GB2468413A - A compression garment for an animal - Google Patents

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GB2468413A
GB2468413A GB1003677A GB201003677A GB2468413A GB 2468413 A GB2468413 A GB 2468413A GB 1003677 A GB1003677 A GB 1003677A GB 201003677 A GB201003677 A GB 201003677A GB 2468413 A GB2468413 A GB 2468413A
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01KANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K13/00Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combs; Fetlock rings; Tail-holders; Devices for preventing crib-biting; Washing devices; Protection against weather conditions or insects
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    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61DVETERINARY INSTRUMENTS, IMPLEMENTS, TOOLS, OR METHODS
    • A61D9/00Bandages, poultices, compresses specially adapted to veterinary purposes

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Abstract

A compression garment 10 for a canine 12 includes a body portion which is shaped so as to provide a skin tight fit against at least part of the torso of the canine. The garment is formed from a compression material which applies a controlled compressive force. The body portion is preferably tubular and shaped to fit against the thorax and abdomen of the canine. The garment may be designed to fit against other regions of the canine including the neck (14, figure 1), shoulders, posterior (20), and portions of the front 16a, 16b and rear 16c, 16d legs. Also disclosed is a compression garment for the rear of a canine which is shaped to fit against at least part of the pelvic region and at least part of each rear leg of the canine. A method of clothing a canine in a compression garment is described.

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Animal Garment This invention relates to a garment for animals, in particular canine animals, with especial, but by no means exclusive, reference to dogs.
It is known to provide dog blankets or dog jackets, which are essentially intended to keep the animal warm. The present inventor has realised that it is possible to provide a range of garments for dogs or other canines, which provides the advantage of maintaining body temperature control, but which can also provide other advantages, such as protection against injury and accelerated recovery after vigorous exercise, and improved aerodynamics during dog racing.
According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a compression garment for a canine including a body portion which is shaped so as to provide a skin tight fit against at least part of the torso of the canine, the compression garment being formed from a compression material which applies a controlled compressive force to the canine.
Typically, the body portion is tubular.
In one embodiment, the body portion is shaped to fit against the thorax and abdomen of the canine.
In another embodiment, the body portion is shaped to fit against the thorax of the canine but not the lower abdomen. This embodiment can provide relatively unhindered body movement, and is suitable for use during racing, such as with greyhounds.
Preferably, the compression garment further includes a neck portion which is shaped to provide a skintight fit against the neck region of the canine.
Advantageously, the compression garment further includes front leg portion which are in connection with the body portion, and are shaped so as to provide a skintight fit against the shoulders and at least a portion of the front legs of the canine. Preferably, each front leg portion has an associated vent.
Advantageously, the body portion further includes a posterior region which is shaped to provide a skintight fit against the posterior region of the canine. The posterior region may be provided with a suitable slit, slot or aperture which enables a canine's tail to protrude. Alternatively, the posterior region may be shaped so that a tail of the canine is unencumbered by the posterior region of the body portion.
Preferably, the compression garment further includes rear leg portions which are in connection with the body portion, and are shaped so as to provide a skintight fit against the hocks and at least a portion of the rear legs of the canine.
Advantageously, each rear leg portion has an associated vent.
The garment may be formed from a number of panels. For example, the body portion may include a back panel region. The posterior region may be formed as a separate panel as well. The remainder of the body portion together with the front leg portions, and, optionally, the rear leg portions may be formed as a single panel region.
The neck portion may be formed as a separate panel.
The compression garment may be shaped so that it can be directly fitted to a canine. Alternatively, the compression garment may have a closure system which enables it to adopt an opened and closed configuration which assists in fitting the compression garment to a canine. For example, the compression garment may be provided with a zip or a fabric based closure system such as Velcro (RTM) which enables the compression garment to be secured to the canine.
Suitable compression materials include Elastane (RTM) blends. The compression material may include polyester, or meryl fibres, such as microfibres. Typically, a compression material is produced from fine yarns formed from a blend of polyester and Elastane (RTM). The proportion of the Elastane (RTM) is typically relatively large, with the largest proportions being used in order to achieve maximum compression. Other materials, such as rubbers, may be used to produce a suitable compression material.
Compression materials are produced by a number of companies, such as Skins Compression Garments Pty Ltd of Riverwood, NSW 2210, Australia. Further details can be found in International Publication WO 2006/032096, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
The compression material may be selected to provide a desired level of compression. Examples of compression levels applied by the compression garment are to 5 to 15 mmHg, 15 to 20 mmHg, 20 to 30 mmHg, 30 to 40 mmHg, to 50 mm Hg, and greater than 50 mmHg.
The body portion may include a plurality of bands which each extends substantially longitudinally from the front to rear of the body portion, in which the bands are formed from a material which provides a longitudinally directed resistive force.
According to a second aspect of the invention there is provided a compression garment for the rear of a canine which is shaped so as to provide a skin tight fit against at least part of the pelvic region and at least part of each rear leg of the canine, the compression garment before formed from a compression material which applies a controlled compressive force to the canine. The compression garment of the second aspect of the invention may be used in conjunction with a compression garment of the first aspect of the invention so as to provide a two-piece arrangement. Preferably, means are provided to permit releasable attachment of the two compression garments.
According to a third aspect of the invention there is provided a method of clothing a canine including the steps of: providing a compression garment according to the first and/or second aspect of the invention; and fitting a canine with the compression garment so that said compression garment provides a skintight fit against at least part of the torso of the canine.
Whilst the invention has been described above, it extends to any inventive combination of the features set out above, or in the following
description, drawings or claims.
Embodiments of garments in accordance with the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:-Figure 1 shows (a) a side view (b) a plan view (c) a view from below and (d) a front view of a first embodiment of a compression garment of the invention; Figure 2 shows a side view of the first embodiment being worn by a dog; Figure 3 is a side view of a second embodiment of a compression garment of the invention; Figure 4 is a side view of the second embodiment worn by a dog; Figure 5 is a side view of a third embodiment of a compression garment of the invention; and Figure 6 is a side view of a fourth embodiment of a compression garment of the invention.
Figures 1 and 2 depict a jacket shown generally at 10 of the invention. In Figures lb-d and 2, the jacket 10 is shown when worn by a greyhound 12. In Figure lb the legs of the greyhound 12 are omitted for purposes of presentational simplicity. The jacket 10 is an "all-in-one" compression garment.
The jacket 10 includes a neck and chest support portion 14 which fits around the neck and chest region of the greyhound 12, and is attached to a main portion 16.
The main portion 16 includes a pair of front tubular leg supports 1 6a, 1 6b and a pair of rear tubular leg supports 16c, 16d. The front leg support 16a, 16b each support a front leg and a shoulder of the greyhound 12. The rear leg support 16c, 16d each support both a rear leg and a hock area of the greyhound 12.
The jacket 10 further comprises a back support panel 18, a posterior support panel 20, front vents 22a, 22b, and rear leg vents 24a, 24b. The vents may be formed from a suitable material or may be in the form of a slot or other void. The posterior support panel 20 may incorporate a suitable slot, slit or aperture to enable the tail of the greyhound 12 to protrude from the jacket 10. Alternatively, the jacket may be cut so that it does not encumber the tail, for example by extending the rear leg vent.
The jacket 10 fits over the head and front two legs of the greyhound. It can then be stretched along the back of the greyhound, fitting over the greyhound's rear legs and tail.
The jacket 10 can be used to provide support for the greyhound before and after racing, and before, after or even during training. The jacket 10 provides body temperature control (in both hot and cold conditions) which reduces the risk of muscle cramps. Additionally, the jacket 10 provides support to key muscle groups which reduces the build up of lactic acid, thereby improving strength and endurance, and allowing faster recovery from strenuous exercise. A further benefit is that the jacket can provide muscular alignment.
The present inventor has realised that the jacket and other garments of the invention can increase the flow of blood to the heart after racing or other strenuous exercise, which aids recovery and greatly reduces the risk of heart defects. Additionally, the inventor has appreciated that the most frequent injuries suffered by any racing greyhound is to soft tissue and primary muscle groups. The jacket 10 and related embodiments address this problem by providing support and muscle alignment in these areas. A further benefit still is that the skintight fit of the jacket 10 improves aerodynamics.
Figures 3 and 4 show a second embodiment of the invention in the form of a vest 30 formed from compression material. Figure 4 shows the vest 30 when worn by a greyhound 32. The vest 30 includes a back support panel 32, a neck and chest support portion 34, and a main portion 36 having a pair of front leg supports 36a, 36b. A pair of front vents are provided in the vicinity of the front leg supports 36a, 36b. Only one front vent 38 is shown in Figures 3 and 4.
The vest 30 differs principally from the jacket 10 of Figures 1 and 2 by eliminating the rear leg supports, and posterior support. Instead, the vest is cut so as not to cover the hock, posterior and lower abdomen of the greyhound 32.
Additionally, the front leg support portions 36a, 36b are shortened so as to extend only a short distance along the upper front legs of the greyhound 32.
The vest 30 can be fitted over the greyhound's head and front legs. It can then be stretched down over the greyhound's back so as to fit around the greyhound's thorax region. The vest 30 can be worn during racing, and can provide some or all of the advantages mentioned above in connection with the jacket 10. In particular, the vest 30 is highly aerodynamic, and affords less wind resistance than conventional racing coats or "silks".
Figure 5 shows a third embodiment of the invention in the form of a jacket formed from compression material. Figure 5 shows the jacket 50 when worn by a greyhound 52. The jacket 50 comprises a body portion 54 which is shaped to extend over the thorax and a substantial portion of the abdomen of the greyhound 50, and a pair of front leg supports 56a, 56b. The jacket 50 depicted in Figure 5 is intended for use as a racing jacket, although, as explained in more detail below, jackets of similar cut can be used as training or general purpose jackets. The racing jacket embodiment shown in Figure 5 is formed from compression material, and therefore provides a compressive force against the legs and thorax of the greyhound 50. Additionally, the jacket is lightweight, wicking and breathable.
Figure 6 shows a third embodiment of the invention in the form of a two-piece arrangement comprising a jacket 60 and a rear compression garment 62 when worn by a greyhound 64. The jacket 60 comprises a body portion 66 and front leg supports 68a, 68b. In this embodiment, both the body portion 66 and the front leg supports 68a, 68b are formed from a compression material. The body portion 66 may incorporate compression material which has "stress bands" 66a generally running from the front to the rear of the jacket. The stress bands 66a provide resistance. The front leg supports 68a, 68b may each comprise a respective region 68c, 68d which is formed from a different material to the rest of the jacket in order to protect the shin region of the greyhound 64.
Any suitable material may be used in the region 68c, 68d. Preferably, a compression material is used which is thicker or generally of a heavier grade than that used in the remainder of the jacket in order to provide extra compression in the region 68c, 68d.
The rear garment 62 is shaped to fit around the pelvic region of the greyhound 60 and also comprises rear leg supports 62a, 62b. The rear garment 62 is also formed from compression material, and further comprises one or more pockets 62c which can be used, for example, to hold a heat emitting element such as a pad in order to provide warmth to the hindquarter region of the greyhound 60. The rear garment 62 may be realisably attached to the jacket 60 by suitable means such as buttons, laces, Velcro (RTM) type material or other means which would readily suggest themselves to the skilled reader. The jacket 60 is intended to be used as a training jacket or for other non-race purposes, such as for warming down after a race.
The present invention is not restricted to use with greyhounds. Rather, the invention can be used with other dogs or indeed other canines. The invention can be used with domestic dogs in order to protect against post surgical wounds, dirt, insects, sand, water, allergies and injuries. Additionally, it can provide protection from sunlight; this is particularly useful with breeds that are predisposed to cancer, such as Boxers and Weimaraners. The invention can be used with rescue dogs in order to protect against cuts and abrasions during work. Additionally, the ability to provide body temperature control in both hot and cold conditions is advantageous. Additionally still, the invention can be used with gun dogs to provide protection and increased visibility when hunting in the field. The ability to keep muscles warm results in improved performance when hunting. Also, the provision of body temperature control is advantageous.
Furthermore, the invention can be used with security dogs or dogs employed in the police force, armed services, or for investigative work such as fire investigation. Garments of the invention can protect against cuts and abrasions when working and provide body temperature control. Garments of the invention can be useful as safety clothing since they can be provided with high visibility reflective stripes, and the ability to control the dogs body temperature is advantageous when used with pet dogs, for example when hiking, biking, hunting or running with the dog.
Numerous variations to the embodiments discussed above would suggest themselves to the skilled reader. Compression suits, jackets, or vests might be provided. The precise design of the garments, such as the size and positions of the vents, might be varied. The vest and jacket exemplified above is fitted to the dog by stretching the garment around the dog's body. Alternatively, the garment may be provided with a zip, Velcro (RTM) or other closure arrangement which enables the garment to be relatively loosely fitted to the dog prior to closure of the closure arrangement to form a completely tight fit.

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  1. Claims 1. A compression garment for a canine including a body portion which is shaped so as to provide a skin tight fit against at least part of the torso of the canine, the compression garment being formed from a compression material which applies a controlled compressive force to the canine.
  2. 2. A compression garment according to claim 1 in which the body portion is tubular.
  3. 3. A compression garment according to claim 1 or claim 2 in which the body portion is shaped to fit against the thorax and abdomen of the canine.
  4. 4. A compression garment according to claim 1 or claim 2 in which the body portion is shaped to fit against the thorax of the canine but not the lower abdomen.
  5. 5. A compression garment according to any one of claims 1 to 4 further including a neck portion which is shaped to provide a skintight fit against the neck region of the canine.
  6. 6. A compression garment according to any previous claim further including front leg portions which are in connection with the body portion and are shaped so as to provide a skintight fit against the shoulders and at least a portion of the front legs of the canine.
  7. 7. A compression garment according to claim 6 in which each front leg portion has an associated vent.
  8. 8. A compression garment according to any previous claim in which the body portion further includes a posterior region which is shaped to provide a skintight fit against the posterior region of the canine.
  9. 9. A compression garment according to any previous claim further including rear leg portions which are in connection with the body portion and are shaped so as to provide a skintight fit against the hocks and at least a portion of the rear legs of the canine.
  10. 10. A compression garment according to claim 9 in which each rear leg portion has an associated vent.
  11. 11. A compression garment according to any previous claim in which the body portion includes a back panel region.
  12. 12. A compression garment according to any previous claim in which the compression material includes Elastane (RTM).
  13. 13. A compression garment according to any previous claim in which the compression material includes polyester.
  14. 14. A compression garment according to any one of claims I to 13 in which the body portion includes a plurality of bands which each extend substantially longitudinally from the front to rear of the body portion, in which the bands are formed from a material which provides a longitudinally directed resistive force.
  15. 15. A compression garment for the rear of a canine which is shaped so as to provide a skin tight fit against at least part of the pelvic region and at least part of each rear leg of the canine, the compression garment being formed from a compression material which applies a controlled compressive force to the canine.
  16. 16. A method of clothing a canine including the steps of: providing a compression garment according to any one of claims 1 to 15; and fitting a canine with the compression garment so that said garment provides a skintight fit against at least part of the torso of the canine.
  17. 17. A compression garment or method substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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WO2012094712A1 (en) * 2011-01-14 2012-07-19 Hidez Pty Limited A compression garment for animals
USD759320S1 (en) 2012-01-13 2016-06-14 Hidez Pty Limited Suit for an animal
WO2019094166A1 (en) * 2017-11-10 2019-05-16 Christopher Coughlan A garment for animals
USD901097S1 (en) 2018-09-19 2020-11-03 Christopher Coughlan Dog garment
DE202019104818U1 (en) * 2019-09-02 2020-12-03 Anita Hübner Orthosis for young animals

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