CA2534952A1 - Animal training head collar - Google Patents
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Abstract
An animal training device (10) includes a neck strap (11) adapted to extend around the neck of an animal and a snout strap (12) adapted to extend around the snout of the animal. An elongate tab (30) connects the straps (11, 12). The tab (30) is connected to the neck strap (11) at one end, and it carries a connector (20) at its other end. The connector (20) includes a generally circular portion (26) and a slot portion (28). The circular portion (26) receives the snout strap (12), and the slot portion (28) is attached to the other end of the tab (30).
Description
Docket No. COA.P0020 ANIMAL TRAINING HEAD COLLAR
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to a device to assist in the training of an animal, in particular, a dog. More specifically, the device of this invention is in the form of a combined collar and snout strap which can be used to train a dog and yet does not represent an irritant to the dog.
BACKGROUND ART
A number of devices exist which are intended to achieve control of an animal, such as a dog, with an intention to train the animal. One typical device is a metal choke chain collar which tightens down on the neck of the dog as control pressure is applied by means of a leash. However, such a device can result in a painful experience for the dog, can interfere with the dog's breathing, and can result in injury to the dog's trachea and larynx.
Other metallic collars influence the dog because they have points or prongs which can press against the skin of the animal in an attempt to provide a controlled amount of pain. However, such collars can easily injure the animal and/or create more pain than is necessary to train the animal.
Some devices which are intended to apply pressure to portions of the anatomy of a dog without the likelihood of injuring the dog include a combined collar and muzzle. In these devices, under the control of the trainer, a muzzle loop and a neck or collar loop are simultaneously tightened down on the back and sides of the neck of the animal and around the jaws of the animal.
A problem exists with these types of devices, however, in that they must fit very tightly on the dog to be effective and, as such, the muzzle loop will tend to run up along the snout and against the eyes of the animal which could cause injury to the eyes of, or otherwise interfere with the sight of, the animal.
Thus, the need exists for a device which can be used effectively to train an animal without an undue risk of injury to the animal.
Docket No. COA.P0020 2 DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a device which may be used to train an animal, such as a dog, without undue risk of injury to the dog.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a device, as above, which includes a neck strap and a snout strap interconnected in a unique fashion.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a device, as above, with a unique connecting ring which permits the snout strap to tighten under the control of the trainer.
These and other objects of the present invention, as well as the advantages thereof over existing prior art forms, which will become apparent from the description to follow, are accomplished by the improvements hereinafter described and claimed.
In general, an animal training device made in accordance with one aspect of the present invention includes a first strap forming a loop and adapted to extend around the neck of an animal. A second strap includes a loop which is adapted to extend around the snout of the animal. An elongate tab is positioned between the first and second straps so that the straps are separated but also connected.
Also in accordance with the invention, a connector is provided to connect a first strap to a second strap. The connector includes a generally circular portion defining an opening adapted to slidably receive the first strap, and a slot portion tangentially carried by the circular portion and having an opening adapted to slidably receive the second strap.
An animal training device made in accordance with another aspect of the present invention includes a first strap forming a loop and adapted to extend around the neck of an animal, a second strap including a loop and adapted to extend around the snout of the animal, and an elongate third strap having one end attached to the first strap. A connector is provided to attach the third strap to the second strap. The connector includes a generally circular portion defining an opening adapted to slidably receive the second strap, and a Docket No. COA.P0020 3 slot portion tangentially carried by the circular portion and having an opening adapted to slidably receive the other end of the third strap.
A preferred exemplary animal training device made in accordance with the concepts of the present invention is shown by way of example in the accompanying drawings without attempting to show all the various forms and modifications in which the invention might be embodied, the invention being measured by the appended claims and not by the details of the specification.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an animal training device made in accordance with the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the device of Fig. 1 shown in place on a dog.
Fig. 3 is a plan view of a connector utilized in the device of Fig. 1.
PREFERRED EMBODIMENT FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
A device which may be utilized to train an animal is indicated generally by the numeral 10. Device 10 is primarily intended to be used in conjunction with the training of a dog, as shown in Fig. 2, but it should be understood that it could be used in conjunction with other types of animals.
However, the discussion herein will be based on its use with a dog.
