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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176880 | Therapeutic pet boot A pet boot having therapeutic properties is worn on a pet's injured or sensitive paw to facilitate healing and or provide protection. The therapeutic pet boot includes an external boot member having a shaft and a paw portion constructed to form a cavity integrated t... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8161916 | Decubitus ulcer prevention garment for dogs Decubitus ulcer prevention garments for a dog are provided that include a fluid-filled bladder. The garments can include an inner layer that contacts and interacts with the body of the dog; an intermediate layer that interfaces with the inner layer and includes the ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8132542 | Device and system for deterring oral habits A device for application on an animal for deterring the animal from wound licking is provided. The device includes a flexible first layer of material and a deterrent composition in contact with the flexible first layer of material. A layer of adhesive is connected w... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8132543 | Animal hock protector A device for protecting the skin of an animal from damage, abrasion and/or moisture is provided. A first version includes an elastic portion band attached to a protective sheet. The elastic band in combination with the protective sheet encircles an animal limb above... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8113152 | Canine wound boot A canine wound boot is fabricated using a breathable substrate having two layers of generally open weave and a fibrous material spacing and bonding the two layers together. Onto the substrate, various friction pads, wear pads, one or more straps, and strategically l... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109241 | Dog boot A dog boot is provided comprising a generally vertical and cylindrical elongated tubular legging portion ending in and connected to a toe-box portion both of which are attached within a generally horizontal non-slide sole portion. The legging portion extends upwardl... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8015948 | Canine protective suit and method of use thereof A canine protective suit comprising a face mask, a upper body protector and a lower body protector, wherein the face mask is removably secured to the upper body protector, and wherein the lower body protector is removably secured to the upper body protector. The upp... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7975656 | Canine cleanroom suit Protective suit for a dog allows a dog to work in a cleanroom or other controlled environment. Suit 10 includes particle-blocking coverall 20 and hood 50. Hood 50 includes transparent face shield 52 to cover dog's eyes and snout. F... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7971557 | Dog boot A dog boot is fabricated using a breathable substrate, preferably of durable material such as heavy nylon. Onto the substrate, various friction pads, wear pads, tensioning straps, and strategically located cushions are attached. Specially configured slits ensure tha... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7946256 | Protective head cover for an animal and method of using the same A stable and secure protective cover for an animal, the head cover having an inner shell with a pair of ear slits there-through for allowing the animal's ears to extend through the inner shell and an outer shell for sandwiching the animal's ears between the inner an... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7918192 | Multi-purpose pet utility vest A multi-purpose utility vest for a pet incorporates a body portion, and a pocket assembly carried by the body portion. The pocket assembly includes overlying outside and inside pocket layers. The outside and inside pocket layers are formed together along a dividing ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7802542 | Dog leg protecting apparatus A dog leg protecting apparatus includes a pair of flexible panels. Each of the panels includes a first side, a second side, a first edge, a second edge, an elongated third edge and an elongated fourth edge. Each panel has a pair of couplers attached thereto. The cou... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7793619 | Animal garment article and method An animal garment article and method are provided herein. ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7726262 | Device and system for preventing animal wound licking A device for application on an animal for deterring the animal from wound licking is provided. The device includes a flexible first layer of material and a deterrent composition in contact with the flexible first layer of material. A layer of adhesive is connected w... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7677206 | Orthopedic boot for animals A boot (10) for enclosing a foot of a quadruped up to, but not including, a carpal or tarsal joint (32), made generally of a first flexible material (14) with a slit (16) forming an opening for inserting the foot. A lower portion of the f... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7665425 | Exercise/conditioning bodysuit for animals A vest surrounds the animal's torso. Slings for supporting the front or rear legs can be attached to the vest. Besides straps with rings, the vest may have monitors for remote monitoring of the animal's vital signs. ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7584721 | Disposable bootie for pets A pet bootie is formed by a sleeve of pliable, disposable and liquid impervious material having a closed end for receiving an animal's paw and an open end. A loop of elastic material has an inner end secured to the sleeve at a predetermined distance from the open en... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7581513 | Animal eyewear Animal eyewear, including protective sun goggles, is dimensionally optimized for canines. Other embodiments provide interchangeable lenses and other features. ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7581514 | Pet drying device A novel pet drying garment includes a top section, a middle section, and a bottom section formed of an absorbent material, and having at least one fastener for securing the bottom section over the lateral edges of the top section. In a particular embodiment, the gar... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7543551 | Animal visor A protective enclosure, such as a visor, for use on a dog (or other animal) comprising a body foldable into the general shape of the animal's head, wherein the body includes an upper portion adapted to fold around the animal's snout so as to form a front opening for... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7441516 | Animal face wrap and method of using An animal face wrap including a single flexible band and at least one constrictor associated with the band. ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7377090 | Apparatus and method for equine facial protection A full frontal facial safeguard or protective facial shield apparatus protects the facial area of a horse against unwanted and unnecessary injuries, wounds and scaring caused by facial cuts, scratches, scrapes, bumps, and bruises. The apparatus comprises of a protec... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7370608 | Animal restraining and cape or vest device Example animal restraining and cape and/or vest devices are described. One example device includes a cape and/or vest, an upper chest strap that includes a portion to which a leash can be attached, and one or more of a lower chest strap and an abdominal strap. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7353779 | K-9 rappel harness system A harness system for interconnecting canine and human members comprising a human harness having interconnected webbing and belt members for embracing the body of a human being, a canine harness having interconnected webbing members adapted to embrace and support the... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351672 | Convertible top fabric A convertible roofing material which includes an outer fabric layer formed at least partially of polymeric coated, core yarns such as a polyester core coated with polyvinyl chloride. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7325516 | Mobility assistance vest for the lame or elderly animal A mobility assistance vest can be easily donned by placing the vest inside up under the dog, then pulling the right and left side sections together over the top line fastening the Velcro strips, and then pulling the chest section by the front shoulder straps through... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320207 | Horse rug with elastic insert A horse rug provides one or more flex control extender inserts for animal accessories permitting the accessory to flex with the animal while conforming to the animal. In a horse rug or blanket, stable blanket, turnout cover or other named horse cover, the flex contr... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7310927 | Horse blanket A horse blanket has a back portion and side portions that extend down from the back portion. A neck opening is located between a neck end of the back portion and a chest area. A fleece portion lines an edge of the neck opening, with the fleece portion located so as ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7243616 | Multifunctional health protection device for udders of cows The invention relates to a multifunctional health protection device for udders of cows. The device comprises a brassiere, which is provided at its lower portion with circular openings (5) corresponding to four teats of a cow. The four circular opening (5 | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243485 | Variable stretch horse blanket A variable stretch horse blanket 13, shown in FIG. 3, of the type comprising either a single layer body of specialized, breathable and stretchable fabric 10, 11, or its alternative comprising a single layer body comprised of a plurality of perma... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7219627 | Electrical bandage protector A flexible electric bandage protector for use on a bandage or an animal. The protector comprising a flexible thin battery and a conductive layer disposed on one side of the battery. The conductive layer is in the form of two sets of conductive traces, the conductive... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207163 | Size-adjustable shoe for hoofed animals The present invention relates to a size-adjustable shoe for hoofed animals consisting of at least one protecting portion and a fixing portion wherein the protecting portion comprises at least one sole, a cap extending to the front and to both sides and a fixing devi... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207953 | Massage therapy vest A wearable massage apparatus is formed from a main body having a first side. At least one massage head is positioned on the first side of the body. The apparatus further includes an arrangement for securing the main body to a user. A control module is connected to t... | 04/24/2007 |
| RE39564 | Animal coat An animal coat and method of making the coat for protection and insulation of domestic and undomestic animals. The coat includes a first and second lateral strap positioned behind the animal front legs which pass under the animal chest and engage one another in an o... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7185612 | Animal wound shield The animal wound shield is a protective casing having a shank portion and an appendage cover that can be disposed around a limb and an attached appendage of the animal. The appendage cover is articulated to a lower end of the shank. Thus, the appendage cover is pivo... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178319 | Non-slip and ventilated horse saddle pad A saddle pad apparatus constructed from a first non-slip top layer which is stitched or welded to a second non-slip bottom layer with a stiffening layer contained between the top and bottom layers. Each layer is constructed from a poly vinyl chloride impregnated scr... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174858 | Horse boot sleeve for pastern protection A protective sleeve is provided for use with a low-profile boot to provide a resilient layer that prevents penetration of debris accumulated at the interface of the boot with the pastern of the horse, especially at the rear of the hoof. The form of the sleeve is tai... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174860 | Disposable animal diaper An easy-to-manufacture, easy-to-use disposable pet diaper having a lightweight upper portion and an absorbent bottom portion, comprising elongated strips from the upper portion and corresponding slits in the lower portion whereby the diaper may be tied across the ba... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7168097 | Protective garment having reversible shell for military or paramilitary firefighter or emergency worker For a military or paramilitary firefighter or emergency worker, a protective garment has an outer shell, an inner liner providing thermal insulation, and a moisture barrier between the outer shell and the inner liner. The outer shell has a surface of high visibility... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7156834 | Disposable body fluid absorbent pad A disposable body fluid absorbent pad comprises a liquid-pervious topsheet, a liquid-impervious backsheet, a liquid-absorbent core interposed between these sheets and a strap adapted to pull the pad in a longitudinal direction. The strap comprises first and second s... | 01/02/2007 |