Doggy wrap

• US 6,477,988 B2
• Filed: 01/11/2001
• Issued: 11/12/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 01/11/2001
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Cashel Products Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Kathy L. Burnett
• Inventors: Burnett, Kathy L.
• Primary Examiner(s): Jordan, Charles T.
• Assistant Examiner(s): SHAW, ELIZABETH ANNE
• Application Number:
  US09/757,675
• Publication Number:
  US 20020088410A1
• Time in Patent Office: 670 Days
• Field of Search: 119/850, 54/791, D30/145
• US Class Current: 119/850
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 13/006 Protective coverings Elastic soles or covers for hoofs A01L5/00, A01L7/02; for veterinary purposes A61D

Abstract

An improved dog garment having a single fastener which secures jacket to the animal and allows ease of use. This garment provides warmth and protection by covering the chest and back of the animal. It is a single pattern design for the ease of manufacturing. It'"'"'s simplicity allows for easy application and removal from the animal and if made from washable fabrics easy to clean.

Claims

1. An animal garment comprising:

(a) single or multiple sheet layers of material, which may include but not limited to cotton, fleece or nylon, and

(b) cut from a pattern with a circle head hole, fitting over the head, on to the back, and

(c) wrapping between the front legs of a pet, and

(d) securing with a single hook and loop fastener attached to the top of one side of the fabric and the underneath of the opposite side.

2. The pet garment of claim 1, wherein said head hole cutout is O-shaped.

3. The pet garment of claim 1, is a form fitting garment that conforms to the contours of the animal'"'"'s body using darts.

4. The garment of claim 3, extends to the length of the animals back.

5. The garment of claim 3, further has a chest protective section that:

(a) covers from the neck to the mid underbelly of the animal, and

(b) fits between the two front legs and covers the breast of the animal.

6. The garment of claim 3, further has straps, which are part of the one pattern cutout, joined by a single fastener, to secure the “

wrap”

to the body of the animal.

7. The fastener of claim 6, wherein said fastening means comprise a hook and loop fastener sewn to the fabric.