Anti-pull collar attachments for usage with animal collars
US10660312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K27/001
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of an anti-pull collar attachment are provided. In one embodiment, the anti-pull collar attachment includes a collar attachment interface having a collar guideway through which a segment of an animal collar is routed to removably mount the collar attachment to the animal collar. A first prodding feature is coupled to the collar attachment interface and, when the anti-pull collar attachment is removably mounted to the animal collar, is positioned beneath the segment of the animal collar. The prodding feature engages into an animal wearing the animal collar when a pull force is exerted on the collar. In certain implementations, the anti-pull collar attachment further includes a frame coupled to the collar attachment interface, as well as a movable platform slidable with respect to the frame along a prodding axis. The first prodding feature projects from the movable platform and moves in conjunction therewith along the prodding axis.
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