Patents by Inventor Michael R. Pluta

Michael R. Pluta 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).

  • Patent number: 12349658
    Abstract: The present specification provides an animal restraining apparatus comprising a foreleg constraining leash and a support strap comparing a loop connector, the loop connector configured to couple the foreleg constraining leash to the support strap in a manner that forms a foreleg humerus loop while allowing the foreleg constraining leash to freely slide through the loop connector to permit constriction or expansion of the foreleg humerus loop. Once donned on an animal, a handler simply applies minimal force on a leash connected to the leash end of the foreleg restraining leash in a manner that causes a reduction in loop size of the foreleg humerus loop around a foreleg of the animal. This reduction in loop size impedes the foreleg of the animal to freely move forward causing the animal to instinctually cease its movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Inventor: Michael R. Pluta
  • Publication number: 20240224942
    Abstract: The present specification provides an animal restraining apparatus comprising a foreleg constraining leash and a support strap comparing a loop connector, the loop connector configured to couple the foreleg constraining leash to the support strap in a manner that forms a foreleg humerus loop while allowing the foreleg constraining leash to freely slide through the loop connector to permit constriction or expansion of the foreleg humerus loop. Once donned on an animal, a handler simply applies minimal force on a leash connected to the leash end of the foreleg restraining leash in a manner that causes a reduction in loop size of the foreleg humerus loop around a foreleg of the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventor: Michael R. Pluta
  • Patent number: D317588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Inventor: Michael R. Pluta
  • Patent number: D743167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Michael R. Pluta