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Eye patch for large domestic animals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-30
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Granted: 1976-08-10
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Expires: 1995-06-30
Abstract
Abstract An eye covering for a large domestic animal adapted to protect the eye in the event of an infection or disease. The covering is formed of material such that it is opaque and of a form that causes the covering to spring back to its original form after deflection.
Inventors
- 👤 George K. Kane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/04; A61D; A61D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
An eye shield adapted to cover the eye of a large domestic animal comprising a cover of dome shape with a flange attached to said dome shape, said cover being formed of a laminated material having a resilient opaque base material and an abrasion-resistant film laminated with said base material, and adhesive securing means on said flange whereby said cover is attachable to said animal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
An eye shield adapted to cover the eye of a large domestic animal comprising a cover of dome shape with a flange attached to said dome shape, said cover being formed of a laminated material having a resilient opaque base material and an abrasion-resistant film laminated with said base material, and adhesive securing means on said flange whereby said cover is attachable to said animal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 in which the dome shape is in the form of an ellipsoid having a major axis approximately 11/8 times the minor axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 in which said cone shape is formed with a base angle of approximately 30°.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 1 in which the base material is a semi-rigid, cross linked, closed cell, foamed polyethylene material having a thickness between 0.06 and 0.131 inches and the film is a dense, abrasive resistant polyethylene film having a thickness of between 6.0 and 10.0 mils.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 4 in which the film has a white colored outer surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-10 | 1980-02-09 | 1980-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-10 | 1984-02-09 | 1984-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-10 | 1988-02-09 | 1988-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |