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US3850144A
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Pet carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-17
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1993-08-17
Abstract
Abstract An animal carrying bag which has an adjustable shoulder strap, to relieve the hands of the weight of the animal, which carrying bag is of a size to accomodate the animal, and will allow the head and neck to extend through an opening in the end of the bag, the size of which opening is controlled by a adjustable fastening means, so the animal will be restrained within the bag without discomfort. A zippered opening in the top of the bag, longitudinally thereof enables the animal to be placed in the bag and removed therefrom in a minimum of time. The bag is preferably made of the minimum number of pieces, of durable, washable, woven fabric, or other suitable material. A stiff, removable, plastic covered board forms the bottom of the carrier. A removable, absorbent pad extends over the lower surface of the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 L Borom
- 👤 M Springer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:24
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/0236; A01K1/0254; A01K1/029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A carrier for an animal, which carrier comprises; a. an elongated, rectangular bag, 1. said bag having a longitudinal top opening substantially throughout the length thereof, 2. a zipper fastening element closing said opening when In one position and opening said opening when in another position, b. said bag having a generally round opening formed in an end thereof, 1. a slitted opening extending radially outward from said generally round opening so as to make the combined openings of a size to admit the head of an animal therethrough, 2. a strap member secured to the end of said bag on one side of said slitted opening and extending thereacross, 3. fastening means on the opposite end of said strap, 4. complementary fastening means on the end of said bag adjacent said slitted opening to interengage with said fastening means on said strap, when said strap is in one position, so the round portion of the opening will surround the neck of the animal in relatively close fitting relation, c. strap portions extending upwardly from each end of said bag, which portions are of a length to pass over the shoulder of the person carrying the bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A carrier for an animal, which carrier comprises; a. an elongated, rectangular bag, 1. said bag having a longitudinal top opening substantially throughout the length thereof, 2. a zipper fastening element closing said opening when In one position and opening said opening when in another position, b. said bag having a generally round opening formed in an end thereof, 1. a slitted opening extending radially outward from said generally round opening so as to make the combined openings of a size to admit the head of an animal therethrough, 2. a strap member secured to the end of said bag on one side of said slitted opening and extending thereacross, 3. fastening means on the opposite end of said strap, 4. complementary fastening means on the end of said bag adjacent said slitted opening to interengage with said fastening means on said strap, when said strap is in one position, so the round portion of the opening will surround the neck of the animal in relatively close fitting relation, c. strap portions extending upwardly from each end of said bag, which portions are of a length to pass over the shoulder of the person carrying the bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
a zipper fastening element closing said opening when In one position and opening said opening when in another position, b. said bag having a generally round opening formed in an end thereof,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
a zipper fastening element closing said opening when In one position and opening said opening when in another position, b. said bag having a generally round opening formed in an end thereof,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
a strap member secured to the end of said bag on one side of said slitted opening and extending thereacross,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
a strap member secured to the end of said bag on one side of said slitted opening and extending thereacross,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
a zipper fastening element closing said longitudinal opening, when in one position and opening said opening when in another position, b. said bag having an opening formed in an end thereof of a size to admit the head of the animal to be carried therein,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
a zipper fastening element closing said longitudinal opening, when in one position and opening said opening when in another position, b. said bag having an opening formed in an end thereof of a size to admit the head of the animal to be carried therein,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A carrier for an animal as defined in claim 1; wherein a. said complementary fastening means being interengaging snap portions on said bag and said strap to adjust the size of the opening in the end of said bag,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A carrier for an animal, as defined in claim 1; wherein a. said bag comprises fabric integrally forming bottom and end portions with an upstanding portion formed integrally with each end portion, b. strap portions secured to each upwardly extending portion of said end portions to form a shoulder strap,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
9 words
fastening means on the opposite end of said strap,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
9 words
fastening means on the opposite end of said strap,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
76 words
complementary fastening means on the end of said bag adjacent said slitted opening to interengage with said fastening means on said strap, when said strap is in one position, so the round portion of the opening will surround the neck of the animal in relatively close fitting relation, c. strap portions extending upwardly from each end of said bag, which portions are of a length to pass over the shoulder of the person carrying the bag.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
76 words
complementary fastening means on the end of said bag adjacent said slitted opening to interengage with said fastening means on said strap, when said strap is in one position, so the round portion of the opening will surround the neck of the animal in relatively close fitting relation, c. strap portions extending upwardly from each end of said bag, which portions are of a length to pass over the shoulder of the person carrying the bag.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
An animal carrier as defined in claim 1; wherein a. an absorbent pad is detachably secured to the upper face of the bottom of said bag.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
A carrier for an animal, which carrier comprises; a. an elongated, rectangular bag,
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
A carrier for an animal, which carrier comprises; a. an elongated, rectangular bag,
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
A carrier for an animal as defined in claim 5; wherein a. said fiber board is covered with a waterproof covering.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
70 words
A carrier for an animal, as defined in claim 6; wherein a. said waterproof covering has portions of material extending diagonally across the corners thereof, b. an absorbent pad adapted to be positioned on said waterproof covering of said fiber board and extending under said diagonal portions of material at the corners thereof, when in one position so as to maintain said absorbent pad in adjusted relation with respect thereto.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
40 words
An animal carrier as defined in claim 7; wheRein a. an upstanding wall is secured to said waterproof covering of said absorbent pad which wall extends around said pad approximately the height thereof to retain moisture in said absorbent pad.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
50 words
An animal carrier as defined in claim 5; wherein a. the bottom portion of the snap located in the bottom of the bag has an outwardly extending portion which forms a leg to support the bag, when said fiber board is snapped into place within the bottom of the bag.
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) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |