Abstract
$ dual-purpose muzzle is capable of protecting the canine handler from a bite while providing lifesaving oxygen to a canine in distress. The muzzle is designed to clip behind the head like a soft muzzle while delivering needed oxygen with its internal oxygen tubing and specially designed port for quick hook up. The port allows for any standard EMS tubing to connect to the muzzle. This allows for a continuous flow of oxygen directed to the snout and mouth of the canine allowing the handler to be hands free to address any other emergencies.
Claims
1. A soft style canine muzzle with fully integrated oxygen delivery capability The specially designed oxygen connector on either left or right side The internal oxygen tubing and how the oxygen flows The oxygen port design that blows into nose or mouth of dog
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1A illustrates the front nose piece, top and bottom O2 delivery ports, soft mesh left side, both left and right internal O2 tubes inside rear straps.
[0013] FIG. 1B illustrates the rear straps where the oxygen port is located for easy hook up.
[0014] FIG. 2a illustrates the right side interior cross section showing quick-clip.
[0015] FIG. 2B illustrates an inside view at front nose piece with O.sub.2 delivery port and tubing.
[0016] FIG. 2C illustrates an exterior front nose piece and straps.
[0017] FIG. 3A illustrates the outer tube protective cover and dual hook up O.sub.2 port for full harness system.
[0018] FIG. 3B illustrates the Oxygen Tee connector for oxygen direction according to the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 4A illustrates the Full Neck Harness System with O.sub.2 collar.
[0020] FIG. 4B illustrates from another angle the Full Neck Harness System on the canine.
[0021] FIG. 4C shows additional placement of Oxygen Port for hookup.
[0022] FIG. 5 illustrates the Full Harness System, neck, chest and back, each with O.sub.2 carrying capability.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0023] Referring to FIG. 1A, this shows the full frontal nose and left side lateral view. The rear straps contain the internal oxygen tubing (1) which is encased and protected in a soft reinforced webbing material which is able to be folded and put in a pocket. The tubing runs toward the nose piece exiting the oxygen ports (5) directly in front of the canines' snout allowing for maximum delivery. The J clips (2) shown on the outer rear ring are optional. The four J clips can be added on bungee straps to attach over a pre-existing muzzle by four points of contact keeping it in place. The Velcro flap on top (3) is able to loosen or tighten to adapt to different size canines preventing the need to carry multiple sizes. The solid flexible nose piece (4) helps with better oxygenation in the muzzle. The front nose has an optional front mounted Oxygen hook up allowing for a different configuration depending on the mission. The nose also allows for a front oxygen port to be put in (6) depending on what the need is.
[0024] Looking at FIG. 1B shows the rear straps with a heavy duty buckle which connects behind the canines head just like a soft muzzle. The rear integrated Oxygen Port (8) has easy hook up to any standard oxygen line. All tubing is encased in the flexible webbing for protection with industrial stitching. All clasps and buckles and straps are industrial stitched for durability.
[0025] Referring to FIG. 2A, it shows the right internal design with J clip (2). FIG. 2B shows the internal oxygen tubing (1) on both sides which normally is encased in protective webbing. The oxygen delivery port (5) is directly in front blowing O2 into the canines nose and mouth. The soft solid nose piece (4) is flexible and durable.
[0026] Referring to FIG. 3A the dual end oxygen connector (12) is a special part in joining the internal oxygen lines together within the Harness style systems. FIG. 3B shows the Tee connector which directs the flow of oxygen toward to the nose.
[0027] Referring to FIG. 4A shows the Full Neck Harness system. This will be worn by the canine which allows the carrying of their own oxygen. The fully integrated oxygen muzzle with oxygen tubing (1) and O2 ports (5) in the nose are connected by a special dual connector (12) to an oxygen bottle housed in the pouch (14) all built on a special collar (13) which holds the bottle. The rear straps (10) and (15) have the oxygen tubing (1) encased in flexible webbing for protection. Any connection or tube will be protected by being inside protective straps. These views are to see what is inside. FIG. 4B is the exact system as 4A but shown on the canine.
[0028] Looking at FIG. 4C shows the different placement of the Oxygen Port (8). It can be in the rear strap on either side toward the end as FIG. 1B showed or on the front of the nose. Both configurations have internal oxygen tubing directing the O2 to the nose and mouth of the canine and are secured behind the head with the heavy duty buckle (9).
[0029] This FIG. 5 depicts the canine wearing the Full Body Harness System. Everything is connected by the dual oxygen connectors (12) and all tubing completely encased and protected by flexible webbing and industrial stitched. All oxygen when in use runs from the back of the canine to the front nose where it is delivered through the O2 ports (5). The canine also has on a chest harness which is outfitted with more locations to attach more oxygen.
