US3895628A
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Body encompassing bandage protector for dogs and other such animals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-25
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Granted: 1975-07-22
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Expires: 1994-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A body encompassing bandage protector adapted to be fitted on a dog or other type of four-legged animal for encompassing and covering a substantial area of the animal''s body, and particularly for covering and protecting a bandage that may be applied to the animal''s body. The body fitting bandage protector basically comprises a main body covering material that when placed on the dog or animal covers the animal''s stomach, abdomen, and chest areas, and extends upwardly around the rib cage of the animal where two terminal side edges of the main body covering material are secured together across the back of the animal to securedly hold the bandage protector around the animal''s body. Extending from the front portion of the main body covering material is a series of loops which are adapted to receive and connect to a collar worn by the animal. Formed about the rear portion of the main body covering material is a pair of cross straps that extend from the outer top corners of the main body covering material and cross about the rump of the dog from which the straps continue downwardly between the rear legs of the dog where they join an intermediate portion of the main body covering material.
Inventors
- 👤 Georga Ann Adair
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:44
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61D; A61D9/00; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/14; A61F13/143; A61F13/15; A61F13/84; A61F2013/8476
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A body encompassing bandage protector for animals comprising: a. a main body encompassing covering means for encompassing a substantial area of an animal''s body and for protecting a bandage thereunder; b. said main body encompassing covering means having two separable terminal side edges that allow said main body encompassing covering means to be directly placed about the body of said animal; c. said main body encompassing means further including front and rear boundaries that extend between said separable terminal side edges and across respective front and rear end portions of said main body encompassing covering means; d. means for interconnecting said two separable terminal side edges such that said main body encompassing covering means is securedly held about the animal''s body; e. front loop connecting means integrally connected to the front portions of said main body encompassing covering means for attaching to a collar like member normally secured around the animal''s neck; and f. a pair of cross straps integrally connected to the rear portion of said main body encompassing covering means, each cross strap extending from an intermediate rear area of said body covering means across the other cross strap and integrally connected to an outer portion of said main covering means such that the crossing straps define a central tail opening and a leg opening on each side thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A body encompassing bandage protector for animals comprising: a. a main body encompassing covering means for encompassing a substantial area of an animal''s body and for protecting a bandage thereunder; b. said main body encompassing covering means having two separable terminal side edges that allow said main body encompassing covering means to be directly placed about the body of said animal; c. said main body encompassing means further including front and rear boundaries that extend between said separable terminal side edges and across respective front and rear end portions of said main body encompassing covering means; d. means for interconnecting said two separable terminal side edges such that said main body encompassing covering means is securedly held about the animal''s body; e. front loop connecting means integrally connected to the front portions of said main body encompassing covering means for attaching to a collar like member normally secured around the animal''s neck; and f. a pair of cross straps integrally connected to the rear portion of said main body encompassing covering means, each cross strap extending from an intermediate rear area of said body covering means across the other cross strap and integrally connected to an outer portion of said main covering means such that the crossing straps define a central tail opening and a leg opening on each side thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The body encompassing bandage protector of claim 1 including a series of lace loops spaced along each terminal side edge, and wherein said means for interconnecting the two separable terminal side edges comprises a lace adapted to be threaded through said lace loops and tied to securedly hold said body encompassing bandage protector around the animal''s body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The body encompassing bandage Protector of claim 1 wherein said means for interconnecting said two separable terminal side edges comprises a zipper assembly that is operatively associated with each of the two terminal side edges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The body encompassing bandage protector of claim 1 wherein said main body encompassing means includes an intermediate rear extending portion having rear corners from which respective ends of said cross straps extend such that each strap crosses the other and joins the opposite side of said main body encompassing covering means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
The body encompassing bandage protector of claim 4 wherein the rear boundary extending outwardly from the intermediate rear extending portion is generally arcuate shaped such that when said main body encompassing covering means is fitted on said animal the generally arcuate shaped rear boundary area lies adjacent the inner side of the animal''s respective upper thigh and extends therefrom up along the rear side of the animal''s main body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The body encompassing bandage protector of claim 4 wherein said bandage protector includes a detachable tail hole opening insert for preventing access to the female reproductive organs and thereby preventing the female animal from being impregnated during a period of being in heat, said detachable tail hole opening insert comprising an insert flap and means for detachably securing said insert flap within said tail hole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The body encompassing bandage protective of claim 6 wherein said main body encompassing covering means is constructed of a stretchable polyester type material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
The body encompassing bandage protector of claim 4 wherein said front connecting means includes a series of spaced apart loops which extend from the front portion of the main body encompassing covering means and are adapted to encircle and attach to a collar extending around the animal''s neck.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The body encompassing bandage protector of claim 8 wherein said main body encompassing covering means includes an intermediate front chest extension portion, and wherein said chest extension portion includes a pair of the front spaced apart loops for attaching to the animal''s collar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
The body encompassing bandage protector of claim 9 wherein said means for interconnecting said two separable terminal side edges comprises a series of lace loops spaced along each terminal side edge, and a lace string adapted to be laced through said lace loops whereupon when properly tied the main body encompassing covering means is securedly held about the animal''s body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The body encompassing bandage protector of claim 9 wherein said means for interconnecting said two separable terminal side edges includes a zipper assembly associated with each terminal side edge.
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) | 1978-07-21 | 1979-01-20 | 1979-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-21 | 1983-01-20 | 1983-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-21 | 1987-01-20 | 1987-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |