US4345548A
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Throat protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-01-05
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Granted: 1982-08-24
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Expires: 2001-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A neck protector for an animal to be roped. The protector extends on the underside of the animal from between the fore-legs to adjacent the mouth. The protector extends partially around the neck of the animal to protect the windpipe during roping. It is attached round the body, head and neck on the animal.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifton T. Krebs
- 👤 Leonard B. Krebs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:46
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S119/00; Y10S119/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A neck protector for an animal to be roped the protector comprising: a flexible member comprising a first portion, relatively narrow, to extend substantially horizontally between the animal's fore legs and a second portion extending from the first portion and adapted to extend vertically and around the neck of the animal sufficiently to protect the animal's windpipe and to the mouth of the animal, under the jaws; said second portion being substantially wider than said first portion and having an inside smooth surface; a first strap at a first end of the flexible member to extend around the animal's body; a second strap at a second end of the flexible member to extend around the animal's nose; and at least one further strap to extend around the animal's neck the straps serving to locate the protector in position on the animal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A neck protector for an animal to be roped the protector comprising: a flexible member comprising a first portion, relatively narrow, to extend substantially horizontally between the animal's fore legs and a second portion extending from the first portion and adapted to extend vertically and around the neck of the animal sufficiently to protect the animal's windpipe and to the mouth of the animal, under the jaws; said second portion being substantially wider than said first portion and having an inside smooth surface; a first strap at a first end of the flexible member to extend around the animal's body; a second strap at a second end of the flexible member to extend around the animal's nose; and at least one further strap to extend around the animal's neck the straps serving to locate the protector in position on the animal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A protector as claimed in claim 1, in which the flexible material is rubber or neoprene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A protector as claimed in claim 1 including two straps to go around the neck of the animal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A protector as claimed in claim 1 in which the straps are belts, each having a buckle at one end and holes formed at the other to engage the buckle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A protector as claimed in claim 1 in which the straps are provided with a plurality of hook members at one end and a plurality of corresponding eye members at the other end, the hooks and eyes being engageable by pressing them together.
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) | 1985-08-23 | 1986-02-22 | 1986-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-23 | 1990-02-22 | 1990-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-23 | 1994-02-22 | 1994-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |