Abstract: A connector assembly for releasably connecting a first container to a second container, using male connector(s) and corresponding female connector(s) attached to each container, each female connector having a recess for receiving a portion of a male connector. The connector assembly has at least one pawl pivotable between a retracted position and extended position, a pawl retractor, and pawl extender(s) biasing the pawl(s) toward the extended position. The male connector(s) and female connector(s) are releasably locked together by moving the pawl retractor to a position reducing a biasing force of the pawl retractor on the pawl(s) and thereby allowing a biasing force of the pawl extender(s) to pivot the pawl(s) to the extended position against an engaging surface and releasably lock the male connector(s) to the female connector(s). The male connector(s) and female connector(s) are unlocked by moving the pawl retractor to pivot the pawl(s) away from the engaging surface.

Abstract: A connector assembly for releasably connecting a first container to a second container, using male connector(s) and corresponding female connector(s) attached to each container, each female connector having a recess for receiving a portion of a male connector. The connectors transition to a releasably locked state by moving a locking member retractor to a position that reduces a biasing force of the locking member retractor on a locking member and thereby allows a biasing force of a locking member extender to move the locking member to an extended position against an engaging surface to releasably lock connectors. The connectors transition to an unlocked state by moving the locking member retractor to move the at least one locking member to the retracted position away from the engaging surface to disengage connectors.

Abstract: A connector assembly for releasably connecting a first container to a second container, using male connector(s) and corresponding female connector(s) attached to each container, each female connector having a recess for receiving a portion of a male connector. The connectors transition to a releasably locked state by moving a locking member retractor to a position that reduces a biasing force of the locking member retractor on a locking member and thereby allows a biasing force of a locking member extender to move the locking member to an extended position against an engaging surface to releasably lock connectors. The connectors transition to an unlocked state by moving the locking member retractor to move the at least one locking member to the retracted position away from the engaging surface to disengage connectors.

Abstract: A connector assembly for releasably connecting a first container to a second container, using male connector(s) and corresponding female connector(s) attached to each container, each female connector having a recess for receiving a portion of a male connector. The connector assembly has at least one pawl pivotable between a retracted position and extended position, a pawl retractor, and pawl extender(s) biasing the pawl(s) toward the extended position. The male connector(s) and female connector(s) are releasably locked together by moving the pawl retractor to a position reducing a biasing force of the pawl retractor on the pawl(s) and thereby allowing a biasing force of the pawl extender(s) to pivot the pawl(s) to the extended position against an engaging surface and releasably lock the male connector(s) to the female connector(s). The male connector(s) and female connector(s) are unlocked by moving the pawl retractor to pivot the pawl(s) away from the engaging surface.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved safety harness for animals riding in a motor vehicle, wherein the harness prevents of greatly reduces the chance of the animal's lower quarters from being forced under the animal's head and shoulders during a vehicle crash.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a device designed for the comfort of a pet or other small animal during travel. More specifically, the present invention relates to a device that can function a pet carrier designed and sized for travel on a public or private transportation vehicle that comprises one or more reversibly expandable and collapsible sections that, when expanded, increase the interior space of the pet carrier and, when collapsed, are substantially flush with the sides or top of the carrier to which they are attached.