Patents by Inventor Will Dodson

Will Dodson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Animal restraint apparatus and method of use
    Patent number: 7357099
    Abstract: An animal restraint apparatus is provided to restrain an animal. The restraint apparatus comprises a first loop that fits over the animal's head and a second loop that is formed about the animal's torso when two straps are routed behind the animal's forelegs and releasably connected to a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is equipped with at least one anchor member that releasably connects with a restraint member. The restraint member may be freestanding such as a leash or it may be attached to an anchorage. A method of restraining an animal is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Indiana Mills & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Smith, Will Dodson, Curt Nowaskie
  • Animal restraint apparatus and method of use
    Publication number: 20040025804
    Abstract: An animal restraint apparatus is provided to restrain an animal. The restraint apparatus comprises a first loop that fits over the animal's head and a second loop that is formed about the animal's torso when two straps are routed behind the animal's forelegs and releasably connected to a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is equipped with at least one anchor member that releasably connects with a restraint member. The restraint member may be freestanding such as a leash or it may be attached to an anchorage. A method of restraining an animal is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Greg Smith, Will Dodson, Curt Nowaskie