Apparel – Head coverings – Scarfs and veils
Reexamination Certificate
1999-04-06
2001-04-03
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Head coverings
Scarfs and veils
C119S792000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06209140
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to the field of animal collars, and particularly, to animal collars in combination with a bandanna-type garment.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Animal collars are commonly used both to restrain and to identify the subject animal to which they are attached, such as a dog or a cat. As a restraint, a leash or similar device is attached to the collar in a manner well known in the art, so that the animal can be walked with control by the owner, or secured to a limited location to not run away. As an identifier, tags or similar identifying devices are often attached to the collar in a manner well known in the art so that the animal and its owner can be easily identified if the animal is lost. Yet, animal collars are largely dull and devoid of style, and it would be desirable to liven up the collar with an attractive associated garment.
Animal garments, such as bandannas, provide a decorative look when placed around an animal's neck. But since an animal—unlike a human being—is unaware of the presence of a bandanna on its neck and is certainly unconcerned about its loss, such a bandanna can in fact become easily detached from the animal unless it is properly secured.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,233,942; 5,467,743; 5,503,114; and 5,794,572 are examples of animal collars combined with other devices such as garments or identifiers. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,025,508; 5,058,211; 5,381,559; 5,414,869; 5,608,914; and 5,867,833 include various scarves and/or bandannas for human use. But none of these patents discloses or suggests a suitable way to simultaneously provide added style to an animal collar using a bandanna while using the animal collar to secure the bandanna to the animal. Nor is a suitable method of manufacture disclosed or suggested.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
The absence of style for typical animal collars coupled with the need to find a good way to secure a stylistic bandanna to an animal without loss makes it an object of the invention to attach a bandanna to an animal collar to introduce enhanced style for the collar, and simultaneously to make use of the securing properties of the animal collar to secure the bandanna against detachment from the animal and subsequent loss.
It is a further object to provide a simple method for manufacturing an animal collar and bandanna combination which satisfies the aforementioned objects of adding style to an animal collar while providing a secure attachment for a bandanna.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A triangular bandanna is slotted with at least two collar slots proximate one edge of the triangle. The edge proximate these slots, including the slots, is folded over upon the rest of the triangle and sewn or stitched into place. An animal collar is passed through the collar slots. When secured to an animal, the collar is enhanced in appearance by the bandanna, and the bandanna is securely affixed to the animal by the collar.
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Calvert John J.
Hoey Alissa L.
Yablon Jay R.
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