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A vest or belt is integrally formed with tubular, pet receiving passageways which extend around the wearer's body and terminate in pocket-like chambers for feeding and retrieval.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4606669 | Connector A space frame connector which has two inner shells and two outer shells. Each outer shell is fixed to an inner shell with ends of structural members secured between the two shells. The four shells are fixed together with ends of structural members secured... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4566245 | Collapsible construction assembly A construction assembly for making a collapsible structure has a post extending along and defining an upright post axis and having one end formed with an axially centered threaded bore open in one axial direction, normally upward. A first plate fixed on t... | 01/28/1986 |
| 4474490 | Joint for space frames A joint for use with a space frame for connecting a plurality of struts together. The joint permits dome fabrication and erection with essentially no field bolting required. A central hub is included in the joint for resisting forces transmitted to the jo... | 10/02/1984 |
| 4443127 | Coupling A coupling for intercoupling at least two orthogonal bars or tubes includes an annular member surrounding one of the bars and rigidly fastened thereto. A loose annular member is also positioned on the bar and cooperates with angled guide surfaces. The oth... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4437288 | Lattice-type structure, particularly mast support of antenna Lattice-type structure, formed by uprights disposed like the parallel edges of a regular prism, and by windbracing panels connecting said uprights in two's via sleeves fitted and fixed on these respective uprights, said sleeves comprising at least one pai... | 03/20/1984 |
| 4370073 | Connector hub for geodesic dome structures A connector hub made in a single integrally cast unit for connecting the ends of the stringer frame members of a geodesic dome structure, said hub being characterized by a plurality of pairs of spaced apart flange elements defining stringer receiving slot... | 01/25/1983 |
| 4358909 | Turnstile A new turnstile is provided which is constructed from a minimum number of different extruded components and includes an improved turnstile control mechanism. The turnstile is comprised of a plurality of upstanding, spaced mounting columns which define a f... | 11/16/1982 |
| 4357118 | Connecting assembly for geodesic dome framework construction A connecting assembly consisting of a hub and a plurality of U shaped connecting members for joining the framework of geodesic domes is provided. The hub is formed from a hollow member containing a plurality of radial grooves designed to accept the rectan... | 11/02/1982 |
| 4355918 | Space frame connectors This invention relates to a connector for the elongated frame elements of a structural space frame and to a space frame employing the connectors. The connectors consist of three elements which are stacked one on the other on a common axis with the face of... | 10/26/1982 |
| 4348129 | Coupling joint Disclosed is a six-way joint for connecting tubular elements and supporting the edges of panels and walls, formed of two, separable, complementary, shell-shaped members, each having a central base; channels extending from the base along a first plane such... | 09/07/1982 |
| 4330221 | High stability structural joint, device and method A structural joint wherein the intersecting members share at least one uninterrupted common surface to provide a particularly stable joint. In the preferred embodiment the composite material elements are protectively coated to prevent moisture absorption,... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4326354 | Recreational kit for constructing objects This invention discloses a kit for assembling light, airy, toy-like designs from blocks and solid sticks made of the same material throughout. The blocks preferably have tapered holes adapted to receive the sticks' ends therein. The holes and the sticks a... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4325648 | Tube clamp A space frame has nodes which are made up of juxtaposed plates with the ends of the frame chords sandwiched between them. The chord ends are equipped with collars that have projecting diametrically opposed nibs that fit into corresponding apertures in the... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4289417 | Clamp A clamp having a body characterized by a pair of laterally open, V-shape seats extending along axes disposed in spaced apart, right angular relation. Opposite the seats are threaded openings which receive threaded screws lying along axes intersecting the ... | 09/15/1981 |
| 4288171 | Mount for a holding structure of a free-cutting device A mount for a holding structure of a free-cutting device having two clamping members which respectively include a depression for receiving a mount member of the holding structure, while at least one of the clamping members is provided with a receiving sur... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4283156 | Joint for space frames A joint for use with a space frame for connecting a plurality of struts together. The joint permits dome fabrication and erection with essentially no field bolting required. A central hub is included in the joint for resisting forces transmitted to the jo... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4280769 | Joint and framework A coupling for coupling together a plurality of elongate members, particularly members of a planar framework structure, which coupling includes a separate coupling element welded to each one of the members to be coupled together and a locking ring which i... | 07/28/1981 |
| 4194851 | Universal hub for geodesic domes A universal hub for interconnecting the structural members of a geodesic type building consists of a pair of identical hub members, having inner and outer faces, which are positioned in superimposed relation to each other to define a slot therebetween whi... | 03/25/1980 |
| 4166400 | Motor vehicle steering wheel assembly A steering wheel assembly comprising a wheel rim and a tubular member for use as at least a part of a steering column. The tubular member has its longitudinal axis aligned with the center of the wheel rim. A plurality of spokes each has a first portion ex... | 09/04/1979 |
| 4157226 | Shaft connectors This invention is a connector that gains versatility by virtue of its specific shape and proportions. The connector will interface two rods at right angles. Versatility is displayed by forming closely packed clusters.... | 06/05/1979 |
| 4136985 | Corner structure A fabricated corner structure having a single piece outer member and two piece inner member construction for receiving tubular members generally perpendicular to each other encompassed by the inner and outer members with a vertical support member perpendi... | 01/30/1979 |
| 4115608 | Ornamental sunburst hub A hub is employed in forming an ornamental sunburst from a plurality of spokes. The hub includes an annular base plate and an outer hub having a tubular rim and an outer wall. Radially spaced wedge members on the interior surface of the outer wall define ... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4066371 | Bar jointing members A bar jointing member to secure together two or three bars comprising a one piece housing with a plurality of bores extending therethrough and an aperture in the housing receiving a single tapered clamping bolt, said aperture communicating with each of sa... | 01/03/1978 |
| 4056327 | Corner connector A tent frame assembly characterized by a two-part corner member or casting secured together by an independent nut and bolt arrangement, where the nut is dimensioned so as to permit ready grasping and tightening during the assembly procedure. The invention... | 11/01/1977 |
| 4039263 | Connector joint A plurality of rods are connected together so as to lie in respective relatively orthogonal planes by means of a joint that has three parts held together by a fastener. This joint is formed with three pairs of holes, each pair of holes lying on a respecti... | 08/02/1977 |
| 4027988 | Joint connector for bars A joint for firmly holding three legs together along a longitudinally intermediate portions thereof; the joint consisting of two spider-like members each of which is generally hemispherical in shape and includes three radial arms and three notches therebe... | 06/07/1977 |
| 4011020 | Transfer joint for rigid frames The invention relates to a transfer joint for rigid frames comprising a solid joint member, the interior of which is made of hardened grout and has three or more bars joined to it with a non-positive and/or positive connection.... | 03/08/1977 |
| 3986316 | Joint assembly In furniture construction a joint is formed between an upright post and the dovetail shaped end of a rail member by the clamping action of a pair of disc-shaped cap members having coaxially slanted interior peripheral portions that mate with the notches o... | 10/19/1976 |
| 3955510 | Shelving apparatus Shelving apparatus including vertical shelving elements and horizontal shelving elements that are releasably interconnected by connectors formed of stiff material. The shape of the connectors depends upon the shelving arrangement to be erected, and there ... | 05/11/1976 |
