Patent ID: 6715449
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: A01K,A44B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable collar, comprising:a strap having a first end, a second end, and at least a top surface and a bottom surface; a housing connected to the strap, located substantially at the first end, and adapted to slidably receive the second end, wherein the housing further includes a rigidity insert having a plurality of sidewalls formed to increase the rigidity of the housing; an engagement region connected to the strap and located substantially at the second end, the engagement region formed to include a plurality of teeth; a pawl pivotably mounted to the housing about a first axis, having an engagement end and a disengagement end, each end located on opposing sides of the first axis, wherein the pawl is pivotably biased with a biasing means such that the engagement end is biased to rotate in an engagement direction about the first axis; a pawl retention means formed to releasably retain the pawl within the housing; and an attachment device movably secured to the strap.