US3942306A
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Animal noise protection devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-08
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Granted: 1976-03-09
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Expires: 1994-04-08
Abstract
Abstract Animal noise protection devices of various forms are provided for insulating the animal from environmental noise. In certain forms, an enclosure for the animal is constructed of sound insulation material, with means in the form of hinged doors being provided for permitting ingress and egress of the animal to and from the shelter. Other type devices comprise a collar harness or head band for the animal which encircles at least the ears of the animal and is formed by or has associated therewith sound insulation material.
Inventors
- 👤 Helen C. Kulka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:43
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/006; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An animal noise protection device suitable for protecting the animal from environmental noises comprising means for encircling at least part of the head of the animal, particularly the ears, said means comprising a collar harness having a main portion which is flat when unfolded and which is adapted to extend around the shoulders of the animal, and means at the lower end of said main portion of said harness for securing the same in place, and an upper, head encircling portion integral with said main portion and adapted to partially encircle the head and particularly the ears of the animal, and sound insulation material embedded in said upper part of said harness to protect the animal from environmental noises.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An animal noise protection device suitable for protecting the animal from environmental noises comprising means for encircling at least part of the head of the animal, particularly the ears, said means comprising a collar harness having a main portion which is flat when unfolded and which is adapted to extend around the shoulders of the animal, and means at the lower end of said main portion of said harness for securing the same in place, and an upper, head encircling portion integral with said main portion and adapted to partially encircle the head and particularly the ears of the animal, and sound insulation material embedded in said upper part of said harness to protect the animal from environmental noises.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The noise protection device of claim 1 wherein said upper end of said harness is cylindrical in form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The animal noise protection device of claim 1 wherein said upper portion of said harness is essentially flat when unfolded and is provided with cooperative strap means at the lateral edges thereof for removably securing said upper portion in a position encircling a part of the head of the animal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The animal noise protection device of claim 1, wherein said collar harness is formed of textile fabric having embedded therein a strip of sound barrier material, said strip when said collar harness is in place being disposed over the ears of the animal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
An animal noise protection device suitable for protecting the animal from environmental noises comprising a head band for encircling the ears of an animal, said head band being comprised of sound insulating material, and means for removably retaining said band in a position encircling the head of the animal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
An animal noise protection device suitable for protecting the animal from environmental noises comprising a head band for encircling the ears of an animal, said head band being comprised of sound insulating material, and means for removably retaining said band in a position encircling the head of the animal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The noise protection device of claim 5 wherein said head band is partially cylindrical and provided with means carried by said band for retaining said band in place around the ears of said animal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The noise protection device of claim 5 wherein said head band is cylindrical and provided with elastic means embedded therein for retention of said band around ears of said animal.
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) | 1979-03-09 | 1979-09-08 | 1980-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-09 | 1983-09-08 | 1984-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-09 | 1987-09-08 | 1988-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |