IES20130277A2 - Three part dog coat - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a three-part dog coat. In particular the invention provides a dog coat comprising of an outer raincoat, a back cover and a belly pad. The three components can be used combined or not combined according to level of protection or warmth needed. The advantage of the invention is that it essentially provides an outer raincoat and an inner indoor/outdoor coat, eliminating the need for two separate dog coats. <Figure 1a>

Description

THREE PART DOG COAT, Field .of invention Title of invention; Three Part Dog Coat, relates to a general purpose coat for animals, specifically for dogs, with an innovative design in relation to being comprised of 3 individual parts that are combined, or not combined, thus providing greater or lesser coverage of the body and protection from weather; which is adjustable to accommodate animals of different size and shape within each particular size range. This invention is primarily intended for a dog, hence, for simplicity of this document; the dog shall be exclusively referred to hereafter in the description.

Background to the invention Garments and apparel made specifically for dogs date back centuries, and in more recent years; devised and utilised mainly for the purpose of protecting the dogs from inclement weather.

Prior dog coats have generally failed to provide both comfort and maximum protection against cold and rain, many are complicated to fit and have a belt which passes around the torso behind the front legs leaving the belly parts unprotected, and these coats do not account for variable weather conditions, so therefore are more limited in the scope of their use.

Accordingly there exists a need for a secure, adjustable coat which offers maximum or minimum coverage of the dog, whilst allowing full unrestricted movement, practical and easily fitted to the dog.

S86488 Statement of invention According to the invention there is provided, as set out in the appended claims, a dog coat comprising: a two part inner coat comprising of a Back Cover and a Belly Pad which attaches on the shoulders and longitudinal sides. a Raincoat outer which attaches to the Back Cover in two places; at neck and tail end.

The advantage to this present invention is to provide an adaptable coat which can be used in changeable weather conditions and also as an indoor garment for extra warmth.

The coat is of simple construction, is easy to clean and provides both indoor and outdoor coats in one.

The Belly Pad is interchangeable and caters for male or female dogs, thus meaning that one coat can be used for dogs of both sexes simply by changing the Belly Pad used. The shape of the male Belly Pad provides maximum coverage of the belly whilst allowing urination without soiling the fabric. in one embodiment the inner Back Cover provides the attachment at neck and tail, for the outer Raincoat and also attachment at shoulders and longitudinal sides for attachment of Belly Pad, also an opening to facilitate the use of a walking harness. In one embodiment, the Back Cover and Belly Pad combine together to make an indoor coat.

In one embodiment the fabric Raincoat provides attachment for the Back Cover, an adjustable collar around the neck, a strap with a male fastener part is arranged on one coat front body, a strap with a female fastener part is arranged on the other front coat body a short distance beneath the collar, an adjustable strap with a male fastener part is arranged on one side of the coat body, and a strap with a female fastener part is arranged on the opposite side of the coat body which closes around the torso behind the dogs front legs. An opening which is covered when not in use is provided to facilitate the use of a walking harness, it corresponds with the opening on the Back Cover and it is sited on the top of the Raincoat body, a small distance from the collar line.

In one embodiment for a larger dog, a tail flap shaped with darts is seam sewed to the lateral end of the Raincoat, adjustable leg straps are attached with a male fastener part are arranged on both longitudinal sides of the Raincoat body, and straps with a female fastener part are arranged on either side of the tail flap of the coat, these clip together around the dogs rear legs under the rear torso.

Brief description of the drawings The present innovation will be more dearly understood from the following description of an embodiment thereof, given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure la & lb are side views of the outer Raincoat illustrated on a dog.

Figures 2a & 2b are front views of the inner coat (Back and Belly Pad) illustrated on a dog.

Figures 3a & 3b are views of the Raincoat outer and inside aspect.

Figures 3c & 3d are detail views of the opening for the walking harness on the Raincoat; outer and inner aspect.

Figures 4a & 4b are views of the larger dog size outer Raincoat with tail flap and tail flap detail· Figures 5a &5b are views of the Back Cover, outer and inner aspect.

Figures 6a to 6e are views of the Belly Pad; female, male and detail with variations.

Figures 7a &7b are views of the neck/coliar; inner and outer detail.

Detailed description of the drawings Referring to the drawings and initially Figure la, there is illustrated a side view of a dog wearing the outer Raincoat 1, Figures 3a and 3b, of single thickness waterproof fabric, extending along the dogs back at the base of the neck 3 to the base of the tail 4 and drapes either side of the dog to just under the line of the torso/chest. The front 9 and 10 extends from the front of the mid chest 6 and the edge is shaped up toward the base of the tail 4 a nd ha s a da rt 21 eithe r side to sh a p e i nto the dogs rea r, a stri p of reflective tape 19 is stitched on the edge 22 of the Raincoat 1. Ail seams of the coat 1 are simple seams and over sewn on the inside. The collar 2 which comprises of waterproof fabric on the outer which is sewn to an inner fleece fabric 11 as detailed in Figures 7a and 7b. The collar is sewn to the main body of the Raincoat 1, the fleece 11 extends down inside the Raincoat 1 and has a hook and loop tape 37 sewn on for attachment to the hook and loop tape 47 on the Back Cover 39, Figure 5a* Hook and loop tape 23 is sewn onto the collar 2 for attachment to the opposite side of the collar 2,18; Figure 4a, this allows easy fit and adjustment of collar 2f Figure la. Straps 12 and 13 with male and female fastener parts 14 and 15 are sewn on to the front of the Raincoat 1 below the collar 9 and 10. A strap 17 which is adjustable with the use of a slider 32 and a male fastener 34 is sewn to one longitudinal side of the Raincoat 1 and is sited a short distance behind the dogs front legs Figures la and lb, a strap 16 sewn to the corresponding longitudinal side with a female fastener 33, these straps 17 and 10 15 attach loosely underneath around the dogs torso and does not restrict movement.

An opening 28 situated to sit above dogs withers and below the base of the neck 3 in the Raincoat 1, Figure la facilitates the use of a walking harness, this is seamed and over sewn 29 Figure 3d illustrates this from the inside, and has a flap 42 of waterproof fabric 28 Figure 3c, which covers the opening when not in use and is anchored down 15 with hook and loop tape 43* Referring to Figure 2b, another illustration of the dog wearing the Raincoat 1 and Belly Pad 40/41 underneath, front perspective with straps 12 and 13 and fastened loosely with fasteners 14/15, the front 9 and 10 of the Raincoati, draping down to cover the shoulders Band part of the chest but allowing free movement. Also showing front of 20 the collar 2 with adjustable hook and loop fastening 18/23.

Referring to Figure 4a is illustrated a view of the Raincoat 1 with an added tail flap 24 for larger dog and breeds such as Whippets and Greyhounds with different body conformation. Figure 4bf the tail flap 24 is attached with a seam and over sewn inside to the distal end 22 of the Raincoat 1 and shaped with three small sewn darts 25, the 25 tail flap 24 is shaped with two small sewn darts 26, and then has a strip of reflective tape 19 sewn along the tail edge* For more secure fit on this longer length Raincoat 1, two leg straps 27 are sewn onto to the furthest ends of the longitudinal both sides, they both have male fastener parts 35 and attach to: two straps 30 which are sewn to the tail flap 24, these are adjustable by means of sliders 31 and attach to the corresponding straps 27 by means of a female fastener part 36. The leg straps attach together under the dogs back legs close to the abdomen, this prevents the Raincoat 1 from slipping whilst running, rolling or jumping, and allowing unrestricted movement.

Referring to Figure lb illustrates a side view of a dog wearing the Back Cover 39 which is ideally constructed of a laminated fleece and is in direct contact with the dog's fur, and the Belly Pad 40/41 also ideally constructed of a laminated fleece on the inner aspect. Figures 6a and 6b in direct contact with the dogs skin, and waterproof on the outer aspect, this ensures that the belly, which is most vulnerable to heat loss, is protected to the maximum from cold and wet. The Back Cover 39, Figures 5a and 5b covers the upper region of the dogs torso, extending from the neck 3, to the rear of the dogs quarters 4 and covers both lateral sides, extending from the shoulders 8 with exception of the under belly, it is cut at an angle to cover the top portion of the dog's torso. Hook and loop tapes are sewn to both lateral sides 45 and the shoulders 46 and these provide attachment points for the Belly Pad 40, 41. Hook and loop tape 47 is sewn to the neck end 3 of the Back Cover 39 Figure 5a which attaches to the hook and loop tape 37 on the inside of the Raincoat 1 Figure 7b, and tail end 4, hook and loop tape 44 is sewn on to enable attachment to the hook and loop 38 which is situated at the tail end 22 of the Raincoat 1 on the inner side Figure 3b when the inner and outer coats are combined* The Belly Pad 40,41 is shaped that it covers the dog's chest 6 and extends up over the dog's shoulders 8 to attach with a hook and loop Figure 6a sewn on the inside of the BelJy Pad 40,41 shoulders 50 to attach to the hook and loop tape 46 on the Back Cover 39, the Belly Pad 40, 41 tapers down to fit between the front legs of the dog 48, is shaped around the front legs and then extends up 51 both lateral sides of the dog's chest/belly 7 along to the front of the back leg 5* Hook and loop fastening tape 49 is sewn on the inside of the Belly Pad 40,41 to attach the hook and loop tapes 39, thus enabling full adjustment for different sizes or should the dog's weight fluctuate* In the case of a male dog, the Belly Pad 41 Figure 6b is shaped 20 to fit around the male genitalia and allows urination without soiling of the fabric but giving maximum protection of the chest and abdomen.

Referring to Figure 6c and 6d illustrate a variation of the Belly Pad 40,41 for colder temperatures with an extra pad of fur fabric 52,53 sewn in to the central part of the pad which provides greater scope for the dog coat in its entirety* Referring to Figure 2a illustrates the front prospective of a dog wearing the Back Cover 5 39, but shaped to allow full unrestricted movement of shoulders and legs.

It will be apparent that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the claims*

Claims (5)

1. A three-part coat for a four legged animat, comprising an outer rain coat of waferproof fa brie having an adjustable collar for attaching around the animal's neck, wherein the raincoat is generally of rectangular form with a plurality of attachment straps, drapes down the front of the chest, extends along the sides of the torso, and is shaped up toward the tail end of the animal; an inner back coverthat attaches to the outer raincoat, wherein the inner back cover is also of generally rectangular shape and which extends from the base of the neck to the base of the tail and covers a portion of the animal’s sides; and a belly pad that attaches to the inner back cover, wherein the belly pad has a Yshaped front part that fits between the animal's front legs and attaches at the shoulders to the back cover and a generally rectangular shaped chest oover with two longitudinal sides that attaches to the sides of the said back Cover.

2. A coat as claimed in claim 1 wherein the outer raincoat can be worn separately or combined with the inner back cover using hook and loop fastening tape at the neck and tail ends of said parts, fastened at the neck collar with hook and loop fastening and with attachment straps on the front chest and an with adjustable strap with fastener under the torso extending from the longitudinal sides.

3. A coat as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner back cover is worn together with the belly pad, wherein the belly pad is attached to the back cover by means of hook and loop fastening tape on the shoulders and longitudinal sides, thereby forming a warm indoor or outdoor coat and is made from a waterproof fabric on the outer side and a fleece fabric on the inner side next to the animal's skin or with a fleece fabric on both inner and outer sides.

4. A coat as claimed in claims 1 or 3 wherein the belly pad is further shaped to fit around a male animal's genitalia.

5. The coat as claimed in claims 1 or 2 wherein the raincoat has an opening on the top side and a corresponding parallel opening on the top neck end of the back cover to facilitate the use of a walking harness, wherein said opening is covered securely by waterproof fabric and hook and loop fastening tape when not in use.