US3753334A
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Protective bonnet for animals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-03
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1991-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A protective bonnet for an animal''s head, having a pair of adjustable, preferably elastic, straps formed to encircle the animal''s head respectively forward and behind its eyes and connected by a pair of side bands, one on each side of the animal''s face. A sheet of foraminous screen material is peripherally secured to the side bands and to the portions of the straps extending over the top of the animal''s nose and brow, with the sheet of screen material being relatively large to bulge outwardly of the animal''s face. A modification includes a third strap attached at side portions of the rearward strap and encircling the top of the animal''s head behind its ears to prevent the bonnet from slipping forwardly on the animal''s face. The strap over the animal''s brow may optionally be pulled around to extend behind its ears so that the screen material will also cover the ears if desired, and in another modification additional screen-mesh pockets are optionally removably attached to the straps to cover and enclose the animal''s head.
Inventors
- 👤 J Blessing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:38
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A protective bonnet for an animal''s head comprising: a. spaced first and second straps formed to encircle the animal''s head respectively forward and behind the animal''s eyes; b. a pair of spaced side bands connecting said straps, one of said straps being positioned on each side of the animal''s face; and c. a sheet of relatively close-mesh, substantially transparent, foraminous netting, said netting having its peripheral edges secured to said bands and to portions of said straps extending between the ends of said bands and over the top of the animal''s face, to thereby shield the animal''s eyes, and wherein said netting is of much greater area than the planar area encompassed by the bands and strap portions to which the netting is secured, to thereby bulge outwardly of the animal''s eyes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A protective bonnet for an animal''s head comprising: a. spaced first and second straps formed to encircle the animal''s head respectively forward and behind the animal''s eyes; b. a pair of spaced side bands connecting said straps, one of said straps being positioned on each side of the animal''s face; and c. a sheet of relatively close-mesh, substantially transparent, foraminous netting, said netting having its peripheral edges secured to said bands and to portions of said straps extending between the ends of said bands and over the top of the animal''s face, to thereby shield the animal''s eyes, and wherein said netting is of much greater area than the planar area encompassed by the bands and strap portions to which the netting is secured, to thereby bulge outwardly of the animal''s eyes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 1 wherein said netting is relatively flexible but sufficiently stiff to retain a shape to which it may be manually formed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 1 wherein said netting is of synthetic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 1 wherein said straps are length adjustable to adapt to diffeRently sized heads.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 1 wherein said straps are elastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 1 wherein said side bands are length adjustable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 1 wherein said side bands are elastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 1 wherein said straps and side bands lay close to the animal''s face to restrict entry of insects beneath said netting.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 1 wherein the strap behind the animal''s eyes extends behind the ears of the animal so that said netting covers said ears.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 1 wherein the strap behind the animal''s eyes is disposed forwardly of the ears of the animal and across the animal''s brow.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 1 including a third strap connecting side portions of said second strap and extending behind the ears of said animal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 11 wherein said third strap is length adjustable.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 11 wherein said third strap is elastic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 11 wherein the ends of said third strap connect to said second strap adjacent the ends of said side bands connected thereto.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 11 and including at least one pocket member attached to the second and third strap and enclosing the ears of said animal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 15 including a separate pocket enclosing each ear of said animal.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The protective bonnet as in claim 15 and including snap fastener means attaching said pocket to said second and third straps.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
126 words
A protective bonnet for an animal''s head comprising: a. spaced first and second straps formed to encircle the animal''s head respectively forward and behind the animal''s eyes; b. a pair of spaced side bands connecting said straps, one of said bands being positioned on each side of the animal''s face; and c. a sheet of foraminous screen material having its peripheral edges secured to said bands and to portions of said straps extending between the ends of said bands and over the top of the animal''s face, to thereby shield the animal''s eyes, and wherein the strap behind the animal''s eyes is arranged to be positioned optionally across the animal''s brow or behind the ears of the animal so that the screen material covers said ears.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
126 words
A protective bonnet for an animal''s head comprising: a. spaced first and second straps formed to encircle the animal''s head respectively forward and behind the animal''s eyes; b. a pair of spaced side bands connecting said straps, one of said bands being positioned on each side of the animal''s face; and c. a sheet of foraminous screen material having its peripheral edges secured to said bands and to portions of said straps extending between the ends of said bands and over the top of the animal''s face, to thereby shield the animal''s eyes, and wherein the strap behind the animal''s eyes is arranged to be positioned optionally across the animal''s brow or behind the ears of the animal so that the screen material covers said ears.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |