta una configuración apta para adaptarse al espacio interior del arenero y cubrirlo sobresaliendo parcialmente por el borde del mismo. Specifically, what the invention proposes is a disposable hygienic cover for pet litter boxes that is configured as a receptacle obtained from a laminar body of disposable plastic material, preferably biodegradable or oxodegradable, and that presents a configuration suitable for adapt to the interior space of the sandbox and cover it partially protruding from the edge of it.

De esta forma, al situar el marco superior que suelen tener los areneros, los bordes de la funda quedan fijados en los bordes de la bandeja del arenero y, aunque la mascota al realizar sus necesidades mueva la arena contenida en su interior, la funda no se saldrá de su lugar. In this way, when placing the upper frame that sandboxes usually have, the edges of the cover are fixed on the edges of the sandbox tray and, although the pet moves the sand contained inside when performing their needs, the cover does not it will fall out of place.

Conviene señalar que la funda preconizada estará dimensionada en uno o varios tamaños de acuerdo a las dimensiones más corrientes de los areneros existentes en el mercado. It should be noted that the recommended cover will be sized in one or more sizes according to the most common dimensions of sandboxes on the market.

Además, y para evitar roturas y deterioro del material plástico de la funda durante el uso del arenero por parte del animal, por ejemplo a causa de arañazos producidos por los gatos, la galga de dicho material, es decir el grosor del material plástico de la funda, será de entre 200 a 400, siendo preferentemente de una galga 300. In addition, and to avoid breakage and deterioration of the plastic material of the cover during the use of the litter box by the animal, for example due to scratches produced by cats, the gauge of said material, that is, the thickness of the plastic material of the sleeve, will be between 200 to 400, preferably being a 300 gauge.

Por último, cabe destacar que, como característica esencial de la funda preconizada, ésta está dotada de unas asas laterales que facilitan la operación de recogida de la misma con la arena en su interior una vez usada, de manera que el usuario pueda cogerla fácilmente y depositarla en la basura o contenedor de residuos correspondiente, habiéndose previsto la posibilidad opcional de que se incluya en la embocadura de la funda algún tipo de sistema de cierre. Finally, it should be noted that, as an essential characteristic of the recommended cover, it is equipped with side handles that facilitate the operation of collecting it with the sand inside once used, so that the user can easily pick it up and deposit it in the trash or corresponding waste container, having provided for the optional possibility of including some type of closure system in the mouth of the cover.

Visto lo que antecede, se constata que la descrita funda higiénica desechable para areneros de mascotas representa una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para el fin a que se destina, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita. Considering the foregoing, it can be seen that the described disposable hygienic cover for pet litter boxes represents an innovative structure with structural and constitutive characteristics hitherto unknown for the purpose for which it is intended, reasons that, together with its practical utility, provide it with sufficient foundation. to obtain the exclusive privilege that is requested.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando de la invención, y para ayudar a una mejor comprensión de sus características, se acompaña la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos en los que, con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado lo siguiente: To complement the description that is being made of the invention, and to help a better understanding of its characteristics, the present specification is attached, as an integral part thereof, with a set of drawings in which, for illustrative purposes and non-limiting, the following has been represented:

La figura número 1.-Muestra una vista en perspectiva de un ejemplo de realización de la funda higiénica desechable objeto de la invención, representada en su forma plegada y previa a su uso, apreciándose la configuración del cuerpo laminar a partir del que se configura. Figure number 1.- Shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the disposable hygienic cover object of the invention, represented in its folded form and prior to its use, showing the configuration of the laminar body from which it is configured.

La figura número 2.-Muestra una vista en perspectiva de un ejemplo de arenero para mascotas, tomado como modelo no limitativo pero más representativo del tipo de elemento al que se destina la funda de la invención. Figure number 2.- Shows a perspective view of an example of a litter box for pets, taken as a non-limiting model but more representative of the type of element to which the cover of the invention is intended.

La figura número 3.-Muestra el ejemplo de arenero mostrado en la figura 2 con el ejemplo de funda según la invención mostrado en la figura 1 una vez incorporado al mismo, apreciándose el modo de colocación del mismo para su uso. Figure number 3.- Shows the example of a sandbox shown in figure 2 with the example of a cover according to the invention shown in figure 1 once incorporated therein, showing how it is placed for use.

