US4027357A
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Collapsible dressing hook for animals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-19
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Granted: 1977-06-07
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Expires: 1996-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A dressing hook for animals having a yoke adapted to be supported from above and having a pair of oppositely, outwardly extending arms adapted to be hingedly moved on the yoke from the outwardly extending position to a collapsed position; the arms are supported in the outstanding extended position by respective arm supports secured to the yoke, and on which the arms are connected to a slide when moved from the extended position to the collapsed position; the arms having hooks at their outer ends adapted to engage the legs of an animal for hanging, and being adapted to be moved into a close, substantially contacting relationship in the collapsible position.
Inventors
- 👤 Florin V. Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:32
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22B; A22B5/00; A22B5/06; A22C; A22C15/00; A22C15/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A collapsible dressing hook for animals comprising: a member adapted to be engaged and supported to hang vertically from above, a pair of oppositely outwardly extending arms having inner and outer ends, the arms being hinged to said member adjacent their inner ends, said arms being adapted to be hingedly moved on said member from an outwardly extending position to a substantially vertical collapsed position, animal impaling hooks on the outer ends of said arms, and an arm support for each arm, each arm support having outer and inner ends, each arm support being pivotally connected adjacent its inner end to said member above the inner ends of said arms, each arm support being connected adjacent its outer end to a respective arm intermediate its ends to support the arm in the outwardly extending position, the connection of each arm support to the respective arm being slidable to permit the arms to move to their collapsed substantially vertical position from the extended position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A collapsible dressing hook for animals comprising: a member adapted to be engaged and supported to hang vertically from above, a pair of oppositely outwardly extending arms having inner and outer ends, the arms being hinged to said member adjacent their inner ends, said arms being adapted to be hingedly moved on said member from an outwardly extending position to a substantially vertical collapsed position, animal impaling hooks on the outer ends of said arms, and an arm support for each arm, each arm support having outer and inner ends, each arm support being pivotally connected adjacent its inner end to said member above the inner ends of said arms, each arm support being connected adjacent its outer end to a respective arm intermediate its ends to support the arm in the outwardly extending position, the connection of each arm support to the respective arm being slidable to permit the arms to move to their collapsed substantially vertical position from the extended position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which: the hooks have ends which extend upwardly when the arms are in the outwardly extending position being at right angles to their collapsed position, the hook ends extending toward each other in substantial contact when the arms are in the collapsed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 2 in which: said hooks are approximately semicircular and have points on their ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which: said member is a substantially U-shaped yoke, the convex portion of the U extending upwardly and being adapted to be engaged to be supported upwardly, the legs of the U being spaced transversely with respect to the direction of the arms, the arms in the collapsed position being closely adjacent and extending in the same direction as the U-legs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
The invention according to claim 4 in which: a first fixed member extends transversely between the legs of the U of the yoke above said inner ends of said arms, a second fixed member extending from said first fixed member on both sides thereof in the directions of said arms, said arm supports being connected to said second fixed member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention according to claim 5 in which: the inner ends of the respective arms being in facing relationship when in the outwardly extending position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which: the arms are formed of two spaced members having a pin extending therebetween, the spaced members being joined at their outer ends, the pin in each arm being connected to the respective arm support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention according to claim 7 in which: said arm supports have elongated slots extending inwardly from adjacent their outer ends, said pins in said arms extending through said slots, whereby when said arms are moved to their collapsed position, said pins slide within said slots.
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) | 1980-06-06 | 1980-12-06 | 1981-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-06 | 1984-12-06 | 1985-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-06 | 1988-12-06 | 1989-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |