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United States Patent	D421,822
Van Hale	March 21, 2000

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The ornamental design for an animal tethering device, as shown.

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Inventors:	Van Hale; Rhonda D. (Mora, MN)
Assignee:	T & L Nifty Products, Inc. (Braham, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/104,750
Filed:	May 11, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D30/154
Current International Class:	3009
Field of Search:	D30/154 D25/100 47/41.01,44 135/118 119/769,784,786,787,788 D8/1

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References Cited

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U.S. Patent Documents

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Other References

Doctors Foster & Smith--Collars/Tie-Outs, p. 53 Feb. 1997..

Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Oliver; Catherine R.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Cwayna; James R.

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Description

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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the animal tethering device showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is an opposite side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view.

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