PET TAG THAT ATTACHES TO COLLAR THROUGH EXISTING EYELET

Abstract

A pet tag that offers a display head with imprinted owner information that is attached directly to a collar by a bolt running through an existing eyelet on a collar. It is an inclusive tag comprising the means to attach in addition to providing pet identification information on the display head surface.

Claims

1. A pet tag comprising: a display head that lays atop a collar that can contains information on a surface; means for attaching said display head to said collar through a single preexisting collar eyelet; whereby pet identification information is attached to a collar.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] FIG. 1 is a side view and perspective view of a pet tag in accordance with the invention, showing the two pieces, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0015] FIG. 2 is an exploded view showing the method to attach to collar, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the tag in use and attached to collar, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the pet tags of FIGS. 1-2, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0018] FIG. 5 is perspective and side view of a second embodiment of the tag with different display heads in FIGS. 1-4, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a front and back view of display head of FIGS. 1-5, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0020] FIG. 7 is a top view of additional bolt head embodiments of FIGS. 1-5, according to an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] FIG. 1 is a side view and perspective view from the side of a display head 1 and bolt head 2 in accordance with one embodiment, will contain male threads 3 on post to fit female threads in display head 1. This embodiment shows a blank unthreaded portion of the bolt post 4, but the post may be entirely threaded. The blank portion of post 4 may allow the entire tag to freely spin once joined together limiting risk it may loosen by reducing friction.

[0022] FIG. 2 is an exploded view showing bolt 2 threading from the bottom of the collar 5 through the collar eyelet 6 into the display head 1.

[0023] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the display head 1 attached to the collar by way of the existing open eyelet 6 that was produced when the collar 5 was originally manufactured. Collars that have a buckle 8 are designed with multiple eyelets 6 to allow adjustment for different sized animals.

[0024] FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view with orientation of the bolt head 2 and post 3 to open eyelet 6 in collar 5 to the display head 1. It shows the female threads 7 to accommodate the threaded post 3.

[0025] FIG. 5 shows multiple other embodiments of the display head 1 and bolt post 12. A lip 11 on the display head 1 also accomplishes the goal of a smooth surface against the collar eyelet 6 to prevent friction. With more room for female thread in the lip 11, the threaded cavity 10 would not have to run as deep into the display head 1 and therefore allow the display head to be thinner and use of a shorter post 12. The display head 1 could allow for different shapes, not limited to but including a more rounded surface 13.

[0026] FIG. 6 shows a top and bottom view of the display head 1 in FIG. 1-4. The bottom view showing the female thread 7 portion of the display head 1, in addition to an example of the information one would see on the display head 1. The female threads 7 not running through the face allows for a clean surface to display information in this embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 7 shows multiple other embodiments of the bolt head 2. The bolt head 2 used can be a general purpose bolt accommodating a flat head or Phillips head screwdriver individually, or in addition allow for a knurled head 16 to eliminate the need for tools to install. The bolt could also allow a slot for flat head screwdriver 14 or Phillips head 15 in addition to a knurled head 16, which allows for hand tightening with no tools necessary, but will also accommodate a screwdriver for added torque.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0028] 1 display head [0029] 2 bolt head [0030] 3 threaded bolt post [0031] 4 unthreaded portion of bolt post [0032] 5 collar [0033] 6 collar eyelet [0034] 7 female thread [0035] 8 collar buckle [0036] 9 excess collar material after cinched [0037] 10 threaded cavity [0038] 11 display head lip [0039] 12 fully threaded bolt post [0040] 13 display head [0041] 14 driver slot [0042] 15 driver slot [0043] 16 knurled head

Operation

[0044] The two pieces consist of a male and female thread, not dissimilar to a bolt and nut. These pieces can be interchangeable as long as both the bolt head and display head have a greater diameter than the eyelet, there is sufficient display area to hold a character or symbol and male and female threads are present. These two pieces thread together, sandwiching the collar, using a post that runs through the existing collar eyelet. The display head is specially designed for this use to allow a flat face which allows a clean and even letter stamp and imprint, but may be different shapes as long as can accept a stamped or printed symbol on the surface. These characters in the current form are imprinted with a metal stamping machine, on one or both pieces. The initial iteration will be a brass alloy, it can vary in terms of materials, including man made, natural, and synthetic. The bolt used is a size four traditional bolt post which fits through most existing eyelets, but the design allows for the post to be thicker or narrower. The current iteration is a Phillips bolt head, however pieces could be specifically manufactured for the sole purpose intended. The item may include a thread locking material to prevent coming loose.

Ramifications

[0045] Additional ramifications of the idea may include companies advertising their company name, slogan, and contact information. The information could include licensed information, such as sport team endorsements. Novelty products could also be a use of the design, such as common nicknames for pets, breed of the animal, or any writing including sensical and nonsensical. A ramification could include only a design element and convey no information. Both pieces can have variations of size to convey different information, fit different collars and serve different purposes.