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Illuminated collar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-02-08
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Granted: 1990-03-20
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Expires: 2009-02-08
Abstract
Abstract An illuminated collar for pets includes a self-fastening strip of material which includes illumination means, reflective stripping or light bulbs for making the animal more noticable at night. The collar includes means for attaching to another animal collar and is powered by an encased battery pack.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter L. Minotti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:19
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
An illuminated collar attachment comprising: a strip of fabric having self fastening means; fiber optic cord means disposed along a length of said fabric strip, said fiber optic cord means receiving emitted light from a light source and displaying said light onto said collar; and, means to selectively energize said light source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
An illuminated collar attachment comprising: a strip of fabric having self fastening means; fiber optic cord means disposed along a length of said fabric strip, said fiber optic cord means receiving emitted light from a light source and displaying said light onto said collar; and, means to selectively energize said light source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The illuminated collar attachment according to claim 1, wherein said optic cord means is held to said fabric strip with clips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The illuminated collar attachment according to claim 1 further comprising a plurality of loops along the length of said fabric strip, said optic cord means threaded through said loops.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The illuminated collar attachment according to claim 1 wherein said light source is a high intensity light bulb.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The illuminated collar attachment according to claim 1, wherein said means to selectively operate said light source comprises switch means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The illuminated collar attachment according to claim 5 wherein said switch means comprises a miniature photo-electric switch.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-03-19 | 1997-09-18 | 1998-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-03-19 | 2001-09-18 | 2002-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |