Abstract: A portable and inexpensive device for restraining a dog, cat or other animal within a defined area. The device has a main body providing an endless circular groove that confines a wire or ring to rotating movement about the main body. The ring is attached to the animal's leash and allows the animal free movement within a circular area defined by the length of the leash. A plurality of removable pins anchor the device to the ground, with the pins being stored in storage grooves in the main body when not in use. The main body has a central recess that accommodates a bowl for food or water.

Abstract: A hydraulically damped anti-vibration mount has a flexible diaphragm, an outer metal casing, an annular rubber spring and an inner metal portion, together defining a cavity filled with a fluid. A damper plate divides the cavity into an upper chamber and a lower chamber which are in fluid communication through a damper channel located within the damper plate. A cup-shaped bumper attached to the inner metal portion and extending axially inward into the upper chamber has a radially outwardly extending flange located at an end distal to the inner metal portion. A flexible flap in the shape of an "h" or a wishbone extends radially outwardly from the flange toward the outer metal casing to within a clearance of about 1 mm to about 6 mm to inhibit the dynamic rate of the mount.