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Animal ear protectors

US4233942A · kind A · utility

17Cited by
2References
1Claims
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Inventor

Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 1979
Grant dateNov 18, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 6, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K13/006
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention provides a device for protecting the ears of animals, especially long-haired dogs, from becoming soiled by the animal's food while the animal is eating. The device provides a generally tubular shaped member for containing and protecting each ear of the animal, and a member to position the tubular member and animal ears away from the mouth and food of the animal while it is eating.

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