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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8082723 | Draping system and method of use for the treatment of horse hair A draping system designed for the treatment of a horse tail or mane having drapes shaped to expose a horse tail and a horse mane, while protecting underlying and adjacent areas of the horse's coat from unwanted treatment solutions. The draping system is especially u... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7637087 | Body blanket for hoofed and domesticated animals A strapless horse blanket (10) made of stretch material has an exterior side (17), an interior side (19), a back portion (11), side portions (14), and a perimeter. The side portions (14) couple together at a front chest area... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7370608 | Animal restraining and cape or vest device Example animal restraining and cape and/or vest devices are described. One example device includes a cape and/or vest, an upper chest strap that includes a portion to which a leash can be attached, and one or more of a lower chest strap and an abdominal strap. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7325516 | Mobility assistance vest for the lame or elderly animal A mobility assistance vest can be easily donned by placing the vest inside up under the dog, then pulling the right and left side sections together over the top line fastening the Velcro strips, and then pulling the chest section by the front shoulder straps through... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7310927 | Horse blanket A horse blanket has a back portion and side portions that extend down from the back portion. A neck opening is located between a neck end of the back portion and a chest area. A fleece portion lines an edge of the neck opening, with the fleece portion located so as ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7243485 | Variable stretch horse blanket A variable stretch horse blanket 13, shown in FIG. 3, of the type comprising either a single layer body of specialized, breathable and stretchable fabric 10, 11, or its alternative comprising a single layer body comprised of a plurality of perma... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7231754 | Horse blanket A horse blanket has a back portion and side portions that extend down from the back portions. The side portions couple to each other at a front chest area. The straps that couple the chest area side portions together are elasticized. A neck opening above the chest a... | 06/19/2007 |
| RE39564 | Animal coat An animal coat and method of making the coat for protection and insulation of domestic and undomestic animals. The coat includes a first and second lateral strap positioned behind the animal front legs which pass under the animal chest and engage one another in an o... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195529 | Strap containment device A strap containment device includes a strap and a loop member. The strap includes an end and a length and is configured to roll upon itself such that the strap end is at a center of a roll of the strap. The loop member is coupled to the strap end and extends in a di... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7181774 | Ventilated safety outerwear An article of safety outerwear has a body including: a trunks outerwear part, adapted to receive the lower region of the torso of a wearer in use and having apertures through which the legs of the wearer protrude; and a pair of tubular leg parts, each adapted to rec... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178320 | Horse cover The present invention is a two part horse cover comprising a saddle pad and detachable quarter sheet providing protection of the large muscles of the horses hind quarters while riding in cold or foul weather, and straps for holding the quarter sheet to the saddle pa... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7121231 | Doggie blanket coat A dog coat or blanket includes a generally rectangular body section with chest and stomach straps extending from front and side edges respectively. The straps are adjustable so that a few sized will fit most domesticate dog breeds. Both the body section and the stra... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7080497 | Horse hoods and methods of making Horse hoods, horse neck covers, and methods of making same which result in at least improved fit and comfort, are provided herein. One such horse hood or neck cover includes a base portion (110), an upper neck portion (120), and a gusset (140) coupled between the ba... | 07/25/2006 |
| 6877300 | Horse blanket A horse blanket has a back portion and side portions that extend down from the back portions. The side portions couple to each other at a front chest area. The straps that couple the chest area side portions together are elasticized. A neck opening above the chest a... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6862870 | Removable cover for equine leg straps and tail straps A cover for an leg or tail strap for securing a blanket to a horse having a rectangular cover material secured at opposite edges to form a tube that is sized to fit over the leg or tail strap. The cover material is selected for its anti-chafe and washability charact... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6786028 | Illuminative safety garments for working animal Lightweight, insect-barrier garments of reflective/illuminative, moisture wicking or otherwise breathable covering for protection of a quadruped animal. An ensemble of from one to three garment sections is provided to cover portions of the animal's body that are sus... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6662754 | Reversible dog coat A reversible dog coat for protecting a dog from the elements and for providing warmth and comfort is disclosed. The reversible dog coat comprises a material blank having an upper portion, a middle portion, and a lower portion. The upper portion has a firs... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6574948 | Illuminative safety garments for working animal Lightweight, insect-barrier garments of reflective/illuminative, moisture-wicking or otherwise breathable covering for protection of a working animal. An ensemble of from one to three garment sections is provided to cover portions of the animal's body tha... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6539898 | Protective screen for horse blanket An outer layer of mesh material is used to loosely cover the exterior of an animal blanket to provide a protective buffer against damage caused by impact and abrasion experienced during use. The mesh material utilized in the manufacture of the outer prote... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6467244 | Horse blanket A horse blanket is provided. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a blanket is provided comprising a body of blanket material and a closure fastening assembly. The body of blanket material defines a major blanket portion, a wither/shoulde... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6363697 | Foal weaning gear A foal weaning gear for wear by a nursing mare to deny access by a foal includes a protective pad disposed over the mammary glands and resiliently held in position by a plurality of adjustable straps providing continuous triaxial resilient biasing of the ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6237310 | Movement-resistant horse rug A horse rug with a front closure for securing the rug to a horse when the opposed front edges of the rug are brought together. The point of closure is positioned, in use, not lower than the point of shoulder of the horse. The rug is provided with strips o... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6234117 | Quadruped protective garment The present invention is directed to a protective garment for quadrupeds that prevents the quadruped from licking or disturbing a treated area or disrupting stitches or sutures. The garment is constructed of a four-way stretch fabric and is designed to al... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6123049 | Bullet proof canine vest A canine vest having ballistic panels has an outer covering including a longitudinally extending elastic panel. Apertures are provided for a dog's front legs and front and rear ballistic panels are removably secured to an inner face of the cover in additi... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6119635 | Protective clothing for an animal A protective cover placed over the back of an animal to prevent the animal from removing a medicant placed on its back, prevents the animal from chewing or biting the area, and can also prevent sunburn. The protective cover substantially covers the back a... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6089194 | Reversible heat-reflective pet garment A protective coat for domestic animals, such as dogs, is reversible to alternatively protect against heat or cold. The coat is made of a light-weight flexible material that is preferably fastened with the use of hook-and-loop fastening strips. The coat is... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5970921 | Multi-function pet collar This invention is a multi-function pet collar having a fastener for attaching the collar about an animal's neck. The collar conceals an extensible cover which serves to protect the animal during inclement weather. This multi-layered cover includes an oute... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5839395 | Horse blanket A horse blanket is provided defining a dressed configuration. The dressed configuration comprises a body of blanket material and a closure fastening assembly. The body of blanket material defines a major blanket portion, a wither/shoulder portion, and a f... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5636503 | Horse blanket keeper A horse blanket keeper consists of only two pieces: a strap consisting essentially of a substantially elastic fabric material having integral hook and loop material of one gender on one side, away from the horse, traction enhancing rubber ribs on the oppo... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5463985 | Protective garment for female canines Protective apparel worn by animals, such as female dogs, for protecting the surrounding environment from body secretions, such as when the animal is in heat, having an absorption pad supported by a removable panel that eliminates the need for removing the... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5361563 | Horse covering A one-piece covering for a horse comprising: a chest covering which covers the horse's shoulders and breast and at least partially covers the horse's withers; a hood extending from the chest covering and having a hood opening at the end thereof through wh... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5341765 | Protective garment for animal front legs A protective garment for the front legs of an animal includes an upper elongated back strap, a pair of leg holsters and a lower chest strap. The back strap is fittable over the back and shoulders of the animal. The leg holsters are attached to opposite en... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5271211 | Modular, anti-chafing covering system for horses A modular covering system for a horse comprising a base member arranged formed of an elastic material so that it can be worn in tight conformity with the torso of the horse. The material of the base member is of low friction so that when the base member i... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5165222 | Racing blanket for greyhound dogs A racing blanket for greyhound dogs is provided wherein a rearward section of the blanket is secured about the dog's stomach by a single buckle comprising two buckle sections attached to elastic straps. The engaged buckle is positioned on the blanket at t... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5161352 | Horse blanket adjustment device An adjustment device for modifying the front of a horse blanket prevents the blanket from rubbing off hair and causing sores on the horse's shoulders and withers. The adjustment tabs are formed by sewing a first strip of hook and loop connecting material ... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5127213 | Training and conditioning apparel for animals A blanket-type member supports weights in either a fixed or variable relation and is disposed on the back of an animal for training and conditioning purposes. The blanket-type member has a cushioned undersurface for the comfort of the animal and is dispos... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5125220 | Horse blanket A horse blanket or cover embodying a dual front closure system including (a) interlocking fabric fastener, and (b) adjustable strap so as to provide unlimited adjustment and a fixed locking feature once properly adjusted.... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5076043 | Padded elbow protector A tapered padded sleeve is provided for each of the front legs of an animal, such as a dog. The sleeves extend over the dog's shoulders and a harness on the dog's back connects the sleeves together and supports the arrangement from the animal's back. The ... | 12/31/1991 |
| 5060458 | Protective dog coat A protective coat for dogs and the like, particularly designed for use by hunting and non-hunting dogs to provide safety thru visibility. The coat includes an outer shell of fabric lined with an inner lining fabric, or the like, for insulation during adve... | 10/29/1991 |
| 4955182 | Ant-rub device and method for protecting a horse's coat from damage from a horse blanket An anti-rub device (10, 100) securable to a horse for use under a horse blanket to protect a horse's coat includes a main body (12, 102) portion having a stretchable fabric for supporting a portion of a horse blanket thereon and securement means (13, 104)... | 09/11/1990 |
