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 Title: |
US4133297:
Vaginal barrier for animals
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| Country: |
US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Denebeim, Julian B.; El Granada, CA 94019
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| Assignee: |
None
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| Published / Filed: |
1979-01-09
/ 1977-01-26
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| Application Number: |
US1977000762496
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A01K 21/00;
Core:
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IPC-7:
A01K 21/00;
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| ECLA Code: |
A01K21/00;
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| U.S. Class: |
Current:
119/854;
Original:
119/143;
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| Field of Search: |
119/143,95
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| Priority Number: |
| 1977-01-26 |
US1977000762496 |
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| Abstract: |
To prevent conception of dogs, cats and other quadruped female animals, a barrier is provided consisting of an apron, preferably fabricated of a single piece of material plus straps to secure the apron in position. The device has a first aperture for the tail of the animal and has an enlarged open portion permitting defecation. A second aperture is formed providing two straps which extend through the crotch and between the straps is an apron-like flap, which is preferably weighted to hang down over the vulva to prevent penetration by the male but sufficiently flexible not to interfere with urination. The end of the device near the first aperture extends across the back of the animal in front of the tail and has first snap elements, preferably two female snaps. The opposite end of the device has a hem for an elastic strap and can be folded to shorten the overall length to accommodate smaller animals. The strap preferably has adjustable buckles having second snap elements to be secured to the first snap elements. The second end fits under the belly of the animal and the elastic straps are drawn up around the sides.
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| Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Caplan, Julian ;
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Kinsey, Russell R.; Leach, Daniel J.
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None
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| Claim |
What is claimed is:
1. A device for the purpose described comprising an elongated member comprising a unitary piece of flexible washable plastic formed near a first end with a first aperture for protrusion of the tail and expose of the anus of the animal to which the device is applied, said first aperture being totally unobstructed, a second aperture separate from said first aperture and formed near a second end opposite said first end defining two straps on either side of said second aperture, a transversely extending portion between said apertures, an apron within said second aperture integral with and flexibly joined to said transversely extending portion, a weight in a pouch on the end of said apron which is downmost in position of use, said apron being unconnected to said member at its lower end, to cause said apron to hang downward over the vulva, said second aperture being unobstructed except by said flexible apron, means comprising a third strap extending from one of said ends adapted to fit around the sides of the animal and cooperating attachment means on the other of said ends and said third strap to hold said member in position.
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