Abstract: A universal animal restraining device for use in automobiles, trucks, trucks, R.V.'s, trailers, the home, outdoors or anywhere that will accept a 1¾″ diameter×⅜″ in height, round mounting base, with a quick release fitting and a plastic coated wire rope leash. The leash/fitting assembly may be easily removed, leaving only a low profile mounting base in place.

Abstract: A multiple point tie-down tethering device and harness for restraining an animal within the limits of a predetermined boundary. The device is particularly adapted for safely transporting an animal, such as a dog, in a closed or open vehicle. In a preferred embodiment of the device, adapted for transporting up to two animals in the bed of a pickup truck, a centrally located, rectangular, animal attachment portion, fabricated preferably of webbing, has attachment rings on the four corners thereof. Four tethers, again preferably of webbing, extend outwardly from the four respective corners of the animal attachment portion, each tether having a first end which is attached to one of the four attachment rings, and a second end having means thereon for attaching the respective second ends to stationary objects such as U-bolts affixed preferably at or near opposing corners of the bed of the pickup truck. The animal attachment portion has one or more slidably mounted restraining clips thereon.

Abstract: A pet safety harness for a pickup truck for safely securing a pet during transportation. The pet safety harness for a pickup truck includes a harness member having strap members interconnected with cross members and having buckle members attached thereto and a plurality of holes disposed along ends thereof; and also includes leash support members pivotally connected to the harness member and mounted to the box of the pickup truck; and further includes retractable leash members connected to the leash support members.

Abstract: A pet restraint system for a motor vehicle includes a harness adapted to be disposed about a pet. The pet restraint system also includes an anchor having an anchor bar operatively connected to vehicle structure of the motor vehicle. The pet restraint system further includes a belt having one end connected to the harness and another end removably connected to the anchor bar to restrain the pet in a seat of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: Device for controllably walking two (2) or more pets simultaneously. According to a preferred embodiment, the device comprises an elongate shaft portion having proximal and distal ends with a cross bar or portion formed at the distal end thereof to define a generally T-shape. The proximal end of the shaft member is provided with a grip and the opposed ends of the cross-bar member have leashes attachable thereto, the latter being attachable to the collars of the respective pets held thereby. The devices may be formed to assume alternative configurations, namely generally Y or U-shapes.

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 dog exercising/walking device for mounting to a bicycle. The device includes a mounting bracket having portions that engage and retain the device to the bicycle's frame. A resilient member having first and second ends is coupled to the mounting bracket at its first end such that its second end extends laterally away from the mounting bracket. The member is resiliently flexible in directions lateral to the length of the member. A dog tethering attachment ring is secured to the second end of the member allowing lead strap from the dog to be attached thereto.

Abstract: An animal tethering system to secure the tether of animal comprising of a frame which has a vertical arm and an extended horizontal arm. The horizontal arm is positioned by the attachment of two cables on either side holding it extended at a right angle from a vertical surface such as a wall or horse trailer. The animal tethering system is specifically designed to be mounted above the animals head. All structural supports to the animal tethering system have been incorporated into the design of the animal tethering system so as to provide a minimal opportunity for a horse or bovine to entangle its self in the tethering device.

Abstract: A modified scooter that has a frame with a low center portion. A rider stands on this center portion. A front wheel is mounted to a fork and has steering control as in the case of a normal scooter. Extending forward from the frame is a curved tow member. The curved tow member acts as a transfer bow. It is designed to fasten to a tow rope, which is then attached to a dog or dogs. The position and attachment point of the transfer bow are designed to transfer the pulling force to a point low on the center of gravity of the scooter. This keeps the scooter stable under all operating conditions. The scooter can be a hauling sled also. By lengthening the frame and adding additional wheels, the scooter can carry loads. The transfer bow can be attached to other types of wheeled vehicles as well to achieve similar results.

Abstract: An adjustable safety pet harness for dogs and cats while traveling in a vehicle and strapped to a vehicle's seat belt. The harness comprises six flexible straps, wherein three straps are affixed to a synthetic lambskin chest pad. Two of the three straps are crossed chest straps and the third strap becomes a lower body strap removably attachable to an upper body strap. The chest straps have buckles for adjustment in length to fit the pet. The chest straps are attached on top to the upper body strap and held parallel by a cross-strap. A median portion of the cross-strap supports a connector strap which has a metal D-ring on an end on the cross-strap and its opposite end fastened to the upper body strap to secure a flexible nylon webbing with a snap hook at its distal end for connection with the D-ring. The connector strap is looped around a safety belt for protection of the pet during a sudden stop or collision.

Abstract: A pet car seat includes a base, a back separable from and connectable to the base, two posts separable from and connectable to spaced apart openings in a front edge of the base, and a net that connects to one side of the back, wraps around the posts, and connects to another side of the back. The net is removably connected to the sides of the back. The pet car seat is placed on a passenger seat in an automobile and the automobile's seat belt is passed through openings in handles extending behind the back thus securing the pet car seat in the passenger seat. A pet is confined to the base of the pet car seat by the net but not restricted from movement within the base. An additional measure of protection is obtained from a harness about the pet and removably fastened to a connector positioned on a front side of the back, the harness having reflective portions.

Abstract: A leash attachment for a truckbed including a primary chain extending between opposed side walls of a truckbed. The primary chain has a first end swively secured to one of the side walls extending horizontally through a stake hole thereof. The primary chain has a second end swively secured to the side wall opposed from the first end extending through a stake hole thereof. At least one secondary chain is removably coupled with a central link of the primary chain. The secondary chain is coupleable to a collar of a dog.

Abstract: An animal tethering system attachable to a collar or harness worn by the animal to restrain the animal in the cargo area of a vehicle. The system has a short control lead having a loop handle at one end and a fastener at the other. A longer extension leash has fasteners at both ends. When tethered, the control lead is secured by its fastener to one tie down. The extension leash has one end secured to the opposite vehicle tie down and is threaded through the loop of the lead and fastened at its opposite end to the animal's collar or harness. Preferably the attachment location is to a harness in the chest area of the animal. The control lead may be used alone or with the extension leash as a lead when walkling the animal.

Abstract: A dog restraining harness (10) for use in an automobile includes an adjustable collar (20) and girth straps (30) that securely fasten around a dog's upper and lower chest area. The ends of the collar strap (20) are connected, at the dog's back, by a fastening device (50) positioned between them and in close proximity to the ends thereof, the ends themselves attaching to respective metal rings (15, 16). The ends of the girth strap (30) are also connected at the dogs back by a similar fastening device (52) with the ends themselves being attached to the same metal rings (15, 16) as the ends of the collar strap (20). Also connected between the metal rings (15, 16) is a harness strap (12) which provides an insertion area for a car's seatbelt (S). The seatbelt (S) is inserted through the area provided by the harness strap (12) and connected in the normal manner. A padded chest piece (40) may be connected between the collar (20) and girth straps (30).

Abstract: A non-choking pet restraint which applies restraining pressure to an animals shoulder's and chest and not to the neck and throat area. The device has a chest/belly panel, which also serves as a brush protective guard for dogs in the field, and two shoulder panels attached to it and to a back strap. Flank straps attach to the chest/belly panel, and to a back strap. A leach attachment ring is part of the back strap. The leash attachment ring rests on a dog behind his shoulder blades and rib cage, and in front of his hips. The device includes a convenient way to restrain a pet in a car seat using the car seat belt.

Abstract: A generally v-shaped bar includes two legs and a radiused apex. A connector is attached to two ends of the bar opposite the apex and is adapted for connection to a front of a bicycle above a front tire. The connections of the ends of the bar to the connector are lower than the connection of the connector to the bicycle when the bicycle is upright. The bar extends away from the connector toward the apex. The legs are disposed above and on opposing sides of the front tire of the bicycle when the connector is attached to the front of the bicycle above the front tire. A clasp is configured to freely slide along the bar and to releasably and securely attach to a pet leash.

Abstract: A child safety harness comprising a first seat belt having hooks for securing the seat belt to anchor points of an aircraft or land vehicle, and a second seat belt connected to the first seat belt for fastening around a child. The second seat belt may be fastened to the first seat belt using one or more straps, for example two straps at opposite sides of the child's seat belt. Adjustment slides may be used to alter the length of the adult seat belt and the straps interconnecting the seat belts. A method of securing a child in a vehicle includes fastening a first seat belt around an adult, the seat belt being secured to the vehicle; and fastening a second seat belt around the infant, the second seat belt being secured to the first seat belt.

Abstract: A carrier to transport an animal such as a dog on a motorcycle. The carrier has a base that conforms to the top surface of the motorcycle so the dog has a solid feel of the motorcycle. The base is firmly seated on the top surface of the motorcycle so there is no wobbling or slippage of the base as the motorcycle moves. The carrier has a housing that holds the dog's body. The, housing is flexible to allow the dog limited movement to balance with the motorcycle yet is firm to secure the dog. A harness holds the dog in the housing.

Abstract: A pet leash which can be used in various applications such as for walking of a dog in a conventional manner, for walking a large pet such as a large dog by being supported on the user's shoulder, and for an anchoring of a pet within a vehicle. The pet: leash is adapted to be connected to a neck collar portion or a body strap of a pet and includes a central traction portion, a loop-shaped first holding portion formed on a proximal end of the traction portion, and a loop-shaped second holding portion formed on one of a distal end and a middle region of the traction portion.

Abstract: A safety restraint for pets, utilized with an existing vehicular seat belt system, and method for constructing the restraint are disclosed. The restraint includes a harness made of a single length of webbing attached at its ends to form an endless belt, the belt having first and second closed loops formed therein by intermediate securement of one side of the belt with the opposite side of the belt. A connecting strap and tether are connected to different ones of the loops to thereby releasably associate the loops and releasably associate the harness with the seat belt system. Strap sets are utilized to associate opposite sides of the loops to provide securement and fit adjustment on the pet at each loop.

Abstract: The animal restraint device holds an animal via a leash in a bed of a truck such that the leash cannot become tangled about the point of attachment. The device has a housing having an internal swivel device, the housing also having an aperture in an upper side thereof and a base on a lower side thereof. The housing has a predetermined no-catch contour. A rotatable securing device has a first end attached to the swivel device, the first end of securing device extending through the aperture. The rotatable securing device has a second end that forms a connector, the second end having a predetermined no-catch contour. A water resistant sealed roller bearing is located between the first end of the rotatable securing device and a wall of the aperture. The first end of the securing device is a threaded rod, the sealed roller bearing having an aperture through which the threaded rod extends. A nut assembly receives the threaded rod and thereby locks the securing device to the swivel device.

Abstract: An animal tethering system (10) has a frame (16) with an upper arm (22) and a lower arm (24) extending from the upper arm for support pivotally mounted to a structure (12). To secure the frame in an extended position, a brace (34) is provided which is removably mounted at a brace mounting end (36) to the structure and is connected to the frame at the upper arm. In one embodiment, the brace is removably mounted to the frame. Another embodiment has the brace pivotally mounted to the frame and the frame has a channel (28) to nestingly receive the brace for storage.

Abstract: A universal animal restraint device for use in selectively connecting a conventional leash or lead intermediate the insert tab and buckle receiver of a conventional seat belt system.

Abstract: A pet carrier apparatus includes a receiver assembly which includes a longitudinal vertical plane. A connector assembly is connected to the receiver assembly such that one end of the connector assembly is connected to the receiver assembly on a first side of the longitudinal vertical plane and such that another end of the connector assembly is connected to the receiver assembly on a second side of the longitudinal vertical plane. A first tension strap is connected to the receiver assembly such that one end of the first tension strap is connected to the receiver assembly on the first side of the longitudinal vertical plane, and a second tension strap is connected to the receiver assembly such that one end of the second tension strap is connected to the receiver assembly on the second side of the longitudinal vertical plane.

Abstract: Animal restraint system for use in safely transporting non-caged animals, such as dogs, on a pickup truck bed. The system includes a four-point anchored arrangement of straps that facilitate a lengthwise symmetrical placement of the animal restraint system within the bed of a pickup truck. The system includes a plurality of anchor devices secured to the forward and rear corner areas of a truck bed, a first cross-strap arrangement, including a pair of adjustable length strap members mechanically joined at one end and having respective mechanical anchors at another end, and a second cross-strap arrangement, including a pair of fixed length strap members mechanically joined at one end and also having mechanical anchors at another end. Each mechanical anchor associated with each cross-strap arrangement being mechanically secured to the anchor devices at the forward and rear corner areas of the truck bed.

Abstract: An animal seat is shaped and dimensioned to facilitate the removable securing of the animal seat in position on an existing seat in an automobile or other vehicle.

Abstract: A tether for securing a pet alongside a vehicle. The inventive device includes an elongated member securable to a vehicle. A leash is secured to the elongated member by an adjustable coupling assembly such that both a length of the leash from the elongated member and a point of projection of the leash the elongated member can be selectively configured by an individual.

Abstract: A pet anchor including anchor bands, one end of each of which is adapted to be anchored to a seat of vehicle, and an anchor plate connected to the other ends of the anchor bands and adapted to be engaged with a proximal end of a leash for a pet. The anchor plate is formed, at a first portion thereof, with at least one slot. Another end of each of the anchor bands is securable to the anchor plate at one of the slots. The anchor plate is also formed, at a second portion thereof, with an engaging recess having a substantially "C" shaped configuration and within which a looped end of the leash may be fitted. Easy detachment of the leash from the anchor band secured to the seat of vehicle can be achieved via the anchor plate.

Abstract: A restraining device for use in a vehicle to prevent the movement of a subject's arms, when wearing hand and arm restraints such as handcuffs, and the subject's legs. The device includes "T" shaped members of flexible material having one or more crossbar portions and a stem portion. A handcuff or double action safety hook or hook-and-loop fasteners are used for attachment to the subject's hand and arm restraints, thus securing the subject's arms either behind or in front of him. A D-ring and hook-and-loop fasteners or a spring loaded buckle may be used for securing the crossbar member around the subject's legs. In one embodiment, the restraining device is attached to the vehicle by a metal bracket attached to the vehicle floor in front of or behind the seat. The restraining device may be either permanently or detachably attached to the metal bracket in a permanent or a detachable mode, such as a hook affixed to the restraining device.

Abstract: A portable pet booster seat apparatus includes a base portion which includes a top surface and a support portion. A first wall portion is connected to the base portion at a first peripheral portion of the base portion. The first wall portion projects upward above the top surface of the base portion. A second wall portion is connected to the base portion at a second peripheral portion of the base portion. The second wall portion projects upward above the top surface of the base portion. A pair of gaps are provided between the first wall portion and the second wall portion. The base portion may include four sides. The first wall portion of the portable pet booster seat apparatus extends along a first side of the base portion. The second wall portion includes a first wall segment, a second wall segment, and a third wall segment. The first wall segment extends along a second side of the base portion.

Abstract: A motion restraint device to secure cargo items and animals is attached at opposite ends to suitable cargo tie down hardware, mounted on a track cargo bed. The device includes a sectioned, adjustable support strap consisting of three, approximately equal in length, separate sections, connected together by two rings. Attached to each ring is one adjustable lead. A third adjustable lead is attached to the center portion of the support strap with a floating ring that allows transverse movement of the third lead along the center portion of the support strap that exists between the two rings. The ends of the support strap and leads having swivel bolt snap connectors attached for releasable installation of the device, for attachment to cargo items, multiple animals, and for configuring looped hand grips to use the device as an animal leash.

Abstract: A harness is disclosed that fits over an animal's head, such as a dog, and buckles around his chest behind the front legs. Straps, independent of the harness, are fitted around the dogs front legs and are attached to the leash through four D-rings (two D-rings attached to each side of the harness). The lower D-rings are located in such a position that the leg straps, when pulled back by the person walking the dog, pull straight back or perpendicular to the dogs legs. As the animal tries to walk faster or pull faster than the person walking the dog walks, the straps around the dog's legs pull back perpendicular to the dog's legs preventing the animal from walking faster than the person walking the dog. The harness is designed to restrict the movement of the dogs front legs by the force of the dogs own pulling power. The more the dog tries to pull, the less movement the dog has in his front legs.

Abstract: A restraining device for an animal comprises safety belt receiving ring adapted to receive a safety belt in a vehicle. The device also comprises a latching hook to secure the device to the animal, and a sleeve fitted on the safety belt receiving ring to prevent movement of the latching hook around the safety belt receiving ring. A harness is also provided which comprises first and second webbings. At least one off the first and second webbings is adapted to pass in front of the front legs of an animal on its underside, and at least one of the first and second webbings is adapted to pass behind the front legs of the animal on its underside. The harness also includes a securing portion to secure the harness to a suitable restraining device.

Abstract: A vehicle safety seat for pets includes four relatively low walls about a central pet seating area, with the walls extending upward from a storage compartment situated below a removable pet seating floor. The pet seating floor may include cushioning and/or padding thereon, which may provide increased grip for a pet occupying the floor area of the seat. The rearward portions of the side walls and the back wall may include strap passages and straps extending therefrom, attachable to a harness or halter which is in turn secured about the upper torso of the pet. The storage compartment area below the floor of the seat includes passages for the vehicle seat belt, to secure the pet safety seat within the vehicle. When the pet and seat are properly secured, the pet seat is positively secured within the vehicle, and the pet is positively secured to the pet seat, thus precluding serious injury to the pet in the event of an accident.

Abstract: A flexible harness member has spaced first and second straps arranged for securement about an animal. The first and second straps have a central connecting web, and the central connecting web includes a central web strap. To the central web strap is mounted a third "D" ring member, that in turn is secured to a tether strap via a hook member, with the tether strap having a first "D" ring and a second "D" ring. The second "D" ring is secured to the hook member, and a first flexible web member is arranged for securement about a vehicle cushion member, with the first "D" ring slidably receiving the first flexible web therethrough.

Abstract: A restrainer to hold an animal in a vehicle. The restrainer has a main belt with an attachment at one end of the main belt. A further attachment on the belt 18 is adjustably movable along the belt and can engage the first attachment. An opening in the main belt allows an end of the main belt to be passed through the opening to form the belt into two loops. The main belt can be attached to an anchor point.

Abstract: A restraint for a dog or other pet is mounted on a bicycle so that the dog can run along with its master while the master rides, while maintaining the dog just far enough to the rear to avoid the bicycle's pedals and prevent the dog from dashing between the wheels. A rigid bar has a two-point attachment to the rear wheel axle and chain stay, and extends rearwardly around the rear wheel, with the point of attachment for the pet leash being in longitudinal alignment with the bicycle and close to the ground, such that the left-right centering coupled with the low point of attachment minimizes the destabilizing effects on the bicycle from the animal's tugs.

Abstract: A carrier with a harness and a platform having a plurality of releasable fasteners. The harness includes at least three sets of straps extendable around a dog's torso, with one of these strap sets being disposed proximate with the dog's neck and another with its hindquarters. Each releasable fastener is attachable to one of the strap sets proximate with the dog's underside and is anchored to one of a plurality of connectors which are spaced apart from each other and slideably tethered to the platform. Mountable on a bicycle, the platform is rigidly secured to, and supported in part by, the bicycle handlebars or, alternately, the bicycle seat post. The platform is further supported by at least one pair of frame members rigidly affixed thereto. The frame members of each such pair extend downwardly, straddling one of the spoked wheels of the bicycle, and are releasably secured to the bicycle frame proximate with the hub of the wheel they straddle.