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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181605 | Centerline animal weave training device connector An apparatus for demonstrating animal agility. In one embodiment, the weave apparatus includes a rail with a set of releasably removable legs. The apparatus has a plurality of joints that each secure a leg to the rail. The joint includes an axle that the leg pivots ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 7984696 | Adjustable cross piece socket assembly and methods of using the same A cross piece socket assembly includes a first resting bracket spaced from a second resting bracket. The cross piece socket assembly further includes at least one hoop support. The hoop support includes a hoop anchor portion selectively engageable with one of the fi... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7819085 | Centerline animal weave training device and method An apparatus for a weave trainer for demonstrating animal agility. In one embodiment, the weave trainer includes a rail with a set of adjustable poles. Attached to the rail are telescoping legs extending away from the centerline of the rail. The legs are grooved for... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7798105 | Method of instructing a horse to jump A method for instructing a horse to jump over a barricade, comprising acclimating the horse to the barricade, wherein such acclimation comprises providing a jump wherein the jump comprises an overlay having visually depicted thereon a realistic image of the barricad... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7334539 | Parrot decorative tower An improved parrot decorative tower provides higher possibility and convenience to expose the beauty of the exotic birds keeping birds safety and living space sanitary conditions. An improved parrot decorative tower includes a mobile portion and an attachable portio... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7255235 | Saddle hanging system A saddle hanging system efficiently supporting a saddle in various locations. The saddle hanging system includes a support member comprised of a support plate having a catch member and first handle attached at a first end and a second handle attached at a second end... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7114463 | Articles for enhancing the environment of contained animals An enrichment article for animals. The article generally includes a platform that is suspended from the floor of a cage or other containment. The article may be a tray having a flange for suspension from the walls of a container. The platform bottom may have an open... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7060002 | Physical fitness course A physical fitness course for providing an inexpensive workout course comprising primarily of PVC material. The physical fitness course includes a pull-up exercise unit being securely situated upon a ground; and also includes sit-up units being disposed upon the gro... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059980 | Telescopic singles stick A singles stick is provided for raising the top edge of a tennis net from its otherwise undisturbed position to convert a tennis net from doubles to regulation singles play. The singles stick comprise a base that abuts against the ground when the singles stick is in... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6976452 | Wire or rod jump cups Agility contests, with humans and with animals, have been carried out down through history all around the world. Jump cups, made of wire and ganged into sets to be mounted to standards make changing jump heights quick and easy. Because only the cup assemblies have t... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6715448 | Remotely adjustable equestrian barrier A remotely adjustable equestrian barrier includes motors mounted to the barrier posts and linked to sliding jump cups. The motors are microprocessor controlled. The rail height is adjusted using a remote transmitter which directs the microprocessor to energize the m... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6604489 | Animal training device An animal training device is disclosed. The training device includes a target section and a base section coupled together. The base section includes a top portion and a rounded bottom portion. An annular flange is located between the top portion and the b... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6532899 | Climbing and sunning platform for turtles and other reptiles and amphibians An aquarium accessory allows captive amphibious animals such as turtles, salamanders and frogs to follow their instinct to sun themselves in a location which provides quick access to the safety of the water. An upper platform stage is supported by an uppe... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6520119 | Convertible horse jump standard with slide in jump shelf The equestrian jump pole support system is adopted for making solid jumps, knockdown jumps, or combinations. The system includes a lightweight, free standing, three sided, triangular upright, having mutual perpendicular, elongated opposing faces with one ... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6416247 | Mounting for jumps A mounting for poles of jumps in equestrian sport. A dish-shaped pole receiver suspended on a generally vertical rail can be connected together by bolts, then fixed to a stand. The bolts, which are flanged such that the shaft is not as wide as the head, e... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6263835 | Apparatus for training horses An apparatus for training horses having a series of adjustable obstacles with transverse crosspieces, the apparatus comprising a base structure formed by a pair of substantially horizontal and parallel guide rails disposed on the ground at a predetermined... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6234708 | Mounting for jumps A mounting for poles of jumps in equestrian sport, with a dish-shaped pole receiver which is suspended on a generally vertical rail adapted to be fixed to a stand. The pole receiver and the rail can be connected together by bolts which extend in one or mo... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6109213 | Competitive dog performance apparatus and method A dog performance apparatus and method for competition trial runs has an enclosed area divided into a series of communicating passages forming an endless convoluted course that each dog must run. Distributed in series along the course are a number of obst... | 08/29/2000 |
| 5967093 | Equestrian jump and bracket for creating an angular obstacle An equestrian jumping device using telescopic standards which adjust the height of the jump. The jump height is determined by placing an elongated cup having a pin into predetermined holes positioned on the telescopic posts. The elongated cup and adjustab... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5924386 | Jumps for horses Jumps for horses comprise control means for altering with elapse of time at least one of the shape, configuration and position relative to the ground of the obstacle presented by the jump to the horse. Examples of obstacles presented of which at least one... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5913283 | Equestrian barrier An equestrian barrier having a standard, a jump cup that can be adjusted to various positions along the standard, and a pole supported by the jump cup. The standard has notches formed at intervals therein. Each notch is defined by a lower arcuate surface.... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5690583 | Jump cup adapted to be manipulated by one hand A jump cup for supporting an end of a jump pole used in equestrian activities includes a curved plate forming an upwardly facing concave surface. A lateral support pin and a mounting pin are fixed to the plate and project from a rear side thereof. The mou... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5586520 | Method of maintaining the appearance of equestrian jumps A removable cover is adapted to be slipped over a rail or other element of an equestrian jump that should present a desired set appearance but is subject to degradation in the appearance. The cover is formed of a cleanable sheath having a length substanti... | 12/24/1996 |
| 4989821 | Support devices for producing variable height barriers A support device for supporting a rod or pole which is spaced above a surface, such as the ground. The support device includes an upright or vertical device, such as a post, with a shelf support selectively positioned thereto. The shelf support is adapted... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4946139 | Obstacle for equestrian sports, made up of modular elements of simple and rapid assembly, for installation on the equestrian field This invention concerns a jump for equestrian use composed of modular elements that may be linked together by means of T-joints, all in synthetic resin, preferably polymer, and made in such a way as to provide an easy and rapid connection that is neverthe... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4827873 | Support devices for producing variable height barriers A support device for supporting a rod or pole which is to be spaced above a prescribed surface such as the ground. The support device is substantially rectilinear in peripheral configuration. The support device includes substantially diagonal strut portio... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4793288 | Practijumps A series of dog jumping devices use PVC pipe for frames. Boards for a high jump design and a broad jump are obtained by using commonly available vinyl house siding. A high jump design uses a piece of white vinyl downspout material. The high jump uses an a... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4414920 | Block for supporting the poles of equestrian fences A block (1) for use in supporting one end of an equestrian fence pole. Each face (2a,2a';2b,2b';2c,2c') of the block has a groove (3a,3a';3b,3b';3c,3c') for receiving one end of a pole. The three dimensions of the block (1) are all different so that a pol... | 11/15/1983 |
| 4368875 | Fence support structure, especially for equestrian show jumping A structure for supporting an obstacle, such as a so-called fence for use in equestrian show jumping, includes upright posts, each with a guide rail and a vertical row of holes in the guide rail. One or several obstacle support members are slidably adjust... | 01/18/1983 |
| 4323034 | Dog jump apparatus The present invention relates to equipment used in the training of dogs. The invention comprises a jump apparatus which has a pair of channel shaped legs. Each leg is mounted on a base panel so that the leg is maintained in a generally upright manner. The... | 04/06/1982 |
| 4239168 | Retaining device for an obstacle rail The retaining device for each end of a fence rail of the type used in horse jumping contests comprises a mounting-piece and a bracket having two pins which can be inserted in an adjustable position in the holes of each side-post. The mounting-piece carrie... | 12/16/1980 |
