ANIMAL RESTRAINT DEVICE AND METHOD
First Claim
1. An animal restraint device for restraining an animal and administering medications to the animal, said device comprising:
- a curved body;
at least one handle disposed on said body; and
an administration tube having proximal distal ends and connected to said curved body between said proximal distal ends, said administration tube being offset from said curved body at an angle.
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Abstract
An animal restraining device and method provide dual capability for restraining an animal and administering medications. A first embodiment provides an administration tube connected to a body with handles which can be grasped by user to position the device either for restraining or administering medications. A second embodiment is a continuous hook-shaped member having a hollow passageway in order to introduce medications. The second embodiment is reversible to place either end of the device in the animal'"'"'s mouth for restraining or administering medications, depending upon the size of the particular animal. The method of restraint includes positioning the device in the animal'"'"'s mouth and applying a force to elicit a natural response by the animal which causes the animal to pause or remain motionless for a period of time while a caregiver may treat or examine the animal.
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18 Claims
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1. An animal restraint device for restraining an animal and administering medications to the animal, said device comprising:
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a curved body; at least one handle disposed on said body; and an administration tube having proximal distal ends and connected to said curved body between said proximal distal ends, said administration tube being offset from said curved body at an angle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A device for restraining an animal and administering medications to the animal, said comprising:
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a hook shaped body having a central passageway extending therethrough, said body having first and second ends, and each of said ends being directed in a generally rearward direction; and a blunted tip secured to each end of said body. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of restraining an animal for purposes of treatment, evaluation or observation, said method comprising:
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providing a device having a curved body, at least one handle disposed on said body, an administration tube having proximal and distal ends, and connected to said curved body between said proximal and distal ends, said administration tube being offset from said curved body at an angle; grasping said at least one handle; placing the distal end of the administration tube in the mouth of the animal; applying a forced in a rearward direction thereby lodging the distal end of the administration tube in a first position between the lip and back teeth in a corner of the animal'"'"'s mouth; and adjusting an amount of force to obtain the animal'"'"'s attention and to occupy the animal while the device is within the animal'"'"'s mouth. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of restraining an animal for purposes of treatment, evaluation or observation, said method comprising:
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providing a device having a hollow u-shaped body, a first blunted tip disposed on one end of said body, and a second blunted tip disposed on an opposite end of said body; grasping one end of said body at said first blunted tip; placing the other end of the device in the mouth of the animal; applying a forced in a rearward direction thereby lodging the other end of the device in a first position between the lip and back teeth at a corner of the animal'"'"'s mouth; and adjusting an amount of force to obtain the animal'"'"'s attention and to occupy the animal while the device is within the animal'"'"'s mouth. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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