Abstract: The present invention is to a tightening or cinching harness that reversibly tightens (cinches) and relaxes as the lead is pulled and relaxed by an owner or by the animal. The present invention is also to a compression harness that applies compression to an animal's torso. The harness may provide both tightening and compression.

Abstract: A utility strap assembly for use in association with an article of clothing, for integration with an article of clothing, and/or to be worn by a user, including: a primary strap member, wherein the primary strap member includes a length, a height, a thickness, a first end, a second end, an inner surface, an outer surface, an upper end, and a lower end; a first bracket, wherein the first bracket is positioned on at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of the belt member; a second bracket, wherein the second bracket is positioned on at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of the belt member; wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are spaced apart from one another to define a track therebetween; wherein a hook fastener material is associated with at least a portion of the inner surface of the primary strap member; wherein a loop fastener material is associated with at least a portion of the outer surface of the primary strap member; and wherein the hook and loop fastener

Abstract: A harness assembly can include a harness including a guide; and a control line extending through the guide, the control line capable of translating through the guide relative to the harness. A pet training assembly can include a harness assembly including a harness including a guide; and a control line extending through the guide, the control line capable of translating through the guide relative to the harness, the control line defining a first end and a second end; a collar coupled to the first end; and a leash coupled to the second end.

Abstract: The present invention is to a tightening or cinching harness that reversibly tightens (cinches) and relaxes as the lead is pulled and relaxed by an owner or by the animal.

Abstract: A leash is described. It includes a length of strap extending between a first and a second end along a longitudinal axis. The strap is folded along the longitudinal axis to form a loop. The leash also includes a strap length adjustment mechanism attached to the strap intermediate the loop and a terminating end of the strap, wherein the terminating end is attached to attachment hardware configured to reversibly receive a collar of an animal. The adjustment mechanism has a length fixing configuration and an adjustment configuration, wherein the length fixing configuration is configured to prevent changes in the lengths of the loop of strap and the length of slack strap, and wherein the adjustment configuration is configured to allow for adjustment of the diameter of the loop of strap and the length of slack strap.

Abstract: An expander harness for walking pets on a leash, comprising a back part (3) equipped with a lining (2). A limiting element (10) is threaded through the leash connector (16) on the back part (3), which is fixed to the lining (2) by a limiting element fixing point (12) crossing the intersection of the axis line (9) and a separating axis line (9a). The leash connector (16) on one side of the separating axis line (9a), and the at least one shoulder part connecting element (18) on the other side of the separating axis line (9a), are elastically displaced in the direction opposite to each other, moving away from each other to the extent of the stretching of the elastic element (11) threaded through the leash connector (16), extending between the leash connector (16) and the limiting element fixing point (12), and that of the shoulder part elastic element (21) threaded through the shoulder part connecting element (18).

Abstract: Animal leash including an elongate member having a first end region and a second, opposite end region. A clip is arranged at the first end region and attaches to the animal's collar. Two pairs of magnetically coupleable magnets are connected to the member with the first pair including a first magnet at the first end region and a second magnet movable longitudinally along the member and the second pair of magnets including a third magnet movable longitudinally along the member and a fourth magnet at the second end region. The member has an extended, use state in which the magnets of both pairs are not magnetically coupled to one another. The magnets are configured and polarized to enable the magnets of both pairs to be magnetically coupled to one another and provide the member with a coiled state around the animal's neck.

Abstract: An exercise device and a method for its use to aid in the correction of Anterior pelvic tilt. A base has an upper support and a lower support. The base device is strapped around a user's stomach and connected to a rope. The rope passes through the user's legs and is attached to a weight holder behind the user. As the user walks forward, the weight holder is dragged along the floor and the force of the weights on the weight holder pressed the base against the user's stomach and aids in proper alignment of the pelvic region.

Abstract: A guide dog apparatus comprises a form fitting guide dog harness, an extensible and rotatable human guiding handle, and a single point attachment mechanism connecting the dog harness and human guiding handle. The harness includes a dorsal panel and a ventral panel. A user handle is connected to an attachment member that is mounted to the dorsal panel of the harness and which includes a clamping gudgeon that retains a pintle attached to the handle in a desired orientation. The apparatus positively couples linear guiding forces in the ventral, dorsal, cranial, and caudal directions. The guiding handle attachment positively couples rotational guiding forces about the vertical dorsoventral axis and the horizontal anteroposterior axis. Freedom of rotation is provided about the lateral horizontal left-right axis. The user is able to laterally adjust the distance between grip and the harness.

Abstract: A multi-configurable pet product and accessories are disclosed. The pet product can include a leash with a handle, clasp and leash connectors. A storage unit can be removably attached to the leash via storage unit connectors. The storage unit can have zippered pouches that are collapsible and expandable for storage of other items. In addition, the pet product can include a user mount that is wearable by the user via user mount connectors. Accordingly, the pet product can include multiple configurations for usage with a pet or without a pet.

Abstract: A self-storable lightweight animal leash is described herein. The animal leash includes a distal region, an opposing proximal region, and a medial region therebetween. The distal region may include a receptacle and a self-containable bundling member. The bundling member includes a secured portion fixed inside the receptacle and a bundling portion deployable from the receptacle. The bundling portion is deployable such that when the leash is coiled together, the bundling portion can wrap around the coils to store the leash in a bundled and compact form. The animal leash is particularly useful for backpackers, hikers, campers, and user who frequently travel with their animal.

Abstract: A leash engageable carrier for personal items of a user walking with a pet connected to a leash. The carrier has an elongated cylindrical body formed by a sidewall which surrounds the leash. The body is adapted for sliding engagement on a leash passing through an interior cavity and openings at opposite ends of the body. An interior cavity defined by said sidewall is accessible while the body is engaged with the leash through an opening communicating through the sidewall which has a closure.

Abstract: The combined members potentiate the autonomic, thermoregulation of an animal such as a horse. An absorbent wrap cools an animal by removing its extra heat during extreme physical and environmental conditions. The wrap member is submerged in water, excess moisture removed, then placed in a sealed, insulated cooler lined with frozen icepacks where the components stay cold until use. The wrap is removed from the cooler and seen in one embodiment fitted around the neck of an animal and held in place by fasteners. Temperature remediation occurs through a countercurrent exchange where incoming and outgoing elements touch to remove heat. The cooling wrap increases an animal's physiological mechanisms by working with their vascular structures and respiratory tract during selective brain cooling (SBC). The animal while stationary or under movement is cooled through the processes of conductive, evaporative and circulatory cooling.

Abstract: An elastic dog harness has a vertical back strap crossing the axis line and a belly strap surrounding the chest of the dog vertically on the side opposite the back strap, a chest strap part holding a moving frame on both sides of the axis line extending between the back strap and the moving frame, surrounding a portion of the moving frame, a chest strap part crossing the chest bone threaded through the moving frame on the side opposite the held portion, the chest strap part crossing the chest bone and the chest strap parts holding the moving frame together form a chest strap surrounding the neck and/or chest of a dog, where the chest strap part holding the moving frame has at least one elastic element on both sides of the axis line, stretching at least partially, the maximum stretching of which is determined by a stretching limiting element.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a reduced-pull leash device includes a first extendible leash section and a second leash section. The second leash section is longer than the unextended first leash section. The first leash section's first end is configured to couple to or near the second leash section's first end. The first leash section's second end is configured to couple to a harness at a location on top of a dog. The second leash section's second end is configured to couple to a harness at a front location of the dog. The lengths of the first and second leash sections are configured so the first leash section extends when a dog pulls on the leash until the second leash section becomes taut. Once the second leash section becomes taut, a lateral force is generated on the dog to pull the dog laterally. Numerous other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: A leash with a non-elastomeric extendable portion; an elastomeric extendable portion; and a storage pouch. The elastomeric extendable portion is connected to the non-elastomeric portion and the non-elastomeric extendable portion is folded or rolled several turns upon itself. The storage pouch holds the non-elastomeric extendable portion in the folded or rolled relationship of its turns.

Abstract: A remote control decoy having a hollow shell in the shape and appearance, when viewed above a waterline, of a waterfowl. A boat-like hull with an open top and blunted front end is affixed to an underside of the hollow shell such that the boat-like hull rides below the waterline.

Abstract: A dog harness having an open prosternum loop and an open sternum loop that are angularly interconnected to form left and right inverted V shaped shoulder covering apexes where the apexes are selectively interconnected with a buckle that slidingly engages adjustable length web members attached to the apexes and which form a point of attachment for a leash.

Abstract: A pet anxiety apparatus is provided. The pet anxiety apparatus embodies a compression vest providing scent, vibrational and audio therapeutic delivery components. The compression vest may be moved between a disengaged, unwrapped condition and an engaged, wrapped condition imparting the sensation of a hug to the pet animal wearing the pet anxiety apparatus. In the engaged, wrapped condition, a scent emitter is disposed directly downward of the pet's nose, while an audio output device is disposed along the animal's spinal near its ears, thereby providing tactile, scent, and audio therapy to a pet suffering from anxiety.

Abstract: A utility belt is disclosed. The utility belt comprises a belt track, a ball bearing assembly, and an extender assembly. The belt track includes a first belt section having a first male locking mechanism and a first female locking mechanism, and a second belt section having a second male locking mechanism and a second female locking mechanism. The first male locking mechanism connects to the second female locking mechanism. The second male locking mechanism connects to the first female locking mechanism. The first belt section and the second belt section each comprises an outer sheath and an inner tube. The inner tube includes a plurality of C-shaped rings. The ball bearing assembly has a ball bearing and a joint. The ball bearing rotates about the belt track. An extender assembly is coupled to the belt track and includes at least one connector and at least one spacer.

Abstract: A dog harness comprising, an open ended prosternum loop and an open ended sternum loop that are angularly interconnected so as to form first and second harness apexes adapted to be positioned over the shoulders of a dog, first and second web loops attached to the respective first and second apexes, each having a slip buckle for adjusting the size of the loop, and a single side release buckle slidingly engaging the first and second web loops for interconnecting the loops over the dog's withers.

Abstract: A harness for pets that allows them to move freely, without causing them damage or possible wounds, thanks to a piece of laminar textile material composed of a central part with front vertexes and rear vertexes which project themselves to define both ears with complementary connection clasps, and both parts of the belt with complementary fasteners, and the central part shows an opening on one of the sides of the center of the part, while on the other side there is a girdle with fasteners for a leash.

Abstract: A pet harness 10 includes a body portion (11) made of two sheets of fabric material (14). A cord (15), having a fabric piping (18) positioned around it, is attached to the periphery of the body portion (11). A plurality of straps (12) are attached to the fabric material (14) and to the cord (15).

Abstract: A pet calming harness is designed to ease and alleviate an animal's fear and tension due to fright inducing and excitable activities such as thunder, lightning, etc. The therapeutic harness includes a combination neck collar and body strap which converge at an X-strap location above the scruff or nape of the animal's neck to provide gentle, but not binding, pressure on the animal in order to calm the animal.

Abstract: It is inter alia disclosed an apparatus (1; 3) with a detecting means (2) for detecting whether a transport unit (4) to be transported by a vehicle is secured by at least one securing means (5; 7) against a movement in at least one direction relative to the vehicle, and with a means (10; 30) for changing an operating mode of an electronic device associated with the transport unit (4) depending upon a result of the detecting, or for outputting a signal for changing the operating mode depending on a result of the detecting. Moreover, a corresponding method (200; 300; 400), a corresponding computer program and an apparatus (1?) for receiving the output signal and for changing the operating mode on the basis of the received signal are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a paw pad protector harness that is a lightweight assembly of straps and buckles that is used to hold a variety of pet footwear securely in place for weather condition protection, and for protecting pet paws and legs from exposure to hazardous environments.

Abstract: A curved strip having a slot on one end configured to receive a ring from an animal collar, the strip having an aperture positioned proximate an opposite end, the aperture configured to receive an animal leash and clasp, wherein the clasp is affixed to the ring positioned through the slot and, thus, functions to enable the leash detangle apparatus to affix the leash and animal collar and maintain the leash in a position not between the animal's feet.

Abstract: A dog harness comprising three flexible adjustable straps secured at a common midpoint, two adjustable flexible straps extending outwardly and under the forelegs of the dog and removably secured to a D-ring secured to the front of the collar of the dog underneath the dogs head, the third flexible adjustable strap having a D-ring secured to the end thereto for removable receipt of a leash, the harness controlling the pace and direction of the dog and also allowing the owner to control the head positioning of the dog without effecting a strain or choke to the dog's neck.

Abstract: A multi-function leash system incorporating anti-theft features is provided. The leash system includes a leash portion and a harness connectable to the leash portion. The leash portion includes an elongate leash, the elongate leash including at one end an attachment component, and at the other end a handle, wherein the handle is formed to be achieve a locked position in which the handle forms a closed loop, and an open position in which the handle is open at one end, and is operable to be wrapped around a fixed article, and then locked around the fixed article. The harness is formed to put on a pet, wherein the harness is adjustable to achieve a snug fit relative to the pet's body using one or more adjustable elements, wherein the harness is formed so that once the harness has been locked on the pet, and attached to the leash portion, the harness is difficult to remove from the pet's body.

Abstract: An example pet temperament indication may be provided on a harness or a leash. A symbol representative of one of a variety of pre-established pet temperaments may be provided to the harness and/or leash to allow for appreciating the temperament of a pet wearing the harness from a distance. The indication may include a first symbol if a pet's temperament is friendly, a second symbol if the pet's temperament is sometimes unfriendly, a third symbol if the pet's temperament is unfriendly and providing a fourth symbol if the pet's temperament is unclear or special. Any combination of symbols may also be used.

Abstract: An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.

Abstract: A restraining device for an animal or a child that has a restraint(1), a retractable lead (2) and a housing (4), in which the retractable lead (2) is at least partially housed. The housing (4) is releasably attached to the restraint (1) and has a twister (13) for changing the orientation of the retractable lead (2) as it exits the housing (4).

Abstract: A dog-training method includes a device having a left connector, a right connector, a back strap, a girth strap, and a chest strap. The chest strap at a first end couples to the right connector and a left second end passes through a center portion of the left connector and ends in a left-leash coupler which is larger than the center portion of the left connector so that the left-leash coupler cannot pass through the center portion of the left connector. The chest strap further includes a right free-moving strap coupled to the left connector with a right second end passing through a center portion of the right connector and terminating in a right-leash coupler that is configured larger than the center portion of the right connector so that the right-leash coupler cannot pass through the center portion of the right connector.

Abstract: A leash assembly includes a first belt, a second belt and at least one connector piece coupled to the first belt. The first belt is configured to be worn over the second belt. The first and second belts can be worn by a subject around the torso, shoulders, neck or wrist. Each connector piece is configured to move along at least a portion of the first belt. In some embodiments, the connector piece is a link configured to be receive the first belt and to move along the first belt. Each connector piece is coupled with a leash. In some embodiments, the leash has a retractable end. The leash assembly can include adornments and/or a carrier coupled to the belt.

Abstract: An animal training apparatus is comprised of a leash connector attached to a chest portion of a harness. The harness is arranged to prevent the leash connector from shifting to the back of the animal. The harness is preferably comprised of a chest strap for positioning across the chest of the animal between the tops of the front legs, a withers strap for positioning across the withers of the animal behind the neck and between the shoulders, and a girth strap for positioning across the girth of the animal behind the front legs on the underside. The leash connector is attached to an intermediate position on the chest strap for pulling on the chest portion of the harness. The animal is prevented by the rotational force from pulling further.

Abstract: A pet harness device is disclosed that enables users to control animals without placing unnecessary pressure or stress on the animal's trachea, neck, and/or leg pits. The pet harness device comprises an X-shaped component secured around an animal's front legs and chest and then secured on top of an animal's back via a cord component. The X-shaped component comprises a first pair of extending portions that are positioned around an animal's front legs and a second pair of extending portions that are positioned around an animal's chest. The extending portions are then secured on top of the animal's back via a cord component. The cord component comprises a plurality of adjustable buckles for securing the X-shaped component together on top of the animal's back, and at least one ring for securing a leash strap component. A leash can then be secured to the leash strap component for controlling the animal.

Abstract: A force transfer harness that utilizes the harness structure to redirect the handler's forces through the harness structure and into the underlying ground is provided. The harness creates a moving support for a handler. Through the act of the dog sitting, the associated dog and handler cause a change in the orientation of the harness legs, both fixed and moveable, and cause the moveable legs to be brought into an angular relationship with the fixed legs that allows the harness to form a support structure. After the dog sits, the harness legs are brought in contact with the ground, whereas previously they were hovering above the ground in a ready orientation. As a result, the dog's act of sitting enables the human to transfer his or her weight through the harness and into the ground.

Abstract: A pet collar has a sound-emitting device. The device contains information about the pet, or for novelty purposes. The device may be used to record a personalized prerecorded message. The device can be used for novelty purposes such as sport team and school anthems, and desired songs. The collar is used to identify the pet, by playing the name and home address as a spoken message.

Abstract: A leash held at one end by a trainer and attached at the other end to a coupler which attaches to either a harness or collar secured to the body of an animal, the coupler having therein an RF transmitter that transmits a signal consisting of one or more pulsed sequences dependent on the actuation of a switch that activates upon sensing a pulling force exerted between the animal and the trainer, said magnitude of force dependent on a spring, housed within the coupler and having an associated preset tension, wherein the RF transmitted signal is received by a receiver and a transducer located in an independent correction collar that transforms the received signal to a corresponding one or more applied electrical or mechanical pulsed forces to the bodily part of the of the animal secured by the correction collar.

Abstract: A multiple function animal leash made of a single length of leash material having two identical ends, each of which can serve as an adjustable collar, an adjustable collar connector, and as an adjustable leash handle, and which can be used as a leash for a single animal or as a leash for two animals. A comfort grip or handle is generally located at or near the centerpoint of the leash body.

Abstract: A lead system for domesticated animals has a lock capable of securing the collar and the handle ends to prevent theft of the animal. The lead system has a leash having a handle at one end and a collar at the opposing end. The lead system may have a first lock at the collar end and a second lock at the handle end which are separately activated for fastening the handle to the leash at one end of the leash and the collar to the leash at the other end for securing an animal to an immovable object. Alternatively, the lead system may have a lock capable of simultaneously securing the collar and handle ends. The lead system may also allow for adjustment of the circumference of the collar and the handle through the use of levers, with the lock(s) capable of also securing the levers.

Abstract: An anti-theft, tamper-resistant dog harness and leash system for walking a dog and locking a dog securely to a fixed object. The system includes a wire-reinforced leash with a padlock at the end connecting to a wire-reinforced harness. Wire is integrated into the harness and leash so that they cannot easily be cut. The connection of the padlock to the harness prevents harness removal from the dog. The locking mechanism of the padlock may comprise of a key or combination lock. The locking mechanism and tamper-resistance of the system does not interfere with the normal use of the harness and leash system.

Abstract: An animal collar comprises a band member 1 having opposed first and second ends, with complementary connector buckles 2a, 2b provided on the opposed ends which are engageable to secure the ends together to form the band into a closed loop. An anchor ring 4 is secured to the band member 1 for engagement by a hook member 6 carried on a lead 8, and a hook member 5 is secured to the band member 1 in spaced apart relation to the anchor ring 4, the hook member 5 being securable to an anchor ring 7 carried on the lead 8 so as to securely connect the collar 1 to the lead 8.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dog harness equipped with a covering cover comprising a blanketing saddle part covered by a covering cover, within that a middle portion hollow on one side and domed on the other side, and two side portions, on which side portions a chest strap is attached to trace straps, connecting the two side portions at the height of the trace straps, furthermore a back strap crossing the trace straps is attached directly to the covering cover in the continuation of a belly strap, wherein the covering cover (8) consists of at least two pieces, covering sheet-A (9) and covering sheet-B (10), connected to each other in a connection strip portion (11), furthermore at least two through openings (14) are made in the covering cover (8).

Abstract: A pet leash includes a first strap and a second strap connected to the first strap. The first strap has a first elastic section, a first extending section disposed at each of two ends of the first elastic section, and a first snap-engagement unit coupled to the first extending section. The second strap has two second extending sections connected to the first snap-engagement unit and second snap-engagement units coupled to the second extending sections, respectively. The second snap-engagement units are put around the pet. The first snap-engagement unit at the end of the first strap is fixed to a selected point.

Abstract: An illuminated animal restraint includes a leash having an elongated body; a plurality of light sources positioned along the elongated body; the light sources are connected by wiring which has a configuration to accommodate pull and sideway forces applied to the leash without damage to the wiring and light sources.

Abstract: An adjustable dog harness has a pair of adjustable length neck straps through which a dog's head passes. A chest strap passes from the neck under the chest and back, to connect with a pair of adjustable length side straps. These side straps pass up from the chest strap to a belly region that may optionally include a belly strap. The side straps are formed into folds, at approximately 45 degree angles, to continue as adjustable length back straps to the adjustable length neck straps. A sliding position ring couples a lead or leash to the side/back strap folds. Buckles are provided in the side straps, and in the optional belly strap, to permit rapid placement and removal of the harness. Through appropriate adjustment of the side and back straps, the harness will alternatively be adapted to function as a pulling, walking, or vehicle harness and for other diverse applications.

Abstract: A strap adjuster to adjust the length of a strap, such as used to form a pet collar, includes side rails and end rails defining a body. A central cross member and spaced ribs extend between the side rails, the central cross member, ribs, and end rails acting to define a plurality of openings. One side of the strap is looped around the central cross member and a second layer of the strap is passed into the strap adjuster through an opening between one rib and one end rail and passes out of the strap adjuster through an opening between the other rib and the other end rail. The ribs include notches or a textured upper surface to provide increased friction with a bottom surface of the strap.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus for using a leash in a hands-free manner is provided. The apparatus includes a centrally positionable connection hub connectable to the leash, first and second straps structured to extend over a person shoulders, third and fourth straps structured to extend around a portion of a person's waist, and a back support connected to the first, second, third, and fourth straps. The first, second, third, and fourth straps are configured to removeably and releasably attach to the connection hub.

Abstract: An animal restraint system including a body harness and a removable control strap assembly. The control strap assembly may include no-pull or no jump/run modules. The body harness includes three adjustable straps that fit over the animal's back, in front of the chest, and underneath and behind the front legs, and two leg straps that encircle the animal's front legs. The no-pull module includes a strap for connecting a leash to the front leg straps. Pulling force is transferred to the animal's front legs, thereby reducing its ability to pull. The no-jump/run module includes hind leg straps that encircle the animal's hind legs and are connected to the corresponding front leg straps by connecting straps. A rear back strap extends across the back of the animal. The design works by limiting the range of motion of the front legs relative to the hind legs to inhibit jumping and running.