US3074378A
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Quick release restraining device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-11
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1981-09-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred L Clayton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:12
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45723; Y10T24/45738
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A QUICK RELEASE COLLAR COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE LEASH MEMBER HAVING A FIRST END AND A SECOND END, A HAND-ENGAGING PORTION AT THE FIRST END OF SAID LEASH MEMBER, RELEASABLE NECK ENCIRCLING LOOP FORMING MEANS COOPERATING WITH THE SECOND END OF SAID LEASH MEMBER, SAID LOOP FORMING MEANS COMPRISING A PLATE MEMBER HAVING A FIRST END AND A SECOND END, AN OPENING IN THE FIRST END OF THE PLATE MEMBER THROUGH WHICH SAID LEASH MEMBER IS SLIDABLY RECEIVED, A KEEPER LINK LARGER THAN THE OPENING IN THE FIRST END OF THE PLATE MEMBER SECURED TO THE SECOND END OF SAID LEASH MEMBER, A LATCH PIN SLIDABLY CARRIED AT THE SECOND END OF THE PLATE MEMBER, AN ELONGATED KEEPER LINK RECEIVING OPENING EXTENDING THROUGH SAID PLATE MEMBER AT THE SECOND END OF THE PLATE MEMBER IN REGISTER WITH THE SLIDABLE PORTION OF SAID LATCH PIN, RESILIENT MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID LATCH PIN TO THE KEEPER LINK LATCHING POSITION AND WHEN SO POSITIONED SAID PLATE MEMBER, ELONGATED KEEPER LINK AND SAID FLEXIBLE LEASH MEMBER FORMING AN ADJUSTABLE NECK ENCIRCLING LOOP, AND MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LATCH PIN INTO THE KEEPER LINK RELEASE POSITION AGAINST THE URGING OF SAID RESILIENT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A QUICK RELEASE COLLAR COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE LEASH MEMBER HAVING A FIRST END AND A SECOND END, A HAND-ENGAGING PORTION AT THE FIRST END OF SAID LEASH MEMBER, RELEASABLE NECK ENCIRCLING LOOP FORMING MEANS COOPERATING WITH THE SECOND END OF SAID LEASH MEMBER, SAID LOOP FORMING MEANS COMPRISING A PLATE MEMBER HAVING A FIRST END AND A SECOND END, AN OPENING IN THE FIRST END OF THE PLATE MEMBER THROUGH WHICH SAID LEASH MEMBER IS SLIDABLY RECEIVED, A KEEPER LINK LARGER THAN THE OPENING IN THE FIRST END OF THE PLATE MEMBER SECURED TO THE SECOND END OF SAID LEASH MEMBER, A LATCH PIN SLIDABLY CARRIED AT THE SECOND END OF THE PLATE MEMBER, AN ELONGATED KEEPER LINK RECEIVING OPENING EXTENDING THROUGH SAID PLATE MEMBER AT THE SECOND END OF THE PLATE MEMBER IN REGISTER WITH THE SLIDABLE PORTION OF SAID LATCH PIN, RESILIENT MEANS NORMALLY URGING SAID LATCH PIN TO THE KEEPER LINK LATCHING POSITION AND WHEN SO POSITIONED SAID PLATE MEMBER, ELONGATED KEEPER LINK AND SAID FLEXIBLE LEASH MEMBER FORMING AN ADJUSTABLE NECK ENCIRCLING LOOP, AND MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LATCH PIN INTO THE KEEPER LINK RELEASE POSITION AGAINST THE URGING OF SAID RESILIENT MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |