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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7493872 | Livestock exerciser/feeder Disclosed is a method and apparatus for exercising livestock animals to increase their muscle mass and decrease fat content. In one embodiment a feeding apparatus is provided which provides a resistance over which a livestock animal must overcome to feed. In one emb... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7287490 | Automatic system-based animal training device An automated animal-training system is provided, which includes an enclosure device for the animal, an arrangement for adjustably fixing the location of the animal within the enclosure device, and an actuation mechanism for moving the automated animal-training syste... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7156054 | Horse walker/animal conditioning system An animal walker or conditioning system. The preferred embodiment of the present invention contemplates a horse walker or conditioner incorporating a direct drive hydraulic motor, the motor configured to provide a powered bearing surface to support and axially rotat... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7137357 | Portable exercising system for animals A portable animal exercising device that includes a plurality of individual panel members engageable in a manner sufficient for assembling inner and outer boundaries that define a width therebetween to create a circular exercise path for the animal. At least one ani... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7104220 | Overhead livestock enclosure washing system An overhead livestock enclosure washing system for cleaning the pens of a livestock confinement building. The overhead livestock enclosure washing system includes a track member coupled to the ceiling of the building. A mobile unit operationally engages the track me... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7089720 | Automatic system-based animal training device An automated animal-training system is provided, which includes an enclosure device for the animal, an arrangement for adjustably fixing the location of the animal within the enclosure device, and an actuation mechanism for moving the automated animal-training syste... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7040255 | Pet restraint A pet restraint system includes anchors at either end with a cable extending between the anchors. Intermediate cable supports are positioned between the anchors. A trolley with a pet leash attachment slides along the cable with three wheels engaging the cable. One o... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028641 | Spring-loaded animal tether assembly A rigid animal tether assembly comprises a rigid outwardly extending tie section and a rigid, hollow inwardly extending tilt section. The tie section includes tie elements for tethering an animal at a distal end section thereof and being connected at an opposing cou... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7013840 | Dog leash for use on bicycle A compound leash for use with a bicycle as a person simultaneously rides the bicycle and runs the animal. Made by a dog lover and bicyclist, the leash allows the dog to range across an area extending from about 10 inches to about 3 feet laterally from one side of th... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6892676 | Canine training base A teeter-totter base for training canines may be coupled to the middle of an elongated plank. The base has a pair of legs that can be rotated in order to change the height of the plank off of a ground surface. ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6860238 | Culvert shelves to assist animal migration Shelves suspended in culverts allow animals to move easily and safely under a highway. The shelves can be retrofitted to any existing culvert or can be part of a new, manufactured culvert. The shelves are removable so as not to impede water movement in times of high... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6837186 | Exercise treadmill for dogs The present invention 10 discloses a computerized treadmill 24 for dogs or other animals 12 wherein the treadmill is enclosed within transparent structural walls 16 having a door 28 hingedly 30 attached thereto to allow the ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6817318 | Automatic horse training system An automatic horse training system includes a horse training device with lateral and rear sides covered by a flexible material. The front side is closed by a locking arrangement thereof, and actuated by a tractor placed front or rear part thereof, and guided by rail... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6722316 | Dog treadmill A dog is exercised on a conventional a treadmill by locating the dog on the treadmill by providing a support base mounted on the ground underneath the base of the treadmill and held in place by the base of the treadmill and an upstanding support member extending fro... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6662751 | Tie-out system A flexible, rotatable, removably detachable tie-out system configured to mount easily for set-up, adjustment, storage, and the like on horse trailers or other structures. The tie-out system includes a base. Coupled to the base is a receiver configured to ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6612261 | Canine training structure A structure for training and exercising canines is disclosed having a first and a second inclined surface joined at a hingeable joint. The first surface has generally parallel sides and the second surface has a first region having generally parallel sides... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6609478 | Treadmill system A treadmill system for providing a safe and convenient method of exercise for quadrepedal animals under 150 pounds. The treadmill system includes a frame assembly having a first and second pair of vertical support members, a first and second lateral suppo... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6408793 | Flexible and removably detachable tie-out and system of same A flexible and removably detachable tie-out and tie-out system are provided. The tie-out includes a rigid portion removably coupled to a flexible portion. The flexible portion allows total universal motion of the tie-out and absorbs the pulls and tugs of ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 5033409 | Dog exercising device A device for exercising a dog from a bicycle which includes a triangular framework secured to the bicycle. The device is conveniently attachable to the bicycle and adjustable to fit bicycles of various sizes and construction.... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4854269 | Means for exercising dogs from a bicycle Apparatus for exercising a dog from a bicycle which includes a bar clamped to the frame of the bicycle and a second bar attached to the first bar through a spring or similar device at one end and to the collar of the dog at an opposed end, wherein when th... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4656967 | Dog walking device A dog walking device employs an endless belt which is suspended between two pulleys and is connected to a slider element for driving a tether assembly. The slider element slides along a cable which is positioned generally parallel to the endless belt and ... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4313397 | Apparatus for motivating animals to move An apparatus for motivating one or more animals to move within an enclosed area is disclosed. The apparatus includes a track disposed within the enclosed area and a carriage movably mounted on the track. Also included are a drive mechanism for moving the ... | 02/02/1982 |
| 4266508 | Apparatus for simultaneously exercising a plurality of horses An apparatus for simultaneously exercising a plurality of horses or like animals, having a frame the walls of which define a plurality of spaced stalls within each of which a horse may be confined for exercising. Gates are provided in the frame for entry ... | 05/12/1981 |
| 4265199 | Method and apparatus to assist in provoking forward movement of animals Apparatus and a method for provoking forward movement of animals especially sheep comprising an electrode above a conducting floor located so as to engage a rear of the leg of the animal between a hock and the hoof, and a voltage generating mechanism to a... | 05/05/1981 |
| 4232630 | Animal exerciser An animal exerciser especially well suited to horses that provides means for straight line exercising and positive turning in apparatus including a carriage, means for reciprocally moving the carriage in a substantially straight line, means for attaching ... | 11/11/1980 |
| 4134364 | Dog exercising device A dog tether for a wheeled vehicle such as a bicycle comprising a stand-off bar which has a clamp at its inner end for attachment to the bicycle frame, and a resilient mounting for the clamp yieldable to take up any sudden jerk by the dog. The outer end o... | 01/16/1979 |
