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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7992368 | Equine training device An equine training aid for enabling a horse, pony, donkey or the like, particularly dressage or show horses, to adopt an optimum outline or profile. The training aid includes a self-centering, continuous loop portion (1), configured, during lunging or riding,... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7721514 | Equine weight training system An equine weight training system for efficiently weight training a horse so that the horse may comfortably carry a bouncing load (e.g. individual, etc.) upon their back. The equine weight training system generally includes a saddle tree to be positioned upon a back ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7302788 | Protecting apparatus structure for a horse A protecting apparatus structure for protecting a horse's heel includes a protecting board engaged with the rear of the heel, a buffer support plate extended from an internal edge of the protecting board, a protrusion protruded from the center of the buffer support ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7249447 | Horse training assembly An assembly for training and/or instruction of horses, for maintaining, building-up and improving the muscles and stance and posture of the horse by making the animal to walk or trot in the correct positions and stances, with the assembly comprising a girth fixed to... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7171797 | Vertical head The present device is utilized by equestrian riders to maintain their horse's forehead vertical with the ground. It is made of plastic and readily attaches to the bridle on top of the horse's head, between the ears. A colored indicator is visible to the rider throug... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7150248 | Training and therapy device for dogs and hoofed animals The invention concerns an orthopedic training or therapeutic device for dogs, hoofed animals, and camels that consists of at least one elastic band (3), at least over part (5) of its length, and that is fastened on one side to the middle rear paw or mi... | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7101186 | Dally practicing systems A dally practicing system which simulates the conditions of roping a steer with relative safety. The portable dallying practice system takes up slack in a rope without applying excessive tension which could injure the user, provides a clutch system which allows for ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7089720 | Automatic system-based animal training device An automated animal-training system is provided, which includes an enclosure device for the animal, an arrangement for adjustably fixing the location of the animal within the enclosure device, and an actuation mechanism for moving the automated animal-training syste... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7062895 | Method of training equine athletes and apparatus therefor An electronic programmable timing instrument for real-time monitoring of an equine athlete's training and conditioning regimen for developing optimum racing potential is provided wherein the instruments aids an operator primarily to set, monitor, and control the equ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7036460 | Throat support device and methods of using same A throat support device comprising a main throat support section having one or more lifting mechanisms, each with a tip, each tip adapted to fit into a location immediately adjacent to and behind a basihyoid bone, a thyroid cartilage and/or a cricoid cartilage of an... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021247 | Ornamental behavioral modification receptacle collar An apparatus for a collar 12 incorporating various decorative elements used to personalize the collar having means for mounting a behavioral modification apparatus 22 thereto. The collar 12 has at least one aperture 30 for the passage the... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6971334 | Stretchable dog leash A dog leash that includes a handle, an elastic strap portion, an inelastic strap portion, and means for attaching either the elastic portion or inelastic portion to a dog collar. The elastic and inelastic portions are connected to each other by either a releasable b... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6952912 | Method and device for analyzing respiratory sounds in horses The invention provides a device and a method for recording respiratory sounds in exercising horses thereby enabling the user identify upper airway abnormalities and/or evaluate athletic potential by, e.g., measuring expiratory and/or inspiratory times during exercis... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6912976 | Exercise harness for an animal An exercise harness for an animal which comprises three elements: (a) a web of flexible material adapted to be affixed to the body of the animal in a region adjacent to the animal's front legs and/or rear legs; (b) at least one strap, connected to the web and adapte... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6789378 | Training device A device for training livestock having a barrel strap, a back strap slidably attached to the barrel strap, an extension strap releasably attached to the back strap, a headpiece slidably engaged with the extension strap, and a lead strap releasably attached to the ex... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6769235 | Animal training system An animal training system adapted to be fitted on a quadruped for providing increased control over the quadruped by a trainer and instilling confidence in the quadruped. The harness includes a first shoulder strap having a first adjustable retaining strap associated... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6763650 | Calf roping apparatus An apparatus reminds a saddled and bridled horse to maintain tension on a calf rope during a rodeo calf roping event. The apparatus contains: (a) a ratcheting rope pulley with a release; (b) a means for attaching the pulley to a saddle; (c) a rope passing through th... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6761019 | Equestrian riding aid An equestrian riding aid is disclosed which includes a girth strap which surrounds the girth of a horse, and a back strap which surrounds the back of a rider. The girth strap passes along the thighs of the rider and promotes the rider to learn and maintain the corre... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6725810 | Apparatus and method for controlling an animal An apparatus and method for controlling an animal includes a motorized and programmable actuator unit that is coupled to a bridle on the horse. The actuator unit includes a motor and a pulley to control tension on lines leading to the horse, the tension providing a ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6643999 | Training headstall with loose rigid noseband, and usage and production A training headstall combines headgear with a suspended rigid noseband hanging loosely encircling the horse's muzzle, being relatively free to deliver attention-getting taps. The noseband is oblong along a major axis that defines left and right halves, an... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6634160 | Combination surcingle and weighted training device A weighted training surcingle device comprising a belt simulating the spatial area of a person's legs and buttocks. Each half of the belt has a plurality of pouches providing means for holding weight adjacent the rib cage of a horse simulating weight dist... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6612266 | Head stabilizer for equestrian jumping A stabilizer for training a person in equestrian jumping. The stabilizer comprises an upper brace and a lower brace. The upper brace comprises an upper side and a lower side. The upper brace is capable of receiving a person's neck therein. The lower brace... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6595156 | Animal restraining halter A halter (120) for controlling an animal, such as a dog, is provided having an anchor portion (146) secured across the front of the dog's head terminating at a pair of anchor points on the opposite sides of the animals neck and nape portion (128) extendin... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6397389 | Child walking harness A child walking harness made of flexible material comprising a front and rear body panel which are connected through the legs of the child at the crotch portion. The front and rear body panels are provided panel extensions that connect to each other by me... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6352053 | Apparatus and method for animal testing and training The present invention uses a pack saddle designed to simulate the weight and feel of an actual rider for testing the animal's propensity to buck. While the animal's movement is restricted, the simulated rider pack saddle is placed over the back of the ani... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6349527 | Equestrain training device An equestrian rider training rein,the training device having an elastic portion in each rein between the bit and the rider's end of the reins. The elastic portion of the device trains the new rider in applying the proper pressure on the reins in order to ... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6260338 | Equine restraint and training device An equine restraint system which allows a single person to control a horse while performing tasks such as leading, holding, saddling, or loading the horse. The restraint system has a portion that fits behind the horse's ears and a portion that fits under ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6085500 | Equestrian training device An equestrian rider training device incorporated into the reins of a bridle. The training device has an elastic portion in each rein between the bit and the rider's end of the reins. The elastic portion of the device trains the new rider in applying the p... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6058686 | Equine restraint system An equine restraint system which allows a single person to control a horse while performing tasks such as leading, holding, saddling or loading of the horse. The restraint system has a portion that fits behind the horse's ears and a portion that fits unde... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5809939 | Positive reinforcement bit assembly A positive reinforcement bridle bit is described that is useful for training an animal, for example, a horse. Dispensing, at will, a pleasant tasting fluid therefrom, permits the immediate reward of the animal for performing a desired behavior or calming ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5775071 | Device and method for correcting the gait of a bad gaited horse A device for correcting the gait of a bad gaited horse comprises soft flexible tubing with a strap routed therethrough. The tubing is placed in the armpits between the horse's body and the tops of the forelegs causing the horse to turn the knees of its fo... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5755185 | Training harness A training harness and harness assembly for training livestock. The assembly includes a halter with a guiding ring attached, a neck strap, a belly strap, a back strap, a buck strap and a harness lead.... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5660031 | Method and apparatus for training horses An animal training apparatus includes an elongated main cord with an enlarged member connected to each end thereof. A pair of pressure beads are connected to the cord proximal to and spaced equidistant from a median point on the cord. A pair of pressure b... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5566645 | Animal training method and apparatus A method for animal training. More specifically, this invention provides a method for rapidly and effectively training horses and other animals by facilitating the delivery of a primary reinforcement reward substance to the animal simultaneously with, or ... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5519986 | Gymnastic harnessing and guiding apparatus for a horse A gymnastic harnessing and guiding apparatus for a horse comprises at least one stimulation member adapted to be placed at a lower part of the horse's neck, and a recalling member for recalling the stimulation member upwardly and rearwardly. The recalling... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5460125 | Device for preventing horse wind sucking A device for preventing horse wind sucking has a main part (1) which includes two side portions (2, 3) provided with upwardly open cavities to fit horse jawbones and a central part (6) adapted to apply inward and upward pressure to a horse throat so as to... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5442900 | Horse training device A horse training device is disclosed for encouraging straight line movement in a horse, for use with a bridle and a bit, and a set of reins attachable to the bridle to form a loop, the loop having a first side and a second side. The horse training device ... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5377626 | Lunge line controller A lunge line controller (20) which can be easily and conveniently operated by one hand for lunging a horse for training or exercising purposes while avoiding injury to the operator or the animal, includes a housing (22) in which a reel (26) is disposed an... | 01/03/1995 |
