COVER FOR COLLARS PROVIDED WITH ANTIPARASITIC MEANS

Abstract

A cover for collars is provided with antiparasitic means, which is characterised in that it includes an elongate tubular body (1) which allows an antiparasitic collar (2) to be inserted therein, such as to surround the external and internal face of the collar, and which is equipped with closure means (5) at the ends thereof allowing the ends to be fastened together once the collar has been inserted. The internal face (1a) of the elongate tubular body (1) of the cover is made of a material (3) provided with holes, and the external face (1b) is made of smooth material (4) without holes.

Claims

1. A cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means, characterised in that it comprises an elongate tubular body (1), having a configuration such that it allows an antiparasitic collar (2) to be inserted therein, such as to surround the external and internal face of the collar, and which is equipped with closure means (5) at the ends thereof allowing the ends to be fastened together once the collar has been inserted.

2. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 1, characterised in that the internal face (la) of the elongate tubular body (1) of the cover is made of a material (3) provided with holes, and the external face (1b) is made of smooth material (4), without holes.

3. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 2, characterised in that the internal face (la) of the tubular body (1) is made of a mesh (3) and the external face (1b) is a smooth textile material (4).

4. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 2, characterised in that both the internal mesh face (3) and the smooth external face (4) of the tubular body (1) are made from elastic material.

5. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 1, characterised in that the closure means (5) at the ends of the tubular body (1) comprise clasps (51) located on the internal face (la) of the tubular body, and a hook-and-loop connection (52) located on the external face (1b).

6. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 1, characterised in that the closure means (5) at the ends of the tubular body (1) comprise a threaded connection (53).

7. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 1, characterised in that the closure means (5) at the ends of the tubular body (1) comprise a clamp (54).

8. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 1, characterised in that the closure means (5) at the ends of the tubular body (1) comprise a male-female connection (55).

9. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 1, characterised in that the closure means (5) at the ends of the tubular body (1) comprise a hook-and-loop tab (56) and a buckle (57) provided on the opposite end.

10. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises an insertion accessory (12) for stretching and stiffening the tubular body (1) prior to the insertion of the collar (2) and for facilitating said insertion.

11. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 10, characterised in that the insertion accessory (12) consists of a flat strip of plastic material sized to be fitted inside the tubular body (1), projecting from both ends.

12. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 11, characterised in that the strip forming the insertion accessory (12) has at least one end (12a) having a rounded edge.

13. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 1, characterised in that the openings at the ends of the tubular body (1) have polyester trims (1c).

14. The cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means according to claim 1, characterised in that the tubular body (1) comprises a space or surface (6) for incorporating embroidered, printed, silkscreen printed, and/or engraved graphic elements or logotypes.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] To complete the description, and for the purpose of helping to make the features of the invention more readily understandable, this description is accompanied by a set of drawings constituting an integral part of the same, which by way of illustration and not limitation represents the following:

[0021] FIG. 1 shows a schematic plan view of an example of the cover according to the invention in the phase of being placed in an antiparasitic collar;

[0022] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the cover of the invention once placed in the collar, in an example thereof provided with a space on which any type of motif or logotype can be printed, silkscreen printed, or embroidered;

[0023] FIG. 3 shows a plan view of an example of the cover depicted in an extended position and with the collar placed therein, in an example thereof made with a grid leaving the antiparasitic collar in contact with the animal;

[0024] FIG. 4 shows a cross-section view of the cover and the collar, according to the example shown in FIG. 3;

[0025] FIGS. 5-A, 5-B, and 5-C show different perspective views of an example of the cover according to the invention with closure means made up of a connection by means of hook-and-loop located on the external face, and a connection by means of clasps located on the internal face of the cover;

[0026] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of another embodiment of the cover of the invention, in this case having a thread as closure means;

[0027] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of another example of the cover of the invention the closure means of which are a clamp;

[0028] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of another example of the cover of the invention in which the closure means are a male-female connection;

[0029] FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of another example of the cover of the invention in which the closure means are a tab and a buckle;

[0030] FIGS. 10-A and 10-B show respective plan view and view in an extended position, on the external and internal face respectively, of the example of the cover shown in FIG. 9;

[0031] FIG. 11 shows an extended plan view of the example of the cover shown in FIGS. 9 and 10-A, 10-B along with an example of the insertion accessory; and

[0032] FIG. 12 shows an extended plan view of the cover with the insertion accessory incorporated therein to facilitate the placement of the cover on the collar.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0033] In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the adopted numbering, one may observe therein several non-limiting exemplary embodiments of the cover for collars provided with antiparasitic means of the invention, comprising what is described in detail below.

[0034] Therefore, as observed in said figures, the cover of the invention essentially comprises an elongate tubular body (1), having a configuration such that it allows an antiparasitic collar (2) to be inserted therein, such as to surround the external and internal face of the collar, and which is equipped with closure means (5) at the ends thereof which allow said ends to be fastened together once the collar (2) has been inserted.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the internal face (1a) of the elongate tubular body (1) of the cover is made of a material provided with holes (3), preferably a mesh (3), and the external face (1b) is made of a material without holes (4), preferably a smooth textile material.

[0036] Preferably, both the internal mesh face (3) and the smooth external face (4) of the tubular body (1) are manufactured from elastic material. Preferably, both fabric materials are connected together by means of longitudinal seams.

[0037] Considering FIGS. 5-A, 5-B, and 5-C, in a specific embodiment, the closure means (5) at the ends of the tubular body (1) of the cover comprise clasps (51) located on the internal face (1a) of the tubular body and a hook-and-loop connection (52) located on the external face (1b).

[0038] Considering FIG. 6 it can be seen how, in another embodiment, the closure means (5) consist of a threaded connection (53).

[0039] Considering FIG. 7, another embodiment of the cover in which the closure means (5) at the ends of the tubular body (1) consist of a clamp (54) can be seen.

[0040] Considering FIG. 8, yet another embodiment option of the closure means (5), in this case by way of a male-female connection (55), can be seen.

[0041] Furthermore, considering FIGS. 9 to 12, it can be seen how, in another embodiment, the closure means (5) at the ends of the tubular body (1) comprise a hook-and-loop tab (56) formed by a segment of smooth matted fabric (56a) and a segment of notched fabric (56b), suitable to be inserted into a buckle (57) provided on the opposite end of the tubular body (1) such that the tab fastens both ends together when it is folded on itself.

[0042] In any case, in a preferred embodiment, the cover of the invention comprises an insertion accessory (12) consisting of a flat strip of plastic material which is sized, as seen in FIGS. 11 and 12, to be fitted inside the tubular body (1) projecting from both ends, thereby allowing said tubular body (1) to be stretched and stiffened prior to the insertion of the collar (2) in order to facilitate said insertion.

[0043] Preferably, said strip forming the insertion accessory (12) has at least one end (12a) having a rounded edge to facilitate the introduction thereof into the tubular body (1) of the cover.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the strip of the insertion accessory (12) has a length (l) of 60 cm and a width (a) of 1.4 cm, such that it is narrower and considerably longer than the tubular body (1) of the cover, the length (l) of which is about 31 cm and its width (a) is 2.2 cm. Logically, the measurements of the tubular body (1) and of the insertion accessory (12) vary depending on the size of the collar (2).

[0045] Preferably, to make it easier to introduce said insertion accessory (12) and, in any case, to facilitate the insertion of the collar (2), at the ends of the tubular body (1), prior to the placement of the closure means (5), the mesh (3) provided on the internal face (1a) has respective polyester trims (1c) which define the openings of said tubular body (1) in order to facilitate said introduction.

[0046] Lastly, the tubular body (1) preferably comprises a smooth space or surface (6) on the external face (1a) of said tubular body or the closure means (5), suitable for incorporating embroidered, printed, silkscreen printed, and/or engraved graphic elements or logotypes.

[0047] Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the ways in which it may be implemented, it is not considered necessary to elaborate on the explanation thereof in order for a person skilled in the art to understand the scope of the invention and the advantages derived therefrom.