Collar with removable flea collar sleeve

Abstract

The invention is a collar with a removable flea collar sleeve. The invention is comprised of a conventional collar to be worn by the pet, which provides an inner flea collar sleeve. The collar provides a sturdy, protective outer layer and may provide decorative features. The sleeve is available separately in a broad variety of sizes, such that users may elect to affix the sleeve within other pet collars.

Claims

1. A collar with a removable flea collar sleeve, comprised of a conventional collar to be worn by the pet, which is secured with a buckle, and provides an inner flea collar sleeve, which provides flanges which may be used to secure the sleeve to the collar.

2. The collar of claim 1, wherein the collar provides a sturdy, protective outer layer and may provide decorative features, and the sleeve is available separately in a broad variety of sizes, such that users may elect to affix the sleeve within other pet collars.

3. The collar of claim 1, wherein the user may remove the collar from the pet, affix the sleeve to the interior surface of the collar using the flanges, and replace the collar on the pet.

4. The collar of claim 1, wherein the collar is preferably manufactured from a flexible, durable material such as plastic, leather, or silicone.

5. The collar of claim 1, wherein the buckle is preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material, such as steel, aluminum alloy, copper alloy, brass, or plastic.

6. The collar of claim 1, wherein the sleeve is preferably manufactured from a flexible, durable, absorbent material which may be infused with a pest repellent, such as coated foam rubber.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification. They illustrate one embodiment of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a top view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the collar 10, the buckle 11, and the sleeve 12.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the collar 10, the buckle 11, and the sleeve 12.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a top view of the first exemplary embodiment with the sleeve removed, displaying the collar 10, the buckle 11, the sleeve 12, and the flanges 13.

[0019] FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment with the sleeve removed, displaying the collar 10, the buckle 11, and the sleeve 12.

[0020] FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment configured for wear, displaying the collar 10, the buckle 11, and the sleeve 12.

[0021] FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment configured for wear, displaying the collar 10, the buckle 11, and the sleeve 12.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is a collar 10 with a removable flea collar sleeve 12.

[0023] The first exemplary embodiment is comprised of a conventional collar 10 to be worn by the pet, which is secured with a buckle 11. The collar 10 provides an inner flea collar sleeve 12, which provides flanges 13 which may be used to secure the sleeve 12 to the collar 10. The collar 10 provides a sturdy, protective outer layer and may provide decorative features. The sleeve 12 is available separately in a broad variety of sizes, such that users may elect to affix the sleeve 12 within other pet collars.

[0024] To use the first exemplary embodiment, the user may remove the collar 10 from the pet, affix the sleeve 12 to the interior surface of the collar 10 using the flanges 13, and replace the collar 10 on the pet.

[0025] The collar 10 is preferably manufactured from a flexible, durable material such as plastic, leather, or silicone. The buckle 11 is preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material, such as steel, aluminum alloy, copper alloy, brass, or plastic. The sleeve 12 is preferably manufactured from a flexible, durable, absorbent material which may be infused with a pest repellent, such as coated foam rubber.

[0026] Components, component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.

[0027] While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is presently considered to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should, therefore, not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.