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Fly guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-03-18
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Granted: 1984-11-06
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Expires: 2003-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A headdress for a horse having eye holes with upstanding members about the periphery of the eye holes. In a first embodiment, a cylindrical flange is employed with screening material extending across one end of the flange. In a second embodiment, a resilient toroidal insert is positioned within an annular pocket forming the periphery of the eye hole. A screen cap is positioned over the toroidal insert and is positioned with same in the annular pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Gayle B. Knox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:06
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A fly guard for a horse, comprising a headdress having eye holes and including annular pockets about each said eye hole; resilient toroidal inserts sized to fit in compression in said annular pockets; screen caps extending over each said resilient toroidal insert and having a substantially planar screen section and a ring section extending about the periphery of said screen section, said ring section including an inwardly facing channel for receipt of said resilient toroidal insert.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A fly guard for a horse, comprising a headdress having eye holes and including annular pockets about each said eye hole; resilient toroidal inserts sized to fit in compression in said annular pockets; screen caps extending over each said resilient toroidal insert and having a substantially planar screen section and a ring section extending about the periphery of said screen section, said ring section including an inwardly facing channel for receipt of said resilient toroidal insert.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fly guard of claim 1 further including an annular layer of soft material extending about each said eye hole inside of said headdress.
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) | 1987-11-06 | 1988-05-07 | 1988-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-06 | 1992-05-07 | 1992-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-06 | 1996-05-07 | 1996-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |