Patents by Inventor Richard D. Shannon

Richard D. Shannon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Ear rack for veterinary purposes
    Patent number: 4059106
    Abstract: An ear rack comprises a rigid frame coupled to a flexible base which is adapted for encircling an animal's head. The flexible base includes a strap-like portion which has perforations therethrough for engaging with a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism allows a predetermined amount of movement in the strap to provide for the maximum comfort of the animal by accommodating such animal movements as jaw movements during eating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1977
    Inventor: Richard D. Shannon
  • Support for newly cropped dog ears
    Patent number: D247631
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1978
    Inventor: Richard D. Shannon