Patent ID: 6530196
Filing Date: 2003-03-11
Classification: B68B,Y10T

Abstract:
A halter comprising a first strap adapted to be received around the nose and the chin of an animal; a second strap adapted to be received around the head and the throat of an animal; a plurality of tabs connecting said straps, at least one of the straps being interrupted to form a first strap end and a second strap end; a connector carried by said first strap end, said connector including a housing, said housing having a slot, an arm pivotally connected to said housing, said arm having a hook, said slot as viewed in profile forming with said hook a compartment to confine said second strap end, and a spring between said arm and said housing to bias said arm to a closed position so that said second strap end may be maintained in said compartment with said arm being totally within the profile of and protected by said housing.