Pet collar with replaceable insecticide element
US7780972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K27/007
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A semi-flexible insecticide strip is removably attached to the belt of a pelt collar to regenerate a pest-killing medicament and increase its efficacy. The strip is secured to the belt surface that faces the animal skin or fur by attachment loops or edged retainers that are generally perpendicular to the length direction of the belt. Due to the geometry and elasticity of the semi-flexible insecticide strip, and its attachment method, the strip contacts the skin or fur of the animal despite movement of the pet collar when the animal is being exercised with a pet leash attached thereto. The contact effectively transfers the insecticide and kills ticks and fleas or retards development of mature flea adults. The insecticide is contained within a plurality of plastic pores of the insecticide strip or in a sponge affixed thereto.
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