# US 10,945,414 B2 · Dog bandana > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,945,414 B2 - Document ID: US10945414B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/973,387 - Filed: 2018-05-07 - Published: 2019-02-21 - Granted: 2021-03-16 - Earliest claimed: 2017-08-17 - Assignees: Banded Pines LLP - Applicants: Banded Pines LLP - Inventors: Kimberley Budge; Rhonda Budge - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10945414B2 ## CPC - A01K 27/006: {with light-emitting or ornamental devices} - A01K 27/001: {Collars} - A44B 11/22: Buckle with fixed prong - A01K: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS - A44B: BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE (fastenings specially adapted for footwear A43C) ## Abstract An accessory, such as a bandana or collar, for an animal, such as a dog, is provided. A bandana can have a triangular fabric body. A strap is attached to each of two ends or corners of the body such that each strap forms a loop. An elastic band extends through the loops of the straps and is formed into a closed loop shape. The elastic band non-releasably couples the two straps and therefore the two ends or corners of the body such that the bandana forms an overall closed loop shape. The elastic band can stretch to allow the bandana to slide over the dog's head and to adapt to the size of the dog's neck. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A bandana for an animal, the bandana comprising: a flat triangular flexible body sized and shaped to fit around a portion of a neck of the animal, the body comprising an outer surface and an inner surface facing the animal, in use; two flat straps having a width and length, a first of the two flat straps attached to a first corner of the body by a first metal rivet and a second of the two flat straps attached to a second corner of the body by a second metal rivet; and a band extending between the two flat straps; wherein the body, the two flat straps, and the band are non-releasably coupled; wherein each of the two flat straps has a first end portion and a second end portion, the respective rivet non-releasably attaching the first end portion of said strap to the inner surface of the body and the second end portion of said strap to the outer surface of the body such that the first end portion of said strap is positioned between the body and the animal, in use. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The bandana of claim 1, wherein the body is made of fabric. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The bandana of claim 1, wherein the body is made of a polyester canvas fabric. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The bandana of claim 1, wherein edges of the body are bias taped. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The bandana of claim 1, wherein the two flat straps are made of polyester webbing coated with thermoplastic polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The bandana of claim 1, wherein the band is shock cord. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The bandana of claim 1, wherein the band is held in a loop shape with one or more steel wires. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The bandana of claim 1, wherein the elastic cord is held in the loop shape with one or more hog rings. ### Claim 9 A bandana for an animal, the bandana comprising: a body; two straps, each strap attached to one of two ends of the body by a metal rivet, each strap is attached to the respective end of the body such that each of the two flat straps forms a loop; and an elastic cord extending between and non-releasably coupling the two straps such that the bandana forms an overall closed loop shape, the elastic cord comprising a first end and a second end held together in a loop shape, the first end and the second end of the elastic cord being disposed within the loop formed by one of the two flat straps such that the first end and the second end of the elastic cord are covered and hidden by the one of the two flat straps, wherein the body, the flat straps, and the elastic cord are non-releasably coupled. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The bandana of claim 9, wherein the body is triangular and the two straps are attached to two corners of the body. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The bandana of claim 9, wherein the body is made of fabric. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The bandana of claim 9, wherein the body is made of a polyester canvas fabric. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The bandana of claim 9, wherein edges of the body are bias taped. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The bandana of claim 9, wherein the two straps are made of polyester webbing coated with TPU or PVC. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The bandana of claim 9, wherein the elastic cord is shock cord. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The bandana of claim 9, wherein the first end and the second end of the elastic cord are held in the loop shape with one or more steel wires, the one or more steel wires being disposed within the loop formed by one of the two flat straps such that the one or more steel wires are covered and hidden by the one of the two flat straps. ### Claim 17 (depends on 9) The bandana of claim 9, wherein the first end and the second end of the elastic cord are held in the loop shape with one or more hog rings, the hog rings disposed within the loop formed by one of the two flat straps such that the one or more hog rings are covered and hidden by the one of the two flat straps. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The bandana of claim 1, wherein each of the two flat straps is attached to the respective corner of the body such that each of the two flat straps forms a loop. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The bandana of claim 1, wherein an end of the band is disposed within the loop formed by one of the two flat straps such that the end of the band is covered and hidden by the one of the two flat straps. ### Claim 20 (depends on 9) The bandana of claim 9, wherein the bandana is water resistant.