WO2012114064A9 - Moyens pour peser des animaux - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to weighing means and is particularly concerned with the weighing of domestic pets that can be reptiles, mammals or birds.
- Conventional weighing means can also be stressful to an owner or keeper of reptiles, mammals or birds. There is the inconvenience of removing them from their normal habitat, with the risk that they can escape, and the stress that an owner or keeper can experience trying to position them in the pan of a conventional weighing means.
- Conventional weighing means employ spring strain gauges or electronic digital strain gauge load cells to interpret the weight of an object placed on them, and it is accepted that greater accuracy of weighing is achieved by way of the electronic digital format, such as a digital load cell or a piezoelectric polymer.
- digital weighing means need to be activated, and on activation a pre-calibrated "zero" is established or function set, and when an object is placed on the weighing means, its weight is taken with accuracy, and can be displayed in the weighing means or converted to a signal for transmission wirelessly to a remote location for display or storage.
- a first object of the invention is to provide a means of weighing of domesticated pets with the substantial elimination of stress caused to the pet and to the owner or keeper.
- a second object of the invention is to provide weighing means with the accuracy of digital weighing means, without the known disadvantages mentioned above.
- the expression "normal location” applies to any particular domestic pet, and can be for such as cats and dogs a house or a particular room in a house, and with other pets it can be a cage, hutch or other housing. It will also be understood that the expression “familiar object” is to embrace any object with which a pet has a familiarity, for example, a feeding bowl, a cat litter tray/box/housing, a pet bed, a bath, or an object placed in the "normal location” for the amusement or exercise of the pet.
- a familiar object as is defined above is provided with a digital weighing means, positioned below an area of the familiar object that a reptile, mammal or bird can be expected to occupy with reguiari ' ty, the familiar object being adapted to be placed within the normal location, as is defined above, of a reptile, mammal or bird.
- the "familiar object" may be a receptacle to serve as a food bowl or to serve as a sand bath or water bath as is suited to some rodents and birds.
- the digital weighing means is thus being protected from inference by the reptile, mammal or bird, and is hence capable of being situated within the normal location of the reptile, mammal or bird.
- An important aim to provide a means by which it is safe and practical to locate the weighing means in the normal location is therefore met.
- the area below which is the weighing means may be a feeding bowl or sand bath.
- a bedding area, or litter tray may serve as the area below which the weighing means is located.
- the invention takes advantage of the provision of treats or the much enjoyed activity of bathing, thus quickly facilitating an association with the invention as something established and recorded within domestic pet behaviour, as something pleasurable.
- this invention allows the animal to remain safe and secure within its normal location and use the device in the natural course of its daily activities. It also allows the owner or keeper to carry out essential monitoring without fuss or the fear of causing distress or harm to the pet. This could make the practice of regular weight monitoring a more attractive proposition for both animal and owner. It would also allow the owner to give vital information to veterinary surgeons should an animal become ill and need to seek treatment or as part of ongoing recovery processes associated with disease or post operatively.
- the invention by means of its shape, made using known manufacturing moulding methods and materials, whether manmade or natural for achieving this, will provide the necessary capacity and secure housing for materials deemed fit as an enticement or otherwise for an animal and protect the vital technologies for recording compression force.
- the invention provides a place the animal can occupy and as such, the size will vary according to that of the genus of Rodentia it is to serve , or with other dimensional considerations for different species.
- the "familiar object” may be a cat litter tray/box/housing, with the weighing mechanism enclosed below the floor of the litter tray/box/housing.
- the familiar object may also be a pet bed for such as dogs and cats, where again the weighing mechanism is enclosed below the base of the bed. It may also be that the weighing mechanism is housed within a simulated log as is frequently provided in the cage of reptiles and on which they can rest.
- Digital weighing means are already known, but with conventional digital weighing means, there is the difficulty that if a weight is placed on such means before the weighing means is activated or switched to an ON condition, they are incapable of providing a signal that represents the weight of the object.
- An objective of a second aspect of the invention is to improve on conventional digital weighing means.
- a weighing means particularly for reptiles, mammals and birds, comprises an electronic weight sensing means with a microcontroller, the microcontroller being programmed such that at the point that the weight sensing means is activated, and with an object in place on the weighing means, the microcontroller recalls a previously entered zero or tare value, and by comparison to this value allows an accurate reading of the weight of the object on the weighing means.
- the weight sensing means may be an electronic digital strain gauge load cell, or a piezoelectric polymer. It is anticipated that nano technologies such as graphene integrated circuits may replace current technologies due to their greater conductivity, durability and accuracy.
- a set of values can be written to the memory of the microcontroller.
- a particular valise is assigned so that when the weighing means is activated the level of impedance and the current flow can be recorded and that value remembered as a point to represent zero weight (absolute) or true zero (TZ).
- a, "switch to calibrate from zero position” is in an ON" position, or “switched” to represent the memorised point of zero, then the device will immediately calculate any variation from this point and thus be able to display a value for the weight of an object already exerting a force.
- true zero tare If the true zero "switch” is in a, true zero tare (TZT) function position, the device will calculate a new point of zero upon activation. This would allow the regular resetting of zero in order to maintain accuracy. However, the tare function need not necessarily override the original zero position, unless a "reset switch” is also in an active position. This would then allow another reading to be taken of an object that might be needed to be added to the load cell, where the original object is still also in place.
- a hand held activator/receiver LCD display is switched on, and the weighing means switched on manually or remotely by way of radio frequency wireless activation.
- An appropriately programmed microprocessor runs an activation systems check, and a true zero button on the unit is activated, to prompt the microprocessor.
- the microprocessor then instructs an electrically erasable programmable read only memory to store the level of impedance to and the level of current passing through a load cell (strain gauge) and stores it as the point of true zero.
- the programmed components will sense the different level of impedance to the current flowing through the load cell (strain gauge), compare it with the stored level representing true zero, and emit a signal to the receiver, being the weight calculated from the difference between the level of impedance in the stored true zero and the increased level of impedance and current flow caused by the animal resting on the weighing means.
- load cell strain gauge
- the weighing means with its pre-programmed microprocessor may be inbuilt into any of the "familiar objects" referred to above, and suitably encased to ensure that damage cannot be caused by the reptile, mammal or bird in the "familiar location" and for which the weighing means is intended.
- the weighing means may also contain a precision A/D converter and a radio frequency transmitter as a means to transmit the data recorded, wirelessly, to a hand held receiver.
- the base unit will be activated by its own power supply and switch and, or, by remote control from the hand held receiver. By having another means of activation and display, this eliminates the need for the owner to be near the base unit, or have to physically touch it, in order to take a weight reading of the pet. This, in turn, eliminates the need to disturb the animal, or interrupt its natural routine in order for a reading to be taken.
- the receiving hand-held device will hold a radio receiver or other communications modules such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. It will house a microcontroller. The programming will allow the display of the reading from the Base Station. It will also be able to activate the Base Station, again by means of either RF or Infra-red transmission. It also has its own power supply and supporting circuitry.
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a feeding bowl in accordance with the invention
- Figure 2 is a sectional view of Figure 1;
- Figure 3 is a front elevation of a hand-held receiver
- Figure 4 corresponds to Figure 1 but shows the presence of a visual display
- Figure 5 is an isometric view of a remote activator
- Figure 6 is an isometric and schematic view of an alternative bowl shape with a means of transmitting a visual signal
- Figure 7 is a schematic sectional view of Figure 6;
- Figure 8 is an isometric view of an alternate remote activation means
- Figure 9 is a schematic sectional view of a pet bed in accordance with the invention.
- Figure 10 is a schematic sectional view of a litter tray in accordance with the invention.
- FIG 11 is a schematic isometric view of a feeding or bathing bowl for birds, in accordance with the invention.
- Figure 12 is a schematic isometric view of a simulated log in accordance with the invention.
- FIG 1 , (1 ), FIG 2, (1 ) and FIG 4, (1) show a means in the form of a bowl shape of traditionally manufactured methods of assembly and materials.
- the bowl has a concave inner wall, FIG 2 (4) for receiving the substance of enticement and the animal and as a means to present the weighing mechanism FIG 2, (5) FIG 9, (5) FIG 10 (5) and FIG 12 (5), so as a reading and recording of the measurement can be taken.
- FIG 7 the inner for receiving the enticement and animal, is of a rectangular sunken shape but still fulfilling the function of reception and the presentation of the weighing technology (5).
- FIG 9 25
- FIG 10 26
- FIG 1 (1) the principles for providing a natural enticement in order to accurately weigh and display the subsequent data is fulfilled.
- FIG. 1 The preferred method for the execution of the operation is illustrated in FIG'S (1 ), (2), (3), (1 1 ) and (12).
- FIG'S (1), (2) and (3) will be used to explain the essential and preferred apparatus and methodology necessary to execute the purpose of the invention.
- FIG 1 (1) and FIG 2 (1) show the previously mentioned essential of a receptacle.
- FIG 2 (4) shows the essential space within the receptacle for the supporting of material, animal and weighing technology.
- 5 is the weighing technology and illustrates that it is attached to the base of the inner concave (or other) wall with a surface upwardly facing to accept a weight.
- recognised technologies for taking a measurement such as of the strain gauge type or a polymer surface piezoelectrical type that can be secured in place by adhesives, and in which a compression force disrupts a flow of current and microcontrollers produce a linear interpretation of the data.
- the weighing means allows the measurement of the weight of an animal etc, protected from outside interference, and by the remote activation of the procedure. It is anticipated that a technology will be developed that is cost effective and with proven record of reliability, that will be available as an app for an l-phone. It is advisable as in FIG 2 (6) that the measuring technology and supporting electrical circuitry be housed in a protective unit, moulded to the underside exterior of the base of the inner concave or recessed surface (4), but accessible as in (8) for maintenance, repair or battery change.
- the unit is further shielded by the extended outer walls of the receptacle which act as skirting to hide the device and to minimise the risk of tipping and exposure as shown in FIG 7 (1).
- a means of transmitting the data wirelessly to a handheld or otherwise secured displaying device or by projection to another recordable surface be present. And a means of remote activation of the procedure is available. And that preferable there be an audible broadcast be present. The reason that the latter function is not essential is due to the disturbance this may cause the animal, especially if sick, making this an option for the partially sighted.
- FIG 1 (2) illustrates a means of transmission of the data correlated from the measuring device, (5).
- this would be an electrical transmitter, which sends the information by radio frequency the receiver, FIG 3 (12) which in turn uses an electronic circuit to split or arrange the signal to be displayed on a small LCD screen (10).
- the receiver (9) also houses an on/off device (11) and a hold button (13) by which the current display of data can be fixed on screen for a period in case the animal evacuates the receptacle (1 ) before the observer can make note of the information.
- the methods and means to achieve this element of the operation are a lready we ll known and in u se com flash a l ly .
- I n F I G 1 , (3) represents an embedded receiver to initiate the process in (5) although, in practicality, there exists the technology to utilise (2) and (12) as both means of transmitting and receiving by variation in frequency.
- FIG'S 6, 7 and 8 demonstrate this application.
- FIG 6 shows the aperture for infrared or laser projection (21) where the beam is illustrated in (22) and a random figure (24) is the depiction of the data upon some mass, such as a wall or cabinet door or any other surface capable of providing a visible display .
- F IG 8 shows a simple key for activation of this process where (17) is the housing for the technology, typically made from plastics, (18) is the switch, powered by an internal battery that sends a signal via a transmitter (20) to the receiver in FIG 6, (3).
- the projection would transmit for the length of time the button in FIG 8, (20) was depressed.
- This method again well known and in existence, may be preferred for its novelty value by children.
- the essential element to the invention is the ability to activate, send and receive by remote and to this aspect; a means of projecting data is an acceptable resoMion to the task.
- FIG 4 (14), (15), (16) and (3) illustrate another means by which a reading can be taken.
- (14) is an embedded unit in the outer wall of the receptacle (1). It is recessed within the outer wall and covered by a clear plastic surface to be flush with the rest of the outer wall. This allows for viewing of readout yet prevents against interference and destruction by the animal.
- (15) is the LCD, or other technology appertaining to the function, within the housing (14).
- (3) is the receiver for activation, prompted by FIG 5, an activating key.
- (17) is the housing, (18) the on/off switch supplied by internal battery power (19) is a hold function key to fix the readout onto (15), and (20) is the transmitting portal.
- FIG 4, (16) is a manual on/off switch, to be used if so wished by the observer but is not essential.
- the invention is still fulfilled as the receptacle is of and for an operation to weigh an animal within its habitat, housing the technologies for so doing in a protected fashion, with data visible from outside of the animal's environment and being remote ⁇ y activated.
- FIG'S 9, 10, 11 and 12 demonstrate alternative methods by which the invention can be employed for other species, but not exclusively limited to such examples.
- FIG 9 (25) is a sleeping area for a cat or dog, typically made from, but not exclusively, plastics. Such application preferably, but not exclusively, using polymer sensor technologies to lessen weight.
- FIG 10 is a waste/litter area, primarily, but not exclusively used by cat owners, in which (26) is the tray, (27) is an odour cover.
- FIG 11 is an example of the invention employed as a dust bath for birds, wherein (28) represents the outer wiring of the cage, (29) is the bottom tray and the invention is secured by clips to the wiring, or not, if preferred.
- FIG 12 shows the invention adapted for reptilian use. Representing as it does at (30) an artificial log of manufactured or natural materials in which the main functions of the invention are displayed.
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