Datamp.org Patents https://www.datamp.org/ Recently added patents en-us US Patent: 244,792 https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=84566&pn=244,792 Calf and Cow Weaner Patentee: John Brunny - Fort Scott KS Granted:1881-07-26

Structure of bent wires, including a "safety pin" type attachment through the nose cartilage. The specifications include mention of appropriate gages of tinned wire for "calf" and "cow" versions. Mentioned in the specifications for 261,096.
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]]> US Patent: 199,156 https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=84565&pn=199,156 Improvement in Calf-Muzzles Patentee: Robert S. Hazen Sr. - Calmus IA Granted:1878-01-15

Rubber tipped ends on the nose-piece spring; the suspended flap has an interior flap with points facing inward as well as outward. The specification elaborate that the inward facing points only came into play when sucking attempts were made. This patent was noted in 261,096.
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]]> US Patent: 261,096 https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=84564&pn=261,096 Calf Weaner Patentees: Harrie E. Fuller - Fredonia KS , Harvey L. Jones - Fredonia KS Granted:1882-07-11
Assigned to Harrie E. Fuller - Fredonia KS

A "bar" resting on the nose supports a structure of bent, sharpened wires, including a "safety pin" type piercing through the cartilage. The specifications note and disclaim any features in prior patents 199,156 and 244,792.
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]]> US Patent: 235,860 https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=84563&pn=235,860 Calf Weaner Patentees: Charles P. Housum - Decatur IL , John C. Dupee - Decatur IL Granted:1880-12-28

The two sections comprising the body have a "quarter turn to lock" "bayonet" connection. The specifications describe the process for installing the device, and note it could also serve as a "lead ring."
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]]> US Patent: 158,814 https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=84562&pn=158,814 Calf Weaner Patentee: Washington Sutton - Macon County IL Granted:1875-01-19

The curved prongs can be adjusted "back" or "ahead" of the nose clips. The nose clips are rubber coated.
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