US4094131A
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Animal halter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-12
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1995-12-12
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a halter which is safer for animals to wear and disengages from the animal in case of its entanglement in the halter or when the halter becomes caught on another object. The crown piece is designed to disunite under such circumstances, and this feature is readily placed in inoperative position when desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Sylvia C. McElvey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:47
CPC Classifications
B; B68; B68B; B68B1/00; B68B1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
An animal halter comprising a crown member for positioning behind the ears and across said animal, band means for surrounding the nose of said animal, cheek strap means for attaching said band means to said crown member on opposite sides of said halter, means extending from one side of said halter to the other and positioned to pass beneath the head of said animal rearwardly of said band means, and means for releasably holding said crown member intact on said animal, said releasably holding means being operative to disunite said crown piece upon the imposition of a force on said halter which is less than that otherwise needed to break the halter, and means for inactivating said releasable means, said means for releasably holding said crown member comprising a relatively weak strap portion in said crown member, and said means for inactivating said releasable means comprising a member adapted for releasable connection in a bridging position across said relatively weak strap portion of said crown member to relieve stress on said relatively weak strap portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
An animal halter comprising a crown member for positioning behind the ears and across said animal, band means for surrounding the nose of said animal, cheek strap means for attaching said band means to said crown member on opposite sides of said halter, means extending from one side of said halter to the other and positioned to pass beneath the head of said animal rearwardly of said band means, and means for releasably holding said crown member intact on said animal, said releasably holding means being operative to disunite said crown piece upon the imposition of a force on said halter which is less than that otherwise needed to break the halter, and means for inactivating said releasable means, said means for releasably holding said crown member comprising a relatively weak strap portion in said crown member, and said means for inactivating said releasable means comprising a member adapted for releasable connection in a bridging position across said relatively weak strap portion of said crown member to relieve stress on said relatively weak strap portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
208 words
An animal halter comprising a crown piece for positioning behind the ears and across said animal, band means for surrounding the nose of said animal, a first cheek strap attached to said band means on one side of said halter, a second cheek strap attached to said band means on the side of said halter opposite to the said first cheek strap, means for connecting separate end portions of said crown piece to said first and second cheek straps, strap means connected to opposite sides of said halter and positioned to pass beneath the head of said animal behind said band means, releasable means for breaking the continuity of connection between said first and second cheek straps by said crown piece upon the imposition of a force on said halter which is less than that needed to break any other connecting part of said halter, and means for inactivating said releasable means, said means for releasably holding said crown member comprising a relatively weak strap portion in said crown member, and said means for inactivating said releasable means comprising a member adapted for releasable connection in a bridging position across said relatively weak strap portion of said crown member to relieve stress on said relatively weak strap portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
208 words
An animal halter comprising a crown piece for positioning behind the ears and across said animal, band means for surrounding the nose of said animal, a first cheek strap attached to said band means on one side of said halter, a second cheek strap attached to said band means on the side of said halter opposite to the said first cheek strap, means for connecting separate end portions of said crown piece to said first and second cheek straps, strap means connected to opposite sides of said halter and positioned to pass beneath the head of said animal behind said band means, releasable means for breaking the continuity of connection between said first and second cheek straps by said crown piece upon the imposition of a force on said halter which is less than that needed to break any other connecting part of said halter, and means for inactivating said releasable means, said means for releasably holding said crown member comprising a relatively weak strap portion in said crown member, and said means for inactivating said releasable means comprising a member adapted for releasable connection in a bridging position across said relatively weak strap portion of said crown member to relieve stress on said relatively weak strap portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
An animal halter of claim 2 in which said inactivating member is metallic linking means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3605384A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |