Patents by Inventor Don Edward Nichols

Don Edward Nichols 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).

  • Detachable harness assembly for securing animals on a treadmill
    Patent number: 6058888
    Abstract: A harness assembly for securely holding an animal on top of a treadmill and allowing the animal to exercise thereupon. The harness assembly comprises an anchor unit for attaching harness assembly to the sidearm of the treadmill, a substantially L-shaped arm mounted from the anchor unit, a belt having a clasp suspended downward from the arm, and a harness fitted onto the animal. The harness has an attachment handle that is secured to the clasp to securely hold the animal on top of the treadmill. A second embodiment allows the harness assembly to be secured to the floor of the treadmill, adjacent to the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventor: Don Edward Nichols