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App. No. 11/983,097

Illumination apparatus adaptable to pet collars

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App. No.
11/983,097
Abstract

A lighting apparatus adaptable to pet collars and leashes includes a main body housing at least one light source, at least one on/off switch, and at least one battery. A substantially rigid strip with two ends in a first plane about 180 degrees apart with a central portion bowed away from the first plane is secured to the main body with a pivot mechanism that allows aiming of the lights at selectable angles. At least two straps or clips removably retain the rigid strip to the outer side of a collar or leash.

Claims (14)

1 . A lighting apparatus adaptable to pet collars and leashes comprising:

a main body including at least one light source, at least one on/off switch, and at least one battery;

a substantially rigid strip of predetermined width with two ends in a first plane about 180 degrees apart with a central portion bowed away from said first plane and tangential to a second plane parallel to said first plane;

at least two means for removably securing said two ends in a first plane to at least one of a collar and a leash; and

a means for rotatably fastening said central portion to one surface of said main body in order to allow user to alter an aim of said light source.

2 . The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said predetermined width is at least five millimeters and less than that of most common dog collars.

3 . The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said means for rotatably fastening said central portion is a rivet-like fastener.

4 . The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said means for rotatably fastening said central portion is a bolt and nut.

5 . The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said rotatable fastening means includes a friction-inducing disc sandwiched between said main body and said central portion of said substantially rigid strip.

6 . The lighting apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein said rotatable fastening means includes a friction-inducing disc sandwiched between said main body and said central portion of said substantially rigid strip.

7 . The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said at least two means for removably securing are strips of hook and loop fastener.

8 . The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said at least two means for removably securing are plastic clips.

9 . The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said light source is a pair of light-emitting diodes.

10 . The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein separation between said first plane and said second plane is at least one centimeter.