Canine protective suit and method of use thereof

US8015948B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventor

• Christopher Hall · Derby, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 22, 2008
• Grant date: Sep 13, 2011
• Expiry date: Jul 20, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A01K13/006
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A canine protective suit comprising a face mask, a upper body protector and a lower body protector, wherein the face mask is removably secured to the upper body protector, and wherein the lower body protector is removably secured to the upper body protector. The upper body protector comprises elastic bands, wherein the elastic bands secure at least two front leg panels. Similarly, the lower body protector comprises elastic bands, wherein the elastic bands secure at least two back leg panels. To use, a canine's two front legs are placed into the two front leg panels as the upper body protector is placed on the canine. Similarly, the canine's rear legs are inserted into the back leg panels as the lower body protector is installed on the canine. The face mask is then disposed on the canine's face and secured to the upper body protector.