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Pet collar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-29
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Granted: 1978-05-30
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Expires: 1994-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A pet collar includes a neck embracing member having a tubular configuration and flexible characteristics facilitating the operable disposition of the collar around the neck of an animal. A reflective strip, insertable into the tubular member, has a reflective surface which faces outwardly through a translucent sidewall of the embracing member. Light passing through the translucent sidewall of the embracing member is reflected by the reflective strip to signal the presence of the animal. An identification card can also be disposed interiorly of the tubular embracing member to provide means for identifying the animal. A strip having characteristics for absorbing liquids is adhered to the outer surface of the tubular member for operable disposition in contact with the neck of the animal. The liquid impregnating the absorbent strip can either be an insecticide for inhibiting insect infestation, or a perfume for inhibiting animal odor. The invention also includes a preferred method for constructing the pet collar.
Inventors
- 👤 Lynette K. Colliard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:25
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/007; A01K27/005; A01K27/006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/905; Y10S428/907; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A collar for attachment to the neck of an animal comprising: an elongated sheath adapted to embrace the neck of the animal, said sheath having first and second sides, at least a portion of said first side being capable of passing light, said sheath having longitudinally spaced regions; means for releasably connecting the spaced regions of the sheath to permit the sheath to be formed into a loop with the first side facing outwardly and the second side facing inwardly whereby the sheath can be releasably affixed to the neck of the animal; reflective means for reflecting light, said reflective means being within said sheath and protected by said sheath, said reflective means facing said first side whereby light passing through said first side is reflected through said first side to thereby signal the presence of the animal; absorbent material; and means for mounting the absorbent material on said second side of said sheath with the absorbent material being on the exterior of said sheath.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A collar for attachment to the neck of an animal comprising: an elongated sheath adapted to embrace the neck of the animal, said sheath having first and second sides, at least a portion of said first side being capable of passing light, said sheath having longitudinally spaced regions; means for releasably connecting the spaced regions of the sheath to permit the sheath to be formed into a loop with the first side facing outwardly and the second side facing inwardly whereby the sheath can be releasably affixed to the neck of the animal; reflective means for reflecting light, said reflective means being within said sheath and protected by said sheath, said reflective means facing said first side whereby light passing through said first side is reflected through said first side to thereby signal the presence of the animal; absorbent material; and means for mounting the absorbent material on said second side of said sheath with the absorbent material being on the exterior of said sheath.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A collar as defined in claim 1 wherein said reflective means includes a reflective strip within said sheath.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A collar as defined in claim 1 wherein said sheath includes first and second strips of plastic material at least partially defining the first and second sides, respectively, said first and second strips being heat sealed together along their longitudinal edges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
The collar as set forth in claim 1 wherein the connecting means includes a loop portion attached to the sheath at one of said spaced regions and including a plurality of loops and a hook portion attached to the other of said spaced regions and having a plurality of hooks, the hooks of the hook portion having characteristics for engaging the loops of the loop portion to releasably secure the sheath around the neck of the animal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A collar as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one end of said sheath is open and adapted to receive identification material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
A collar as defined in claim 1 wherein said reflective means includes a reflective strip within said sheath, said sheath includes first and second strips of plastic material at least partially defining the first and second sides, respectively, said first and second strips being heat sealed together along their longitudinal edges, at least one end of said sheath being open and adapted to receive identification material, a loop portion attached to the sheath at one of said spaced regions, a hook portion attached to said sheath at the other of said spaced regions, and said loop portion and said hook portion being adapted to releasably secure the sheath around the neck of the animal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A collar as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and second sides of said sheath completely circumscribe the reflective means and define an interior passage, said reflective means being in said interior passage.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A collar as defined in claim 7 wherein one end of said sheath is open to provide access to said interior passage and said collar includes an identification device in said interior passage adjacent said open end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A collar as defined in claim 8 including a tab on the sheath adjacent said open end to facilitate the manual insertion of the identification device through said open end and into the interior passage.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A collar as defined in claim 7 wherein said reflective means is free from attachment to the sheath.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
183 words
A collar for attachment to the neck of an animal comprising: an elongated flattened tube having an interior passage and adapted to embrace the neck of the animal, said tube having first and second sides, at least a portion of said first side being capable of passing light, said tube having longitudinally spaced regions; means for releasably connecting the spaced regions of the tube to permit the sheath to be formed into a loop with the first side facing outwardly and the second side facing inwardly whereby the tube can be releasably affixed to the neck of the animal; an elongated reflective strip having a reflective surface for reflecting light, said reflective strip being in said interior passage and protected by said tube, said reflective surface facing said first side whereby light passing through said first side is reflected through said first side to thereby signal the presence of the animal, said sides of said tube completely circumscribing said reflective strip; and an elongated strip of absorbent material adhesively attached to said second side of said tube on the exterior of said tube.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
183 words
A collar for attachment to the neck of an animal comprising: an elongated flattened tube having an interior passage and adapted to embrace the neck of the animal, said tube having first and second sides, at least a portion of said first side being capable of passing light, said tube having longitudinally spaced regions; means for releasably connecting the spaced regions of the tube to permit the sheath to be formed into a loop with the first side facing outwardly and the second side facing inwardly whereby the tube can be releasably affixed to the neck of the animal; an elongated reflective strip having a reflective surface for reflecting light, said reflective strip being in said interior passage and protected by said tube, said reflective surface facing said first side whereby light passing through said first side is reflected through said first side to thereby signal the presence of the animal, said sides of said tube completely circumscribing said reflective strip; and an elongated strip of absorbent material adhesively attached to said second side of said tube on the exterior of said tube.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
A collar as defined in claim 11 wherein one portion of said tube is open, said collar includes an identification device adapted to receive identifying indicia, said identification device being within said passage adjacent said one portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-29 | 1981-11-28 | 1982-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-29 | 1985-11-28 | 1986-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-29 | 1989-11-28 | 1990-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |