Animal husbandry – Animal controlling or handling
Reexamination Certificate
2000-06-17
2001-11-13
Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3644)
Animal husbandry
Animal controlling or handling
C119S792000, C119S858000, C119S907000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06314915
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND—FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a harness, specifically to the novel use of a harness which, would allow for the attachment of a multi-purpose container.
BACKGROUND—DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
Residents of the Upper East Side vicinity of New York City know that one of its distinct attractions is its proximity to Central Park. Many pet owners spend quality time with their pets by taking them on long strolls, participating in “pet sports” such as “fetch” with a ball or frisbie, or by relaxing with the pet on the Great Lawn.
In the late summer of 1997, the above inventors took their pet Rottweiler, Genesis, for a walk in the northeastern section of Central Park. Mrs. Annette Pope noticed how often the pet grew tired in the summer heat and stopped repeatedly to give the pet water to drink from nearby water fountains. These fountain locations tended to have groups of people and pets waiting to use the same fountain, which can wear down any human or animal's patience and may prove to be unsanitary.
Mrs. Pope felt she could free herself, her daughters, Ty-Ann and Tayra, and her pet Rottweiler, Genesis, from waiting on long lines for fountain use by bringing water bottles for each participant with her on their next adventure through Central Park. This also proved to be a problem as carrying four water bottles tended to be cumbersome and since the bottles were similar in make and their carrying cases were similar in color, it was difficult to determine which water bottle Genesis had previously drank from.
After several walks with Genesis and several mishaps with the four water bottles, Mrs. Pope told her daughters she thought it would be a good idea if Genesis could somehow carry her own water bottle. The Popes searched pet stores, discount stores, department stores, and the Internet with no success. There was no such contraption, which would allow Genesis to transport her own water bottle independently. Mrs. Pope was left with two immediate problems: controlling and restraining her curious, wandering Rottweiler and hydrating her whenever and wherever necessary.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
Accordingly, besides the objects and advantages of a multi-purpose container which, can be attached to a harness, several objects and advantages of the present invention are:
(a) to provide a multi-purpose container which the animal can carry independently,
(b) to provide a harness which will continue to control and restrain the animal,
(c) to provide an opportunity to hydrate the animal wherever and whenever necessary, and
(d) to allow an animal the use of a personal multi-purpose container which, would prevent unsanitary exchanges caused by the animal sharing a liquid container or other watering device with a human.
Further objects and advantages are to provide a harness with a novel use which can be easily attached to and detached from the animal and can be used with or without the multi-purpose container as the multi-purpose container can be easily attached to and detached from the harness. The multi-purpose container can be used anytime of the year. The multi-purpose container can hold medication for the animal in solid or liquid form. When devoid of liquid, the multi-purpose container can hold small, edible, food particles the human accompanying the animal can use as “treats” for the animal. “Treats” can be used to reward favorable behavior during training, to reward a favorable response to a command, or to give to the animal for no reason at all. The harness is machine washable while the multi-purpose container, once removed from the harness, is dishwasher-safe. The harness is lightweight and can be adjusted for a secure fit on the animal, which will prevent the harness from loosening its hold on the animal when the animal is active. The multi-purpose container is also lightweight and will also stay secure on an active animal when the multi-purpose container is secured to the harness. The lid of the multi-purpose container will prevent leakage of a liquid when secured to the neck of the multi-purpose container. Still further objects and advantages will become apparent from a consideration of the ensuing description and drawings.
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Pope Annette Miller
Pope Tayra Elizabeth
Pope Ty-Ann Rebecca
Jordan Charles T.
Smith Kimberly S
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