Patents by Inventor Andy Ruina

Andy Ruina 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 recovery support system
    Patent number: 12685293
    Abstract: A land-based ungulate recovery support and stabilization system includes at least one fall control unit mounted in a recovery space and coupled to a harness via at least one rope. The at least one fall control unit provides means for applying brake force(s) to a land-based hoofed animal, such as a horse, fitted in the harness to manage motion of the animal. By managing motion, an uncontrolled fall, a stagger, and other jerking motions can be avoided to prevent injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2026
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventors: Luis Campoy, Andy Ruina, Jason Cortell
  • ANIMAL RECOVERY SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20250324940
    Abstract: A land-based ungulate recovery support and stabilization system includes at least one fall control unit mounted in a recovery space and coupled to a harness via at least one rope. The at least one fall control unit provides means for applying brake force(s) to a land-based hoofed animal, such as a horse, fitted in the harness to manage motion of the animal. By managing motion, an uncontrolled fall, a stagger, and other jerking motions can be avoided to prevent injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: October 23, 2025
    Inventors: Luis Campoy, Andy Ruina, Jason Cortell