| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 119753000 | Platform (e.g., grooming table, etc.) | 22 |
| 20080236515 | Dog training methods and apparatus - A dog training device for use with a kennel can comprise a reflective surface manufactured from a plastic material and a supporting frame adapted to detachably attach to an exterior surface of a side wall of the kennel. The supporting frame can be configured to support the reflective surface so that said reflective surface faces the kennel. A device for covering a top wall of a kennel can comprise a flat sheet made of a durable sheet material and a peripheral ridge overhanging onto the top of a side wall of the kennel. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090044762 | GRILLE FOR VETERINARY PROCEDURE TABLES - A veterinary procedure table includes an animal support member upon which an animal may be placed during the performance of a veterinary procedure. A basin associated with the animal support member is adapted to receive fluid material that may be generated during the performance of the veterinary procedure. The veterinary procedure table further includes a grille associated with the animal support member. The grille includes a frame and a plurality of elongate rods rotatably coupled to the frame. In one embodiment, at least one rod is fixed against rotation. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090071415 | Veterinary gurney or table incorporating a removable dental tray - A veterinary gurney or table having a base frame member supporting a mobility means, an elevation frame member mounted on the base frame, and a table member mounted on the elevation frame, allowing the elevation of the gurney or table to be locked at a selected height, one end of the gurney or table adapted to receive a slidable, securable dental tray for dental treatment of the animal while positioned on the gurney or table. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090101082 | Animal Training Device - A dog training device may include a base with a first cross member slidably connected to the base and a second cross member slidably connected to the base. A first set of pedestals may be slidably connected to the first cross member and a second set of pedestals may be slidably connected to the second cross member. Advantageously, the distances between the cross members and the pedestals may be adjusted so that the dog training device may be used with dogs of various shapes and sizes. In addition, the base, cross members and pedestals may be quickly and easily connected and disconnected, which may facilitate transportation and storage of the device. The base, cross members and pedestals may also be securely interconnected to provide a stable and steady dog training device. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090255483 | VETERINARY PROCEDURE TABLE - A veterinary procedure table includes a vertically extending frame and an animal support assembly upon which an animal may be placed during the performance of a veterinary procedure. An equipment support is secured to the animal support assembly or the vertically extending frame. The equipment support adjustably supports a device or surgical tool used during veterinary procedures performed on an animal placed on the animal support assembly. In one embodiment, a video display is associated with the vertically extending frame for viewing of a particular region on the animal. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20110079185 | Grille For Veterinary Procedure Tables - A veterinary procedure table includes an animal support member upon which an animal may be placed during the performance of a veterinary procedure. A basin associated with the animal support member is adapted to receive fluid material that may be generated during the performance of the veterinary procedure. The veterinary procedure table further includes a grille associated with the animal support member. The grille includes a frame and a plurality of elongate rods rotatably coupled to the frame. In one embodiment, at least one rod is fixed against rotation. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20120006283 | ANIMAL HANDLING STATION - Exemplary embodiments provide an animal handling station configured for use in handling an animal. The handling station includes a work platform to support the animal, a lift mechanism that supports, lifts and lowers the work platform, and a handling arm that secures the head of the animal during a handling session. In an exemplary embodiment, the work platform is designed and configured in a dog-bone shaped outline. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120079993 | BEHAVIOURAL APPARATUS - An apparatus for studying the behavioural, cognitive, neurobiological and/or muscular processes of an animal, the apparatus comprising an elevated platform with at least one panel extending from the platform, said panel providing a surface which has a gradient relative to the platform. A method of studying the behavioural, cognitive, neurobiological and/or muscular processes of an animal, the method comprising placing one or more animals on the apparatus according to the invention and recording the frequency and/or duration the animal is located at one or more positions on the apparatus and/or the latency of the animal to enter an area of the apparatus. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20140190422 | LIVESTOCK ANIMAL SCALE PLATFORM - A livestock animal scale platform includes a panel that has a top side, a bottom side, a front edge, a rear edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A plurality of lateral supports is mounted on the top side and extends from the first lateral edge to the second lateral edge. A plurality of longitudinal supports is mounted on the bottom side and extends from the front edge to the rear edge. A plurality of fasteners extends through the panel and each of the fasteners engages one of the lateral supports and one of the longitudinal supports. A barrier coating is positioned on and covers entirely the top side. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20150313181 | Portable Lighting Apparatus for a Livestock Grooming Stand or Chute - A portable lighting apparatus including a lamp assembly that is adjustably adapted to be suspended from and secured to the side rails of a livestock grooming stand or chute, or alternately to an articulated lamp stand, to shed diffused light downward on an animal occupying the grooming stand or chute. The lamp assembly includes a rigid housing in which is received a weatherproof lighting fixture and an adjustable bracket mechanism for suspending the assembly from the side rails or lamp stand. The lamp stand includes a position-adjustable hangar assembly for supporting the lamp assembly, a base, and a set of support arms that can be collapsed to a transport position for ease of transport and storage. | 11-05-2015 |
| 119754000 | Having outwardly sloped, opposing planar side walls | 1 |
| 20130213318 | Animal Handling Station - Exemplary embodiments provide an animal hander station configured for use in handling an animal. The handling station can be a grooming tub having base work platform and a wall extending perpendicularly from a perimeter of the base work platform. The grooming tub can be designed and configured to have a dog-bone shaped outline. | 08-22-2013 |
| 119755000 | Having distinct limb restraint | 2 |
| 20090000567 | Method and Apparatus for Animal Positioning in Imaging Systems - An apparatus for imaging an animal includes a first mounting surface, a bed sized to support the animal and releasably secured to or integral with the first mounting surface. The apparatus also includes a plurality of straps, each having a first end in a fixed position relative to the bed and a second end for tightening around a limb of the animal. A method for in-vivo imaging of an animal includes providing an animal that has limbs, providing a first mounting surface, and providing a bed removably secured to or integral with the mounting surface and sized to support the animal as well as being coupled to a plurality of straps. The method also includes placing the animal on the bed between the plurality of straps and tightening at least two of the plurality of straps around at least two of the limbs such that the animal is substantially secured in place relative to the bed. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20150289475 | Pet Spa Chair - A pet spa chair with a platform and carriage base supporting a removable and adjustable ergonomically shaped carriage sized to support a pet from its underbody; with the carriage frame continuing and extending upward as to receive the pet's posterior and allowing for comfortable restful placement of the pet's tail on one end; with a handle continuing and extending upward whereby forming a handle on that same end; with a conical collar on the other end placed to receive the pet's head, protect the pet's ears and eyes from water and solutions, while limiting the pet's movement and protecting the individual handler; with a handle continuing and extending upward whereby forming a handle on that same end; and with restraints attached to the frame for the purpose of securing the pet's legs. | 10-15-2015 |
| 119756000 | Having animal positioning restraint | 7 |
| 20110061606 | RESTRAINING DEVICE - A restraining device having an upper actuator for mounting to a surface, such as a table, bed, chair, stool or bench is described. The upper actuator can be activated by a control means, such as one or any combination of a hand held device, hand switch, foot switch, or control panel, raising or lowering the upper actuator. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20120073515 | INTRATHECAL NEEDLE GUIDE APPARATUS - An apparatus for inserting a needle into an intrathecal space of small animals is disclosed, where the apparatus includes an animal positioning platform having a curved section, and a needle guide that rotates around the curved section, and to methods for using same. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120210949 | Dog grooming salon chair - A dog grooming salon chair having a supported seat with a chair back and wherein the seat is dimension to receive and confine the hind rump portion of a dog in a seated position with the rear paws of the dog exposed forward for grooming. A forward protruding front paw tray is removably secured on the chair and positioned above the seat and dimensioned and adjustable to confine the chest area of the seated dog in relation to the chair back whereby the front paws of the seated dog are supported on the front paw tray for grooming. A tether is secured to the chair and detachably secured to the dog, as by a harness, and dimensioned to thereby retain the dog in the chair in a seated position for grooming. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20130025545 | PET WASHING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A device and method for washing animals, particularly cats, including a frame assembly, a cover assembly and a harness assembly. Said frame assembly configured to support the weight of the animal being washed over a container of water. Said frame assembly supportable by the container and/or optional legs. Said frame assembly wrapped by the optional, durable cover. The device is utilized to wash an animal by restraining the animal in said harness assembly and attaching said harness assembly to said frame assembly. When the animal is restrained on the frame assembly over water the animal becomes docile and able to be easily washed. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130139763 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING AN ANIMAL - A restraint for an animal having a strap forming first and second connection loops and including first and second strap portions, having approximately equal lengths, connected between the connection loops to form a restraining loop. A first connector is affixed at the first connection loop, and a second connector is affixed at the second connection loop. A quick-release connector is disposed in line with and more proximate to one of the first or second strap portions to open the restraining loop. A clamp is slidably disposed over the first and second strap portions. The clamp divides the restraining loop into a primary loop and a secondary loop and maintains the size of the primary loop around the animal's neck, with the quick-release connector positioned to open the primary loop. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20150327968 | FIXING DEVICE FOR ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION OF RODENTS - A fixing device for endotracheal intubation of rodents is provided. The fixing device includes: a bed configured to place a rodent thereon; a support member attached to an upper end portion of the bed in a transversely movable manner and supporting a gas supply pipe through which an anesthetic gas is supplied to the nose of the rodent; and a fastening member configured to fix the support member to the upper end portion of the bed after an end portion of the gas supply pipe is aligned with the nose of the rodent. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160066541 | Methods and Apparatus for Restraining an Animal - An animal restraint in which a multipurpose appliance having a cam buckle, a carabiner and a large loop is disposed between a groomer's stand and a slip lead strap, with the slip lead strap secured in the cam buckle and the carabiner attaching the appliance to the groomer's stand. | 03-10-2016 |
| 119757000 | Having downwardly curved animal supporting portion | 2 |
| 20160050879 | LIVESTOCK SUPPORT SYSTEM - A portable livestock support system can be provided for supporting a suckling animal relative to a mother. The system is adjustable in multiple dimensions to accommodate animals of varying sizes. The system supports the animal during positioning for suckling and during suckling. A method of using the system also is described. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20180020639 | ASSISTIVE PET BATH | 01-25-2018 |
