US3983845A
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Restrainer for dogs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-06
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1995-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A restraining device for dogs or other animals comprising a track or strip of plastic which extends on the ground surface and has a slide which slides along the track as a carriage. The dog's collar is tied to the slide, thereby restraining it to a predetermined distance from the track.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Roehrig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:08
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A tether device for restraining the running of a dog or other animal, comprising an elongated strip having a V-shaped cross-section provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced holes at the intersection of the legs of the V-shape, spikes driven through said holes for anchoring the pointed end of said intersection of the V-shape into the ground, a slide having angularly downwardly and inwardly extending end portions parallel to and slideable along the outer surfaces of the extremity portions of said V-shape of the strip and an intermediate portion of said slide formal with said end portions, and a ring rigidly secured to and extending upwardly from the center of said slide, to which ring a leash of said intermediate portion of said animal may be attached.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A tether device for restraining the running of a dog or other animal, comprising an elongated strip having a V-shaped cross-section provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced holes at the intersection of the legs of the V-shape, spikes driven through said holes for anchoring the pointed end of said intersection of the V-shape into the ground, a slide having angularly downwardly and inwardly extending end portions parallel to and slideable along the outer surfaces of the extremity portions of said V-shape of the strip and an intermediate portion of said slide formal with said end portions, and a ring rigidly secured to and extending upwardly from the center of said slide, to which ring a leash of said intermediate portion of said animal may be attached.
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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) | 1979-10-05 | 1980-04-05 | 1980-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-05 | 1984-04-05 | 1984-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-05 | 1988-04-05 | 1988-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |