Animal husbandry – Bed or rest
Reexamination Certificate
1998-11-12
2001-01-16
Price, Thomas (Department: 3643)
Animal husbandry
Bed or rest
Reexamination Certificate
active
06173675
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention is related to aromatherapy for animals and more particularly to pet mats filled with aromatic herbs.
In the pet accessory industry several types of pet beds are available. Most commonly pet beds are designed simply for the comfort of a cat or a dog, although other beds or mats have deodorizing effects or insect repelling effects. These beds are stuffed with a variety of materials such as wood shavings, powdered insecticides, or other materials suitable to achieve the effects of deodorizing the pet bed or repelling fleas or ticks therefrom.
Unknown to pet beds are those which provide the benefits of aromatherapy which humans have come to enjoy and to use therapeutically. Catnip toys have been used to provide a cat with a naturally scented toy which has a appealing odor to a cat and promotes feline activity with the toy. However, until now, there has not been known any toy or pet bed which will calm a cat or a dog or alter specific behavior patterns.
Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a pet bed or mat which when a cat or dog is laid upon, a specific behavior is achieved, such as calming, nurturing, loving, or a reduction in the animal's anxiety or fear.
It is another object of the invention to provide an aromatherapy mat for a feline which will appeal to all cats and will effect the cat to positively respond in a calm manner.
It is another object of the invention to provide an aromatherapy mat for a dog which will attract the dog to go to the mat in a certain location.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a versatile aromatherapy mat for both dogs and cats which can be used for either dogs or cats and will serve as a relaxation mat for pets who tend to become aggressive.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a rejuvenating aromatherapy mat which can revitalize a pet.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention is a mattress, mat or bed for animals comprising a soft and comfortable mat which contains herbs having volatile components which aid and enhance certain behaviors in cats and dogs when laid upon. The mat is constructed with layers of soft fiber filling material and herbs are arranged between the layers and an outer cover of the mat. Preferably the filling material are of such a nature as to aid in the confinement and control of the herb material, while allowing for the full effect of the mixture of the herbs to be obtained.
The scent and volatile effects of the herbs are able to emerge through the layers of the filling material and be inhaled by the pet to render the desired behavior. An animal's keen sense of small interacts with the limbic system of the animal to provoke the desired results. Nature takes over and the pet will respond. The pet also never tires of the stimulus as it would a toy.
The invention features an aromatherapy mat for a pet having a filling material contained within the mat, and an outer layer of porous material covering filling material. Aromatherapy herbs are contained within the mat which emit an aroma which is inhalable by a pet. The aromatherapy herbs induce a certain behavior pattern on the pet by the inhalation of the aroma by the pet. The aroma is emitted from mixture of blended aromatic herbs which are specially formulated to obtain the certain behavior pattern in the pet.
The invention features an aromatherapy mat which appeals to cats and induces a calm behavior pattern in cats. The specially formulated herbal mixture contains Catnip, Valerian, and Wormwood.
The invention also features an aromatherapy mat which appeals to dogs and induces a calm behavior pattern in dogs. The specially formulated herbal mixture contains Anise, Peppermint and Catnip.
Another feature of the invention is an aromatherapy mat which induces a relaxed behavior pattern in cats and dogs and contains a specially formulated mixture containing Lavender flowers, Hops buds, Mugwort, Lemon Verbena and Lemon balm.
Yet another aspect of the invention is an aromatherapy mat which induces a rejuvenated behavior pattern in cats and dogs. This mat has a specially formulated mixture containing Rosemary, Chamomile, Lavender Flowers, Marjoram Leaves and Peppermint.
These and other features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art when taken in connection with the following description and drawings.
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Price Thomas
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