US4137660A
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Identification holders for dogs and cats
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-19
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Granted: 1979-02-06
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Expires: 1997-05-19
Abstract
Abstract An identification tag for a dog, cat or the like is carried by a holder fastened to a collar, harness or leash. The holder comprises a transparent plastic pocket open at one end secured to the collar and overlaid by a protecting strap held in place by a rivet at one end and a snap fastener at the open end of the pocket permitting the strap to be lifted or rotated about the rivet to insert an elongated identification tag or to view identification information.
Inventors
- 👤 Eileen A. Dettmann
- 👤 Arthur J. Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:02
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/005; A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
In an animal pet collar, an identification holder comprising a deep transparent plastic pocket having only its top end open, said pocket being permanently fastened to a portion of said collar on the outside thereof, an elongated flexible tag disposed in said pocket, said tag being adapted to carry identification indicia exposed to view through said transparent pocket, and a flexible strap overlying said pocket, means for fastening each end of said strap to said collar, said strap being fastened at its ends to said collar, at least the end of said strap at the open top of said pocket being demountably fastened whereby to provide visual and physical access to said tag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
In an animal pet collar, an identification holder comprising a deep transparent plastic pocket having only its top end open, said pocket being permanently fastened to a portion of said collar on the outside thereof, an elongated flexible tag disposed in said pocket, said tag being adapted to carry identification indicia exposed to view through said transparent pocket, and a flexible strap overlying said pocket, means for fastening each end of said strap to said collar, said strap being fastened at its ends to said collar, at least the end of said strap at the open top of said pocket being demountably fastened whereby to provide visual and physical access to said tag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
An identification holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein the pocket comprises a flattened plastic tube cemented to the pet collar along the outside surface thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
An identification holder in accordance with claim 2 wherein at least the under back portion of the tube is additionally fastened to the collar by the means fastening the ends of said strap to said support, the top end portion of the front portion of said tube being cut away to provide a permanently open top for the pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An identification holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein the means for fastening the end of the strap to the collar at the open top of the pocket is a snap fastener.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
An identification holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein the means for fastening the end of the strap to the collar at the bottom of the pocket is a nail rivet whereby said strap may be rotated about said rivet to provide access to the tag.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
An identification holder in accordance with claim 5 wherein the rivet passes through the bottom of the pocket as well as the collar and strap to permanently close the bottom of said pocket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
An identification holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein the pet collar includes a buckle at one end thereof and the strap is a continuation of said collar doubled back at said buckle to overlie the pocket, the means for fastening said strap to said collar at the bottom of the pocket comprising a rivet passing through at least said collar and said strap, the means for fastening the end of said strap to said collar comprising a snap fastener.
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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) | 1982-02-05 | 1982-08-07 | 1983-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-05 | 1986-08-07 | 1987-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-05 | 1990-08-07 | 1991-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |