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US 4,059,106 AGranted
Ear rack for veterinary purposes
OwnerRichard D. Shannoninventor
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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.
Claims5
A veterinary apparatus for use in supporting the ears of an animal, said apparatus comprising:
- a flexible base having a strap-like portion extending therefrom;
- a rigid frame coupled to the flexible base for coupling to the animal's ears;
- latching means coupled to said base for engaging said strap-like portion and for resisting disengagement therewith;
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- means coupled to said latching means for allowing a predetermined amount of movement of said strap-like portion when it is engaged with said latching means.
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