A01K1/0263

PET HARNESS FOR ASSISTING PET MOBILITY
20200053984 · 2020-02-20 ·

The invention presents a harness assembly for lifting and supporting an animal in mobility. The assembly comprises a front and rear harness sections releasably attached by a lifting leash. Both the front and rear harness sections can be used independently. Both the front and rear harness sections are comprised of upper and lower sections releasably attached to one another. The rear harness section lifts the animal from both the hips and waist resulting in less stress than other devices.

SELECTIVELY DEPLOYABLE PET CARRIER ATTACHABLE TO A SEAT IN A VEHICLE
20190380299 · 2019-12-19 ·

A booster seat for a pet within a vehicle includes a main body having a lower wall and sidewalls extending therefrom and terminating at a distal edge. The main body is transitional between a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration, with the distal edge being moved toward the lower wall as the main body is transitioned from the deployed configuration toward the stowed configuration. First and second braces are selectively positionable relative to the main body in first and second positions. In the first position, each brace extends between the lower wall and the distal edge to provide support to the main body to maintain the main body in the deployed configuration. In the second position, each support being moved away from the distal edge. The booster seat additionally comprises a first attachment body coupled to the main body and connectable with a portion of the vehicle.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING SAFETY OF A PET DURING TRAVEL
20240074405 · 2024-03-07 ·

An apparatus for improving the safety of a pet during travel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body. The body includes a base, a support structure, and a back support. The support structure is positioned along the base. The support structure includes a top end elevated above the base and an inclined surface for supporting torso portions of the pet during travel. The back support is positioned along the base and configured to support a rear portion of the pet during travel. The apparatus may include a restraint system. The restraint system may include a harness which may engage with a portion of the base and may also engage with other portions of the pet. The apparatus may further include a strap assembly coupled to the base which may define at least one strap end for engaging with an anchor point of a vehicle.

PET SUSPENSION HARNESS
20190327931 · 2019-10-31 ·

An elevated pet suspension harness includes a front support, a rear support, and a mid-section coupled together. The front support includes a first leg opening, a second leg opening, and a neck opening. The rear support includes a third leg opening, a fourth leg opening, and a tail opening. The mid-section is made of a flexible and resilient material. A pair of straps are coupled the upper ends of the front support and the rear support. The upper ends of the front support, the rear support, and the mid-section define a gap therebetween sized to receive a pet.

Animal Suspension Harness
20190297836 · 2019-10-03 ·

An animal suspension harness designed to support an animal in an upright position to properly digest their food when fed. The animal suspension harness includes a frame having a plurality of legs extending therefrom such that the frame is freestanding. At least one crossbar extends between two orthogonally adjacent legs. A harness, having a first end and a second end, with a central body disposed between, wherein the central body includes at least one rear aperture configured to accept a tail therethrough. The first end of the harness includes at least one suspension strap removably secured to the crossbar. The second end includes at least one body strap removably secured to the frame. In this way, a user is able to support an animal in an upright position to properly digest their food while eating without risk of complications, such as choking.

PERSONAL PET CARRIER
20240147956 · 2024-05-09 ·

A personal pet carrier according to an embodiment may include a bag portion to house the lower body of a pet. The sides of the bag may include open slits to facilitate scooping the pet's hind quarters and lower body into the bag. Side straps are provided near the top of the slits. A molle harness system enables the side straps to be positioned at different heights to accommodate the size of the pet. A collar strap and choke prevention strap connected between the collar strap and the front side of the bag may be provided to further secure the pet.

Personal dog carrier harness system with integrated internal support and padded neck support
10321661 · 2019-06-18 ·

A personal dog carrier harness system for supporting and carrying a dog at the owner's chest or back. The dog carrier harness utilizes a vertical adjustment mechanism to adapt to shorter or longer dog neck sizes. A double-layer zipper prevents the dog's hair or skin from getting caught in the carrier harness system. Full internal support with stretch-ability is provided to support the dog's rear end, tail, and hind limbs with increased room to accommodate the male dog's crotch area and anatomy. Access points are ruggedized to allow the dog to easily remove and insert their arms and legs during travel in the carrier harness. Fully breathable materials are used in the construction for the comfort of the pet dog. A chin rest neck support is provided to evenly distribute the dog's weight with a pillow-like design for the dog's full neck support. A safety leash and clip is provided to securely attach to the dog's collar or existing harness to prevent the dog from jumping or falling out of the harness system. The dog carrier system is worn by the owner with shoulder straps and pads, waist straps and full lumbar support for even weight distribution and to prevent movement of the dog carrier system while the owner is in motion and during bending over.

ANIMAL VEHICLE SEAT SUPPORT SYSTEM
20240215532 · 2024-07-04 ·

An animal vehicle seat support system for retaining in a stable position by gyroscopic functionality includes a cradle having a top portion and a bottom portion. The cradle encloses an interior for receiving a small animal. A base ring extends around the cradle such that the base ring is rotationally attached to the cradle about a first axis. A frame is removably mounted to the vehicle seat and is attached to the base ring such that the base ring is rotational relative to the frame about a second axis. The frame includes a front support and a back support. A retainer is coupled to the cradle and is removably coupled to a harness of the small animal positioned within the interior of the cradle.

DOG HARNESS WITH INTEGRATED SUPPORT HANDLES AND LOAD DISTRIBUTION GEOMETRY
20190124890 · 2019-05-02 ·

A harness for domestic dogs, brace and mobility support dogs, or service/companion animals. The harness provides multiple handles for balance and stability and for controlling the movement of the dog. D-rings and additional connection points are provided for attaching a leash as well as securing the harness to a wheelchair. The harness provides a chest protector for protection from abrasion and for load distribution at the dog's center of mass. The harness straps are constructed with nylon or polyester webbing material with a mesh padded covering. At the harness connections, plastic buckles are utilized with Velcro straps. The harness geometry is designed to eliminate the leash pulling forces on the dog's hip, neck, and trachea, by focusing the leash pulling forces at the dog's center of mass middle chest area and by more evenly distributing forces and loads across the body, torso, and chest.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING SAFETY OF A PET DURING TRAVEL
20190104702 · 2019-04-11 · ·

An apparatus for improving the safety of a pet during travel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body. The body includes a base, a wedge, and a back support. The wedge is positioned along the base. The wedge includes a top end elevated above the base and an inclined surface for supporting torso portions of the pet during travel. The back support is positioned along the base and configured to support a rear portion of the pet during travel. The apparatus may include a restraint system. The restraint system may include a harness which may engage with a portion of the base and may also engage with other portions of the pet. The apparatus may further include a strap assembly coupled to the base which may define at least one strap end for engaging with an anchor point of a vehicle.