| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 119725000 | Body sling | 15 |
| 20100006038 | Walking function recovery device for pet - A walking-function recovery device for a pet provided with: a rotating arm unit that is arranged on a base and is rotatably around the base in a circumferential direction; a lifting wire that is suspended from a distal end of the rotating arm unit and acts on a pet via a constant-load spring a lifting force of a predetermined magnitude; and a suspension that is connected to a distal end of the lifting wire and is hooked and supported by two points on front-leg and rear-leg sides of a pet torso. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20120037089 | APPARATUS FOR PROMOTING THE HEALING OF A HOOF OR LEG INJURY OR DISEASE OF AN ANIMAL, PARTICULARLY A HORSE - Apparatus for promoting the healing of a hoof or leg injury or disease of an animal, particularly a horse, comprises a strap to be placed around the trunk of the animal and a mounting by means which the strap can be pulled upward. The strap is mounted by way of a balancer to a fixture that can be moved two-dimensionally in a horizontal plane. The fixture comprises a carriage disposed on a slide rail, which is arranged and displaceable on two slide rails oriented at a right angle thereto, wherein the slide rails are arranged in a cuboid or cube-shaped frame. The strap is fastened with the two ends thereof to mutually parallel sides of a two-dimensional cross bar, which at or close to the center thereof is connected to the balance, and is composed of a number of individually tensionable supporting straps having a common, preferably breathable, cushioning pad. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120160184 | Animal Harness - The present invention teaches of a multi-functional animal harness and carrier comprising of a front harness and an aft harness section. The front harness section comprise of a plurality of shoulder straps and an intermediate strap that secures the harness to the animal. The front harness section can be used independently when the secured animal is on its own feet. When the animal is to be lifted and carried about, the aft harness may be affixed to the front harness section to support the ladder part of the animal. The aft harness comprise of elastic straps that allows the hind section of a suspended animal to suspend lower than the front thus contributing to the comfort of the animal. The shoulder harness section and aft harness section may be extended by an extension panel section. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120180735 | ANIMAL SUPPORT HARNESS AND METHOD OF SUPPORTING AND RESTRAINING MOVEMENT OF THE ANIMAL - An animal support harness and method of supporting and restraining movement of an animal is provided. The apparatus includes a sling that can be routed around the abdomen of the animal, and a plurality of primary support straps extend and are joined at a handle. A leash strap is integrated with the handle, and extends to connect to the collar of the animal. The integral leash strap along with the primary support straps enables an owner to control not only an upward supporting force for the animal, but also provides an inherent restraint to prevent an animal from walking too quickly or lunging, which might otherwise harm the animal. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120186537 | Hind-End Support Apparatus - A hind-end support system for dogs with hind-end disabilities. The present invention comprises a handle strap, an under belly support, a back strap, and a left leg strap and a right leg strap. The handle strap is utilized to pull the lower abdomen and the hind legs of the dog upward so the hind-end of the dog can be lifted up and/or carried forward by the owner. The lower abdomen of the dog is supported by the under belly support, whereas the left hind leg and the right hind leg of the dog are strapped and supported by the left leg and the right leg straps, respectively. The back strap is utilized to connect the handle strap to the under belly support and the leg straps. Lengths of the straps are all made adjustable via attachment means such as buckling mechanisms, D-rings, swivel lobster clasps and tri-glide slides. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130055966 | Animal Support Harness and Method of Supporting and Restraining Movement of the Animal - An animal support harness and method of supporting and restraining movement of an animal is provided. The apparatus includes a sling that can be routed around the abdomen of the animal, and a plurality of primary support straps extend and are joined at a handle. A leash strap is integrated with the handle, and extends to connect to the collar of the animal. The integral leash strap along with the primary support straps enables an owner to control not only an upward supporting force for the animal, but also provides an inherent restraint to prevent an animal from walking too quickly or lunging, which might otherwise harm the animal. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130239906 | DOG CARRIER - The present invention relates to a device for carrying a small four-legged animal. The device wraps around the body of the animal and provides handles for carrying the animal. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140083369 | Equine safety sling for supporting a horse during transportation - An equine safety sling for supporting a horse or other animal during transportation includes first and second outer straps, each outer strap having a front and rear end, thereby providing four ends; a front inner strap that connects the outer straps so that the device supports the animal behind the front legs of the animal; a rear inner strap that connects the outer straps so that the device supports the animal in front of the rear legs of the animal; and a main loop at each of the four ends of the outer straps, adapted so that the device can be retained utilizing the main loops so as to secure the animal in place. A sliding pin bracket may retain the sling to the inside of a trailer and allow the horse to be quickly released. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20160007571 | Pet Harness for Assisting Pet Mobility | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160057974 | Method and Apparatus for Animal Grooming - The present invention is a method and apparatus for safely and securely holding and supporting an animal while it is being groomed. The disclosed apparatus can have multiple support members that wrap around an animal, passing under the animal's belly, around the hips and shoulders, and up over the back where it can be secured to a frame or post to keep the animal stable and supported, without restraining the animal by the neck, while undergoing a grooming procedure. The cutouts and support members that make up the leg holes in the apparatus can be lined with a soft material, such as fleece, to provide comfort and prevent chafing to the animal's skin during the procedure. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160174528 | ROTATABLE HORSE LIFTING AND SUPPORTING DEVICE | 06-23-2016 |
| 119726000 | With discrete leg restraint | 2 |
| 20110220035 | ACAT animal clipping aide tool plus - The present invention provides a device to restrain an animal when performing routine procedures such as administering eye drops, brushing the animal's teeth or completing other hygiene or medical procedures. Similar in appearance to a duffle bag or comparable tote, the device is manufactured of heavy duty, soft canvas or comparable synthetic material, produced in a range of sizes for various breeds dogs and cats. The device features raised side walls and a semi rigid base. The front and back panel of the unit comprise soft mesh netting, facilitating easy access to the animal. The interior is lined with soft polyester or wool material and features a series of three, adjustable restraining straps boasting self affixing hook and loop fasteners for use in safely and securely restraining the animal placed within. Notably, the base of the unit features a series of reinforced, round shaped openings, through which the animal's legs are fed. These openings are lined with soft felt or comparable material, further facilitating comfort for the animal. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20130152873 | DOG MOBILITY DEVICE - An innovative dog mobility device is disclosed herein an comprises an elastic cord detachably connectable to a dog harness at one end, and to paw loop at the other. The paw loop is configured to engage one of the dog's paws and is defined by a material strip looped into a figure eight configuration. The material strip figure eight configuration further defines a metatarsal strap section and a toe strap section, wherein the metatarsal strap section is configured to receive and fit about the dog's metatarsus, and wherein the toe strap section is configured to receive and fit about the dog's inner toes. | 06-20-2013 |
| 119727000 | Wheeled | 2 |
| 20120160185 | REHABILITATION OR MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DEVICE FOR A QUADRUPED ANIMAL - A device allowing a quadruped animal that is disabled in the hindquarters thereof to move about, while automatically moving the hind legs of the animal. The device includes: a chassis, on which two side wheels are mounted; a rear harness for receiving and supporting the hindquarters of the animal, which harness can be supported by the chassis; a crankshaft-type driveshaft having two crankpins to which are attached means for moving the hind legs of the animal, said driveshaft being shaped so as to move each of the two hind legs of the animal synchronously in phase opposition like the movement of a chainset; and a transmission for controlling the rotation of the driveshaft from at least one wheel. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20130104813 | WALKING AID FOR DISABLED FOUR-LEGGED ANIMALS | 05-02-2013 |
