Animal husbandry – Animal controlling or handling – Hitching or tethering
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-15
2008-04-15
Hayes, Bret (Department: 3641)
Animal husbandry
Animal controlling or handling
Hitching or tethering
C119S856000, C119S792000, C182S003000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07357099
ABSTRACT:
An animal restraint apparatus is provided to restrain an animal. The restraint apparatus comprises a first loop that fits over the animal's head and a second loop that is formed about the animal's torso when two straps are routed behind the animal's forelegs and releasably connected to a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is equipped with at least one anchor member that releasably connects with a restraint member. The restraint member may be freestanding such as a leash or it may be attached to an anchorage. A method of restraining an animal is also provided.
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PCT Notification of Transmittal of the International Search Report or the Declaration dated Oct. 6, 2004 (1 sheet).
PCT International Search Report dated Oct. 6, 2004 (3 sheets).
Dodson Will
Nowaskie Curt
Smith Greg
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Hayes Bret
Indiana Mills & Manufacturing Inc.
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