US PATENT SUBCLASS 119 / 865
.~.~ Breakaway release (e.g., safety collar, VELCRO , etc.)

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119 /   HD   ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

856  DF  BODY- OR APPENDAGE-ENCIRCLING COLLAR OR BAND (E.G., NECK, COLLAR, LEG BAND, ETC.) {3}
863  DF  .~ Having particular buckle, length-fixing, or end-joining means {2}
865.~.~ Breakaway release (e.g., safety collar, VELCRO , etc.)

DEFINITION

Classification: 119/865

Breakaway release (e.g., safety collar, Velcro, etc.):

(under subclass 863) Subject matter wherein the fastening means is constructed to separate or to open the collar loop when a sufficient force is applied to the fastening means that is less than that which would cause injury to the animal or damage to the collar.

(1) Note. This subclass provides for a breakaway or safety collar that opens when, for example, the collar is caught on a branch or the like, so that the animal may free itself or avoid injury.

(2) Note. This subclass provides for a collar "buckle" that utilizes a mating hook and loop structure (e.g., Velcro ).