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Title: |
US5819691:
Apparatus for collecting animal waste deposits
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Country: |
US United States of America

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Inventor: |
Lavi, Yaakov; Shavei Zion 25227, Israel
Yavnai, Amotz; Kiriat Motzkin 26360, Israel

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Assignee: |
None

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Published / Filed: |
1998-10-13
/ 1996-11-25

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Application Number: |
US1996000756071

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IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A01K 23/00;
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IPC-7:
A01K 23/00;

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ECLA Code: |
A01K23/00;

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U.S. Class: |
Current:
119/868;
Original:
119/868;

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Field of Search: |
119/868,869,867

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Abstract: |
A harness-type device is disclosed for collecting the waste products of an animal, such as a dog. The harness includes a collection bag which is in appropriate contact with the animal's body when the harness is worn to collect all the waste products. Several embodiments are shown which, preferably, may include i) flexible straps for comfortably retaining the harness, ii) adjustment according to the size of the animal, and iii) a strap which encircles the tail.

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Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Abelman, Frayne & Schwab ;

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Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Carone, Michael J.; Abbott, Yvonne R.

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First Claim:
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What is claimed is:
1. Apparatus for collecting animal waste deposit discharges from an animal wearing a garment comprising:
- a. a harness to be worn by the animal;
- b. a collection bag connected to said harness for collecting the animal waste deposits;
- c. securement means for connecting said collection bag to said harness; and
- d. means for positioning said collection bag in contact with the animal's body when said securement means is connected to said harness,
wherein said apparatus is operative as a contraceptive for female animals.

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