ANIMAL COLLAR HAVING A CLASP

摘要

A closable band (10) includes a strap (12) and a clasp (14). The strap (12) is made of a material having a substantial coefficient of static friction when its ends (16, 18) overlap and contact each other. The clasp (14) is formed with a base portion (20) and an upper portion (22) which are connected by a hinge (32). A latch (34) secures the free edges (26, 30) of the base portion (20) and the upper portion (22) together. When the band (10) is assembled by overlapping the ends (16, 18) of the strap (12) and securing the clasp (14) around the overlapped ends (16, 18) of the strap (12), the base portion (20) and the upper portion (22) provide a clamping force on the overlapped ends (16, 18).