US4178742A
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Protective animal goggles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-07
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Granted: 1979-12-18
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Expires: 1997-11-07
Abstract
Abstract An eye protection device comprising a soft, flexible plastic envelope forming a goggle enclosure contoured to comfortably conform to the angular anterior cranial features of a particular mammalian, non-human animal, such as a dog, two elastic band means for extending in different directions for securing said envelope to the cranium; the envelope having venting means for permitting indirect exposure of the animal's eyes to the atmosphere; and a plastic window positioned at a front opening in the envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 Forrest E. Longfellow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:28
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
An eye protection device adaptable to mammalian, non-human animals, comprising: a soft, flexible plastic envelope forming a goggle enclosure about the eyes, protecting the eyes of the animal from direct exposure to foreign objects and fumes; said envelope having a front, upper, lower, and two side portions, said upper, lower and said side portions extending rearward to comfortably conform to the angular anterior cranial features of the particular mammalian, non-human animal; said front portion normal to said upper, lower, and side portions of said envelope; said side portions having two elastic band means for securing said envelope to the cranium, one said band means extending around the posterior surface of the cranium and the other said band means extending around the mandible of the animal; said side portions having venting means for permitting indirect exposure of the animal's eyes to the atmosphere; and a shatterproof, plastic window positioned at said front portion of said envelope, said window normal to the line of sight by the eyes of the animal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
An eye protection device adaptable to mammalian, non-human animals, comprising: a soft, flexible plastic envelope forming a goggle enclosure about the eyes, protecting the eyes of the animal from direct exposure to foreign objects and fumes; said envelope having a front, upper, lower, and two side portions, said upper, lower and said side portions extending rearward to comfortably conform to the angular anterior cranial features of the particular mammalian, non-human animal; said front portion normal to said upper, lower, and side portions of said envelope; said side portions having two elastic band means for securing said envelope to the cranium, one said band means extending around the posterior surface of the cranium and the other said band means extending around the mandible of the animal; said side portions having venting means for permitting indirect exposure of the animal's eyes to the atmosphere; and a shatterproof, plastic window positioned at said front portion of said envelope, said window normal to the line of sight by the eyes of the animal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
An eye protection device as in claim 1 where said elastic band means for securing said envelope to the cranium of its wearer is attached to forward lower portions of each said side portion and said other band means is attached to rearward lower portions of each said side portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
An eye protecting device as in claim 1 wherein said envelope is roughly of tubular shape and wherein said upper portion is much longer than lower portions and said side to extend back and engage the animal's cranium above its eyes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An eye protecting device as in claim 3 where said venting means are formed at the rear edges of laterally projecting rib or vanes provided in said side portions of said envelope.
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) | 1982-12-17 | 1983-06-18 | 1983-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-17 | 1987-06-18 | 1987-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-17 | 1991-06-18 | 1991-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |