Patent ID: 6397783
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An animal restraint, comprising:(a) a flexible strap, including: (1) a padding member (5) formed from a resilient having a generally rectangular cross-section defining a wider first pair of opposed walls, and a narrower second pair of opposed side walls; (2) a tubular integral hose member (1) arranged concentrically about said padding member, said hose member being formed from a synthetic plastic material and having a smooth inner circumferential surface the dimension of which is greater than that of said padding member, said hose member having a non-circular cross-sectional including: (a) inner contact (2) and outer (3) vertical side portions in engagement with at least portions of said padding member first walls, respectively, said inner contact portion being operable to engage the animal; and (b) a pair of upper and lower flat folded zones (S) that define cavities (8) extending adjacent said padding member horizontal second walls, respectively; (b) connecting means connecting together portions of said strap to form an enclosure for receiving a portion of the animal; and (c) marking means (7) for marking the contact and outer sections, respectively, said marking means being woven into the wall of said hose.