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Animal safety apparatus

a safety apparatus and animal technology, applied in the field of animal safety, can solve the problems of small animals, predicament of animals, and possibility of drowning, and achieve the effect of reducing or overcoming the problem

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-09
PETERS LYNNE R
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"The present invention provides apparatus to prevent animal drowning. The first embodiment includes a carrier with a floatation member attached to its surface, while the second embodiment includes a removable floatation member that can be easily replaced. The apparatus is made of a cover material that securely holds the floatation member in place. The technical effects of this invention include reducing the risk of animal drowning and providing a convenient and adjustable solution to prevent this tragedy."

Problems solved by technology

When near water bodies, especially those having steep walls or cliffs, such as oceans, lakes, ponds, swimming pools meant for human use, spas, and even bath tubs, animals are in a predicament in that they have the possibility of drowning.
This is a severe problem for domestic pets, such as small dogs and cats.
While this gravitation toward smaller animals alleviates somewhat the space and expense issues, smaller animals have a disadvantage in that they frequently have difficulty extricating themselves from situations, such as bodies of water.
Unless the pool or other water body has readily available means for egress, such as steps or a gradual slope, such as found at a beach, the animal may drown since it cannot continue swimming indefinitely.
Even in situations where a means for egress is present there have been incidents where the animal simply is not able to find the steps, or has not been trained to do so.
This device would apparently not be useful for ensuring the animal does not drown.

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embodiment 200

[0024]FIG. 2 illustrates in plan view, with parts broken away, of another embodiment 200 of the invention, which includes a carrier 2 and three tubular floatation members 10, 12, and 14. In this embodiment the three floatation members are identical, but this is not necessary to the inventive apparatus. A cover material 16 is fastened to carrier 2 at locations 18, 19, 20, and 21, preferably stitched. A male portion 8a of a plastic buckle is illustrated, as well as a female portion 8b. Each buckle portion is fastened to carrier 2 by sewn loops of carrier material, these stitching illustrated at 24 and 28. Male portion 8a has a piece 22, illustrated with dotted lines, which fits inside a loop of the carrier material, while female portion 8b has a similar portion 26, also illustrated with dotted lines. FIG. 5 is a cross-section elevation view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 2, illustrating the position of stitches, denoted “S”, and illustrating how floatation members 10, 12, and 14 are hel...

embodiment 300

[0025]FIG. 3 illustrates in plan view, with parts broken away, of another embodiment 300 of the invention. This embodiment resembles a common canine collar, wherein the carrier 2 may be a leather strap, for example. A series of holes 38 are provided, one of which interlocks in known fashion with buckle 40 in accordance with the desired tightness of fit of the collar. In this embodiment, a series of three floatation locations are provided, numbered 30, 32, and 34, each location having a cover material and floatation member or members. A cover material 16 is illustrated with parts broken away, while two other cover materials 16′ and 16″ are illustrated in whole. Floatation members 36 and 36′ are illustrated, held substantially adjacent carrier 2 by the combined action of cover material 16 and stitching or other fastening means at end locations 35 and 39, middle location 37, and side locations 31 and 33. FIG. 6 is a cross-section elevation view taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 3, illustrat...

embodiment 400

[0026] Referring now to FIGS. 4 and 7, there are illustrated plan and cross-section elevation views of another embodiment 400 of the invention. Embodiment 400 comprises a chain carrier 42 having a first fastening end 44 having two through holes 45 and 45′, and a second fastening end 46 having two prongs 47 and 47′ which fit into through holes 45 and 45′, respectively. A cover material 50 is illustrated, with a portion broken away allowing viewing of a floatation member 52, which is held substantially adjacent carrier 42, more specifically link 48. FIG. 7 illustrates this more clearly, illustrating cover material 50′, floatation member 52′ and link 48′. Links 48, 48′ and others illustrated may be the same or different in size, shape, and composition, and are preferably metallic, although this is not required. Cover material 50′ extends on both sides of carrier 2, and maintains floatation member 52′ substantially adjacent carrier 2.

[0027]FIG. 8 illustrates an exploded perspective view...

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Abstract

Apparatus useful for providing buoyancy for animals are described. One apparatus includes a strap-like carrier and one or more floatation members secured substantially adjacent the carrier by a cover material stitched to the carrier. Another apparatus includes hook and loop fasteners to both fasten the ends of the carrier together as well as fasten the floatation members to the carrier.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The invention is generally related to the field of animal safety. More specifically, the invention relates to apparatus for reducing or eliminating the possibility of an animal drowning, particularly domestic animals. [0003] 2. Related Art [0004] Pets and other domestic animals have attained special place in many human lives as friends, a source of protection and guidance, a means of relieving stress through play or journeys to the park, and in some cases a means of making a living. When near water bodies, especially those having steep walls or cliffs, such as oceans, lakes, ponds, swimming pools meant for human use, spas, and even bath tubs, animals are in a predicament in that they have the possibility of drowning. This is a severe problem for domestic pets, such as small dogs and cats. In today's world, where space comes at a premium, and costs for caring for large pets can be onerous, humans desiring canine and ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B63C9/08
CPCA01K1/035B63C2009/084B63C9/08A01K27/006
Inventor PETERS, LYNNE R.
Owner PETERS LYNNE R
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