Device 10 includes a collar or neck strap, generally indicated by the numeral 11, and a snout strap generally indicated by the numeral 12. Neck strap 11 is preferably in the form of a flat webbing 13, preferably made of polyester, nylon or like material. A conventional quick release buckle 14 is attached, for example, as by stitching 15, to one end of webbing 13, and it releasably engages the other end of webbing 13. The other end of webbing 13 can be provided with an adjustment buckle 16, or similar device, which permits adjustment of the size of the loop formed by strap 11 when quick release buckle 14 is attaching the ends of the webbing.
Snout strap 12 is also preferably made of a flat webbing 17, preferably of a polyester, nylon or like material, and is formed as a permanently closed loop by having its ends stitched together, as at 18. Prior to being Docket No. COA.P0020 4 stitched, the ends of webbing 17 are passed through a slide connector generally indicated by the numeral 20 to be hereinafter described. One end 21 of the loop of webbing 17 receives a ring 22 which is adapted to be attached to an animal leash by a conventional clasp or the like. A conventional lock slide 23 having a button 24 also receives both ends of webbing 17 prior to it being stitched. Lock slide 23 is thus positioned between connector 20 and ring 22 and is moveable to adjust the size of the loop of webbing 17. The depression of button 24 allows one to adjust the size of the loop, and then when that desired loop size is obtained, release of button 24 maintains that loop size.
The other end of the loop of webbing 17 may be provided with some padding 25 which, as shown in Fig. 2, protects the top of the snout of the dog from any abrasion that could be caused by webbing 17.
Connector 20 is shown in Fig. 3 as including a generally circular portion 26 diametrically divided by a bar 27 and tangentially carrying a slot portion 28. As previously described, prior to stitching at 18, an end of the webbing 17 is passed through each D-shaped opening 29 formed by circular portion 26 and bar 27.
Neck strap 11 and snout strap 12 are connected by an elongate tab generally indicated by the numeral 30. Tab 30 can also be made of a flat webbing or strap 31 of nylon material which is threaded through a slot opening 32 formed in slot portion 28 of connector 20. A loop 33 of material is thereby formed at one end of tab 30, and the ends of webbing 31 are stitched to webbing 13 of neck strap 11, as at 34. Thus, snout strap 12 is spaced from neck strap 11 by the distance defined by the length of tab 30 which, as will hereinafter be described in more detail, maintains snout strap 12 properly positioned on a dog, as shown in Fig. 2, away from its eyes. In addition, because tab 30 is pivotally connected to snout strap 12, by virtue of the fact that slot portion 28 can rotate with respect to loop 33, movement of the head of the dog is accommodated. That is, snout strap 12 may be pivoted relative to neck strap 11, as necessary, as the dog may raise or lower its snout and head.
To position training device 10 on a dog, the snout of the dog should first be positioned through strap 12. Then quick release buckle 14 may be opened and webbing 13 may be extended around the neck of the dog. Then Docket No. COA.P0020 buckle 14 may be closed to form the loop of the neck strap 11. The size of the loop, and therefore the tightness of the loop on the neck of the dog, may be adjusted by means of buckle 16. Then the size of the loop formed in snout strap 12 can be adjusted to properly fit the dog by moving webbing 17 through openings 29 of connector 20. With the lock slide 23 positioned adjacent to slide connector 20 (as shown in Fig. 2) and its button 24 released, the size of the loop is maintained. With the training device thus positioned on the dog as shown in Fig. 2, a leash may be hooked into ring 22 and training procedures may be undertaken.
In view of the foregoing, it should be evident that a training device constructed as described herein accomplishes the objects of the present invention and otherwise substantially improves the art.
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to a device to assist in the training of an animal, in particular, a dog. More specifically, the device of this invention is in the form of a combined collar and snout strap which can be used to train a dog and yet does not represent an irritant to the dog.
BACKGROUND ART
A number of devices exist which are intended to achieve control of an animal, such as a dog, with an intention to train the animal. One typical device is a metal choke chain collar which tightens down on the neck of the dog as control pressure is applied by means of a leash. However, such a device can result in a painful experience for the dog, can interfere with the dog's breathing, and can result in injury to the dog's trachea and larynx.
Other metallic collars influence the dog because they have points or prongs which can press against the skin of the animal in an attempt to provide a controlled amount of pain. However, such collars can easily injure the animal and/or create more pain than is necessary to train the animal.
Some devices which are intended to apply pressure to portions of the anatomy of a dog without the likelihood of injuring the dog include a combined collar and muzzle. In these devices, under the control of the trainer, a muzzle loop and a neck or collar loop are simultaneously tightened down on the back and sides of the neck of the animal and around the jaws of the animal.
A problem exists with these types of devices, however, in that they must fit very tightly on the dog to be effective and, as such, the muzzle loop will tend to run up along the snout and against the eyes of the animal which could cause injury to the eyes of, or otherwise interfere with the sight of, the animal.
Thus, the need exists for a device which can be used effectively to train an animal without an undue risk of injury to the animal.
Docket No. COA.P0020 2 DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a device which may be used to train an animal, such as a dog, without undue risk of injury to the dog.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a device, as above, which includes a neck strap and a snout strap interconnected in a unique fashion.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a device, as above, with a unique connecting ring which permits the snout strap to tighten under the control of the trainer.
These and other objects of the present invention, as well as the advantages thereof over existing prior art forms, which will become apparent from the description to follow, are accomplished by the improvements hereinafter described and claimed.
In general, an animal training device made in accordance with one aspect of the present invention includes a first strap forming a loop and adapted to extend around the neck of an animal. A second strap includes a loop which is adapted to extend around the snout of the animal. An elongate tab is positioned between the first and second straps so that the straps are separated but also connected.
Also in accordance with the invention, a connector is provided to connect a first strap to a second strap. The connector includes a generally circular portion defining an opening adapted to slidably receive the first strap, and a slot portion tangentially carried by the circular portion and having an opening adapted to slidably receive the second strap.
An animal training device made in accordance with another aspect of the present invention includes a first strap forming a loop and adapted to extend around the neck of an animal, a second strap including a loop and adapted to extend around the snout of the animal, and an elongate third strap having one end attached to the first strap. A connector is provided to attach the third strap to the second strap. The connector includes a generally circular portion defining an opening adapted to slidably receive the second strap, and a Docket No. COA.P0020 3 slot portion tangentially carried by the circular portion and having an opening adapted to slidably receive the other end of the third strap.
A preferred exemplary animal training device made in accordance with the concepts of the present invention is shown by way of example in the accompanying drawings without attempting to show all the various forms and modifications in which the invention might be embodied, the invention being measured by the appended claims and not by the details of the specification.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an animal training device made in accordance with the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the device of Fig. 1 shown in place on a dog.
Fig. 3 is a plan view of a connector utilized in the device of Fig. 1.
PREFERRED EMBODIMENT FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
A device which may be utilized to train an animal is indicated generally by the numeral 10. Device 10 is primarily intended to be used in conjunction with the training of a dog, as shown in Fig. 2, but it should be understood that it could be used in conjunction with other types of animals.
However, the discussion herein will be based on its use with a dog.
Device 10 includes a collar or neck strap, generally indicated by the numeral 11, and a snout strap generally indicated by the numeral 12. Neck strap 11 is preferably in the form of a flat webbing 13, preferably made of polyester, nylon or like material. A conventional quick release buckle 14 is attached, for example, as by stitching 15, to one end of webbing 13, and it releasably engages the other end of webbing 13. The other end of webbing 13 can be provided with an adjustment buckle 16, or similar device, which permits adjustment of the size of the loop formed by strap 11 when quick release buckle 14 is attaching the ends of the webbing.
Snout strap 12 is also preferably made of a flat webbing 17, preferably of a polyester, nylon or like material, and is formed as a permanently closed loop by having its ends stitched together, as at 18. Prior to being Docket No. COA.P0020 4 stitched, the ends of webbing 17 are passed through a slide connector generally indicated by the numeral 20 to be hereinafter described. One end 21 of the loop of webbing 17 receives a ring 22 which is adapted to be attached to an animal leash by a conventional clasp or the like. A conventional lock slide 23 having a button 24 also receives both ends of webbing 17 prior to it being stitched. Lock slide 23 is thus positioned between connector 20 and ring 22 and is moveable to adjust the size of the loop of webbing 17. The depression of button 24 allows one to adjust the size of the loop, and then when that desired loop size is obtained, release of button 24 maintains that loop size.
The other end of the loop of webbing 17 may be provided with some padding 25 which, as shown in Fig. 2, protects the top of the snout of the dog from any abrasion that could be caused by webbing 17.
Connector 20 is shown in Fig. 3 as including a generally circular portion 26 diametrically divided by a bar 27 and tangentially carrying a slot portion 28. As previously described, prior to stitching at 18, an end of the webbing 17 is passed through each D-shaped opening 29 formed by circular portion 26 and bar 27.
Neck strap 11 and snout strap 12 are connected by an elongate tab generally indicated by the numeral 30. Tab 30 can also be made of a flat webbing or strap 31 of nylon material which is threaded through a slot opening 32 formed in slot portion 28 of connector 20. A loop 33 of material is thereby formed at one end of tab 30, and the ends of webbing 31 are stitched to webbing 13 of neck strap 11, as at 34. Thus, snout strap 12 is spaced from neck strap 11 by the distance defined by the length of tab 30 which, as will hereinafter be described in more detail, maintains snout strap 12 properly positioned on a dog, as shown in Fig. 2, away from its eyes. In addition, because tab 30 is pivotally connected to snout strap 12, by virtue of the fact that slot portion 28 can rotate with respect to loop 33, movement of the head of the dog is accommodated. That is, snout strap 12 may be pivoted relative to neck strap 11, as necessary, as the dog may raise or lower its snout and head.
To position training device 10 on a dog, the snout of the dog should first be positioned through strap 12. Then quick release buckle 14 may be opened and webbing 13 may be extended around the neck of the dog. Then Docket No. COA.P0020 buckle 14 may be closed to form the loop of the neck strap 11. The size of the loop, and therefore the tightness of the loop on the neck of the dog, may be adjusted by means of buckle 16. Then the size of the loop formed in snout strap 12 can be adjusted to properly fit the dog by moving webbing 17 through openings 29 of connector 20. With the lock slide 23 positioned adjacent to slide connector 20 (as shown in Fig. 2) and its button 24 released, the size of the loop is maintained. With the training device thus positioned on the dog as shown in Fig. 2, a leash may be hooked into ring 22 and training procedures may be undertaken.
In view of the foregoing, it should be evident that a training device constructed as described herein accomplishes the objects of the present invention and otherwise substantially improves the art.
Claims (18)
1. An animal training device comprising a first strap forming a loop and adapted to extend around the neck of the animal, a second strap including a loop and adapted to extend around the snout of the animal, and an elongate tab positioned between said first strap and said second strap, said tab separating said first and second straps while at the same time connecting said first and second straps.
2. The device of claim 1 further comprising a connector attaching one end of said tab to said second strap.
3. The device of claim 2 wherein said connector includes a circular portion slidably receiving said second strap and a slot portion tangentially carried by said circular portion, said one end of said tab having a loop received by said slot portion.
4. The device of claim 3 wherein said connector includes a bar extending across said circular portion to divide said circular portion into two openings, a portion of said second strap being slidably received through each said opening.
5. The device of claim 4 further comprising a lock slide engaging said portions of said second strap.
6. The device of claim 1 wherein said first strap includes a buckle to adjust the size of the loop.
7. The device of claim 6 wherein said first strap includes a quick release buckle to open and close the loop.
8. The device of claim 1 further comprising a ring positioned on one end of said loop of said second strap, said ring being adapted to receive a leash.
9. The device of claim 8 further comprising padding positioned at an end of said loop of said second strap opposite to said one end.
10. A connector to attach a first strap to a second strap comprising a generally circular portion defining an opening adapted to slidably receive the first strap, and a slot portion tangentially carried by said circular portion and having an opening adapted to slidably receive said second strap.
11. The connector of claim 10 further comprising a bar extending across said opening of said circular portion to divide said opening of said circular portion into a first opening and a second opening each adapted to receive a portion of said second strap.
12. An animal training device comprising a first strap forming a loop and adapted to extend around the neck of the animal; a second strap including a loop and adapted to extend around the snout of the animal; an elongate third strap having one end attached to said first strap; and a connector attaching said third strap to said second strap; said connector including a generally circular portion defining an opening adapted to slidably receive said second strap, and a slot portion tangentially carried by said circular portion and having an opening adapted to slidably receive the other end of said third strap.
13. The device of claim 12 wherein said connector includes a bar extending across said circular portion to divide said circular portion into two openings, a portion of said second strap being slidably received through each said opening.
14. The device of claim 13 further comprising a lock slide engaging said portions of said second strap.
15. The device of claim 12 wherein said first strap includes a buckle to adjust the size of the loop.
16. The device of claim 15 wherein said first strap includes a quick release buckle to open and close the loop.
17. The device of claim 12 further comprising a ring positioned on one end of said loop of said second strap, said ring being adapted to receive a leash.
18. The device of claim 17 further comprising padding positioned at an end of said loop of said second strap opposite to said one end.
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