GB2513293A

GB2513293A - 2 function collar JIC

Info

Publication number: GB2513293A
Application number: GB1303266.9A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Sarah Jane Knights
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-12-10
Filing date: 2013-02-25
Publication date: 2014-10-29
Also published as: GB201303266D0; GB201222137D0

Abstract

A dog collar with a compartment 2 for housing a waterproof sheet jacket 9. The jacket can be deployed or retracted manually or using retractable wires/strings 12. The collar may be provided with two lead attachment points 5, (17, fig 8). Alternatively the jacket may be provided in a separate pocket which can be removably attached to the dog collar (fig 24).

Description

Easy Access Dog Waterproof Sheet Coat.

This invention relates to rain protection for a dog.

Dogs love their walks but most dogs do not like the rain.

Dog rain coats do offer some protection.

However, when the elements are unpredictable & you do not have your dogs rain coat out with you, not to mention the situations when there is no immediate shelter. To overcome these obstacles, the present invention proposes a convenient way to carry and store a dogs rain sheet within the dogs collar, thus being available when needed.

The compartment storing the waterproof sheet jacket would preferably be incorporated within the layers of the dogs collar at the rear neck side & covered out of sight when it is not being used The storage compartment encompassing the waterproof sheet jacket may also be accessed from the shoulder side of the dog collaG thus deploying the rain protector in a lateral direction.

An individual storage compartment or bag that encompasses a waterproof sheet jacket may be supplied as a stand alone part that can be attached &detached to most conventional dog collars.

There are two preferablytwo lead attachments located on this dogs collar. The main lead attachment On the outside of the collar would be favoured when the rain protector is not required, but must give way to allow access to the rear compartment. The second lead attachment is located within the rear neck compartment itself and would be favoured when the rain protector is in use.

The lead attachment may be within an additional strap that is attached to the inside (proximal) of the dogs collar in the central neck position of the collar. This will be attached to the collar in a way which allows the lead attachment (ring) to rotate behind the collar & reside at the opposite axis (top or bottom) of the dogs collar. Thus, providing access to the water proof sheet whilst retaining its functional purpose therefore a second lead attachment would not be necessary.

The water proof rain sheet is preferably deployed for use & retracted easily by using the aid of elastic string fed through the parameter hem of the water proof sheet.

The water proof rain sheet may be deployed for use & retracted for storage manually without the additional aids.

The design of the waterproof sheet may match the pattern and colour of the collar.

The invention will now be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1 is a rear view of the water proof sheet extended from a designated section within the neck side of collar. The jacket is deployed in the caudal direction from the residing position within the on board compartment. Neck side being just above the withers Figure 2 is an enlarged cross sectional view with parts broken away illustrating how the collar will accommodate the storage compartment within the membrane of collar layers,whilst remaining inconspicuous.

Figure 3 isa perspective view taken of the waterproof rain sheet & fixed connecting parts, laid out in the deployed position though separated from the dog collar.

Figure 4 is a perspective underside view of FIG 3.

Figure 5 is a part side schematic view of the waterproof rain sheet in a semi deployed / retracted Position, illustrating the directional pull of arrows 12 & 9 Figure 6 is an enlarged diagrammatic of arrow 6, Small Snap Clasp Strap. View taken in the non clasp Position (open). Broken lines illustrate the strap folding into the clasp fastener.

Figure 7 is a front elevated perspective view of FIG S FigureS is a diagrammatic view of the collar & positioning of all fixed parts Figure 9 is a cross sectional view of FIG S Figure 10 is a diagrammatic cross sectional top view of FIG 8 and FIG 9. Illustrating the waterproof rain sheet underline 9 & all fixed parts entering the access & exit point of the designated compartment 2, located within the neck side of the dogs collar.

Figure 11 is an enlarged elevated diagrammatic perspective view of FIG 11, illustrating the individual attachment parts visible.

Figure 12 is a enlarged diagrammatic side view taken on line 21 of FIG S & FIG 18, illustrating the main lead ring arrowS secured between arrow 21 & arrow 3.

Figure 13 is a diagrammatic front view illustrating the second lead attachment arrow 1] secured between arrow 2 & arrow 22 on the adjacent vertical axis' of arrow 22.

Figure 14 is a diagrammatic rear view of the collar fastened together, illustrating the collars general appearance when the waterproof sheet is not in use.

Figure 15 is a diagrammatic rear view of the collar as in Fig 14, illustrating the preferred flap cover arrow 4 being open & the stored position of the waterproof sheet within compartment arrow 2.

Figure 16 is a diagrammatic view with the collar fastened together illustrating an alternative access method arrow 23 zipper.

Figure 17 is diagrammatic view illustrating another alternative access method arrows 24 & 25 snap clasps / poppers.

Figure 18 is a diagrammatic view of the neck side of the collar when connected, illustrating the positioning of arrow 5, when the waterproof sheet is not in use.

Figure 19 is a diagrammatic view of an alternative lead attachment method arrow 26.

This would replace arrow 21 in FIG 12 & arrows 7 & 22 in FIG 13.

Figure 20 is an enlarged diagrammatic view of arrow 26 of FIG 19. Broken lines illustrate the attachment ring -arrow 5, rotating in a reverse flip motion on the inside (proximal) of collar.

Figure 21 is a diagrammatic lateral view of my design as it would look fully deployed in use, it being understood that the drawing of the dog is for illustration purposes only & form no part of the claimed design.

Figure 22 is a side rear end view of FIG 21, Illustrating how connecting arrows 12 with arrows 16 will provide a more secure cover to the posterior end of the dog.

Figure 23 is a rear side view taken generally in the direction of the back of the dogs head, Illustrating the second lead attachment arrow 17 & the waterproof sheet jacket in the semi deployed position with the collar flap arrow 4, open & positioned instinctively against the dogs neck offering further rain protection. It being understood that the drawing of the dog is for illustration purposes only & form no part of the claimed design.

Figure 24 is a diagrammatic illustration of an alternative storage method for the waterproof sheet jacket. The compartment bag arrow 27. It being understood that the drawing of the dog head is for illustration purposes only & form no part of the claimed design.

Figure 25 is a cross sectional perspective view of the storage compartment bag arrow 27 FIG 24, illustrating the compartment as an individual part that can be attached to the collar by hook & loop fasteners arrows 28 & 29.

Figure 26 is a diagrammatic view illustrating the alternative basic waterproof arrow 31, emergingfrom the openingarrow 30, of the independentstorage compartment bagarrow 27.

In figure 1, a standard dog collar arrow 1 with fastening buckle! clasp arrow 18 located on the shoulder side of the dog. The dog collar arrow 1, has two or more layers arrows 1 being the outer layer & arrow 3 being the inner layer. As preferred in my design, the outer layer of the dog collar arrow 1, will incorporated a section, cut into the rear middle neck side of collar 1 & will act as the storage compartment arrow 2, for the waterproof sheet jacket arrow 9 to reside, & in which will be supported between inner layer 3 & the circumference of the compartment being that of outer layer 1, which will be enclosed and out of sight when not in use by way of cover flap material arrow 4.

Additional cushioning could be added for the dogs comfort. Figure 24-26 illustrates an alternative method to storing & accessing a waterproof jacket as to the incorporated one just described. Arrow 27 is an independent storage compartment that can be mounted onto most standard collars & harnesses by using the preferred hook & loop fasteners arrows 28 & 29. The waterproof arrow 31, is accessed by the opening arrow 30, of the compartment 27. As the compartment 27, is independent from the dogs collar, it can be attached & detached at any given time.

The compartment cover arrow 4, is fixed to the dogs collar on one side axis. Access cover flap arrow 4, by detaching hook & loop 7 from 8. Cover flap 4 will now reside against the dogs neck whilst adding further protection from the rain. Alternative fastening methods could be used throughout, such as the snap clasps / poppers illustrated in FIG 17 arrows 24 & 25, or the zipper illustrated in FIG 16 arrow 23.

The waterproof jacket arrow 9 is secured within the compartment arrow 2, with two small popper& straps arrow 6, located on the neck side waterproof sheet Jacket and will fasten onto the larger of the elastic rings located by arrow 15, fixed within the compartment arrow 2.

The Snap clasps & material rings are the preferred method for attaching & detaching the waterproof sheet but other methods may be used instead such as hook & loop etc. The waterproof jacket 9, will deploy & retract easier using the aid of the elastic string arrow 12, which passes through the hem of three parameter sides of the jacket 9, & each end of the elastic string 12, will emerge from either side of the posterior end of arrow 9, & connect through the toggles arrow 11. The toggles will further aid in retracting the waterproof sheet 9 & will hold in the contained storing position within the compartment arrow 2.

When the waterproof jacket arrow 9, is deployed & in position over the dogs back, it will need to be secured using the two ties arrow 3 -which are fixed onto both lateral sides of the waterproof jacket arrow 9, and should be connected together at the medial point of the dogs chest.

There is the option to further secure the posterior end of the waterproof jacket 9, by way of attaching each elastic string arrow 12, into the small elastic rings arrow 16 located on the same lateral side. Each elastic string must pass via the inside of the dogs thigh as illustrated in FIG 22. This would be advisa ble to help prevent the wind lifting the rea rend of the waterproof jacket.

There are two lead attachments on the preferred design. The main lead attachment arrow 5, is favoured when the waterproof jacket arrow 9, is not in use. The additional lead ring arrow 17, is favoured when the waterproof jacket arrow 9, is in use. lead attachment 17, is located within compartment arrow 2, & visible once the waterproof jacket arrow 9, is deployed for use, or removed. Arrow 5 -The main lead ring, if left in its central position would restrict access to compartment 2, & prohibit the deployment of the waterproof arrow 9.

lead attachment arrow 5, can be reposition by sliding away from compartment 2 of the rear central position of the dogs collar, to the side of the collar. This movement is limited by confining the lead attachment within a tab section arrow 21 which is attached to the inside of the dogs collar arrow 3, as demonstrated in FIG 12. Arrow 22 tab section, is of similar purpose as of arrow 21, this too secures the lead attachment 17, to the inside compartment 2, whilst facilitating the dorsal & ventral movement required of lead attachment 17.

Figure 19 & 20, illustrate an alternative lead attachment method. This option requires the one lead attachment arrow 5 FIGURE 19 & 20. The lead attachment 5, is encompassed within an additional strap arrow 26, which extends slightly past the collar in the caudal direction, with one end of the strap 26, attached to the inside layer 3 at top of the collar & the other end of the strap 26, is attached to the inside layer 3 at the base of the collar. This enables the lead attachment to swing in a reverse rotational direction behind the dogs collar & reside at the opposite side being top or base of collar, thus giving accessible entry to compartment 2 via cover 4 when required.

The neck size of the dogs collar can be easily adjusted slightly to suit the size of the dogs by feeding the excess collar strap through size clasp 19. The excess feed will be held against the dogs collar by hook & loop fastener arrow 14.

List Of Reference Numbers Utilized In The Drawings 1. Dog Collar Outer membrane -Distal 2. Compartment within neck side of collar 3. Dog Collar Inner membrane -Proximal 4. Compartment Cover Flap 5. Main Lead Attachment 6. Jacket Strap & Small Popper Fastener x 2 7. Portion of Hook & Loop Fasteners 8. Mating Portion Of Hook & Loop Fasteners 9. Waterproof Sheet jacket 10, Parameter Hem Of Waterproof Sheet Jacket 11. Small Toggles x 2 12. Elastic String 13. Chest Tie Left Side 14. Hook & Loop Fastener For Quick Collar Size Adjusting 15. Large Elastic Ring For Attachment x 2 16. Small Elastic Ring For AttachmentX 2 17. Second Lead Attachment 18. Collar Fastenerx 2 19. Collar Size Clasp Adjuster 20. Chest Tie Right Side 21. Strong Material Tab Governing Main Lead Attachment 22. Strong Material Tab Governing Second Lead Attachment 23. Zipper Fastener 24. Popper Clasp -Top 25. Popper Clasp -Base 26. Fixed Joined Strap 27. Small Compartment Bag 28. Strap & Portion Hook & Loop Fastener 29. Strap & Mating Portion Hook & Loop Fastener 30. Access Gap 31. Waterproof Sheet Jacket for Alternative Storage Method

Claims

CLAIMS: 1. Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material such as Polyester! PU coating representing a dog rain Jacket in which will resides inside the designated compartment within the neck side of the dogs collar. The compartment is covered from sight when the waterproof is not in use. The waterproof is easily deployed & returned to the compartment as aided with elastic string incorporated within the parameter of the waterproof Jacket. The Jacket & collar design may match & in a range of colours, with HV (High Visibility) option.
2. Dog collar & on board lightweight waterproof material jacket according to claim 1, in which the waterproof material/jacket is stored in an individual detachable compartment or small bag on the dogs collar.
3. In accordance to claim 2, in which the compartment or bag is attached to the Dogs collar at all times.
4. Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material jacket according to claim 1, in which string is a the aid used in retracting the waterproof back to the storage
5. Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material jacket as according to claim 1, in which wire aids the retracting & deploying of the waterproof jacket.
6. Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material jacket according to any of the proceeding claims, in which the jacket is manually returned to storage.
7. Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material jacket in accordance to any of the proceeding claims, in which two lead attachment are fixed to the collar. The main lead attachment to be preferred when the waterproof is in storage & the other is to be preferred when the waterproof is deployed on the dog.
8. Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material jacket in accordance to any of the proceeding claims, in which the compartment cover flap will be secured closed by hook & Loop fasteners.
9. Dog collar with on board detachable light weight waterproof material jacket in accordance to any of the proceeding claims, in which the compartment cover flap will be secured closed by popper clasp fasteners.
10. Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material jacket in accordance to any of the proceeding claims, in which the compartment cover flap will be secured closed by zipper fastener.
11. Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material in accordance to any of the proceeding claims, in which the material will be of such as Nylon
12. Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material in accordance to any of the proceeding claims, in which the material will be of such as Polyurethanes.
13. Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material in accordance to any of the proceeding claims, in which the material will be of such as PVC
14. Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material in accordance to any of the proceeding claims, in which the material will be of such as PUL
15. Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material in accordance to any of the proceeding claims, in which the material will be of such as Silicone Elastomer.16 Dog collar with on board detachable lightweight waterproof material in accordance to any of the proceeding claims, in which the material will be of such as Ripstop.