US4457261A
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Mittens for canines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-04-26
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Granted: 1984-07-03
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Expires: 2002-04-26
Abstract
Abstract Mittens for canines are made of light-weight, waterproof, flexible latex material and taper-off gradually near the bottom whereby the top of the mitten has a self gripping material to secure the top to the canine's leg.
Inventors
- 👤 Tina Marshall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:50
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/006; A01K13/007; A61; A61D; A61D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A mitten for canines which comprises a tube tapered-off at least near the closed bottom and having attached around the open top a strip of self-gripping material capable of securing said top to the canine, said tube being made of a light-weight, waterproof, flexible latex material having a soft inside surface and an anti-slip outside surface, substantially the entire outside of the latex material having said anti-slip surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A mitten for canines which comprises a tube tapered-off at least near the closed bottom and having attached around the open top a strip of self-gripping material capable of securing said top to the canine, said tube being made of a light-weight, waterproof, flexible latex material having a soft inside surface and an anti-slip outside surface, substantially the entire outside of the latex material having said anti-slip surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A mitten according to claim 1, wherein said latex material has a thickness of less than 0.02 inch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mitten according to claim 1, wherein the periphery of the open top is about the same length as the periphery of the dog's paw when the dog is standing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A mitten according to claim 1, wherein said tube has a length such that said strip of self-gripping material can be fastened on a dog's leg at a point just up to and under the carpus of the dog's leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
A process for preparing a mitten for canines which comprises folding a rectangular piece of flexible, latex material having a soft inside and an anti-slip outside at about the middle of the length of the material attaching the sides to each other to form a tube having at least near the bottom a tapered form and attaching to the open top around its periphery a strip of self-gripping material whereby the length of the strip is larger than the periphery of said open top.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
A process for preparing a mitten for canines which comprises folding a rectangular piece of flexible, latex material having a soft inside and an anti-slip outside at about the middle of the length of the material attaching the sides to each other to form a tube having at least near the bottom a tapered form and attaching to the open top around its periphery a strip of self-gripping material whereby the length of the strip is larger than the periphery of said open top.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process according to claim 5, wherein the sides are attached to each other by stitching.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
A process for preparing a mitten for canines which comprises molding a latex material into a tube having at least near the bottom a tapered form, said material having a soft inside and an anti-slip outside and being flexible in nature, and attaching to the open top of the tube around its periphery a strip of self-gripping material whereby the length of the strip is longer than the periphery of said open top.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
73 words
A process for preparing a mitten for canines which comprises molding a latex material into a tube having at least near the bottom a tapered form, said material having a soft inside and an anti-slip outside and being flexible in nature, and attaching to the open top of the tube around its periphery a strip of self-gripping material whereby the length of the strip is longer than the periphery of said open top.
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) | 1987-07-03 | 1988-01-02 | 1988-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-03 | 1992-01-02 | 1992-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-03 | 1996-01-02 | 1996-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |