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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7621236 | Folding pet ramp and steps A folding pet ramp and step apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a frame supporting an upper platform member and a lower platform member. The lower platform member has a lower riser and a lower runner. The upper platform member has an upper riser and an up... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7357098 | Compact elevated pet bath The present invention is directed to a light weight booster bath that will consist of a two-piece reinforced tub unit, removable legs, drain hose, spray nozzle, utility basket, three-piece adjustable leash system with collar and assembling hardware that will fit wit... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7310843 | Loading ramp for standardized intermodal freight containers A ramp for use in bridging from a floor of an ISO standardized intermodal freight container to a placement pad on which the container is placed. An upper lip of the ramp is configured to engage with lower locking lugs of the container, which, although they are not c... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7195301 | Roll up ramp system A roll up ramp system facilitates transition between a first elevation and a second, higher elevation. The roll up ramp system includes a securement device temporarily connecting a roll up ramp to the second, higher elevation. Further included by the roll up ramp sy... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192240 | Roll up ramp system A roll up ramp system facilitates transition between a first elevation and a second higher elevation. The roll up ramp system includes a plurality of load-bearing links connected to one another having top and bottom faces and being comprised of at least one load-bea... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7185381 | Pet ramp for trucks A ramp for accessing a truck cab. A planar platform extends outwardly from the top step of the truck cab and has a straight edge that is substantially perpendicular to the axis of movement of the truck cab. A support member extends between the underside of the plana... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7174592 | Multi-functional ramps A ramp assembly includes at least one ramp having a plurality of oppositely situated side rails and a mechanism for selectively locking the ramp at an extended position. The ramp assembly further includes a mechanism for selectively articulating the ramp between a f... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7082637 | Compact foldable ramp A multi-section ramp hinged longitudinally end-to-end uncurls from a portable mode into an arc of hinged sections in open, or operational mode, each adjacent section pair limited in opening rotation at less than 180 degrees as adjacent section ends come into abutmen... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7043789 | Foldable ramp and method for its manufacture A foldable ramp, typically a portable foldable ramp for use in allowing access to wheelchairs up and down steps and/or into and out of vehicles. The ramp has two track members that each have a channel formed along their elongate sides that face each other when the r... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7011045 | Pet ramp A generally horizontal platform has connected to a first end thereof a sloping ramp that extends into the water of a swimming pool. The ramp is provided with traction enhancing ribs to enable a pet to extricate itself from a pool should it accidentally fall in or ti... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7000753 | Bulkhead-mounted wood storage and transportation device A chute assembly for connecting an elevated area to a lower area, such as within a cellar entry enclosure, for transporting items. The chute assembly may also include a bin enclosure for storage of the items in addition to transporting them. ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6983720 | Paw cleaning louvered ramp for cat litter box A louvered ramp, that serves as a cat's paw-cleaning entry and exit ramp, ascending to, and descending from, a cat litter box. ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6968810 | Pet ramp The invention describes and adjustable ramp which allows a pet to move on and off a bed with minimal disruption to the appearance or function of the bed. It comprises a ramp and a platform which are adapted for adjustable height. It may be supported by both the matt... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964246 | Pet step and method A pet step is a modular foam core item which can be used alone or in an arrangement with other pet steps—referred to as cubes—to form a stair and offers a comfortable way for a pet that has been debilitated by age, surgery, illness, or injury to climb, e.g., fro... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6928959 | Multi-segmented deployable arched ramp The arched multi-segmented ramp assembly of the present invention has the advantageous qualities of being portable, lightweight, easily deployable and storable. Identical step links have keystone-shaped sides that abut adjacent members and are joined one to the othe... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6725487 | Portable ramp and load support assembly A portable ramp and load support assembly including a pair of rigid, elongated, first and second ramp components hinged together at adjoining ends by a simple pivot pin. The apparatus is made of light-weight, injection molded plastic material, and is provided with a... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6715177 | Portable ramp A ramp, for instance a walk ramp for pets, such as dogs, includes an elongated walk bridge (1) which is intended to be placed so as to slope between two height levels. The bridge includes two parts (10, 11) which are mutually sequential in the longitud... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6691645 | Pet-accessed lighted ramp assembly A pet-accessed lighted ramp assembly for making it easier for a pet to climb upon a piece of furniture such as a sofa or bed. The pet-accessed lighted ramp assembly includes a support base being movably disposed upon a ground; and also includes a ramp mem... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6516752 | Veterinary bathing station with rotating ingress/egress ramp A veterinary bathing station for washing animals is shown which includes a stall having a bottom wall and enclosing sidewalls. One of the sidewalls has a door opening for ingress and egress of an animal to be bathed or groomed. A ramp is connected to the ... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6119634 | Combination pet ramp and utility table A pet ramp assembly including a pair of elongated, molded first and second ramp components hinged together at adjoining ends by a simple pivot pin. A pair of side-locking pins serve the dual purpose of locking the folded structure together and alternative... | 09/19/2000 |
| 5924383 | Cat litter box threshold A threshold for a covered cat litter box having a side entry comprises a stand supporting an elevated cat landing field. A ramp having a rough litter-dislodging surface extends downwardly from the cat landing field. A barrier is provided for barring cats ... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5852989 | Method for conveying standing animals In a method for conveying live animals, a conveying channel having a dosing belt is moved in a conveying direction and side walls extending along the dosing belt separated by animal shoulder widths confine the animals. Standing animals are loaded onto the... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5634440 | Convertible step and ramp combination A convertible step and ramp combination having a frame (15, 16) with removable steps (19, 23) which may be converted into a ramp (19, 23). The three steps have attached hangers (20) which rest on rods (10, 12) extending between frame while in step mode. C... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5259811 | Poultry-handling assembly A poultry-handling assembly is provided which includes a pair of rotors arranged side-by-side for rotation about a vertical or predominantly vertical axis. Each rotor includes a central core upon which are arranged groups of guide elements spaced apart ar... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5213060 | Pet ramp A pet ramp having a frame with flexible material mounted on the frame. The ramp is intended to be inclined against and supported at its top end by a bed. A first anchoring means, in the form of a flap of material extending from the frame, is provided for ... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5081958 | One way animal gate A one way animal gate and barrier fence are described. The one way animal gate includes a smooth, inclined bottom surface surrounded by two sides extending upwardly from the smooth bottom surface. The gate, is placed in an opening in the barrier fence so ... | 01/21/1992 |
| 4972540 | Swimming pool escape system for animals and insects A swimming pool escape system is provided for use by animals and insects to egress a swimming pool subsequent to inadvertent entry into the body of water contained within the perimeter portion of the pool. The system includes a base member disposed on the... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4953323 | One way animal gate A one way animal gate and barrier fence are described. The one way animal gate includes a smooth, inclined bottom surface surrounded by two sides extending upwardly from the smooth bottom surface. The gate, is placed in an opening in the barrier fence so ... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4293158 | Gate with ramp device for livestock trailer with lift deck A drop center trailer having at least one compartment forward of the drop center portion is provided with a hinged gate and ramp assembly connected to the trailer between the drop center and the forward portions. When the trailer is used with decks in the... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4277096 | Telescoping reach rod for gate and ramp device with lift deck A drop center livestock trailer is provided with a deck which is vertically adjustable within the trailer body to two separate positions for accommodating various forms of livestock and freight. A sectional gate structure which extends for either the full... | 07/07/1981 |
| 4153289 | Ramp leg guard A ramp leg guard for use with livestock trailers and the like including panels which are automatically positioned and latched along at least one side of a ramp structure when said ramp structure is moved to an open position for loading or unloading of the... | 05/08/1979 |
| 4034716 | Portable stock loading chute The loading chute is constructed for ease and convenience in setting up for loading or unloading operations and also for ease and convenience in loading on a transporting vehicle for movement between various points of use. It comprises a framework having ... | 07/12/1977 |