Bird Harness and Clasp

A harness may include a number of straps that may be formed of stainless steel chain and/or other materials and one or more clasps. The clasps may include a barrel that defines an internal aperture and includes threads facing the internal aperture and a hook that includes a curved head end portion, a bent head end portion connected to the curved head end portion, a point connected to the bent head end portion, a tail end portion, a curved tail end portion connected to the tail end portion, and a base portion connecting the curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion. The curved head end portion may connect to the harness when the barrel is uncoupled from the hook and the barrel may couple to the hook by screwing onto the hook while the point travels along the threads.

FIELD

The described embodiments relate generally to harnesses. More particularly, the present embodiments relate to a bird harness and a clasp.

BACKGROUND

Many people interact with animals. For example, people may keep animals as pets or livestock and/or may interact with animals kept as pets or livestock as part of their employment. Birds are one example of animals that may be kept as pets or livestock. Interactions with birds may include feeding and/or other care of the bird, taking the bird outside and/or otherwise transporting the bird, and so on.

One or more harnesses may be placed on a bird as part of interacting with the bird. For example, the harness may be placed on the bird and coupled to a leash and/or other mechanism in order to control and/or otherwise restrict the bird's movements, such as to prevent the bird from escaping when taken outside, near an open window or door, and so on.

Overview

The present disclosure relates to harnesses and/or clasps that are adjustable, durable, and resistant to manipulation by birds or other creatures upon whom the harnesses and/or clasps are used. The harness may include a number of straps (such as a back strap, shoulder straps connected to the back strap, a breastbone strap connected to the shoulder straps, and a tail strap connected to the breastbone strap) that may be formed of stainless steel chain and/or other materials and one or more clasps. The clasps may include a barrel that defines an internal aperture and includes threads facing the internal aperture and a hook that includes a curved head end portion, a bent head end portion connected to the curved head end portion, a point connected to the bent head end portion, a tail end portion, a curved tail end portion connected to the tail end portion, and a base portion connecting the curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion. The curved head end portion may be configured to connect to the harness when the barrel is uncoupled from the hook and the barrel may be configured to couple to the hook by screwing onto the hook while the point travels along the threads.

In various embodiments, a bird harness assembly includes a bird harness and a clasp. The bird harness includes a back strap, shoulder straps connected to the back strap, a breastbone strap connected to the shoulder straps, and a tail strap connected to the breastbone strap. The clasp includes a barrel that defines an internal aperture and includes threads facing the internal aperture and a hook. The hook includes a curved head end portion, a bent head end portion connected to the curved head end portion, a point connected to the bent head end portion, a tail end portion coupled to the tail strap, a curved tail end portion connected to the tail end portion, and a base portion connecting the curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion. The curved head end portion is configured to connect to the bird harness when the barrel is uncoupled from the hook. The barrel is configured to couple to the hook by screwing onto the hook while the point travels along the threads.

In some examples, at least one of the back strap, the shoulder straps, the breastbone strap, and the tail strap is a chain. In a number of implementations of such examples, the chain is made of steel.

In various examples, the bird harness assembly further includes a ring connected to the back strap.

In some examples, the tail end portion is a point or a stopper.

In a number of examples, the bird harness assembly further includes a leash connected to the breastbone strap and the tail strap. In various implementations of such examples, the bird harness assembly further includes a leash loop connected to the leash.

In some embodiments, a bird harness assembly includes a bird harness and a clasp coupled to the bird harness. The clasp includes a barrel that defines an internal aperture and includes threads facing the internal aperture and a hook. The hook includes a curved head end portion, a bent head end portion connected to the curved head end portion, a point connected to the bent head end portion, a tail end portion, a curved tail end portion connected to the tail end portion, and a base portion connecting the curved head end portion and the tail end portion. The curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion are each configured to connect to the bird harness when the barrel is uncoupled from the hook. The barrel is configured to couple to the hook by screwing onto the hook while the point travels along the threads.

In various examples, the curved tail end portion is configured to connect to the bird harness by connecting to a strap of the bird harness and operable to position the strap away from the threads. In some examples, the curved head end portion cooperates with the barrel to prevent the point that is travelling along the threads from travelling all the way through the internal aperture. In a number of examples, the bent head end portion includes a bend that is positioned closer to the base portion than a first portion of the bent head end portion that connects to the curved head end portion and a second portion of the bent head end portion that connects to the point. In various examples, the hook is formed of a unitary metal wire. In some examples, the tail end portion resists disconnection of the bird harness from the hook other than from the point.

In a number of embodiments, a clasp for a bird harness includes a barrel that defines an internal aperture and includes threads facing the internal aperture and a hook. The hook includes a curved head end portion, a bent head end portion connected to the curved head end portion, a point connected to the bent head end portion, a tail end portion, a curved tail end portion connected to the tail end portion, and a base portion connecting the curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion. The curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion are each configured to connect to the bird harness when the barrel is uncoupled from the hook. The barrel is configured to couple to the hook by screwing onto the hook while the point travels along the threads.

In various examples, the tail end portion is a coil or a point. In some examples, the barrel resists removal of the bird harness from the curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion while the curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion are connected to the bird harness and the barrel is coupled to the hook. In a number of examples, the point is operable to travel along the threads all the way through the internal aperture. In various examples, the curved head end portion is larger than the internal aperture. In some examples, the barrel is operable to at least partially surround the tail end portion when the barrel is coupled to the hook. In a number of examples, part of the curved head end portion is smaller than the internal aperture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The description that follows includes sample systems, methods, and apparatuses that embody various elements of the present disclosure. However, it should be understood that the described disclosure may be practiced in a variety of forms in addition to those described herein.

Harnesses that may be used with birds may include cloth straps that go over the bird's head and buckle to a cloth strap that goes around the bird's waist. However, such harnesses may not provide the narrow, minimal straps that are really needed for the small frame and delicate skin of birds, resulting in an uncomfortable harness. Further, birds are dexterous and may be able to unfasten the buckles, chew through the straps, and so on. Any of these factors may cause such harnesses to be unsuitable, and result in people taking their birds outside for needed outdoor exposure much less often than they otherwise would.

The following disclosure relates to harnesses and/or clasps that are adjustable, durable, and resistant to manipulation by birds or other creatures upon whom the harnesses and/or clasps are used. The harness may include a number of straps (such as a back strap, shoulder straps connected to the back strap, a breastbone strap connected to the shoulder straps, and a tail strap connected to the breastbone strap) that may be formed of stainless steel chain and/or other materials and one or more clasps. The clasps may include a barrel that defines an internal aperture and includes threads facing the internal aperture and a hook that includes a curved head end portion, a bent head end portion connected to the curved head end portion, a point connected to the bent head end portion, a tail end portion, a curved tail end portion connected to the tail end portion, and a base portion connecting the curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion. The curved head end portion may be configured to connect to the harness when the barrel is uncoupled from the hook and the barrel may be configured to couple to the hook by screwing onto the hook while the point travels along the threads.

FIG.1Adepicts a top view of a first example bird harness100with example first and second clasps106A and106B. The bird harness100may include a number of straps. The straps may be formed of stainless steel chain and/or other materials, such as cords, fabric, wire, steel, iron, carbon fiber, polymer, titanium, aluminum, and so on. The chain may enable the first and second clasps106A and106B to be attached at multiple points, increasing the adjustability of the bird harness100. The chain may be interspersed with one or more beads, rings, and/or other components. Being formed of stainless steel may prevent and/or resist the straps from being chewed through by birds, as well as being non-toxic (such as zinc or other materials may be) to the birds.

The straps may include a back strap102, shoulder straps103connected to the back strap102, a breastbone strap104connected to the shoulder straps103, and a tail strap105connected to the breastbone strap104. The bird harness100may also include a beaded ring101coupled to the back strap102, a leash107connected to the breastbone strap104, a leash loop109connected to the leash107, and/or other components.

FIG.1Bdepicts the bird harness100ofFIG.1Aafter a bird191has been placed over the bird harness100.FIG.1Cdepicts the bird harness100ofFIG.1Bafter the bird harness100is positioned over the head of the bird191such that the back strap102is positioned over the back of the bird191.FIG.1Ddepicts the bird harness100ofFIG.1Cafter the first clasp106A is attached to the beaded ring101.FIG.1Edepicts the bird harness100ofFIG.1Dafter the second clasp106B is attached to the beaded ring101.

FIG.1Fdepicts the bird harness100ofFIG.1Eafter the first and second clasps106A and106B are moved to attach to the back strap102. By being able to be attached at multiple points, the first and second clasps106A and106B increase the adjustability of the bird harness100.

FIG.1Gdepicts the bird harness100ofFIG.1Eafter the leash loop109is connected to a carabiner111that is coupled to a lanyard110on a user's neck.FIG.1Hdepicts the bird harness100ofFIG.1Eafter the leash loop109is placed on a hand of a user192.FIG.1Idepicts the bird harness100ofFIG.1Eafter the leash loop109is connected to a carabiner111that is coupled to a wrist strap112on a user's wrist113.

Although the bird harness100is illustrated and described as including particular components arranged in a particular configuration, it is understood that this is an example. In a number of implementations, various configurations of various components may be used without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

For example, the bird harness100is illustrated and described as including a single tail strap105. However, it is understood that this is an example. In various implementations, the bird harness100may include multiple tail straps105. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Further, in some implementations, the bird harness100may include components other than those shown. By way of illustration, in some examples, the chain may be covered with a cover formed of fabric and/or another material. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Moreover, the above illustrates and describes the bird harness100as being used for birds. However, it is understood that this is an example. In various implementations, the bird harness100may be used with creatures other than birds. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Additionally, the first and second clasps106A and106B are illustrated as lobster clasps. However, it is understood that this is an example. In various implementations, other clasps (such as the clasps606illustrated and described with respect toFIGS.2A-6and/or the clasp906illustrated and described with respect toFIGS.9A-9O) may be used. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

By way of illustration, birds may be able to manipulate lobster clasps. Other clasps, such as the clasps606illustrated and described with respect toFIGS.2A-6the clasp906illustrated and described with respect toFIGS.9A-9O, may be resistant to manipulation by birds.

FIG.2Adepicts a top view of a second example clasp606that may be used with a bird harness, such as the bird harness100ofFIGS.1A-1I, the bird harness600ofFIGS.6A-6C, and/or the bird harness900ofFIGS.9A-9O.FIG.2Bdepicts a cross-sectional view of the clasp606ofFIG.2A, taken along the line A-A.

With respect toFIGS.2A and2B, the clasp606may include a barrel222that defines an internal aperture230and includes threads229facing the internal aperture230and a hook221that includes a curved head end portion226, a bent head end portion227connected to the curved head end portion226, a point228connected to the bent head end portion227, a tail end portion223, a curved tail end portion224connected to the tail end portion223, and a base portion225connecting the curved head end portion226and the curved tail end portion224. The bent head end portion227includes a bend that is positioned closer to the base portion225than a first portion of the bent head end portion227that is connected to the curved head end portion226and a second portion of the bent head end portion227that connects to the point228.

The curved head end portion226is shown as larger than the internal aperture230. This may prevent the barrel222from passing entirely over the hook221. However, it is understood that this is an example. In other implementations, the curved head end portion226may be smaller than the internal aperture230and/or may be sized such that the barrel222may pass partially over the curved head end portion226. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

The curved head end portion226may be configured to connect to a harness (such as the bird harness100ofFIGS.1A-1I, the bird harness600ofFIGS.6A-C, and/or the bird harness900ofFIGS.9A-9O) and/or other component when the barrel222is uncoupled from the hook221and the barrel222may be configured to couple to the hook221by screwing onto the hook221while the point228travels along the threads229.

As shown, the point228and the tail end portion223may cooperate to define a gap that may be exposed when the barrel222is not coupled to the hook221and may be blocked (resisted by the barrel222) by the barrel222when the barrel222is coupled to the hook221. As such, components like links of a chain may be slid onto the hook221via that gap when the barrel222is not coupled to the hook221and may be blocked (resisted by the barrel222) from being slid onto the hook221via that gap when the barrel222is coupled to the hook221. Further components like links of a chain positioned on the hook may be removed from the hook221via that gap when the barrel222is not coupled to the hook221and may be blocked (resisted by the barrel222) from being removed from the hook221via that gap when the barrel222is coupled to the hook221. In this way, the clasp606may function to connect components while being more resistant to manipulation by birds than the clasps106A and106B ofFIGS.1A-1F.

As illustrated, the tail end portion223is a coil and/or other stopper. Such a coil and/or other stopper may be simpler to manufacture on the hook221(particularly when the hook221is formed of a unitary material, such as a metal wire or other component) than other components. However, it is understood that this is an example. The coil and/or other stopper may function to stop or resist travel of a chain or other component of a harness traveling along the hook221such that the chain or other component of a harness may only be disconnected from the point228. In various implementations, the tail end portion223may be other components capable of performing a stopping function, such as a ball, a flange, and so on. However, in still other examples (seeFIGS.9A-9O), the tail end portion223may be other components that do not perform a stopping function. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

As shown, the barrel222may be centered with respect to the hook221while the point228moves along and/or engages the threads229. The hook221and/or the barrel222may also be configured such that the point228may move along the threads229all the way from a first side of the internal aperture230through a second side of the internal aperture230and the barrel222(such as is shown inFIG.5G). This may enable the barrel222to be tilted (and/or non-centered) with respect to the hook221while the barrel222is coupled to the hook221. In this way, the clasp606may be more resistant to manipulation by birds as the barrel222may need to be un-tilted (and/or centered) with respect to the hook221prior to uncoupling of the barrel222from the hook221.

For example, the length of the point228may allow the point228to travel along the threads229until the point228moves all the way from a first side of the internal aperture230through a second side of the internal aperture230and the barrel222. By way of another example, an angle of the bend of the bent head end portion227may allow the point228to travel along the threads229until the point228moves all the way from a first side of the internal aperture230through a second side of the internal aperture230and the barrel222. In still another example, a size of at least part of the curved head end portion226may be small enough with respect to the internal aperture230that the barrel222does not prevent and/or resist the point228from travelling along the threads229until the point228moves all the way from a first side of the internal aperture230through a second side of the internal aperture230and the barrel222. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

However, it is understood that this is an example. In other implementations, various components of the hook221and/or the barrel222(such as the length of the point228, an angle of the bend of the bent head end portion227, a size of at least part of the curved head end portion226, and so on) may prevent the point228from moving along the threads229all the way from a first side of the internal aperture230through a second side of the internal aperture230and the barrel222whereupon the barrel222may partially and/or fully surround the tail end portion223. In such implementations, the barrel222may not be able to be tilted (and/or non-centered) with respect to the hook221while the barrel222is coupled to the hook221.

FIG.3Adepicts a top view of the hook221of the clasp606ofFIG.2Aremoved from the barrel222.FIG.3Bdepicts a bottom view of the hook221ofFIG.3A.FIG.3Cdepicts a front side view of the hook221ofFIG.3A.FIG.3Ddepicts a left side view of the hook221ofFIG.3B.FIGS.3A-3Drespectively illustrate the curved head end portion226, the bent head end portion227, the point228, the tail end portion223, the curved tail end portion224, and the base portion225.

FIG.4Adepicts a top view of the barrel222of the clasp606ofFIG.2Aremoved from the hook221.FIG.4Bdepicts an isometric right view of the barrel222ofFIG.4A.FIG.4Billustrates the threads229and the internal aperture230extending from a first side of the barrel222to a second side of the barrel.

FIG.5Adepicts the hook221and the barrel222ofFIG.4Auncoupled from each other.FIG.5BdepictsFIG.5Aafter one of the ends of the tail strap105of the bird harness100ofFIGS.1A-1Iis pulled through the internal aperture (shown inFIGS.2B and4B) defined by the barrel222.FIG.5CdepictsFIG.5Bafter the tail strap105is coupled to the hook221.FIG.5DdepictsFIG.5Cafter the beaded ring101of the bird harness100ofFIGS.1A-1Iis positioned adjacent the hook221.FIG.5EdepictsFIG.5Dafter the beaded ring101is coupled to the hook221.FIG.5FdepictsFIG.5Eafter the barrel222is coupled to the hook221.FIG.5Gdepicts5F after the barrel222is moved on the hook221until the point228moves all the way through the barrel222.

As such, the tail strap105and/or the beaded ring101may be slid onto the hook221when the barrel222is not coupled to the hook221and may be blocked (resisted by the barrel222) from being slid onto the hook221when the barrel222is coupled to the hook221. Further the tail strap105and/or the beaded ring101may be removed from the hook221when the barrel222is not coupled to the hook221and may be blocked (resisted by the barrel222) from being removed from the hook221when the barrel222is coupled to the hook221. In this way, the clasp606may function to connect the tail strap105and the beaded ring101while being more resistant to manipulation by birds than the clasps106A and106B ofFIGS.1A-1F.

As shown inFIGS.5C-5F, the curved tail end portion224functions to position the tail strap105away from the threads229(shown inFIGS.2B and4B) of the barrel222. If the tail end portion223were directly connected to the base portion225, the tail strap105positioned at the tail end portion223could become ground by the threads229(shown inFIGS.2B and4B) of the barrel222, potentially damaging the tail strap105and/or the barrel222. However, as the curved tail end portion224functions to position the tail strap105away from the threads229(shown inFIGS.2B and4B) of the barrel222, the curved tail end portion224prevents such potential damage.

FIG.6Adepicts a bird harness600like the bird harness100ofFIG.1Awith the first and second clasps106A and106B each replaced with first and second clasps606A and606B like the clasp606ofFIG.5G.FIG.6Bdepicts the bird harness ofFIG.6Awith the first and second clasps606A and606B moved to interior portions of the tail strap105.FIG.6Cdepicts the bird harness ofFIG.6Awith portions of the tail strap105extending past the first and second clasps606A and606B removed. In this way, the first and second clasps606A and606B can be removed from the tail strap105and moved anywhere up or down the tail strap105, whereupon any excess portions of the tail strap105may be removed, increasing adjustability and enhancing fit of the bird harness600.

The above illustrates and describes the clasp606ofFIG.5Gbeing used with the bird harness600. However, it is understood that this is an example. In various implementations, the clasp606ofFIG.5Gmay be used to clasp components other than the bird harness600, other bird harnesses, other harnesses, and so on. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

FIG.7depicts a flow chart illustrating a first example method for attaching a bird harness to a bird. This method may be performed using the bird harness100ofFIGS.1A-1Iand/or the bird harness600ofFIGS.6A-Cand/or the clasp606ofFIG.2Aand/orFIGS.5F-G.

At operation710, a bird is placed over a harness. At operation720, shoulder straps of the harness are moved around the head of the bird so that a beaded ring of the harness is above the base of the bird's tail. At operation730, one or more clasps of the harness are connected to a back strap of the harness and/or the beaded ring.

For example, the method700is illustrated and described as connecting one or more clasps of the harness to the back strap of the harness and/or the beaded ring. However, this is an example. In various implementations, one or more clasps may be coupled to other components of the harness. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

FIG.8depicts a flow chart illustrating a second example method800for connecting straps of a bird harness to a clasp. This method800may be performed using the bird harness100ofFIGS.1A-1Iand/or the bird harness600ofFIGS.6A-Cand/or the clasp606ofFIG.2Aand/orFIGS.5F-G.

At operation810, a tail strap of a harness is pulled through a barrel of a clasp. At operation820, the tail strap is connected to a curved coil end portion of a hook of the clasp. At operation830, a back strap and/or a beaded ring of the harness is connected to a curved head end portion of the hook. At operation840, the barrel is turned to move a head end point of the hook along threads of the barrel.

For example, the method connects the clasp to the tail strap, the back strap, and/or the beaded ring of the harness. However, this is an example. In various implementations, other portions of the harness than the tail strap, the back strap, and/or the beaded ring may be connected to the clasp. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

FIGS.9A-9Odepict a second example bird harness900. The bird harness900may be like the bird harness100ofFIG.1Aand/or the bird harness600ofFIG.6. Contrasted with the bird harness100ofFIG.1Aand the bird harness600ofFIG.6, there may be only one clasp906instead of two. In other words, the first and second clasps106A and106B of the bird harness100ofFIG.1Amay be replaced with the clasp906and/or the first and second clasps606A and606B of the bird harness600ofFIG.6may be replaced with the clasp906. Further by way of contrast with the bird harness100ofFIG.1Aand the bird harness600ofFIG.6, straps of the bird harness900may go around the chest instead of the tail.

Additionally, as described above with respect to the bird harness100, various chain and/or other portions of the bird harness900is covered with a cover that may be formed of fabric and/or another material. However, it is understood that this is an example. In various examples, portions of the cover may be omitted, additional cover portions may be added, and/or a different cover portion and/or portions may be used. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

The barrel922of the clasp906may be similar to the barrel222of the clasp606including an internal aperture and threads facing the internal aperture.

The hook921of the clasp906may be similar to the hook221of the clasp606including a curved head end portion924, a bent head end portion927, a point928, a tail end portion923, a curved tail end portion926, and a base portion925. Contrasted with the hook221of the clasp606, point928may be a first point and the tail end portion923may be a second point instead of a coil and/or other component that functions as a stopper. As such, links of the chain of the straps and/or other components may be slid over and/or otherwise placed onto either the point928and/or the tail end portion923. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

As can be seen inFIGS.9A-9O, the point928may be configured to extend higher than the internal side edge of the barrel922that defines the internal aperture. This may result in tension that keeps the point928in the threads when the point928is within the barrel922. This may also account for manufacturing tolerances. The point928may be pushed/pulled in order to get the point928started in the threads. This may also make the clasp906more challenging for a bird to undo.

FIG.9Adepicts the bird harness900disconnected from a bird and with the clasp906disassembled. The bid harness900includes a back strap ring995through which a leash portion may be pulled to create a chest strap hole.

FIGS.9B-9Edepict various views of the bird harness900attached to a bird991with the clasp906clasped in a front of the bird991.

FIGS.9F-9Gdepict various views of the bird harness900attached to the bird991with the clasp906clasped in a back of the bird991.

FIGS.9H-9Odepict various views of assembly of the clasp906and attachment of the clasp906and/or components thereof to the bird harness900and/or components thereof.FIGS.9H and91depict attachment of the tail end portion923of the hook921to the bird harness900and/or components thereof (such as a link of a chain of the straps).FIGS.9J and9Kdepict movement of the bird harness900and/or components thereof (such as a link of a chain of the straps) along the hook921towards the curved head end portion924.FIGS.9L-9Odepict the barrel922being placed onto the hook921and movement of the barrel922past the tail end portion923and the point928.

As shown inFIGS.9M-9O, the tail end portion923and/or the point928may be positioned outside of the barrel922when the barrel922is attached to the hook921. However, it is understood that this is an example. In other implementations, the tail end portion923and/or the point928may be positioned within the barrel922when the barrel922is attached to the hook921. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

FIG.10depicts a flow chart illustrating a third example method1000for attaching a bird harness to a bird. This method1000may be performed using the bird harness900of9A-9O.

At operation1010, a bird may be placed over the harness. At operation1020the shoulder straps may be moved around head of bird. At operation1030, a leash portion may be pulled through a back strap ring (see back strap ring995inFIG.9A), creating a chest strap hole. At operation1040one wing may be pulled through the chest strap hole. At operation1050a hook of a clasp (such as the clasp906of9A-9O) may be connected to one end of chest strap. At operation1060the chest strap may be pulled under wing around bird. At operation1070the hook may be connected to the other end of chest strap.

For example, the method1000is illustrated and described as using the clasp906of9A-9O. However, this is an example. In various implementations, other clasps may be used. Various configurations are possible and contemplated without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

In various implementations, a bird harness assembly may include a bird harness and a clasp. The bird harness may include a back strap, shoulder straps connected to the back strap, a breastbone strap connected to the shoulder straps, and a tail strap connected to the breastbone strap. The clasp may include a barrel that defines an internal aperture and includes threads facing the internal aperture and a hook. The hook may include a curved head end portion, a bent head end portion connected to the curved head end portion, a point connected to the bent head end portion, a tail end portion coupled to the tail strap, a curved tail end portion connected to the tail end portion, and a base portion connecting the curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion. The curved head end portion may be configured to connect to the bird harness when the barrel is uncoupled from the hook. The barrel may be configured to couple to the hook by screwing onto the hook while the point travels along the threads.

In some examples, at least one of the back strap, the shoulder straps, the breastbone strap, and the tail strap may be a chain. In a number of such examples, the chain may be made of steel.

In various examples, the bird harness assembly may further include a ring connected to the back strap.

In some examples, the tail end portion may be a point or a stopper.

In a number of examples, the bird harness assembly may further include a leash connected to the breastbone strap and the tail strap. In various such examples, the bird harness assembly may further include a leash loop connected to the leash.

In some implementations, a bird harness assembly may include a bird harness and a clasp, coupled to the bird harness. The clasp may include a barrel that defines an internal aperture and includes threads facing the internal aperture and a hook. The hook may include a curved head end portion, a bent head end portion connected to the curved head end portion, a point connected to the bent head end portion, a tail end portion, a curved tail end portion connected to the tail end portion, and a base portion connecting the curved head end portion and the tail end portion. The curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion may each be configured to connect to the bird harness when the barrel is uncoupled from the hook. The barrel may be configured to couple to the hook by screwing onto the hook while the point travels along the threads.

In various examples, the curved tail end portion may be configured to connect to the bird harness by connecting to a strap of the bird harness and operable to position the strap away from the threads. In some examples, the curved head end portion may cooperate with the barrel to prevent the point that is travelling along the threads from travelling all the way through the internal aperture. In a number of examples, the bent head end portion may include a bend that is positioned closer to the base portion than a first portion of the bent head end portion that connects to the curved head end portion and a second portion of the bent head end portion that connects to the point. In various examples, the hook may be formed of a unitary metal wire. In some examples, the tail end portion may resist disconnection of the bird harness from the hook other than from the point.

In a number of implementations, a clasp for a bird harness may include a barrel that defines an internal aperture and includes threads facing the internal aperture and a hook. The hook may include a curved head end portion, a bent head end portion connected to the curved head end portion, a point connected to the bent head end portion, a tail end portion, a curved tail end portion connected to the tail end portion, and a base portion connecting the curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion. The curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion may each be configured to connect to the bird harness when the barrel is uncoupled from the hook. The barrel may be configured to couple to the hook by screwing onto the hook while the point travels along the threads.

In various examples, the tail end portion may be a coil or a point. In some examples, the barrel may resist removal of the bird harness from the curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion while the curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion are connected to the bird harness and the barrel is coupled to the hook. In a number of examples, the point may be operable to travel along the threads all the way through the internal aperture. In various examples, the curved head end portion may be larger than the internal aperture. In some examples, the barrel may be operable to at least partially surround the tail end portion when the barrel is coupled to the hook. In a number of examples, part of the curved head end portion may be smaller than the internal aperture.

Although the above illustrates and describes a number of embodiments, it is understood that these are examples. In various implementations, various techniques of individual embodiments may be combined without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

As described above and illustrated in the accompanying figures, the present disclosure relates to harnesses and/or clasps that are adjustable, durable, and resistant to manipulation by birds or other creatures upon whom the harnesses and/or clasps are used. The harness may include a number of straps (such as a back strap, shoulder straps connected to the back strap, a breastbone strap connected to the shoulder straps, and a tail strap connected to the breastbone strap) that may be formed of stainless steel chain and/or other materials and one or more clasps. The clasps may include a barrel that defines an internal aperture and includes threads facing the internal aperture and a hook that includes a curved head end portion, a bent head end portion connected to the curved head end portion, a point connected to the bent head end portion, a tail end portion, a curved tail end portion connected to the tail end portion, and a base portion connecting the curved head end portion and the curved tail end portion. The curved head end portion may be configured to connect to the harness when the barrel is uncoupled from the hook and the barrel may be configured to couple to the hook by screwing onto the hook while the point travels along the threads.

Although the above illustrates and describes a number of embodiments, it is understood that these are examples. In various implementations, various techniques of individual embodiments may be combined without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.