Patent ID: 7665424
Filing Date: 2010-02-23
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. An interface device for coupling with an animal interface, wherein the animal interface comprises an external terminus that exits or enters the animal at an externalization site, the interface device comprising: a. a conduit having an internal end and an external end; b. a covering axially projecting from the conduit to cover the external terminus of the animal interface and the externalization site of the animal, wherein the conduit is permanently affixed to and passes through to an underside of the covering; c. an internal terminal fitting attached to the internal end of the conduit and adapted to provide communicative attachment of the internal end of the conduit to the external terminus of the animal interface; d. an external terminal fitting attached to the external end of the conduit and adapted to provide communicative attachment of the external end of the conduit to the external environment; and e. a securement device attached to the covering for securing the covering to the animal.