Harness Interface Conduit, Tether Line, and Swivel for Use in Animals
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1. An interface device for coupling between an animal interface proximate to the outer surface of an animal and a tethered conduit comprising:
- a conduit having an internal end and an external end, the internal end for coupling to the animal interface, the external end including a connector configured to be attached to the tethered conduit;
a skirt that is affixed to and axially extending from the conduit; and
a securement device configured to secure the skirt to the outer surface of the animal to form a space between the skirt and the outer surface of the animal that protects the animal interface from the animal.
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Abstract
A harness for use in coupling with an animal interface, the animal interface comprising one or more of conduits for transmitting fluid, electrical signals, or optical signals. Swivel extension tether for quick connect to harness, dual-ended swivel, an extension line, and connection to upstream monitoring equipment. Method for using the harness in an animal for fluid communication access, an electrical signal interface, and an optical interface.
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1. An interface device for coupling between an animal interface proximate to the outer surface of an animal and a tethered conduit comprising:
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a conduit having an internal end and an external end, the internal end for coupling to the animal interface, the external end including a connector configured to be attached to the tethered conduit; a skirt that is affixed to and axially extending from the conduit; and a securement device configured to secure the skirt to the outer surface of the animal to form a space between the skirt and the outer surface of the animal that protects the animal interface from the animal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of coupling an animal interface proximate to the outer surface of an animal to a tethered conduit comprising:
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providing a conduit affixed to a skirt, the conduit having an internal end and an external end, the internal end to be coupled to the animal interface, the external end including a connector configured to be attached to the tethered conduit, the skirt axially extending from the conduit; and securely affixing the skirt to the animal to form a space between the outer surface of the animal and the skirt which covers and protects the animal interface from the animal. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An interface device for providing a coupling between an animal interface proximate to the outer surface of an animal body and an external device comprising:
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a skirt having a first end and a second end, the second end configured to engage the outer surface of the animal body and to form a space between the animal body outer surface and the skirt; a conduit secured to the skirt and passing from the first end of the skirt to the second end of the skirt and having a first conduit end and a second conduit end, the first conduit end including a connector that is connectable to the external device, the second end for coupling to the animal interface; and a securement device configured to secure the skirt to the animal body surface to cover and protect the animal interface. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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