| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 119771000 | Attached to vehicle | 22 |
| 20080314336 | Portable Restraint System - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of restraining a body. One embodiment of the invention includes portable surface configured with a latching interface a predefined distance from the edges of the portable surface. The system includes a tether for mechanically a body with the latching device. The length tether that is shorter than the predefined distance from the edges. Certain embodiments include a collapsible surface for ease of storing and transporting, a sensor mechanically associated with the latching device for activating an electronic device, and a collapsible housing. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090139463 | Vehicle Mounted Pet Restraint - A pet restraint for restraining a pet to a vehicle. The restraint includes an elongated member having a first portion proximate the vehicle for mounting the elongated member to the vehicle and a second portion distal of the vehicle for engaging a pet. The first portion comprises at least one fastening means adapted to engage the vehicle and the second portion extends away from the vehicle. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090188441 | Bicycle tethering device for pets - A tethering system is used with a bicycle and a pet. The system has: | 07-30-2009 |
| 20110041777 | PET TRAVEL SAFETY DEVICE FOR USE WITH A VEHICLE SEATBELT SYSTEM TO CONTROLLABLY RESTRAIN MOVEMENT OF A PET IN A VEHICLE - A pet travel safety device is provided for use with a vehicle seatbelt system to controllably restrain movement of a pet in a vehicle during a collision or sudden deceleration of the vehicle. In one embodiment, a safety restrainer may secure a pet in a vehicle having a seat belt with a first prong configured to latch into a first buckle of a shoulder/lap belt combination system. The safety restrainer may comprise a restraint assembly including a restraint strap having a first strap end and a second strap end which are configured to releasably couple to each other. The safety restrainer may further comprise a harness configured to couple to the restraint assembly. The harness may include a first harness end and a second harness end. The first harness end comprises a first connector to releasably couple to the first prong and the second harness end comprises a second connector to releasably couple to the first buckle. The harness may include first and second harness portions. The first harness portion includes an intermediate point which is fixedly affixed to the second harness portion that is in turn coupled between the intermediate point of the first harness portion and an intermediate point of the restraint strap between the first strap end and the second strap end such that the second harness portion is fixedly affixed to the restraint strap. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110083615 | Pet Restraint Harness System for Vehicles - A pet restraint harness system for use in a vehicle may be installed in a rear or front passenger seat. The restraint system includes a harness fastened about the pet and a restraint framework fastened about the seat and, in some configurations, to manufacturer latch points provided in the vehicle. The restraint framework includes a vertical strap positioned against the seatback and one or more lateral straps attached to the vertical strap to resist lateral movement, vertical movement, or both. One end of the vertical strap and the lateral straps may attach to the manufacturer latch locations. Alternatively, ends of the vertical and lateral straps may attach to each other about the seat. At least two restraining straps are attached to the vertical strap, the lateral straps, or among the combination of both. The restraining straps are configured to attach to an animal's collar, to a harness, or both. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110277699 | Universal dog hitch for pulling, exercising and recreating - This invention is designed for a person | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120055418 | SEAT BELT FOR DOGS AND CATS CONFIGURED TO COUPLE TO BOTH A BUCKLE AND A PRONG OF A VEHICLE SEATBELT SYSTEM TO PROTECT THEM DURING TRAVEL IN A VEHICLE - A seat belt for dogs and cats is configured to couple to both a buckle and a prong of a vehicle seat belt system. In one embodiment, a detachable seat belt kit comprises a restraint strap having a coupling member and a harness having a securing member which is configured to couple to the coupling member. The harness includes a first connector and a second connector adapted to releasably couple to a first prong and a first buckle of a shoulder/lap belt combination seat belt system respectively. The harness further includes a first harness portion between a first harness end and a second harness end. The first harness portion includes a first intermediate point at which the securing member is affixed. The restraint strap includes a second intermediate point where the coupling member is affixed. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120118245 | PERSONAL CARRIER-MOUNTED DOG LEASH WITH DISTAL STIFFENER - A dog leash having a stiffener and a mast, the latter connected to a clamp by a flexible coupling. Moored to the clamp by a cord, the stiffener protrudes outwardly from the mast's end distal from the clamp. Built up by encasing a cord segment and the base of a clip in a semi-rigid plastic sheath, the stiffener directly links the clip to the mast. Because, in use, the stiffener and the clip ride attached to the dog's collar without slapping or flopping around randomly so as to confuse the animal, the leash can transmit nonverbal communication free of extraneous signals from the user of a personal carrier to a tethered dog. The dog can be then trained quickly and easily controlled, making possible the leash's use not only on bicycles but also, once they have been retrofitted with a universal mounting bracket, on wheelchairs and other personal carriers. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120204812 | SEATBELT HARNESSES FOR PETS SUCH AS DOGS FOR USE WITH A VEHICLE SEATBELT SYSTEM TO RESTRAIN THEM FOR PROTECTION DURING THEIR TRAVEL IN A VEHICLE - For protection of a dog during travel in a motor vehicle, in one embodiment, a seatbelt harness may include a restraint portion coupled to an attachment portion that may have first and second connectors which are either fixedly or removably attached to the restraint portion. The first connector may be adapted to attach to a seatbelt or a first belt connector in their default positions and the second connector may be adapted to attach to a second belt connector or an anchor. The positions of first and second connectors may be selected for aligning them with the restraint portion such that the attachment portion to act in conjunction with the restraint portion to enable positioning of the pet on a vehicle seat at an intermediate point along a longitudinal path between the first belt connector and the second belt connector or between the first belt connector and the anchor. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120312251 | Vehicle Pet Restraint - A vehicle pet restraint is provided for restraining an animal to a confined space and securing the animal to the vehicle for safety in the event of an accident. The pet restraint includes a frame having a pair of spaced side walls and a back wall extending between the side walls. The back wall has a pair of spaced slits configured for securing the frame to a vehicle using an existing seat belt. A strap extends between the side walls and is configured for passing through a harness loop coupled to a harness or collar. Thus, an animal in the harness or collar is secured to the frame between the spaced side walls. Alternately, a pair of straps may be employed to restrain the animal between the side walls. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130047934 | ANIMAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for restraining an animal such as a doc within an automotive vehicle equipped with a personal (human) belt-type restraint system having an inertia brake. A tether is attachable at one end to an animal harness and at the other end to a section of human restraint system webbing, the latter attachment being achieved by way of a spring biased clamp having friction pads on the inside surfaces of two complemental clamp elements. The clamp elements are closed and secured by means of a buckle or clasp such as a loop/spring bayonet clasp. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130092100 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING AN ANIMAL WITH A SEATBELT - This invention generally relates to an animal or pet restraint apparatus for supporting an animal in a vehicle. The animal restraint apparatus adapted to engage with a vehicle seatbelt assembly having a waist strap portion and a shoulder strap portion. The apparatus is comprised of a flat tubular body having a tubular passage configured for releasably receiving the seatbelt assembly and a means for releasably engaging the back panel portion of the flat tubular body to the lower chest portion of a pet, avoiding the neck area. The present invention and its embodiments provide a means for safely and comfortably transporting a pet in a vehicle. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130284113 | Pet Restraint Harness System for Vehicles - A pet restraint harness system for use in a vehicle may be installed in a rear or front passenger seat. The restraint system includes a harness fastened about the pet and a restraint framework fastened about the seat and, in some configurations, to manufacturer latch points provided in the vehicle. The restraint framework includes a vertical strap positioned against the seatback and one or more horizontal supports, such as lateral straps, attached to the vertical strap to resist lateral movement, vertical movement, or both. Ends of the vertical and lateral straps may attach to each other about the seat. At least two restraining straps are attached to the vertical strap, the horizontal supports, or among the combination of both. The restraining straps are configured to attach to an animal's collar, to a harness, or both. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140033991 | Leash Latch - Leash Latch is an improvement to your everyday retractable pet leash. I have taken this standard design and attached a seatbelt tongue (male connector part) to the underside of the retractable leash allowing you to easily fastening the seatbelt tongue into any seatbelt buckle. Leash Latch makes it easy and practical to secure or release your pet from any seatbelt buckle by a simple click. This product also gives you the freedom to easily adjust the length of leash between the seatbelt buckle and your pet's collar by simply using the lock button on the retractable leash. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140041598 | NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ELECTRONIC TETHER METHOD WITH RATE OF CHANGE DETECTION AND VEHICLE BRAKING FEATURES - A non-transitory computer program product includes instructions that when executed by a process dynamically controls a retractable tether to provide a mechanism by which a pet can be safely exercised on a bicycle or other vehicle. The pet avoids injury when running in front of the bicycle and stopping short, by having a detector detect the relative motion of the pet and the bicycle so as to automatically apply brakes to the bicycle prior to the pet being injured. Variations include a zone detection mechanism that detects a relative position of the pet relative to the bicycle, and uses a different set of braking parameters, depending on the zone in which the pet is located. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140165925 | PET LEASH WITH INTEGRATED SAFETY BELT CONNECTOR - An improved leash device for pets that includes a tongue for insertion into a seat belt is described. The tongue may be designed to fit any vehicle safety belt buckle to allow a user to secure their pet to their vehicle for travel. The user may operate the device by moving a safety belt tongue from inside the housing of the leash device. When the tongue is moved outside the housing, it may be inserted into the buckle attached inside the vehicle to keep the pet safe during vehicle movement. The leash device may also include a retractable leash mechanism with a lock button for alternatively allowing or preventing the extension/retraction of the leash. A button hood may be provided to prevent accidental toggling of the lock button. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140283759 | STRETCHABLE ANIMAL LEASH WITH ENDPOINT CONNECTOR - An apparatus for safely attaching one or more animals to a vehicle and enabling a human being to control an animal hands-free while she concentrates on operating the vehicle. The apparatus stretches to mitigate energetic movements, and the stretching does not terminate abruptly, thereby reducing the prospect of injury to a vehicle operator and/or to an attached animal. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140305384 | Vehicular dog restraint - Disclosed is an improved dog vehicular restraint comprising a loop end, a fastener end to connect to a dog's existing harness, an adjuster to vary the length, and a construction capable of restraining a dog during abrupt movements such as sudden stops, acceleration, or change in direction. In particular, the improved device is suited to smaller dogs with more sensitive bone and soft tissue structures, and typically use a more custom fitted harness. The device allows for use of the existing harness and the inherent safety features of a typical car seat belt, such as an automatic locking retractor. Also, the device is designed to promote convenience, which increases the likelihood of use, and thus promotes dog and passenger safety in vehicles. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140345540 | ANIMAL RESTRAINT FOR A VEHICLE - A disclosed restraint secures an animal to a pair of vehicle seat anchors. The restraint includes a first strap and a second strap. Each of the first and second straps has a fixed loop formed at one end and a bolt snap secured to the other end. A ring passes through the fixed loops to couple the first strap to the second strap. Each of the bolt snaps is detachably securable to one of the pair of vehicle seat anchors. The restraint further includes a leash comprising a third strap with a bolt snap attached to each end. The leash is detachably coupled to the ring so that the first and second straps limit movement of the leash. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150034020 | Animal Restraint System for a Moving Vehicle - A buckle assembly | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150342148 | VEHICLE ANIMAL MOTION RESTRAINT - An animal restraining or tethering device for permitting movement of an animal along paths having their extent defined by a telescoping elevated rod adapted to be mounted between opposing passenger grab handles in a vehicle or between opposing mounting locations in a truck bed, is described. One end of a component rod member and one end of a tube member are fitted with adjustable end connectors for reversible attachment of the rod assembled therefrom to the passenger grab handles or the truck bed attachment locations. At least one sliding member adapted to slidably move along the rod is attached to a leash or chain which is in turn connected to an animal collar or harness. The sliding member can also be fixed at a chosen location along the rod, if desired. Various rings and loops may be fastened to the rod at chosen locations for holding items placed in the vehicle, and for preventing these items from being thrown about as a result of vehicle movement. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160165848 | Bike-Attached Dog Tether | 06-16-2016 |
