Patent ID: 7160167
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: A01K,B63C

Abstract:
1. A pet animal safety flotation collar comprising: a) an elongate, substantially solid, flexible strap dimensioned to fit around a pet animal's neck, the strap having front and back surfaces and a length extending between first and second ends, b) a length adjustment means adapted to selectively and variably adjust the length of the strap; c) a plurality of non-inflatable floatation members positioned substantially adjacent at least one of the front and back surfaces; and d) a cover material positioned over the plurality of floatation members substantially intermediate the first and second ends, the cover material fastened to the strap in such a way as to secure the plurality of floatation members substantially adjacent the strap, wherein the cover material is stitched to the strap in locations between the non-inflatable floatation members, and wherein the front and back surfaces remain exposed proximate the ends.