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Humane training aid with adjustable muzzle loop having an adjustable locking device

US4941313A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 1988
Grant dateJul 17, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K27/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A humane training aid comprising a collar loop and a muzzle loop that are mounted together to permit placement onto an animal such as a dog where the muzzle loop is slideably mounted through a ring held by the collar loop at the rear of the lower jaw and against the neck of the dog. The muzzle loop is placed over the muzzle of the animal. In order to make the humane training aide work effectively, the muzzle loop is made so that it closely fits the muzzle and has a portion that is positioned on the lower side of the ring held by the collar to which a leash can be attached so that upon applying a pulling force on the muzzle loop, the loop and the collar will provide pressure against the muzzle and neck of the animal to provide a calming effect and control. An adjustable slide-lock device is used to quickly adjust the muzzle loop. The slide-lock device has universal applications for adjusting loop sizes for various uses.

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