Title:
Animal tethering device
Document Type and Number:
United States Patent D421822
Inventors:
Van Hale, Rhonda D. (Mora, MN)
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Application Number:
D/104750
Publication Date:
03/21/2000
Filing Date:
05/11/1999
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Export Citation:
Assignee:
T & L Nifty Products, Inc. (Braham, MN)
Primary Class:
Field of Search:
D30/154, D25/100, 47/41.01, 47/44, 135/118, 119/769, 119/784, 119/786, 119/787, 119/788, D8/1
US Patent References:
| D211810 | July, 1968 | Maxwell | D8/1 | |
| D250488 | Animal tether | December, 1978 | Wilmot | D30/154 |
| D310477 | Lawn sprinkler support | September, 1990 | Fleecs | D8/1 |
| D402431 | Bird feeder stand | December, 1998 | Peterson | D25/100 |
| D411722 | Plant support system | June, 1999 | Grimes | D8/1 |
| 1233649 | July, 1917 | Hareza | 119/784 | |
| 2014175 | Plant protector | September, 1935 | Hart | 47/44 |
| 3070068 | Ground anchor for tethering element | December, 1962 | Chapman | 119/784 |
| 4831798 | Ground anchoring stake | May, 1989 | Otteson | 119/786 |
Other References:
Doctors Foster & Smith--Collars/Tie-Outs, p. 53 Feb. 1997.
Primary Examiner:
Zarfas, Louis S.
Assistant Examiner:
Oliver, Catherine R.
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Cwayna, James R.
Claims:
1. The ornamental design for an animal tethering device, as shown.
Description:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the animal tethering device showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is an opposite side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view.