US3768445A
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Adjustable animal harness
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-27
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1992-03-27
Abstract
Abstract An animal leash harness for a quadruped composed of an adjustable chest strap and an adjustable girth strap adapted for overlapped engagement along the back of the quadruped. The harness is positioned on the animal by bringing it down in front of the animal''s head in an arc that terminates just above the animal''s feet. Instinctively, the animal raises his feet whereby the harness can be brought up around its front legs and the buckle assembly engaged. One portion of the harness has an elongated leash hook slot and another portion is provided with a leash hook. The outer dimension of the hook is greater than the length of the slot.
Inventors
- 👤 D Sorrels
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:09
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S119/00; Y10S119/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A leash harness for an animal, comprising a loop of flexible material having a front and rear portion and a pair of side portions, said loop being adapted to receive the front feet of an animal therein and be drawn up around the body and neck of said animal, one of said pair of side portions being provided with a leash hook, the other of said pair of side portions being provided with an elongated leash hook slot, said leash hook having an outer dimension greater than the length of said slot and being formed so as to create a locking position with respect to said leash hook slot when inserted therein, whereby positioning said animal''s front feet within said loop and engaging said hook in said slot above said animal''s back will releasably secure said harness around said animal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A leash harness for an animal, comprising a loop of flexible material having a front and rear portion and a pair of side portions, said loop being adapted to receive the front feet of an animal therein and be drawn up around the body and neck of said animal, one of said pair of side portions being provided with a leash hook, the other of said pair of side portions being provided with an elongated leash hook slot, said leash hook having an outer dimension greater than the length of said slot and being formed so as to create a locking position with respect to said leash hook slot when inserted therein, whereby positioning said animal''s front feet within said loop and engaging said hook in said slot above said animal''s back will releasably secure said harness around said animal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A leash harness in accordance with claim 1 wherein said front and rear portions are provided with means for independently adjusting the length of respective of said portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A leash harness in accordance with claim 2 wherein each of said independently adjusting means comprises a buckle connector and a plurality of spaced apertures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A leash harness in accordance with claim 1 wherein said leash hook has a width greater than the length of said leash hook slot, but has an angular dimension of lesser width than the width of said leash hook slot so that said leash hook is adapted for angular insertion through said leash hook slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A leash hook in accordance with claim 4 wherein the leash hook is formed so that the angle of insertion through said leash hook is approximately 30*.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A leash harness in accordance with claim 1 wherein said front portion comprises a neck strap and said rear portion comprises a girth strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A leash harness in accordance with claim 6 wherein said neck strap and said girth strap are angularly disposed with respect to each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A leash harness in accordance with claim 7 wherein said angle is approximately 45*.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |