GB2109215A - Dog lead or collar - Google Patents
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- GB2109215A GB2109215A GB08231221A GB8231221A GB2109215A GB 2109215 A GB2109215 A GB 2109215A GB 08231221 A GB08231221 A GB 08231221A GB 8231221 A GB8231221 A GB 8231221A GB 2109215 A GB2109215 A GB 2109215A
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- strap
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- lead
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K27/00—Leads or collars, e.g. for dogs
- A01K27/001—Collars
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K27/00—Leads or collars, e.g. for dogs
- A01K27/003—Leads, leashes
Abstract
A lead or collar primarily for use on dogs or on other animals is of strap form (1) having a buckle ring or similar member (2) secured to one end and through which a portion of the strap (1) is passed to provide a loop or collar(10) for putting about the neck of a dog or other animal. The ring (2) carries a freely rotatable transverse roller (20) for anti-friction rolling contact with the strap (1) and of a diameter to permit easy movement of the strap (1) through the ring (2) for enabling the loop or collar (10) to tighten about the dog's neck when the latter pulls and also ensuring immediate slackening of such restriction when the dog stops pulling. The roller (20) has a smooth uninterrupted periphery, e.g. of nylon. In a development a stop device or clip (4) is adjustable along the strap (1) to limit the extent to which the loop or collar (10) opens when slack. If desired a non-rotatable transverse member similar to the roller (20) may have sliding contact with the strap (1). <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Dog lead or collar
The object of this invention is to provide an improved lead or collar primarily for use on dogs or on other animals requiring similar control. A particular object of the invention is to provide a lead or collar capable of having a restricting action about the neck of the dog or other animal in order to discourage the latter from pulling when on a lead and so providing a better alternative in this respect to the well-known "choke chain" arrangement. This and other practical advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following disclosure.
According to this invention a lead or collar primarily for use on dogs or on other animals is characterised by the lead or collar being of strap form and having a buckle ring or rim or like member secured to one end of the strap and through which the strap is or can be passed to provide a loop or collar portion for putting about the neck of a dog or other animal, the ring or like member having a transverse member of a peripheral curvature for anti-friction contact with the strap in order to permit easy non-jamming movement of the strap through the ring or the like for enabling the lead or collarto tighten aboutthe dog's neck when the latter pulls and also ensuring immediate slackening of such restriction when the dog stops pulling.
Practical examples of the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a lead,
Figure 2 is a similar view of a collar,
Figures 3 and 4 are views similar to Figures 1 and 2 but showing a development, and, Figure is a detail view showing a modification.
Referring to Figure 1 the lead 1 is of strap form, e.g. of leather or other suitable flexible and durable material such as nylon or other plastic material and has pivotally secured at 12 to one end a buckle ring or rim or similar member 2 through which a major part of the lead strap 1 is passed to leave a loop portion 10 for putting about the neck of a dog, i.e. by passing the loop 10 (or collar so provided) over the dog's head.
As will be appreciated the loop or collar portion 10 can be securely closed about the dog's neck by pulling the lead strap 1 through the ring 2 and in the event of the dog pulling on the lead, the loop or collar portion 10 tightends about the dog's neck with a restricting or choking action which discourages the dog from pulling.
Particularly in accordance with this invention the ring 2 is provided with a freely rotatable transverse roller 20 for anti-friction rolling contact with the back of the strap 1 which not only enables the above tightening action to take place, but more importantly ensures that slackening of the loop or collar portion 10 about the dog's neck immediately occurs when the dog stops pulling so that harm or injury to the dog is avoided or minimised. Thus the liklihood of the loop or collar portion 10 jamming in the tightened condition about the dog's neck is virtually avoided. Furthermore, putting the lead on a dog or taking it off is considerably facilitated by the easy action of the roller contact at 20 with the strap 1.
The arrangement can be preferably such that the hand held end 11 of the lead 1 can be readily passed through the ring 2 between the roller 20 and the pivotal connection 12 of the ring 2 to the strap 1.
In the case of a collar (Figure 2) the construction, arrangement and action of the ring 2 and roller 20 in relation to the strap 1' is the same as that already described except that the other end of the short strap 1' is provided with a ring 3 for receiving a dog lead clip releasably attached to it.
The ring 3 is of a width such that it cannot pass back through the ring 2 and the length of the strap 1' is also such that when the collar portion 10 is enlarged to substantially its fullest extent it can be passed over the dog's head for putting on or removal. In addition the length of the strap 1' is also such that when the collar is slack it can freely hang about the dog's neck with little risk of it becoming accidentally removed especially when not attached to a lead.
In either case the roller 20 is rotatably carried by the ring 2 in any suitable manner such as about a cross member or pin 22 or inwardly bent end portions of the latter. The end peripheral edges of the roller 20 may be rounded and/or the roller may be of barrel form. Whereas a single roller 20 as shown is usually sufficient, two or more end to end rollers may be employed for required anti-friction rolling contact with the exterior of the strap 1, 1'.
In the examples shown at least the periphery of the roller 20 may be of durable plastic material such as nylon and preferably has a smooth uninterrupted surface.
The length and diameter of the roller 20 should be such as to minimise wear of the strap 1 or 1' and also avoid sharp bending orflexing ofthe latter which might otherwise cause breakage and also jamming.
In the examples shown the diameter of the collar 20 is ofthe order of to 1" (10 mm to 25 mm) but such dimension may be varied according to requirements. The diameter of the roller 20 is such that a non-jamming action is obtained even in thick or long fur about the dog's neck. The width of the strap 1 or 1', e.g. 1" (25 mm) provides firm but distributed pressure as its tightens about the dog's neck so that a harmful cutting action is avoided in contrast to a choke chain which latter is also prone to jamming.
The strap 1 or 1' is also suitable for conveniently receiving a name plate or other marking and the entire lead or collar can be inexpensively produced using strong and durable leather or plastic strap which does not require to be perforated except where riveted together.
Referring to Figures 3 and 4 a development is shown in which a stop device 4 is provided on the lead strap 1 or 1' and adjustable along itto limit the extent to which the collar portion 10 opens when slack. This caters for variation in the size of dogs' necks and enables the maximum opening to be set so that slipping of the collar 10 by the dog or the collar otherwise becoming removed when slack is avoided or minimised.
The stop device 4 is shown consisting of a snap action clip which releasably clamps onto the strap 1 or 1' at any desired position by appropriate operation of the fingerpiece 40.
In Figure 4 the collar is also shown provided with a buckle 5 for collar size adjustment in the normal manner.
Whereas the roller 20 provides very effective antifriction rolling contact between the ring 2 and strap 1 or 1', if desired and as shown in Figure 5 a non-rotatable smoothly rounded transverse member of skid 200 may be provided having a similar radius of peripheral curvature to that of the roller 20, but for sliding contact with the strap 1,1'.
The transverse member 200 is shown of similar form to the roller 20 but is fixed or integral with the ring 2 e.g. in a moulded construction in nylon or other suitable material.
The peripheral surface of the transverse member 200 may be faced with anti-friction material such as
PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene).
Claims (9)
1. A lead or collar primarily for use on dogs or on other animals is characterised by the lead or collar being of strap form and having a buckle ring or rim or like member secured to one end of the strap and through which the strap is or can be passed to provide a loop or collar portion for putting about the neck of a dog or other animal, the ring or like member having a transverse member of a peripheral curvature for anti-friction contact with the strap in order to permit easy non-jamming movement of the strap through the ring or the like for enabling the lead or collar to tighten about the dog's neck when the latter pulls and also ensuring immediate slackening of such restriction when the dog stops pulling.
2. A lead or collar according to Claim 1 wherein the transverse member is provided by at least one transverse roller carried for free rotation by the ring or like member for anti-friction rolling contact with the strap.
3. A lead or collar according to Claim 1 or 2 wherein the transverse member or the or each roller thereof has a smooth uninterrupted peripheral surface.
4. A lead or collar according to Claim 1,2 or 3 wherein the peripheral curvature of the transverse member or of the or each roller thereof is sufficient for anti-friction contact with the strap without sharp bending of the latter about the transverse member or roller.
5. A lead or collar according to any of the preceding claims wherein the peripheral curvature of the transverse member or of the or each roller thereof corresponds to a diameter of the order of 81' to 1'(10 mm to 25 mm).
6. A lead or collar according to any of the preceding claims wherein the transverse member or the or each roller thereof has rounded end peripheral edges and/or is of barrel form peripheral curvature.
7. A lead or collar according to any of the preceding claims wherein the strap is provided with a stop device adjustable along it in order to limit the extent to which the collar portion opens when slack.
8. A lead or collar according to Claim 7 wherein the stop device consists of a clip such as a snap action clip which releasably clamps onto the strap.
9. A lead or collar primarily for use on dogs or on other animals substantially as herein described with reference to any of the embodiments shown in
Figures 1 to 5 of the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
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GB08231221A GB2109215A (en) | 1981-11-13 | 1982-11-01 | Dog lead or collar |
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GB08231221A GB2109215A (en) | 1981-11-13 | 1982-11-01 | Dog lead or collar |
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Cited By (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP0126190A1 (en) * | 1983-05-16 | 1984-11-28 | Donald Joseph Salmon | Dog lead or collar |
US5005527A (en) * | 1990-02-13 | 1991-04-09 | Hatfield Charles S | Unitary animal leash and collar |
US5099799A (en) * | 1990-08-21 | 1992-03-31 | Letterio Giacobbe | Animal collar/leash device |
US5383426A (en) * | 1993-10-21 | 1995-01-24 | American Cord & Webbing Co., Inc. | Non-choking strain-reducing dog harness |
US5401070A (en) * | 1993-07-20 | 1995-03-28 | Lepelley; Kelly L. | Article for pulling a child's toy |
WO1996001043A1 (en) * | 1994-07-05 | 1996-01-18 | Hull Harold L | Animal control, training apparatus and method of use |
US6530128B2 (en) * | 2000-04-06 | 2003-03-11 | Hans Bunjes | Belt buckle |
EP1938683A1 (en) * | 2006-12-27 | 2008-07-02 | François Bellezza | Collar with adjustable length for a household pet |
GB2517703A (en) * | 2013-08-28 | 2015-03-04 | Jon Frank Ross Whyte | Combined animal collar and lead |
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Cited By (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP0126190A1 (en) * | 1983-05-16 | 1984-11-28 | Donald Joseph Salmon | Dog lead or collar |
US5005527A (en) * | 1990-02-13 | 1991-04-09 | Hatfield Charles S | Unitary animal leash and collar |
US5099799A (en) * | 1990-08-21 | 1992-03-31 | Letterio Giacobbe | Animal collar/leash device |
US5401070A (en) * | 1993-07-20 | 1995-03-28 | Lepelley; Kelly L. | Article for pulling a child's toy |
US5383426A (en) * | 1993-10-21 | 1995-01-24 | American Cord & Webbing Co., Inc. | Non-choking strain-reducing dog harness |
WO1996001043A1 (en) * | 1994-07-05 | 1996-01-18 | Hull Harold L | Animal control, training apparatus and method of use |
US5497733A (en) * | 1994-07-05 | 1996-03-12 | Hull; Harold L. | Animal control, training apparatus and method of use |
US6530128B2 (en) * | 2000-04-06 | 2003-03-11 | Hans Bunjes | Belt buckle |
EP1938683A1 (en) * | 2006-12-27 | 2008-07-02 | François Bellezza | Collar with adjustable length for a household pet |
FR2910783A1 (en) * | 2006-12-27 | 2008-07-04 | Francois Bellezza | LENGTH ADJUSTABLE COLLAR FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS |
GB2517703A (en) * | 2013-08-28 | 2015-03-04 | Jon Frank Ross Whyte | Combined animal collar and lead |
GB2517703B (en) * | 2013-08-28 | 2015-07-22 | Jon Frank Ross Whyte | A combined animal collar and lead |
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