US4060056A
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Animal harness
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-24
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Granted: 1977-11-29
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Expires: 1996-08-24
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure pertains to a harness for animals, such as dogs, utilizing unitary leash grasping means secured to a portion of a harness, grasping the chest of the animal. A neck encircling portion is removably secured about the neck of the animal, supporting the chest grasping portion of the leash. A waist encircling band is secured along the length of the leash and is adapted with a buckle at the uppermost regions thereof. The animal may be restrained by forces exerted on the chest as opposed to windpipe choking forces when the leash is maintained in a staionary position.
Inventors
- 👤 Josephine Maietta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:12
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S119/00; Y10S119/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
An animal harness comprising a unitary construction, said unitary construction including an elongated endless band, means to conform the proximal end of said endless band into a closed loop, an inverted substantially U-shaped band, one end of said U-shaped band slideably affixed to and adjacent with the distal end of said endless band, the other end of said U-shaped band slideably affixed to and adjacent with said distal end of said endless band and disposed in spaced apart relationship with said one end thereof, a waist cinching band, said waist cinching band slideably affixed to two portions of said endless band intermediate said distal end and said proximal end thereof, said waist cinching band having a pair of free end portions thereof, means to adjustably secure one of said free end portions to and along the length of said waist cinching band at a point therealong located adjacent the other free end portion thereof, said endless band serving as the only means of interconnecting said U-shaped band and said waist cinching band together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
An animal harness comprising a unitary construction, said unitary construction including an elongated endless band, means to conform the proximal end of said endless band into a closed loop, an inverted substantially U-shaped band, one end of said U-shaped band slideably affixed to and adjacent with the distal end of said endless band, the other end of said U-shaped band slideably affixed to and adjacent with said distal end of said endless band and disposed in spaced apart relationship with said one end thereof, a waist cinching band, said waist cinching band slideably affixed to two portions of said endless band intermediate said distal end and said proximal end thereof, said waist cinching band having a pair of free end portions thereof, means to adjustably secure one of said free end portions to and along the length of said waist cinching band at a point therealong located adjacent the other free end portion thereof, said endless band serving as the only means of interconnecting said U-shaped band and said waist cinching band together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The animal harness as claimed in claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises a buckle and tongue assembly hingeably secured to said one end of said waist cinching band, a plurality of holes disposed in spaced apart relationship along said length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The animal harness as claimed in claim 1 wherein said conforming means comprises at least one rubber-like grommet disposed about the exterior surfaces of two adjacent portions of the length of said endless band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The animal harness as claimed in claim 1 further comprising said one end of said inverted U-shaped band formed into a first bight, the free end of said one end fixedly secured to a first portion of the length of said inverted U-shaped band adjacent said free end thereof, said first bight encircling a first portion of said distal end of said endless belt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The animal harness as claimed in claim 1 further comprising said other end of said inverted U-shaped band formed into a second bight, the free end of said other end removably secured to a second portion of the length of said inverted U-shaped band adjacent said another free end thereof, said second bight encircling a second portion of said distal end of said endless belt.
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) | 1980-11-28 | 1981-05-30 | 1981-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-28 | 1985-05-30 | 1985-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-28 | 1989-05-30 | 1989-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |