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WO2017039612A1
WO2017039612A1 PCT/US2015/047729 US2015047729W WO2017039612A1 WO 2017039612 A1 WO2017039612 A1 WO 2017039612A1 US 2015047729 W US2015047729 W US 2015047729W WO 2017039612 A1 WO2017039612 A1 WO 2017039612A1
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water reservoir
reservoir
receptacle
fluid
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Michael Atkins
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K7/00—Watering equipment for stock or game
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; 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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  • the present invention relates generally to pet collars, and, more particularly, to a petcollar that is specifically designed to hold drinking water for the pet.
  • Dogs were the first animal to be domesticated by man. Dogs have many useful purposes. For instance, dogs have been and continue to be used for hunting, herding, guiding, and guarding. However, most dogs today serve primarily as companions or as pets. Consequently, dogs are frequently referred to as "man's best friend.” Dogs are especially prone to overheat in warm weather because they can't sweat through most of their skin like humans do. Furthermore, their fur traps heat. Instead, dogs cool themselves by panting, the excess heat being carried away by water evaporating from their airway and mouth. Short-nosed dogs are most prone to overheat, because their shorter airways are less effective at cooling. The water lost to evaporation then needs to be replaced, and, even in the cooler months, active dogs need water to replenish losses due to the low humidity.
  • Dogs It is common for dogs to accompany their owners while engaging in such activities as walking, biking, or jogging. Dogs offer both companionship and protection during these activities. In warm seasons, the dogs may become thirsty while accompanying their owner. Depending upon the location, there may not be a readily available source of clean drinking water for the dog. Even if a source of water were available, such as a water fountain in a park, there may not be a suitable container present to put drinking water in for the dog. In the past, harnesses have been devised to allow animals to carry food and/or beverages.
  • the present invention solves some of the aforementioned problems by providing a liquid receptacle and water reservoir combined with a pet collar, whicj is specifically designed to be worn around the neck of a pet, to hold drinking water for an animal, such as a dog.
  • the reservoir would include a cup attached to a spigot or retractable straw, which, in turn, would be connected to the reservoir.
  • the tubular reservoir includes a fluid compartment that can be filled with drinking water for the animal.
  • the band includes suitable fasteners at one end to secure the band around the pet's neck.
  • the reservoir without any additional attachments, would be capable of being worn by the dog.
  • the reservoir could be removably attached to a dog collar having an identification tag used to identify the dog.
  • the water reservoir would generally aid in the reduction of risk of dehydration from heat when water would not be readily available from other sources.
  • the present invention would eliminate the inconvenience of carrying or storing bulky water bottles.
  • the reservoir can easily be detached from the dog collar, allowing for use as a traditional dog collar complete with an identification tag.
  • the water reservoir can be attached to the dog through the use of a harness.
  • the present invention not only provides a source of clean drinking water for the pet, but also provides a suitable container from which the pet can drink. Since the pet carries its own water, its owner is not burdened. Moreover, the collar is more convenient to use than harnesses, which have been devised in the past Furthermore, dogs and other pets arc already accustomed to wearing a collar.
  • Another objective of the present invention is to provide a device that will be economical to manufacture and easy to implement.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the combination dog collar and water reservoir worn by a dog
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the combination dog collar and water reservoir in the closed position
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the combination pet dog collar and water reservoir in the open position
  • FIG.4 is a side view showing an expandable cup attached to the water reservoir; and FIG.5 is a cutaway view of the expandable cup.
  • the collar 10 is comprised of a tubular water reservoir made of a waterproof material.
  • the tubular reservoir includes fluid compartments 20 that can be filled with drinking water for the animal.
  • a cup 26 would be attached to one end of the dispensing member 24 through the use of a tether 38.
  • the interior of the reservoir 12 is filled with a fluid, such as water, through one or more orifices 41 provided on the surface of the reservoir.
  • Fig*.1-5 illustrate the combination pet collar and water reservoir 10 in more detail.
  • the combination pet collar and water reservoir 10 includes a water reservoir 12 that is secured to the neck of the dog.
  • the water reservoir 12 is generally tubular in shape, and is formed from a plastic waterproof lining into which water or other types of fluids are introduced.
  • the exterior of the water reservoir 12 can be formed from nylon or any other type of weather resistant and/or water resistant fabrics.
  • a plurality of reflective strips 16 can be applied to the surface of the water reservoir 12. The purpose of these strips would be to provide additional safety for the dog or other pet, as well as the pet's owner.
  • the reflective strips 16 can be affixed to the exterior of the water reservoir 12 in virtually any manner, such as reflective paint (see Figs. 2 and 3), or be removable from the water reservoir 12 through the use of Velero®-type strips (see Fig. 1).
  • the water reservoir 12 is removably attached to a standard choke and harness type pet collar 14 through various attachment devices, such as Velero®-type strips, provided both on the surface of the pet collar 14 as well as the surface of the water reservoir 12 (not shown).
  • various attachment devices such as Velero®-type strips, provided both on the surface of the pet collar 14 as well as the surface of the water reservoir 12 (not shown).
  • the water reservoir 12 and the pet collar 14 can come in various lengths and widths to accommodate differently sized dogs.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates the combination dog collar and water reservoir with the reservoir 12 filled with a fluid either just prior to the combination pet collar water reservoir being secured to the animal or just subsequent to the combination pet collar and reservoir 10 being removed from around the animal's neck.
  • the reservoir 12 is secured to the pet collar 14 utilizing any state-of-the-art fastening devices in a manner allowing the reservoir 12 to be removed from the pet collar 14.
  • the pet collar 14 would include a plastic or leather strap 18 that has a buckle 22 at one end and a plurality of holes 20 at the opposite end, allowing the pet collar itself or in combination with the water reservoir 12 to be secured around the neck of the animal.
  • An identification tag 36 is affixed in various manners to various portions of the strap 18 of the pet collar 14.
  • a spigot-type dispensing member such as a straw 24, would extend from one end 25 of the water reservoir 12.
  • a cup 26 would be attached to one end of the dispensing member 24 through the use of a tether 38.
  • the interior of the reservoir 12 is filled with a fluid, such as water, through one or more orifices 40 provided on the surface of the reservoir 12. As shown in Fig2, a single orifice is provided at the end 41 of the water reservoir 12.
  • a removable cap 42 that has a screw-like projection 44 will cooperate with screw threads 46 to open and close the water reservoir 12.
  • a tether could be provided between the interior of the end 41 in the cap 42 to prevent the loss of the cap 42 when it is removed from the reservoir 12. As shown in Fig.
  • Fig3 shows the combination pet collar and water reservoir 10 in a position for dispensing water or other liquid from the interior of the reservoir 12.
  • the dispensing device 24 could be an immovable straw that extends from the interior of the reservoir 12 in a manner that allows water to be dispensed into the cup 26. In this embodiment, a portion of the straw would initially extend into the interior of the reservoir 12.
  • the cup 26, containing telescoping sections 28, 29 and 30 When in the dispensing mode, the cup 26, containing telescoping sections 28, 29 and 30 (see Fig.4), would be removed from the dispensing device 24 in a manner that allows water or other fluid to be forced from the interior of the reservoir 12, through the dispensing device 24, and into the bottom 32 of the cup 26.
  • Figs. 4 and 5 show various views of the dispensing device 24 and the cup 26.
  • a small knob 34 is affixed to the bottom of the cup 32.
  • the dispensing device 24 is an extendable straw
  • the straw would be extended, and the owner would squeeze the reservoir 12, directing fluid therein to flow through the dispensing device 24 and into the cup 26.
  • the dispensing device 24 is not extendable, once the cup is in the position shown in Fig, 4, the owner would squeeze the water reservoir, thereby directing fluid to flow from the reservoir through the dispensing device 24 and into the cup 26.
  • the dog could easily lap the water provided within the cup 26. In this manner, the dog would become hydrated very quickly and without the necessity of removing the combination pet collar and water reservoir from around the neck of the dog.
  • the combination pet collar/water reservoir is provided with its own drinking cup or bowl, it would not be necessary to have the owner carry a separate water bowl during the long walk or hike.
  • the water reservoir 12 is removable from the pet collar 14. Therefore, when it is not necessary to hydrate the dog, the pet collar 14 would be worn by the dog in the usual manner, without the water reservoir 12 being connected to the pet collar 14.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un réceptacle de liquide et un réservoir d'eau combinés à un collier pour animal de compagnie. Le réservoir d'eau comprend : un réservoir d'eau de forme tubulaire pourvu d'un premier orifice pour remplir ledit réservoir avec du fluide et d'un deuxième orifice pour distribuer le fluide depuis ledit réservoir, une pluralité de bandes réfléchissantes appliquées sur la surface dudit réservoir d'eau, une fixation pour collier et harnais standard servant à attacher ledit réservoir d'eau au corps d'un animal, un élément de distribution de type à robinet sortant dudit deuxième orifice pour faciliter la distribution du fluide depuis ledit réservoir d'eau, et un réceptacle raccordant le réservoir audit dispositif de distribution.
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