Non-irritating, tangle free animal collar
OwnerThomas Lee Scottinventor
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Abstract
This invention relates to an animal collar that is non-irritating and tangle resistant. The collar comprises a flexible collar portion, a lower collar portion, a device for connecting together the ends of the flexible collar portion, and a device for attaching a leash to the flexible collar portion. The permanent shape of the lower collar portion maintains an open configuration to the collar such that forces on the animal's neck are distributed around the neck thus reducing irritation to the animal.
Claims15
A non-irritating, tangle free animal collar, comprising:
- a flexible collar portion having first and second ends;
- a lower collar portion having first and second ends and a central bore for coaxially receiving the ends of said flexible collar portion for connection of said flexible and lower collar portions whereby said collar is maintained in a configuration and orientation to minimize discomfort to the animal and to reduce entanglement of the leash with the animal's feet;
- means for connecting the first and second ends of said flexible collar portion;
- and
- means for attaching a leash to said flexible collar portion.
A method of fabricating a non-irritating, tangle free animal collar comprising the steps of:
- forming a flexible collar portion from a flexible and durable material having a smooth exterior surface whereby said animal's fur will not become entangled;
- forming a lower collar portion having first and second ends, a central axial bore, and a predetermined and permanent curvilinear shape;
- passing said flexible collar portion through the central axial bore of said lower collar portion;
- and
- attaching a leash to said flexible collar portion.
A method of fabricating a non-irritating, tangle free animal collar comprising the steps of:
- forming a flexible collar portion from a flexible and durable material having a smooth exterior surface whereby said animal's fur will not become entangled;
- forming a lower collar portion heavier than said flexible collar portion, said lower collar portion having first and second ends, a central axial bore and a predetermined and permanent curvilinear shape generally and smoothly conforming to the shape of the underside of an animal's neck;
- passing said flexible collar portion through the central axial bore of said lower collar portion;
- fairing the ends of said lower collar portion whereby a smooth transition of said lower collar portion to said flexible collar portion is provided;
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- attaching a leash to said flexible collar portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.