HARNESS FOR A DOG

Abstract

A harness or strapping for an animal is described, comprising a first ring that can be closed to surround in use the animal's neck, and a second ring that can be closed to surround in use the animal's chest.

Claims

1. Harness or strapping for an animal, comprising: a first ring that can be closed to surround in use the animal's neck, a second ring that can be closed to surround in use the animal's chest, a first segment which joins two first perimeter points of said rings and which—in use—runs along the animal's back, a second segment which joins two second perimeter points of said rings different from the first perimeter points and—in use—runs along one side of the animal, a third segment joining two third perimeter points of said rings different from the first and second perimeter points and—in use—runs along the other side of the animal.

2. Harness or strapping according to claim 1, wherein the second and third segments are each composed of two sub-segments which form an obtuse angle, having vertex—in use—about above the shoulder of the animal.

3. Harness or strapping according to claim 2, wherein from each of said vertex there extends a fourth segment which joins the vertex and one of said first perimeter points, that relating to the second ring.

4. Harness or strapping according to claim 3, wherein the fourth segment is curved, with a radius of curvature directed towards the second ring.

5. Harness or strapping according to claim 2, wherein the two sub-segments are curved, with a radius of curvature directed—in use—towards the animal's pawns.

6. Harness or strapping according to claim 1, comprising a connecting means to a leash at the first perimeter point relative to the second ring.

7. Harness or strapping according to claim 1, comprising a closing means for closing the first ring and/or the second ring by attaching free ends of the ring.

8. Harness or strapping, according to claim 1, wherein one or each of said segments is made of a material selected from microfibre, leather, fabric, or plastic or rubber.

9. Method for producing a strapping or harness for an animal as defined in claim 8, comprising the step of cutting or die-cutting from a sheet of flexible material a shaped piece, which when folded around the body of the animal makes said first and second rings and said first, second and third segments.

10. Method for producing a strapping or harness for an animal as defined in claim 9, comprising the step of injecting molten material into a mold to obtain a flexible shaped piece, which when folded around the body of the animal forms said first and second ring and said first, second and third segments.

11. Harness or strapping according to claim 3, wherein the two sub-segments are curved, with a radius of curvature directed—in use—towards the animal's pawns.

12. Harness or strapping according to claim 4, wherein the two sub-segments are curved, with a radius of curvature directed—in use—towards the animal's pawns.

Description

[0043] The advantages of the invention will be clearer from the following description of a preferred embodiment of harness, referring to the attached drawing in which

[0044] FIG. 1 shows a side view of a harness for dog,

[0045] FIG. 2 shows a top view of the harness of FIG. 1;

[0046] FIG. 3 shows a view from below of the harness of FIG. 1;

[0047] FIGS. 4 and 5 show a view of a variant of a harness for dog.

[0048] In the figures, same numbers indicate identical or conceptually similar parts.

[0049] A harness or strapping 10 for an animal comprises a first ring 20, closable for surrounding in use the animal's neck, and a second ring 30, which can be closed to surround in use the chest of the animal.

[0050] The two rings 20, 30 are connected by a first straight segment 40, which joins two perimeter points P1, P2 of the rings 20, 30 and which—in use—follows the back of the animal.

[0051] At point P2 on an eyelet 70 a ring 72 is mounted to tie the harness to a leash. The eyelet 70 can be made e.g. by fixing two flaps together with rivets or seams.

[0052] Each ring 20, 30 can be closed by a closing means, e.g. a snap fit 90 able to attach free ends of the ring when open. In this way it is easy to attach the harness to the body of the animal.

[0053] The two rings 20, 30 are connected—in use—also along the sides of the animal.

[0054] A second and third segment 42, equal to each other, join perimeter points P3 of the rings 20, 30. The points P3 are different from the points P1, P2 and when the harness 10 is applied to the animal they locate on the sides of the animal.

[0055] The second and third segments 42 are each composed of two, e.g. straights, sub-segments 44, 46 which form an obtuse angle of amplitude a, having vertex 99—in use—approximately above the animal's shoulder. The shoulder of the animal in use is located under the vertex 99, being surrounded by it but not hindered.

[0056] From each vertex 99 there extends a fourth, e.g. straight, segment 48 which joins the vertex 99 and the point P3. More preferably, the fourth segment 48 is curved, with concavity directed towards the ring 30 and/or the sub-segment 46.

[0057] As an advantageous variant, which improves the comfort for the animal, at the point P2 and/or the vertex 99 the material of the harness may have an elastic structure. In particular, at point P2 and/or vertex 99 the material of the harness has a bellows structure or an extendable structure.

[0058] FIGS. 4 and 5 show a view of a variant 100 of the harness. FIG. 5 shows the harness with mounted components.

[0059] The harness 100 shares many aspects with the variant of FIGS. 1-3, and will not be repeated.

[0060] A first difference is that the straight segment 40 connecting the two rings 20, 30 now comprises an elastically extendable member or a damping member 110, e.g. having an accordion or zig-zag structure. The member 110 attenuates the dog's tugging on the leash.

[0061] Preferably the member 110 is mounted between the perimeter of the ring 30 and the segment 40.

[0062] A second difference is that under the straight segment 40 a breathable cover or a thermal blanket 120 may be housed to give protection to the dog. The blanket 120 can be attached to the segment 40 and/or to the segment 48 and/or to the rings 20, 30, e.g. with velcro or laces or press studs.

[0063] A third difference is that a pocket or bag or container 130 may be accommodated above the straight segment 40 for storing objects. The pocket or bag 130 can be attached to the segment 40 and/or to the segment 48 and/or to the rings 20, 30, e.g. with velcro or laces or press studs.

[0064] The elements indicated in the previous three differences can be implemented alone or in combination on a harness.

[0065] Other variants that can be implemented in each variant described are the following:

[0066] preferably the harness comprises a pocket 200 on the outer surface of the segment 44 and/or segment 48. The pocket 200 may also carry a logo or writing;

[0067] preferably one or each of the rings 20, 30 comprise an elastic segment 210, for dampening the tension and making the perimeter of the ring slightly extendable. The elastic segment 210 has e.g. bellows structure.