Abstract: A tongs device for grasping an insect without injury comprising a pair of biased arms interconnected at their proximal ends and spaced apart at their distal ends and which arms are biased apart and including a plurality of clustered elastic and resilient bristles carried by each of the distal ends and disposed in opposing relationship to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bra for female breast support and formation that is particularly suited to provide the wearer a choice of support and shaping parameters. The bra comprises a pair of interconnected breast receiving cups, a conventional back strap and optional shoulder straps. A pair of skin gripping pads are sized and positioned to fit within the respective cups in a position to embrace the under and lateral side of the respective breast and include a selectively adjustable link interconnecting the support pads across and under the medial port ion of the bra. By shortening the link the support pads move laterally, drawing the breasts together. In a second embodiment the support pads may also be adjusted up and down by shortening or lengthening secondary shoulder straps that are attached to the upper portion of the respective pads and are positioned underneath the conventional bra shoulder straps.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bra for female breast support and formation that is particularly suited to provide the wearer a choice of support and shaping parameters. The bra comprises a pair of interconnected breast receiving cups, a conventional back strap and optional shoulder straps. A pair of skin griping pads are sized and positioned to fit within the respective cups in a position to embrace the under and lateral side of the respective breast and include a selectively adjustable link interconnecting the support pads across and under the medial portion of the bra. By shortening the link the support pads are caused to move laterally, drawing the breasts together. In a second embodiment the support pads may also be adjusted up and down by shortening or lengthening secondary shoulder straps that are attached to the upper portion of the respective pads and are positioned underneath the conventional bra shoulder straps.

Abstract: Swim training apparatus comprising, a pair of leg bands, each having posterior sides and adapted to be secured around the thigh portion of a swimmer's legs, a waist band having a posterior side and adapted to be secured around the waist of a swimmer, a lever arm attached to waist band and having distal ends and a center and a pair of connecting straps each having distal and proximate ends where the proximate ends are attached to the respective distal ends of the lever arm and the distal ends of the straps are attached to the respective posterior sides of the leg bands.

Abstract: Swim training apparatus comprising, a pair of leg bands, each having posterior sides and adapted to be secured around the thigh portion of a swimmer's legs, a waist band having a posterior side and adapted to be secured around the waist of a swimmer, a lever arm attached to waist band and having distal ends and a center and a pair of connecting straps each having distal and proximate ends where the proximate ends are attached to the respective distal ends of the lever arm and the distal ends of the straps are attached to the respective posterior sides of the leg bands.

Abstract: A small animal harness comprising an elastically deformable chest piece that attaches at its upper portion to a pair of flexible shoulder straps and attaches at its lower portion to a pair of flexible brisket straps, the unattached ends of the shoulder and brisket straps being interconnected over the withers of the animal so that the brisket straps are slidable in the connection and adapted to be connected to a leash for control of the animal.

Abstract: A canine control harness having an upper chest strap and a brisket strap, each having first and second ends, where the first ends are interconnected and the second ends are interconnected at respectively laterally spaced apart points over the withers of the dog and including an endless loop strap that slidingly interconnects the spaced apart points of attachment so that tension force applied to the top side of the endless loop will draw the points of attachment together and apply inwardly directed pressure to the body of the dog.

Abstract: A combination training lead and multiple animal leash comprising, a leash-forming strap having a handle at a first end thereof and having at least two branches at a second end thereof with a snap connector carried by each of the branches and including a D-ring attached to the leash-forming strap, intermediate its first and second ends, and adapted to interconnect with one of the snap connectors to form a second handle.

Abstract: A radiotelephone set in which a case housing a miniature microwave transceiver is strapped to the wrist of a user's hand, a microphone mounted on the strap being connected to the transceiver input whereby when the hand is raised to bring the microphone adjacent the user's mouth, the user can then transmit voice messages. An earphone placed within a finger thimble is connected by a cable normally retracted within the case to the transceiver output to reproduce messages received by the transceiver. To operate the radiotelephone set, the thimble carrying the earphone is pulled away from the case to extend the cable, the thimble then being mounted on the index finger of the hand. The hand is then raised so that the thimble can be inserted by the index finger into an ear of the user who can now hear incoming voice messages. When so raised, the hand acts to place the microphone on the strap adjacent the mouth of the user who can now send out voice messages.

Abstract: A disposable raincoat for pets, and primarily for dogs, provides effective, thin, lightweight, flexible, and inexpensive protection from the elements. The rain coat covers most of the animal, with the exception of the legs, snout, and tail. This allows the dog to have the freedom to run and play in inclement weather, while reducing the unpleasant odor that can emanate from a wet dog.

Abstract: A wall-mountable locker to store dog care articles as well as to provide a dispenser for bags to package dog poop, and pegs on which to hang the dog's collar and a leash whereby articles required to care for a particular dog are compactly stored on and in the locker. The locker includes a backboard on which is mounted a cabinet that is compartmentalized to create a group of cubicles, each of which is dimensioned to accommodate a respective article. Supported on the backboard below the cabinet is a dispenser carrying a roll of plastic poop bags and below the dispenser are the pegs.

Abstract: A multiple dog leash which makes it possible for a single individual to concurrently control at least two dogs that differ in size and therefore require leashes of different length. The multiple leash includes an elongated strap that passes through a coupling ring and is folded thereover to define two leash sections whose relative lengths depends on the site of the fold; a leash handle being linked to the coupling ring. Each leash section terminates in a connector that can be coupled to the collar or harness of a dog. Slidable along the two leash sections is a sleeve that acts to maintain these sections in parallel relation. Also slidable on the two sections between the sleeve and the connectors is a lockable clamp which after the strap is adjusted to create two leash sections having relative lengths appropriate to the dogs to which these sections are coupled, is then locked to maintain this relationship.

Abstract: A leash-controllable, collarless dog harness adapted to inhibit a dog from straining against the leash. The harness is formed from a cable having a pair of branches which are joined together at their opposing ends to form a continuous loop, a coupling ring encircling one end. The other end of the branches extends through a buckle to create an eyelet through which the ring passes. Slidable along the branches to clamp them together is a lockable clamp, and also slidable thereon to space the branches apart is a spacer element. When the harness is installed, the clamp is then positioned to overlie the shoulder of the dog and the buckle is positioned to overlie the body of the dog, the spacer element then being placed adjacent the dog's chest, whereby the branches of the cable run from the ring through the eyelet to the clamp at the shoulder of the dog, and from there down opposite sides of the dog to pass through the left and right foreleg crotches and then up the body of the dog to terminate at the eyelet.

Abstract: A leash-controllable dog harness and leash assembly adapted to inhibit a dog from straining against a leash held by an individual walking the dog. The harness includes a shoulder junction having a pair of slide openings therein overlying the dog's shoulder intermediate its left and right forelegs, each having a crotch leading to a sensitive pit, a chest junction lying adjacent the dog's chest intermediate its left and right forelegs, and a pair of harness straps extending between the shoulder and chest junctions on opposite sides of the dog to conform the harness to the body of the dog. Left and right restraint straps extending from the chest junction pass through the corresponding foreleg crotches and then through the opening in the shoulder junctions to terminate in a link coupling the harness to the leash.

Abstract: Protective sleeves for a leash-controllable dog harness provided with a pair of restraint cables that pass through the respective foreleg crotches of the dog and are coupled to the leash, whereby when the leash is strained, the cables then ride up the crotches to engage the sensitive foreleg pits and impose pressure thereon inducing the dog to release the strain in order to avoid the resultant discomfort. The sleeves which are mounted on the cables and conform thereto serve to prevent the cables from chafing or irritating the dog. Each sleeve is formed by a smooth inner liner through which the cable is slidable, and a soft, outer coat anchored on the liner, both the inner liner and the coat being fabricated of synthetic plastic materials which are inhospitable to fleas and other vermin so that vermin troublesome to dogs cannot breed or nest on the sleeve.

Abstract: A leash-controllable dog harness and leash assembly adapted to inhibit a dog from straining against a leash held by an individual walking the dog. The harness includes a shoulder junction having a pair of slide openings therein overlying the dog's shoulder intermediate its left and right forelegs, each having a crotch leading to a sensitive pit, a chest junction lying adjacent the dog's chest intermediate its left and right forelegs, and a pair of harness straps extending between the shoulder and chest junctions on opposite sides of the dog to conform the harness to the body of the dog. Left and right restraint straps extending from the chest junction pass through the corresponding foreleg crotches and then through the opening in the shoulder junctions to terminate in a link coupling the harness to the leash.

Abstract: A handle for a grooming brush that makes it possible for a groomer to grip the handle in a manner effecting optimal control for a selected mode of brushing activity, such as vigorous, down-stroke brushing. The handle has an elongated body, the front portion of which is joined to the rear of the brush at its center. The body of the handle is contoured to define in the front portion thereof a raised center thumb rest and depression on either side thereof forming left and right side thumb rests. The groomer who grips the body of the handle with his fingers may then press his thumb onto the center thumb rest to carry out one mode of brushing activity, or onto either of the side thumb rests to carry out other modes of brushing activity.

Abstract: A leash-controllable dog harness is adapted to inhibit a dog from straining against a leash held by an individual walking the dog, the harness inducing the dog to come to a halt or to walk at a pace acceptable to the leash holder. The harness is composed of a pair of loops and a shoulder junction having left and right openings, each loop being formed by a strap of adjustable length whose leading end is linked to the junction and whose trailing end slides through a respective opening and is coupled to the leash whereby when the leash is strained, both straps are then pulled. The loops are angled with respect to each other to interconnect at a crossover site. When the harness is installed on a dog the shoulder junction then overlies the dog's shoulder intermediate the right and left forelegs, and the crossover site lies under the dog's chest, one strap running from the site through the right foreleg crotch, the other strap running from the site through the left foreleg crotch.

Abstract: A leash-controllable dog harness adapted to inhibit a dog from straining against a leash held by an individual walking the dog and inducing the dog to come to a halt or to walk at a pace acceptable to the leash holder includes a shoulder junction provided with an openable loop which overlies the dog's shoulder intermediate its right and left forelegs, and a chest junction which lies adjacent the dog's chest intermediate the foreleg crotches. Extending between the shoulder and chest junctions on opposite sides of the dog are a pair of straps whose lengths are adjustable to accommodate the harness to the dog. Extending from the chest junction are a pair of restraint cables, one passing through the right foreleg crotch and then through the loop of the shoulder junction to terminate in a first ring, the other passing through the left foreleg crotch and then through the same loop to terminate in a second ring.