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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8051807 | Sow chute and hoist A vertically moveable immobilizing sow chute to allow hoisting and holding horizontally of a sow for foot treatment is described. The unit avoids the use of slings, can be operated electrically, and has numerous fail safe features as well as mobility and stability. | 11/08/2011 |
| 7261631 | Portable big game hoist assembly A portable big game hoist assembly includes a bottom rod that has a first end and a second end. Each of a pair of bottom couplers is attached to one of the first and second ends. Base supports are attached to and extend laterally away from the bottom couplers. A fir... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7228576 | Reciprocating movement platform for the external addition of pulses to the fluid channels of a subject An apparatus for providing medical treatments is disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus according the present invention comprises a mattress, a mattress support, cast shoes, a footboard support, a drive for causing the reciprocating movement, and a box frame to cont... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7227322 | Hoist with detachable power and control unit A hoist is powered by a separate power unit. The hoist unit includes: a motor, a mounting connector, a spool, webbing, auto cut-off and a first portion of a mating electrical connector. The control unit includes a hollow pole, a hook, a second portion of the mating ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7186175 | Hanging element A hanging element that may include an extended body with a lower insertion body and an upper closure head forming a matrix of hanging elements joined to each other via the side projections. Each insertion body extends into a wire which ends as a Y joint where the re... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7077404 | Device to move heavy items A device to move heavy items made up of a substantially flat rectangular body used to carry heavy items, a handle assembly with two handles perpendicularly attached to an H-shaped handle stand that is perpendicularly attached to the proximal end of the substantially... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6998989 | Enhanced animal handling device An animal handling device, including at least one securing device, and a primary sensor system, and a secondary sensor system characterised in that both the primary and secondary sensor systems must be simultaneously activated in order to trigger the securing device... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6880487 | Robotic device for locomotor training A robotic system and method for locomotion assessment and training of a mammal, exemplified by a rodent. A neurologically impaired animal is suspended over a moving surface in a harness, and the animal's hindlimbs are connected to robotic arms that apply force to th... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6820572 | Mobile prosthetic apparatus for disabled four-legged animals A mobile prosthetic apparatus for disabled four-legged animals comprises a cart having a chassis. The chassis includes a front subassembly detachably mounted to a rearward subassembly. A primary wheel is mounted to the frame of the chassis at each side of the rearwa... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6729268 | Rear support pet leash A rear support pet leash includes a loop portion and a lifting portion, both portions being formed of flexible material. The loop portion has first and second ends and a medial section. Each of the first and second ends is attached adjacent the medial section to for... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6694921 | Dog assist harness A harness for dogs with crippled hindquarters. The harness has a sling for supporting the dog's belly near its hindquarters. A D-ring is mounted on each end of the sling. A rod-like handgrip for a human handler is detachably connected with the D-rings by ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6640751 | Animal support apparatus An animal support apparatus for providing supplemental vertical support to ease strain on portions of an animal during a process of medical rehabilitation is provided. The animal support apparatus includes an elongate flexible sheet member for positioning... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6631697 | Animal assisting apparatus An apparatus is provided for assisting a large dog traveling on an incline. The apparatus includes a support member and two handles attached to the support member. When a lifting force is applied to the handles, the weight of the dog is partially supporte... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6595162 | Systems and methods for covering and lifting animals A cover for animals. The cover comprises a main body, a strap system sewn to main body, and a fastening system arranged to join two edges of the main body. So joined, main body extends around at least a portion of the animal, portions of the animal extend... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6502531 | Device and method for examination and handling of deer and other animals An apparatus is provided for restraining wildlife with minimal trauma to the animal. The apparatus includes a housing having open front and rear ends allowing the entry and exit of a target animal, while the rear end includes an openable/closable door eff... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6463886 | Hoist device A hoist device includes an elongated tube that has a pair of bends therein such that the first end extends in a direction orientated generally perpendicular to a direction of extension of the second end. A platform has an upper surface and a bottom surfac... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6431123 | Protective coverings for animals A cover for animals. The cover comprises a main body, a strap member sewn to main body, and a fastening system arranged to join two edges of the main body. So joined, main body extends around at least a portion of the animal, portions of the animal extend... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6199514 | Method of restraining an animal within an animal squeeze, and an animal squeeze A method and apparatus for restraining an animal within an animal squeeze. The animal squeeze has a "V" shaped passage in which the animal is suspended by relative movement of the sidewalls and the floor. A pressure member is movable into an operative pos... | 03/13/2001 |
| 5778827 | Cow lift mechanism An animal lifting mechanism for lifting the rear quarters of a lying cow or the like animal. An angle adjustable yoke has cushioned gripping arms disposed angularly inward. The yoke's included angle is adjusted by a pivoting crank with a hook attached to ... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5752473 | Movable barrow device for facilitating the dropping of young Movable device for facilitating the dropping of young has a rope-like element which can be fastened to the young and upon which a tractive force may be exerted, and a collection element for collecting the young. The collection element is carried by a fram... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5752472 | Apparatus for restraining ruminant mammals An apparatus for restraining ruminant mammals; especially deer. The apparatus includes a "V" shaped open ended chute having opposed sidewalls and a floor. Shoulder pads are secured in opposed relation to the opposed sidewalls adjacent one open end. The sh... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5685263 | Livestock lift apparatus A livestock lift apparatus comprises two U-shaped gripping arms hinged together at their open ends. The rounded ends of the gripping arms are bent toward each other. A locking mechanism comprises a locking handle rotatably mounted to locking handle mount ... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5469812 | Calf carrier A small animal carrier and support device comprising a cantilevered beam having inner and outer ends, a pair of spaced apart generally "U" shaped body cradle members rigidly attached to the said beam, a mounting post angularly attached to the inner end of... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5465688 | Pig holder A pig holder designed to support pigs by their hind legs while performing operations on the pig or while giving treatment to the pig, includes a support frame which mounts to the rails of a ferring crate. A leg holder assembly including two pairs of hooks... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5289801 | Calf carrier A small animal carrier and support device comprising a cantilevered beam having inner and outer ends, a pair of spaced apart generally "U" shaped body cradle members rigidly attached to the said beam, a mounting post angularly attached to the inner end of... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5090368 | Animal carrier An animal carrier including a frame having a ground engaging portion, a lever extending forward of the frame, and an animal receiving cradle extending from the rear of the frame. The cradle includes a rearwardly extending central finger and a pair of late... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5009196 | Cat restrainer A combination of a harness and frame assembly (23) to provide a cat bathing, treating, breeding, transporting, and surgical restraint; wherein the harness apparatus (21) comprises supporting base member (10) having a restraining upper body (15) and lower ... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4767099 | Hoist system The hoist system of the instant invention is intended for use with an overhead support and includes an elongate bar disposed below the overhead support and extending in a generally horizontal direction. A lifting device is attached adjacent opposed ends o... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4763608 | Pig holder A pig holder which comprises a U-shaped support for holding pigs of different sizes together with a rubber band and buckles respectively located on each side of the U-shaped member. The U-shaped member extends above a base and is supported in a manner whi... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4559906 | Small animal harness A small animal harness for picking up and carrying about a small animal comprises a main body portion that is adapted to essentially wrap around, or under, the trunk of a small animal. The harness includes straps that fasten together essentially across th... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4530309 | Animal support harness A support harness for an animal to be used in combination with an animal neck collar is disclosed. The support harness comprises a four-sided belly band having means for securing the belly band around an animal's belly. A chest strap, having one end attac... | 07/23/1985 |
| 4378759 | Animal restraining device A portable device for restraining a four-legged animal for purposes of administering medical or other physical treatment that requires the animal to be held against moving its legs or making other bodily movements during such procedures; such device compr... | 04/05/1983 |
| 4343266 | Pig holding device The pig holding device of the present invention comprises an upstanding stand having two different holding devices mounted thereon. One of the holding devices comprises a pair of upstanding Y-shaped forks. The forward fork is adapted to embrace the pig ar... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4318365 | Device for lifting animals This invention relates to a device for lifting weighty animals, comprising a rigid yoke and two movable spaced-apart gripping members which are disposed on arms each of which is connected to the yoke and an adjustment mechanism by means of first and secon... | 03/09/1982 |
| 4274366 | Pig restraining device An animal restraint for confining an animal; e.g., a pig, in a head down, belly forward position for the performing of typical operations such as castration, docking, etc., the restraint featuring a simple frame having transverse upper and lower members a... | 06/23/1981 |
| 4223639 | Animal restraining device An animal restraining device comprised of a rigid frame pivotally supporting a pair of diverging horizontal outwardly extending support arms each of which carries a sliding block bearing a loop of flexible material which extends outwardly beyond the outer... | 09/23/1980 |
| 4213424 | Small animal holder A holder for small animals including a yoke adapted to extend partially around the neck of the animal and narrow enough so that the animal will hang by the neck without the head pulling through the yoke, and a pair of lower restraining arms adapted to ext... | 07/22/1980 |
| 4177764 | Animal leg clamp apparatus This invention relates to clamps for attachment to the legs of animals, especially sheep, and among other things may be used for suspending the animals by their four legs for shearing and other treatment operations. A clamp according to the invention comprises... | 12/11/1979 |
| 4070989 | Large animal convalescent unit A convalescent recovery stall for large animals comprises a rectangular frame of length and width greater than the corresponding dimensions of the animal, with means for inserting wall sections into said frame, so as to provide a rectangular box surroundi... | 01/31/1978 |
| 4059869 | Animal holder An animal holder to fix the abdominal portion of an animal in a hanging position with the head down for treatment restrained from movement. The holder comprises a stand and a tongs-like clamping member mounted thereon and comprising two clamps adapted to ... | 11/29/1977 |
