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Class 119/849 - Collapsible


Subclass of Class 119 - Animal husbandry
Definition: Subject matter wherein the ramp is foldable or otherwise
No. of patents: 17
Last issue date: 02/21/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8117994Animal ramp apparatus and method of use
An animal ramp apparatus includes a panel that has a top side, a bottom side, a first end, a second end, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A base frame includes a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The first end of the p...
02/21/2012
7735457Water escape apparatus for animals
The invention relates to an apparatus for helping an animal, primarily a four-legged animal (such as a pet dog or cat), also possibly a human child, escape from a body of water onto a water-adjacent elevated surface. The apparatus is deployed facing the water at an ...
06/15/2010
7493874Telescoping pet ramp
A telescoping pet ramp having first and second ramp segments telescopically extendable from a compact state to an extended state. Side rails of the panels include end caps with abutment members for preventing the first floor panel and second floor panel from being s...
02/24/2009
7350843Tailgate ramp system
A tailgate ramp system for use with a loading ramp. The tailgate ramp system is used to support one end of the loading ramp on the tailgate of a motor vehicle. The tailgate ramp system includes a tailgate adapter having a tailgate mount adapted to lie on a portion o...
04/01/2008
7234415Multiple function animal furniture system
A multi-purpose furniture structure and system can be used for caring for an animal throughout the life of the animal. For small animals such as puppies, this furniture system can be used as a dwelling in which the owner can train the animal to behave in a desired m...
06/26/2007
7185381Pet 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
7179042Foldable ramp
A foldable ramp for use with vehicles wherein the ramp has a base with an arch plate for eliminating the step up to the ramp surface and an arched bridge to eliminate the step from the top of the ramp to the bed of a vehicle. A foot at the end of the arched bridge i...
02/20/2007
7144351Multi-configurable exercise device
The invention is incorporated in an exercise device comprising three blocks: a “first block”, a “second block” and a “third block”. Each block has a horizontal platform (herein, “first horizontal plafform”, a “second horizontal platform” and a ...
12/05/2006
7043789Foldable 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
6968810Pet 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
6964246Pet 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
6725487Portable 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
6715177Portable 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
6389629Hinged loading ramp
A foldable ramp apparatus. The ramp apparatus comprises a first and second ramp member. The first ramp includes a channel insert, and the second ramp includes an arcuate insert. The arcuate insert is configured to pivotally engage the channel insert. The ...
05/21/2002
6321689Animal rescue device for swimming pools
An animal rescue device 10 for suspension from the exterior periphery 102 of the side 101 of a swimming pool 100 wherein the device 10 includes a collapsible framework member 20 adapted to be attached to the swimming pool 100 and having a cross-piece elem...
11/27/2001
6267082Portable dog ramp
A sturdy, portable, relatively light weight ramp is provided for assisting an animal in inclined walking between two different levels. The ramp comprises two relatively narrow alignable ramp sections which are centrally hinged and designed to cause their ...
07/31/2001
6119634Combination 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
 
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