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Restraining and training harnessing device
Assignee: Harnex Inc
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Filing: 1971-08-04
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1991-08-04
Abstract
Abstract Restraining and training harnessing devices for pet animals, such as dogs, comprising one or more segments of flexible cord adapted for positioning in a cross-wise pattern across the animal''s chest with cord portions extending along the animal''s nech on both sides thereof and through one or more collar rings. The devices are provided with loop elements, associated with the cord, for encircling the upper portions of the animal''s forelegs. Operatively, pulling forces applied on the harnessing device tend to draw the forelegs together and effect temporary inhibition of further attempts at movement of the animal.
Inventors
- 👤 L Wais
- 👤 C Milbourne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:40
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/002; A01K15/00; A01K15/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S119/00; Y10S119/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A harnessing device for use in the training and restraining of pet animals such as dogs, and for use with a collar having a ring element located at the back of the animal''s neck, comprising: a pair of loop means for encircling the right and left forelegs of such an animal; and flexible cord means for harnessing the animal; said cord means comprising means connected to each of said loop means, for extending across the animal''s chest, around the back of the animal''s neck and through the ring of said collar, whereby pulling forces on said cord means may function to draw the animal''s forelegs toward each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A harnessing device for use in the training and restraining of pet animals such as dogs, and for use with a collar having a ring element located at the back of the animal''s neck, comprising: a pair of loop means for encircling the right and left forelegs of such an animal; and flexible cord means for harnessing the animal; said cord means comprising means connected to each of said loop means, for extending across the animal''s chest, around the back of the animal''s neck and through the ring of said collar, whereby pulling forces on said cord means may function to draw the animal''s forelegs toward each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The harnessing device of claim 1 wherein said loop means are integrally formed from portions of said cord means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The harnessing device of claim 1 wherein saId cord means are of a woven plastic construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The harnessing device of claim 1 wherein said cord means for extending through said collar ring includes fastening means for connection to a leash.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The harnessing device of claim 1 wherein said loop means include attached slip ring means for encircling and retaining said cord means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for harnessing a dog, said apparatus comprising, in combination: a collar having a ring means for positioning at the back of the dog''s neck; a first loop means for encircling the upper portion of the right foreleg of the dog; a second loop means for encircling the upper portion of the left foreleg of the dog; and, a flexible cord connected to each of said loop means and comprising means for extending from said first loop means, along the left side of the dog''s neck and through said collar ring means, then in reverse direction through said collar ring means, along the right side of the dog''s neck and to said second loop means, whereby pulling forces on said cord may function to draw the dog''s forelegs toward each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for harnessing a dog, said apparatus comprising, in combination: a collar having a ring means for positioning at the back of the dog''s neck; a first loop means for encircling the upper portion of the right foreleg of the dog; a second loop means for encircling the upper portion of the left foreleg of the dog; and, a flexible cord connected to each of said loop means and comprising means for extending from said first loop means, along the left side of the dog''s neck and through said collar ring means, then in reverse direction through said collar ring means, along the right side of the dog''s neck and to said second loop means, whereby pulling forces on said cord may function to draw the dog''s forelegs toward each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
142 words
A harnessing device for use in the training and restraining of pet animals such as dogs, and for use with a collar having a pair of spaced-apart ring elements located respectively at the right and left sides of the back of the animal''s neck, said harnessing device comprising: a pair of loop-forming means forming loops to encircle the right and left forelegs of such an animal; flexible cord means for harnessing the animal; said cord means comprising a pair of means, each connected to and terminating at a respective one of said loop-forming means and each extending across the animal''s chest directly from the loop-forming means at which it terminates, then around the back of the animal''s neck and through the rings of said collar, whereby pulling forces on said cord means may function to draw the animal''s forelegs toward each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
142 words
A harnessing device for use in the training and restraining of pet animals such as dogs, and for use with a collar having a pair of spaced-apart ring elements located respectively at the right and left sides of the back of the animal''s neck, said harnessing device comprising: a pair of loop-forming means forming loops to encircle the right and left forelegs of such an animal; flexible cord means for harnessing the animal; said cord means comprising a pair of means, each connected to and terminating at a respective one of said loop-forming means and each extending across the animal''s chest directly from the loop-forming means at which it terminates, then around the back of the animal''s neck and through the rings of said collar, whereby pulling forces on said cord means may function to draw the animal''s forelegs toward each other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The harnessing device of claim 7 wherein said loop-forming means comprise a strap having unidirectionally unfastenable means for forming a loop from said strap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The harnessing device of claim 8 wherein said fastening means comprise fastenable post and socket fastening means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The harnessing device of claim 7 wherein said means for extending through said collar rings includes fastening means for connection to a leash.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
159 words
Apparatus for harnessing a dog, said apparatus comprising, in combination: a collar having first and second ring means for positioning respectively at right and left sides of the back of the dog''s neck; a first loop means for encircling the upper portion of the right foreleg of the dog; a second loop means for encircling the upper portion of the left foreleg of the dog; and, a flexible cord having a pair of ends each terminating at and connected with a respective one of said loop means and comprising means extending directly from the termination at said first loop means, along the left side of the dog''s neck and through said second collar ring means, then in reverse direction through said first collar ring means, along the right side of the dog''s neck and directly to the termination at said second loop means, whereby pulling forces on said cord may function to draw the dog''s forelegs toward each other.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
159 words
Apparatus for harnessing a dog, said apparatus comprising, in combination: a collar having first and second ring means for positioning respectively at right and left sides of the back of the dog''s neck; a first loop means for encircling the upper portion of the right foreleg of the dog; a second loop means for encircling the upper portion of the left foreleg of the dog; and, a flexible cord having a pair of ends each terminating at and connected with a respective one of said loop means and comprising means extending directly from the termination at said first loop means, along the left side of the dog''s neck and through said second collar ring means, then in reverse direction through said first collar ring means, along the right side of the dog''s neck and directly to the termination at said second loop means, whereby pulling forces on said cord may function to draw the dog''s forelegs toward each other.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A harnessing device as recited in claim 7 wherein said flexible cord means constitutes the sole connection between said collar and said loop-forming means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
A harnessing device as recited in claim 11 wherein said flexible cord constitutes the sole connection between said collar and said loop-forming means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |