Patents by Inventor Cary D. Zimmerman

Cary D. Zimmerman 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).

  • Publication number: 20230036154
    Abstract: An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 11464201
    Abstract: An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: PAW ACQUISITION I CORP.
    Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20210219522
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating and rehabilitating animals are provided. The systems and methods include harnesses and related devices, including compresses and heating/icing devices. The devices further include and comprise features to enable the device to be contoured to and secured to an animal. Animals contemplated for use with devices and methods of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, canines and humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Z DESIGN, INC.
    Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 10966410
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating and rehabilitating animals are provided. The systems and methods include harnesses and related devices, including compresses and heating/icing devices. The devices further include and comprise features to enable the device to be contoured to and secured to an animal. Animals contemplated for use with devices and methods of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, canines and humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Z DESIGN, INC.
    Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20180242549
    Abstract: An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20180242555
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating and rehabilitating animals are provided. The systems and methods include harnesses and related devices, including compresses and heating/icing devices. The devices further include and comprise features to enable the device to be contoured to and secured to an animal. Animals contemplated for use with devices and methods of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, canines and humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 9955668
    Abstract: An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20160295831
    Abstract: An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 9320260
    Abstract: An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20150020752
    Abstract: An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20130180470
    Abstract: An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 8336506
    Abstract: Devices and methods for aiding in the lifting and transporting of an animal are disclosed. More specifically, devices and methods are provided that may be applied to an animal in need of mobility assistance, such as a dog, the devices further being adapted for human interaction. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles designed for interaction with human hands. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps. Methods are provided for assisting an animal with ingress into a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman