The utility model relates to a herbal cushion attachable to a dog harness, the middle part of which runs along the spine of the dog, while the side parts extend towards the chest, and is attachable to the inner lining of a dog harness in a releasable manner.
The use of herbs in mattresses is an ancient method applied by man consciously or accidentally already in the last millennium in beds filled with dried straw. This is how the first pieces of dried lavender, sage, thyme, rosemary or chamomile got into mattresses.
The task of pillows and mattresses is to make our beds comfortable. Accordingly, they are made to be elastic, possibly shape-retaining. The most preferable are mattresses, pillows, or other pads to be placed in them that contain a high proportion of natural materials. Pillows and mattresses have a protective cover, which is usually removable, openable.
In the prior art several pads, plasters are known, in which the active substances of herbs are deposited. The therapeutic effect of such pads is usually limited to between 2-30 days.
The shape of herbal mattresses, pads can be rectangular or rounded. Pads can be made self-adhesive, to adhere directly to the body.
With respect to the use of herbs, the product coming closest to the utility model is a herbal pillow known under the name of Herbafill, made with the technology disclosed in patent No. P 07 00073. The essence of this is that crushed dried herbs are dispersed evenly between natural or synthetic textile fibres, ensuring the ventilation of the herbs, as well as the storage of the active substances in the pillow. The part containing the herbs is covered by a protective cover.
A deficiency of the patent is that it does not cover the method of fixing herbs in a textile cover and/or other materials where the active substance extracted from the herbs is deposited in a pad suitable for this purpose. Pads made with the technology disclosed in the patent, as they are elastic and shape-retaining, are suitable for use as cushions, medicinal pads on dog harnesses, if the means of attaching and the shape of the device allow it.
The first self-adhesive first-aid plaster is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 837,226. The first-aid plaster has a protective film covering the self-adhesive parts and the antibacterial pad part in the middle part.
The device disclosed in patent No. WO 2006/029701 A1 is a medical plaster suitable for fixing on human joints. It comprises a pad part containing a preparation classified as medicine, having a protective film and an adhesive surface (fixing element) fixable to the injured body part in a releasable manner, and the active substances are absorbed through the skin. The disclosed plaster exerts its effect on the desired body part through the side covered by the adhesive layer. Neither of the patents mentions the use of herbs, and the design, shape and proportions of the plaster do not allow the use of the device on a dog harness.
In the prior art there are no pads containing herbs or the active substances thereof, comprising fixing elements and attachable to a dog harness, most preferably a dog harness having a saddle part in a releasable manner.
With this utility model the task is to prepare a herbal cushion attachable to a dog harness, comprising fixing elements attaching most preferably to the part resting on the back of the dog. Preferably, the curving of the herbal cushion attachable to a dog harness corresponds to that of the dog harness having a saddle part, allowing the use of the pad during sports activities, and facilitating the absorption of the active substances at the most optimum places (along the spine and at the joints of the front legs). The cushion shall be firmly attached, without damaging the straps and the inner lining of the dog harness. Its shape shall conform to the dog harness, the saddle part thereof resting on the back of the dog, the surface of which shall protect it from rainwater and humidity.
The aim of the development is to prepare a cushion, having a protective cover made of an environmentally friendly material, that remains firmly attached to the dog harness even under extreme conditions. The fixing elements of the cushion are most preferably self-adhesive, that is containing a hook and loop fastener and/or an adhesive material having a removable protective film disclosed in the prior art. The distribution of fixing elements shall be even and/or intermittent on the whole surface of the cushion. The active substance release of the cushion shall be limited at least on the fixing element side by a protective cover. As a result of heat generated between the dog harness and the body of the dog during movement, the release of active substances from the herbs becomes stronger.
It is possible to relieve e.g. the joint pains of an animal, or even to calm down a hyperactive animal during the walking of the dog, or in the case of a service dog during patrolling, for example. It is important to note that many dogs will not tolerate a mattress or blanket as a bedding, therefore it is not possible to treat them during sleep.
Thus the utility model relates to a herbal cushion attachable to a dog harness, comprising a middle part in the intersection of the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis, and rounded side parts on both sides of the transverse axis in the continuation of the middle part, which side parts and the middle part are bordered by the same edging zone, furthermore a part containing herbs is included in the herbal cushion attachable to a dog harness.
The essence of the development is that the herbal cushion attachable to a dog harness has self-adhesive fixing elements (containing an adhesive material and/or a hook and loop fastener) that can be attached to the part of the dog harness resting on the back of the dog.
On the middle part of the herbal cushion attachable to a dog harness, on one side of the longitudinal axis, the edging zone is convex shaped, forming at least one domed part.
On the middle part of the herbal cushion attachable to a dog harness, on the side of the longitudinal axis opposite to the domed part, the edging zone is concave shaped, forming at least one hollow part.
Preferably, the herbal cushion attachable to a dog harness has a protective cover on at least one side.
Most preferably, the fixing elements are fixed to the protective cover of the herbal cushion attachable to a dog harness.
The fixing elements contain an adhesive material.
In the part containing herbs, dried and crushed herbs are dispersed evenly between at least two textile layers.
The development is illustrated in the following figures:
The herbal cushion attachable to a dog harness combines excellently the healing power inherent in herbs and movement. Attaching a pad containing dried herbs or their active substances in a concentrated way to a dog harness provides an opportunity for using it during work, movement. The self-adhesive method with an adhesive material and/or hook and loop fastener allows the removal and replacement of used pads. The cushion itself is most preferably made of a biologically degradable material.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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U1200021 | Feb 2012 | HU | national |