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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7984697 | Pet leg restraining device during bathing, grooming, nail clipping, and exams A versatile and mobile pet leg restraining device used to secure dogs in a stationary position while performing bathing, grooming, nail clipping, and veterinarian exam operations. The pet leg restraining device attaches to most grooming tables, tubs and sinks and co... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7418926 | Pet strap having buffering effect A pet strap includes a pulling unit, a locking unit, and an elastic drawing mounted between the pulling unit and the locking unit and including an elastic inner tube and a weaving outer layer mounted on a surface of the inner tube. Thus, the elastic drawing unit pro... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7225760 | Tethering stakes Tethering stakes of the nature intended to be pounded flush with or below ground level. Certain of the tethering stakes include a cap on the pounding end which is adapted for ease of placement and release of a tethering line. Accordingly, the tethering line can be r... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7165511 | Animal restraining harness An animal restraining harness includes first and second straps connected at opposed ends to connectors. A center chest strap extends between the first and second straps. A flexible restraining strap is looped between the connectors and is attachable to a leash. The ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7146936 | Method and apparatus for animal positioning An animal positioning apparatus including a support stretcher having a main body support portion. A head support portion is fixed to a first end of the main body support portion and forward limb directing means are provided proximal the first end of the main body su... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7124562 | Horse-control device A horse-control device that allows a handler or rider to control the pressure exerted on the horse's nose and/or poll area is described. In one embodiment, the horse-control device comprises a halter that is worn on the horse's head. The halter includes a first, res... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7117823 | Door-mounted tie-out A tie-out that is attachable to a door and allows a user to secure an object or a pet to the door. When used with pets, the tie-out allows the user to connect a pet's leash to either side of a door without having to remove and reconfigure the tie-out, and is also co... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114467 | Pet leash for two A pet leash for walking two pets such as dogs, together without tangling. It is great for training your pets to walk on a leash This invention is durable and made in many colors and sizes, Made with nylon strapping, The leash has a handle at one end and a metal ring... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111588 | Method for securing an animal to an object A method of securing an animal to a fixed object with a securing device via a lead line is disclosed, wherein the securing device includes a frame and a retaining member coupled to the frame and is mounted to the object. The method includes inserting a segment of th... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7107940 | Animal restraining apparatus An animal restraining apparatus having a belt which forms an opening. A girth of an animal is positioned within the opening. The belt is constricted around the girth of the animal by forcing opposite free end portions of a line apart from each other. A guide element... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7066113 | Collar structure for animal leashes A collar structure for animal leashes includes a lead having a hoop disposed at one end thereof for a ring to be attached thereto, and a clamping piece made up of a clamping plate protruding upwards at the top side of a fixing body and supported by a spring element ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7021245 | Automotive tether device An automobile tether device includes a base and a loop spanning the base and rotatable relative to the base. The base defines cutouts for receiving end segments of the loop. The loop frictionally engages the surface on which the tether device is installed to allow t... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6978737 | Door-mounted tie-out A tie-out that is attachable to a door and allows a user to secure an object or a pet to the door is disclosed. When used with pets, the tie-out allows the user to connect a pet's leash to either side of a door without having to remove and reconfigure the tie-out, a... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6955139 | Tail suspension test apparatus The tail suspension test apparatus for detecting a struggling state of an animal by suspending a tail of the animal includes an optical mouse, an opaque piece located within a sensing range of the optical mouse, and a fixing device connected with the opaque piece fo... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6935272 | Animal treatment/confinement apparatus An animal treatment/confinement device is described, with apparatus to aid in the provision of medications, fluids or other supportive care therapy to the animal. The device includes a fluid container support used to support a fluid container, or a syringe cradle us... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6871616 | Pet umbrella and combined pet leash and umbrella A pet umbrella combines an umbrella and a leash. The umbrella includes a shaft carrying a canopy moveable between open and closed positions. In the open position, the convex side of the canopy faces the umbrella handle. A leash is secured to the opposite end of the ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6745722 | Collar ball system A collar ball system has a plurality of rigid heavy metallic spherical balls coupled by a weld. A link has an inner end embedded in the weld and an outer end adapted to be clipped to one end of a leash. Free inner ends of a generally U-shaped handle are in contact w... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6626132 | Multiple pet leash A multiple pet leash includes an elongated handle portion having a loop at one end and a swivel at another end, which engages at least two pet tethers. Each of the tethers includes a swiveled, snap hook members located at the distal end for attaching the ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6612265 | Safety harness for transporting and training large animals A tethering and restraint safety harness for transporting a large equine or bovine animal in their natural upright position in a trailer is disclosed. Adjustable front and rear girt straps encircle the front and rear parts of the animal immediately behind... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6578528 | System and an apparatus for confining a pet within a preselected area A system and an apparatus for confining a pet within a preselected area is provided wherein the pet is secured to and restrained by a pet anchoring apparatus that is relatively devoid of obstacles and potentially impaling protrusions, that can be varied i... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6571744 | Adjustable tethering device and method An adjustable tethering device for various objects, including horses and other animals, includes a tie arm attachment structure, an elongated tie arm, a brace and a support structure which includes a bearing surface. The tie arm has one end pivotally atta... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6553944 | Wrist worn leash retaining device A leash retaining device (10) for controlling a dog leash (100) in a hands free manner wherein, the device (10) includes an elongated wrist strap member (20) having a pair of cooperating fasteners (21) (22) adapted to form a wrist encircling loop opening ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6536376 | Kit and associated methods for confining a pet within a preselected area A kit for confining a pet within a preselected area is provided. The kit includes a pet anchoring apparatus that can be freely positioned within any environment, that is relatively devoid of obstacles and potentially impaling protrusions, and that can be ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6499437 | Magnetic connector A magnetic connector includes first and second connector parts, each having a respective magnet. The second connector part includes an overhanging lip positioned on one side of the respective magnet and a cord loop positioned on the opposite side of the r... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6490999 | Collar apparatus enabling secure handling of a snake by tether A collar for collaring a snake has an elongated collar section forming a physical collar when wrapped around the body portion of the snake. The collar further has a support section for supporting an attachment mechanism for accepting attachment of a tethe... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6460488 | Animal leash and method of manufacture An animal leash, and a method of manufacture, having at least three flexible cords, at least one locking mechanism for joining the cords in end-to-end relation, a resilient freely rotating handle configured for user comfort and enhanced grip, and a bolt s... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6418881 | Leash Pouch Disclosed is a leash pouch for storing disposable bags and for temporarily storing animal waste comprising a first pocket having an opening, a second, pocket having an opening, the second pocket having a device for at least partially restricting its openi... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6371056 | Method and apparatus for securing a pet A method and apparatus for securing a pet are disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongated leash having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the leash includes a clasp connected thereto, and the clasp, itself, includes a locking mechanism ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6314916 | Rotary tethering system An improved system for tethering an animal in a desired region, comprising a bar perpendicular to a below ground stake section for anchoring and stabilizing the device; supporting an upper removable or detachable above ground shaft portion having a rotary... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6279511 | Powered multichannel infusion and monitoring system A method and system for infusing and monitoring a tethered laboratory animal includes a platform suitable for carrying the laboratory animal. A tether assembly includes a flexible conduit for connecting to the animal and a tether for tethering the animal.... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6267081 | Safety restraint and release leash A slip leash for dogs and other small quadrupeds has a head loop portion and a handle portion, configured generally to resemble a figure-eight. In the preferred embodiment, both the head loop portion and the handle portion are rigid along part of their re... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6250256 | Universal joint of leash for dogs An improved universal joint for use on a leash for dogs is provided with a hook element, a rotary connector, a retaining tube and a sleeve. The rotary connector has a ball-shaped joint head and an extended engaging rod. The universal joint is fixedly comb... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6082308 | Animal restraining device The present invention provides a leash for controlling an animal. The leash of the invention includes a sleeve portion having a loop portion that can form a cuff around a user's wrist, and a gripping portion that is held in the palm of the user's hand. Bo... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5947062 | Restraint system for an animal and method of operating same A restraint system which can remain on an animal at all times. In one embodiment, the restraint system includes a strap which serves as both a collar and a leash. The restraint system can be in either an extended state or a retracted state. In the extende... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5913285 | Non-choking pet restraint A non-choking pet restraint which applies restraining pressure to an animals shoulder's and chest and not to the neck and throat area. The device has a chest/belly panel, which also serves as a brush protective guard for dogs in the field, and two shoulde... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5832878 | Apparatus permitting tethered laboratory animals to move freely A multichannel, multipurpose sample collection and drug delivery system for freely-moving laboratory animals includes several sampling and/or infusion devices mounted on a powered turntable above the cage but out of the animal's sight. Rotation of the tet... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5429289 | Safety leash A leash is provided for securing tools to a relatively fixed member to ensure against free fall of the tools in the event that they are dropped by a workman. Spring clips at the ends of the leash have arms that interlock, and respectively are receivable w... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5305712 | Animal tether system and method of use A tether system for an animal. The tether system has an apparatus which is electrically or fluidically powered or monitored with greater than 200 milliamps of current. The tether system is also comprised of an area for the animal and a structure above the... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5178098 | Dog grooming stand A dog grooming stand includes two vertically adjustable rods mounted opposite each other on a grooming table. Each rod is provided with a pair of eye-hooks extending inwardly and spaced apart by a predetermined vertical distance. A collar adapted to fit a... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5076213 | Rooster shelter and exercising apparatus Protective sheltering apparatus for a rooster includes a housing mounted above the ground on the upper end of a vertically disposed pole and leashing apparatus for permitting the rooster to move limited distances about the pole and to fly up into the hous... | 12/31/1991 |
