Harness for working animal – Bonnet or shield
Patent
1999-05-10
2000-10-10
Carone, Michael J.
Harness for working animal
Bonnet or shield
119850, 54 802, 54 803, 54 805, B68C 500
Patent
active
061288918
ABSTRACT:
A protective mask for a horse has a cap shaped to conform to a top region of a horse's head. Two sleeves are formed integral to the cap to receive the ears of the horse. An opening is provided in the cap between the sleeves to allow a forelock of the horse to extend therethrough. Alternatively, the cap has three openings spaced laterally across an upper region of the cap to allow the ears and forelock of the horse to extend therethrough. A mesh face panel is coupled to a bottom edge of the cap and extends downward to substantially cover the eyes of the horse. A nosepiece is coupled to a bottom edge of the face panel, and extends laterally to span a bridge of the horse's nose. A seal formed of fleece material is provided on an inner surface of the nosepiece to rest on the bridge of the horse's nose to substantially prevent insects from passing under the nosepiece. A nose panel, preferably made of mesh material, is coupled to a bottom edge of the nosepiece and extends downward to a point adjacent the nostrils of the horse. A plurality of fringe are coupled to the inner surface of the nosepiece and extend downward under the nose panel along the bridge of the horse's nose, stopping short of the horse's nostrils. The fringe serve to further prevent files and other insects from landing on the horse's nose and from passing under the nosepiece. Straps coupled to opposite edges of the face panel are releasably securable together under the horse's head.
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Beitey Daniel J.
Carone Michael J.
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