Animal restraining device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective of the animal restraint device of the present invention operably attached to an animal and vehicle, both of which are shown in phantom lines for illustrative purposes only forming no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is further enlarged rear elevation view of the collar portion shown separately and broken away for ease of illustration;

FIG. 4 is a top view of the collar portion as shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of the collar portion as shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the collar portion as shown in FIG. 3 shown in the buckled position;

FIG. 7 is a top view of the collar portion as shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a front elevation view of the collar portion as shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a rear elevation view of one of the leash portions shown separately for ease of illustration, the other portion being identical thereto;

FIG. 10 is a top view of one of the leash portions as shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a front elevation view of one of the leash portions as shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a side elevation of the animal restraining device shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 13 is a rear elevation of the animal restraining device shown in FIG. 1.

While the views are shown on multiple scales, it is undertood that they represent a single embodiment of the same design.

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Patent History
Patent number: D379688
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 13, 1996
Date of Patent: Jun 3, 1997
Inventor: Sandra S. Werner (Centerville, OH)
Primary Examiner: B. J. Bullock
Assistant Examiner: Stacia Sinuik
Attorneys: Wascher & Thomas, PLLC, Wascher & Thomas, PLLC
Application Number: 0/50,269
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Collar, Harness, Or Muzzle (2) (D30/152); Animal Restrainer (D30/151)
International Classification: 3009;