Patent ID: 7260923
Filing Date: 2007-08-28
Classification: A01K,B68B

Abstract:
1. A nose mask for covering the nostrils but not the mouth of an animal, said nose mask comprising: a filter element having a central region surrounded by a peripheral region, said filter element being formed from a flexible, air-permeable material which can be shaped during use of said filter element and configured to fit the nose region of the animal such that said central region of said filter element is spaced apart from and does not contact the animal's nostrils while said peripheral region of said filter element generally corresponds to the contours of the animal's nose region and a lower portion of said peripheral region contacts the nose region in a location between the animal's mouth and nostrils, said filter element further including an adhesive material disposed along at least a portion of said peripheral region to releasably secure said filter element to the animal.