US4186690A
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Animal grooming tethering device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-05
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Granted: 1980-02-05
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Expires: 1997-12-05
Abstract
Abstract An animal grooming tethering device in which a safety break-away clip is used, having two generally resilient parallel arms connected to one another at one end, and a band slidable on the arms to adjust the clip to release the tether at a predetermined force corresponding to the weight of the animal. The device is intended for use as a leash on a grooming table, and will prevent injury to the animal in the event the animal jumps or falls from the table.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Seiler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:06
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/005; A01K13/00; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/02; F16B45/027; F16B45/029; F16B45/036; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3982; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45461; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45775; Y10T24/45859
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
An animal grooming tethering device comprising a one-piece clip having two resilient wire-like, generally parallel arms and a means connecting said arms at one end thereof, at least one of said arms having an end member on the free end thereof extending inwardly toward the other arm to form a yieldable restriction, a ring-like means extending partially around said restriction and between said arms for engagement with said end member at said restriction, said ring-like means being releasably retained by said end member, a band-like adjustable element of a generally oval shape slidable longitudinally on said arms for varying the force required to displace said end member and to thereby release said ring-like means through said restriction, a member connected to one of said means for supporting said clip, and a leash connected to the other of said means for restraining an animal for grooming.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
An animal grooming tethering device comprising a one-piece clip having two resilient wire-like, generally parallel arms and a means connecting said arms at one end thereof, at least one of said arms having an end member on the free end thereof extending inwardly toward the other arm to form a yieldable restriction, a ring-like means extending partially around said restriction and between said arms for engagement with said end member at said restriction, said ring-like means being releasably retained by said end member, a band-like adjustable element of a generally oval shape slidable longitudinally on said arms for varying the force required to displace said end member and to thereby release said ring-like means through said restriction, a member connected to one of said means for supporting said clip, and a leash connected to the other of said means for restraining an animal for grooming.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
An animal grooming tethering device as defined in claim 1 in which said arms and means connecting the arms at one end thereof form a generally U-shaped configuration with the arms being substantially parallel to one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An animal grooming tethering device as defined in claim 1 in which an end member is mounted on both of said arms and extend inwardly in substantial contact with one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
An animal grooming tethering device as defined in claim 3 in which said arms and means connecting said arms at one end thereof and said end members are formed of a single piece of resilient metal wire-like material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
An animal grooming tethering device as defined in claim 1 in which said arms are substantially parallel to one another and said adjustable element consists of a band extending around said two arms and movable toward and away from said end member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
98 words
An animal grooming tethering device as defined in claim 1 in which said two arms and said means connecting said arms are constructed of a resilient material and form a generally U-shaped configuration, and each of said arms has an end member thereon extending inwardly toward one another to form a yieldable restriction, and in which said adjustable element consists of a band extending around said arms and movable toward and away from said end members to vary the force required to displace said end members relative to one another to release said ring-like means from said clip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
An animal grooming tethering device as defined in claim 4 in which said adjustable element consists of a band slidable on said two arms toward and away from said end members to vary the force required to displace said end members sufficiently to permit said ring-like means to pass through said restriction, and in which said band is yielably retained in an adjusted position by the pressure of said arms thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
In a tethering device, a safety break-away retaining clip comprising two resilient wire-like, generally parallel arms, means connecting said arms at one end thereof to form a one-piece construction of a generally U-shaped configuration, at least one of said arms having an end member on the free end thereof extending inwardly toward the other arm to form a yieldable restriction, and an adjustable band slidable on said arms for varying the force required to move said end member relative to said other arm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
83 words
In a tethering device, a safety break-away retaining clip comprising two resilient wire-like, generally parallel arms, means connecting said arms at one end thereof to form a one-piece construction of a generally U-shaped configuration, at least one of said arms having an end member on the free end thereof extending inwardly toward the other arm to form a yieldable restriction, and an adjustable band slidable on said arms for varying the force required to move said end member relative to said other arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A safety break-away retaining clip as defined in claim 8 in which said arms and means connecting the arms at one end thereof are constructed of resilient material, and both of said arms are provided with end members on the free end thereof extending inwardly toward one another.
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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) | 1983-02-04 | 1983-08-06 | 1984-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-04 | 1987-08-06 | 1988-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-04 | 1991-08-06 | 1992-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |