| United States Patent |
6,308,663
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Philen
, et al.
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October 30, 2001
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Animal walking and training collar
Abstract
A collar having a variable circumference for walking and training a
domestic animal. In one embodiment, the collar comprises a strap portion
and a first and second coupler being attached to opposing ends of the
strap portion. A reducer assembly having a first end being movably
attached to the first coupler and a second end being connected to the
second coupler such that the reducer assembly remains connected the strap
portion. The collar further comprises a trainer fastener attached to the
reducer assembly and a walker fastener attached to the strap portion. The
trainer fastener is arranged and configured to receive a leash such that
the circumference of the collar is variable. The walker fastener is
arranged and configured to receive a leash such that the circumference of
the collar is fixed.
| Inventors:
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Philen; Dana R. (2801 Hawthorne Dr., Atlanta, GA 30345)
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| Appl. No.:
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545050 |
| Filed:
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April 7, 2000 |
| Current U.S. Class: |
119/864; 119/863; 119/865 |
| Intern'l Class: |
A01K 015/00 |
| Field of Search: |
119/864,865,863,856
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Primary Examiner: Jordan; Charles T.
Assistant Examiner: Abbott; Yvonne R.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley LLP