Animal Visor

Abstract

A protective enclosure, such as a visor, for use on a dog (or other animal) comprising a body foldable into the general shape of the animal's head, wherein the body includes an upper portion adapted to fold around the animal's snout so as to form a front opening for the animal's mouth and nostrils, and a rear portion adapted to be foldable over the rear of the animal's head so as to form one or more ear openings, and wherein said body includes a compliant internal spacer adapted to hold the enclosure snugly in engagement with the animal's head when applied to the animal.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 032,994, filed Feb. 18, 2008, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,543,551 granted on Jun. 9, 2009, which is a continuation of PCT Application No. PCT / AU06 / 01679 filed Nov. 10, 2006, and which claims priority to Australian Patent Application No. AU 2006 / 901835 filed Apr. 7, 2006, and to Australian Provisional Patent Application No. AU 2005 / 906,512 filed Nov. 23, 2005, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference, and made a part hereof.INTRODUCTION TO THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to protective devices for use in animal veterinary and other situations where an animal's head region and in particular an animal's eyes, require physical protection to limit or impede the ability of an animal to scratch or interfere with its eyes that may be sensitive or recuperating from a medical condition or veterinary treatment.BACKGROUND TO INVENTION[0003]Animals undergoing post oper...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0010]The pressure strap may be provided with a longitudinal slot to enhance the snug engagement to an animals head including accommodating any occipital bones of prominence.

[0012]The visor may also be provided with one or a plurality of collar straps to assist fitting by accommodating or separate collar worn by the animal. The upper portion of the body may be provided with score lines to assist in adjusting the length of the visor.

Problems solved by technology

Goggles are difficult to apply to a dogs face and often provide more irritation and distraction to the dog than the eye problems per se.

Whilst these devices are relatively effective, they are difficult to properly fit to an animal, they are clumsy and awkward for the animal and often can make it extremely difficult for the animal to eat or drink or even sleep not to mention the difficulty an animal will face negotiating obstacles travelling through doorways and navigating its way around in the usual manner.

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