DESCRIPTION OF AN EXAMPLE OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A la vista de las comentadas figuras y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas como la funda (1) en cuestión está constituida a partir de un cuerpo laminar (2) de material plástico desechable, preferentemente biodegradable u oxodegradable, que, con una configuración tubular y comprendiendo una línea de termosoldadura inferior (3) que lo cierra inferiormente y a la que se une la parte inferior de dos pliegues laterales (4), adopta la forma de un receptáculo con una embocadura superior (5) la cual, al ser desplegada la funda (1) tiene unas dimensiones aptas para ajustarse a los bordes de las paredes laterales (6) del arenero (7) al que se destina y colgar a modo de faldón por la parte externa de dichas paredes laterales (6), estando el resto de la funda dimensionado para adaptarse y cubrir el espacio interior (8) del arenero (7). In view of the aforementioned figures and according to the numbering adopted, it can be seen in them how the cover (1) in question is made from a laminar body (2) of disposable plastic material, preferably biodegradable or oxodegradable, which , with a tubular configuration and comprising a lower heat-sealing line (3) that closes it below and to which the lower part of two lateral folds (4) joins, it takes the form of a receptacle with an upper mouth (5) which , when the cover (1) is unfolded, it has dimensions suitable to fit the edges of the side walls (6) of the sandbox (7) for which it is intended and hang as a skirt on the outside of said side walls (6 ), the rest of the cover being sized to adapt and cover the interior space (8) of the sandbox (7).

Es importante señalar que el arenero (7) se configura como una bandeja que material rígido que puede contar o no con un marco (9) que a modo de tapa se ajusta a los bordes de las paredes laterales (6) de dicha bandeja, pudiendo este marco (9) presentar diferentes formas y, o bien, ser abierto superiormente, como muestra el ejemplo representado en las figuras 2 y 3, o bien, cubierto superiormente a modo de "caseta" o similar. It is important to note that the sandbox (7) is configured as a tray with rigid material that may or may not have a frame (9) that, as a lid, adjusts to the edges of the side walls (6) of said tray, being able to This frame (9) has different shapes and, either, be open at the top, as shown in the example shown in Figures 2 and 3, or covered at the top as a "hut" or similar.

Asimismo, para facilitar la operación de recogida de la funda (1) una vez usada, ésta está provista de unas asas (10) que se sitúan, preferentemente, en la parte superior central de ambas caras anterior (11) Y posterior (12) del cuerpo tubular que constituye la funda (1), en cualquier caso Likewise, to facilitate the operation of collecting the cover (1) once used, it is provided with handles (10) that are preferably located in the upper central part of both front (11) and rear (12) faces. of the tubular body that constitutes the cover (1), in any case

5 cercanas al borde de la embocadura (5) o en el mismo borde de la misma. Dichas asas (10) podrán consistir en asas de tipo troquelado, tal como las del ejemplo representado o en asas de tipo lazo, según se desee, sin que se descarte la posibilidad opcional de incluir algún sistema de cierre. 5 close to the edge of the mouthpiece (5) or on the same edge of it. Said handles (10) may consist of stamped-type handles, such as those in the example shown, or loop-type handles, as desired, without ruling out the optional possibility of including a closure system.

10 Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciéndose constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de 10 Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages derived from it, stating that , within its essentiality, may be put into practice in other forms of

15 realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba, siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental. 15 implementation that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also be protected by the protection sought, provided that its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims

1.-DISPOSABLE HYGIENIC COVER FOR PET BINS, said sandboxes (7) being of the type that is configured as a 5 tray that is rigid material with side walls (6) and may or may not have a frame (9) that acts as a lid. conforms to the edges of said side walls (6), characterized in that the cover (1) is constituted from a laminar body (2) of disposable plastic material that takes the form of a receptacle with an upper mouth (5) of dimensions suitable to fit the edges of the side walls (6) of the sandbox (7) to which it is intended and hang as a skirt on the outside of said side walls (6), the rest of the cover being sized to adapt and cover the interior space (8) of the sandbox (7); and in which said cover (1) is provided with handles (10) located on the same edge of said mouth

15 (5) of said receptacle or close to it.

2.-DISPOSABLE HYGIENIC COVER FOR PET BITS, according to claim 1, characterized in that the tubular body that constitutes the cover has a tubular configuration, comprising a

20 lower heat-sealing line (3) that closes it inferiorly to which the lower part of two lateral folds (4) joins; and because the handles (10) are located in the upper central part of both front (11) and rear (12) faces of said tubular body.