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US4208986A
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Animal deodorizing collar attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-03
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Granted: 1980-06-24
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Expires: 1996-09-03
Abstract
Abstract An elongated housing is provided including opposite ends and an outwardly concave longitudinal side extending between the opposite ends of the housing. The housing includes openings formed through the aforementioned concave longitudinal side thereof at points spaced longitudinally along the housing and structure is provided for securing the housing on a flexible animal collar with the concave side of the housing opposing and extending lengthwise along the outer side of the collar and that portion of the collar extending between the ends of the housing being arcuate and conforming to the arc of the longitudinal side of the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Kathryn N. Costanzo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
235 words
An attachment for supporting aromatic animal treatment material and the like from a collar worn by an animal, said attachment defining an elongated housing having opposite end portions and defining an outwardly concave arcuate longitudinal side extending between side opposite end portions and including opposite side longitudinal marginal edge portions, said housing further defining longitudinal opposite side walls integral with and extending along said opposite side marginal edge portions and projecting outwardly of the convex side of said longitudinal side, said housing including longitudinally spaced transversely extending elongated slots formed in said longitudinal side extending completely thereacross and into the adjacent marginal portions of said side walls, said opposite end portions including securing means for securing said housing on a flexible animal collar with said concave side of said arcuate longitudinal side opposing and extending along the outer side of said collar and with the collar portion extending between said end portions being arcuate and conforming to the arc of said longitudinal side, said housing including an open longitudinal side opposite said arcuate side, closure means removably closing said open side, said housing being constructed of stiff, but bendable material and the slots formed in said arcuate side and adjacent marginal portions of said side walls enabling the housing to be bent to vary the radius of curvature of said arcuate side to conform to the radii of curvature of animal collars of different sizes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
235 words
An attachment for supporting aromatic animal treatment material and the like from a collar worn by an animal, said attachment defining an elongated housing having opposite end portions and defining an outwardly concave arcuate longitudinal side extending between side opposite end portions and including opposite side longitudinal marginal edge portions, said housing further defining longitudinal opposite side walls integral with and extending along said opposite side marginal edge portions and projecting outwardly of the convex side of said longitudinal side, said housing including longitudinally spaced transversely extending elongated slots formed in said longitudinal side extending completely thereacross and into the adjacent marginal portions of said side walls, said opposite end portions including securing means for securing said housing on a flexible animal collar with said concave side of said arcuate longitudinal side opposing and extending along the outer side of said collar and with the collar portion extending between said end portions being arcuate and conforming to the arc of said longitudinal side, said housing including an open longitudinal side opposite said arcuate side, closure means removably closing said open side, said housing being constructed of stiff, but bendable material and the slots formed in said arcuate side and adjacent marginal portions of said side walls enabling the housing to be bent to vary the radius of curvature of said arcuate side to conform to the radii of curvature of animal collars of different sizes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said side walls include laterally bent end tabs defining end walls for said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said arcuate side includes opposite end portions projecting outwardly beyond said end walls, said securing means comprising apertures formed through said end portions of said arcuate side adapted to receive rivets therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
the combination of claim 1 wherein said means removably closing said open side comprises an elongated arcuate cover pivotally attached at one end to a first end of said housing for swinging between open and closed positions exposing and covering, respectively, said open side.
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) | 1983-06-24 | 1983-12-24 | 1984-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-24 | 1987-12-24 | 1988-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-24 | 1991-12-24 | 1992-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |