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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8100090 | Animal harness and method of tying Apparatus and method for an animal harness and restraint system is provided. An animal restraint is created from a single continuous piece of cord in which a loop is fashioned in the rope approximately half way from each free end of the rope. Beginning with the loop... | 01/24/2012 |
| 7997235 | Omnidirectionally reflective pet leash A flexible omnidirectionally reflective pet leash and collar having a handle and a cylindrical central core is housed within a cylindrical omnidirectionally reflective sleeve that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it is emanated. The refle... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7685972 | Pet leash Embodiments of the present invention provide a pet leash that permits a pet handler to bring his/her pet under control urgently in a steady and reliable manner. Embodiments include a handle, a lead mechanism, an elongate portion extending therebetween, and multiple ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7357099 | Animal restraint apparatus and method of use An animal restraint apparatus is provided to restrain an animal. The restraint apparatus comprises a first loop that fits over the animal's head and a second loop that is formed about the animal's torso when two straps are routed behind the animal's forelegs and rel... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7331311 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective rope A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective rope has a central braided high strength core comprising gel fiber or p-aramid fibers that is surrounded by cylindrically braided sleeve of reflective strips composed of narrow width reflective strips that c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7303206 | Attachment of a curtain airbag assembly to a vehicle A curtain airbag assembly has, for fastening purposes, at least one strap attached to the airbag. The strap is held in position by being guided through a passage behind a hanger projecting in the manner of a bracket from the structural member of a vehicle. The strap... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7281495 | Combination pet collar and leash A combination pet collar and leash includes a leash that is attached to the collar and is fastened about the collar when not in use. When fastened about the collar, the leash conforms to the collar around the neck of a pet. When unfastened from the collar, the leash... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7246477 | Omnidirectionally reflective horse halter A flexible omnidirectionally reflective horse lead has a central portion, and mechanical attachment means to accommodate a bridal bit ring. The lead reflects an incoming light beam from a walker or horseback rider back in the direction from which it emanated, preven... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7243615 | Dual-control dog collar An adjustable dog collar having two attachment points permits the collar diameter to be regulated from a distance. The collar is constructed of a single piece of belting which is looped over an upper center bar of a three-bar cinch. The belting then passes under one... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7223212 | Device and kit for body stretching A device for use in assisting a person to stretch a targeted tissue in the body. The stretching device consists of a long, inelastic strap with a fixed loop at one end, and a connector on the other end. The connector has a fixed part and a movable part that, when co... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7204207 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective jewelry A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective jewelry piece has a central cylindrical braided rope core surrounded by a cylindrical reflective braided sleeve comprising three or more narrow width reflective strips that are braided at a shallow cylindric... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204206 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash has handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7174859 | Adjustable pet collar An adjustable pet collar comprises a long chain and an adjuster. The adjuster is constructed by a upper cover and seat body, in which a slit is opened on the upper cover and a slanting channel is disposed on the seat body. The chain is placed in the channel, and a s... | 02/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7131400 | Animal wrap for touch training The animal wrap for touch training is a combination of a front body portion harnessing the lower neck, forelegs, and the chest, and a rear body portion that has rear leg loops. The two wrap segments can be joined to each other by hook and loop fastening, and the leg... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7117697 | Replaceable lock set for handcuff The handcuff assembly includes a bow pivotally connected to a cheek plate frame assembly which includes a base frame. A removable lockset assembly for locking a pawl relative to ratchet teeth on the bow and including a slideable lock bar is received in the base fram... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107939 | Animal training apparatus and method An animal training apparatus is comprised of a leash connector attached to a chest portion of a harness. The harness is arranged for preventing the leash connector from shifting to the back of the animal. The harness is preferably comprised of a chest strap for posi... | 09/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7096827 | Combination training lead and multiple animal leash A combination training lead and multiple animal leash comprising, a leash-forming strap having a handle at a first end thereof and having at least two branches at a second end thereof with a snap connector carried by each of the branches and including a D-ring attac... | 08/29/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7055464 | Operationally coded animal collar A coded animal training collar that facilitates proper collar orientation to prevent collar locking that includes an elongated material with an connector attached to one end of the elongated material. The elongated material including a first surface, and a second op... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7004113 | Animal training harness A dog harness including a non-sliding neck and body strap joined at location on the back of the dog when worn by a dog. A slider is also affixed at this location. A stop strap extends through the slider, through a first fader loop on the body strap, through a second... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6978738 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash has handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6925965 | Omnidirectional reflective pet leash A flexible omnidirectionally reflective pet leash having a handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of the pet owner'... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6675742 | Adjustable loop leash construction An adjustable loop leash construction (10) for use with a pet collar (70) having an attachment ring (71). The construction (10) includes a one piece elongated leash member (11) having looped openings (25) formed on the opposite ends (22), (23) of the leas... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6481382 | Collar with self-retracting leash An apparatus for controlling the movement of an animal using an integral collar and self-retracting leash apparatus. According to the invention, an elastomeric cord is attached to a strap, which is adapted to be secured around the neck of an animal. In th... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6467436 | Pet collar device A pet collar device (100) incorporates a body (117) and a reciprocating plunger (109) extending through the body. A flexible band (101), attached to one end of the plunger, extends from the body when a knob (111) of the plunger is depressed by a palm or t... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6408799 | Dog guide harness with multi-position handle assembly A dog guide harness has, a harness frame and a handle assembly with a self-locking linking member to enable the handle assembly to be rigidly and rotatably connected to the harness frame so the handle assembly selectively can be positioned either transver... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6401666 | Adjustable leash controlled strain reducing animal harness An animal harness is formed from a length of rope and includes a leash loop closed with a first rope locking mechanism, a top connecting line which terminates at a second rope locking mechanism, a shoulder loop, and a bottom connecting line which terminat... | 06/11/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6213057 | Harness for domestic animals The invention relates to a harness comprising a belly strap for surrounding the animal belly and a front strap for surrounding the front area of the neck, joined to one another by side connecting members, a lower connecting strap joining the belly strap w... | 04/10/2001 |
| 5893339 | Dog harness A dog harness having a collar mounted on a dog's neck, a girth passing around the dog's body, the girth having a first end fastened to the metal ring at the collar and a second end passing around the dog's body and then inserted through the metal ring at ... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5826547 | Leash The present invention relates to an improved leash for walking, running and controlling dogs, cats or even children (all are referred to below as a "dog"). The handle of the leash is designed such that the holder can exert greater control over the dog, an... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5791295 | Training leash and method A training leash for use with an animal neck collar including a band having a first end and a second end, the band having a length defined between the first end and the second end. A first ring is mounted on the first end of the band, a first portion of t... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5743216 | Combined small animal harness and lead A combined harness and lead (10) for use in restraining and controlling an animal has a cord member (11) which defines a lead portion (12) and a harness portion (14). The harness portion (14) includes a neck loop (35) and a body loop (36) which may be sel... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5711255 | Animal collar with integral lead A collar or harness for an animal comprising a first loop sized and shaped to be secured around the neck of the animal. A second loop is attached to the first loop at a securing point. The second loop is selectively movable between a stowed position where... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5497733 | Animal control, training apparatus and method of use A combination animal choke collar and least which includes an elongated, continuous member having a grasping portion on one of its ends, its opposite end being folded upon itself and fastened so as to form a loop which captures a rectangular frame. The ha... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5456213 | Combination dog leash and non-injurious choke collar A combination dog leash and non-injurios choke collar. The leash includes a six foot long strip of webbing with a clip-on device at one end of the strip for attachment to the dog's collar. At the other end of the strip of webbing is one half of a two part... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5383426 | Non-choking strain-reducing dog harness A dog harness has a collar having a front ring and at least one ring located at its free ends. A releasable buckle functions to releasably couple the collar free ends. A cord passes through the front ring and forms a pair of loops for disposition in the f... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5379726 | Handled dog collar An animal collar, more specifically a dog collar for use with large and powerful dogs, has a rigid handle securely affixed to its center so that the handler maintains complete control over the dog at all times and there is excellent communication between ... | 01/10/1995 |
