Abstract: A wearable device for spinal decompression of dogs or other quadrupedal animals. The preferred embodiment of the device comprises front and rear harnesses of flexible material extending around the animal's torso, curved members attached to the front and rear harnesses and lying along the animal's body, and rigid extensible braces connected to the front and rear curved members, generally parallel to the animal's spine. The harnesses, braces, and curved members are selected or can be adjusted to fit the animal. The extensible rods are adjustable, with means to produce therapeutic decompression and support of the animal's spine between the front and rear harnesses.

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 non-choking harness for a pet which evenly distributes stress throughout the chest area and away from the neck area of the pet when the leash is pulled to prevent choking. A center portion of the body part substantially covers the chest area of the pet. The two neck ends are configured to wrap around a neck of the pet and the two torso ends are configured to wrap around a torso of the pet. The adjustable strap removably connects a first torso end to a second torso end, and adjusts the size of the torso opening to provide a comfortable fit. The connection part is configured to removably connect to the two neck ends, removably connect to the adjustable strap; and to adjust the size of the neck opening. The non-choking harness completely opens up for easy access in fitting the pet.

Abstract: A securing ring, such as a belay loop, including a plurality of layers of ring-shaped surface sections, an outermost ring-shaped surface section being fixed to at least one of the layers below. The ring-shaped surface sections are formed from surface sections of a flat tubular element folded or rolled upon one another. A corresponding process for the manufacture of the securing ring involves the folding or rolling up of a flat tubular element.

Abstract: A non-choking harness for a pet which evenly distributes stress throughout the chest area and away from the neck area of the pet when the leash is pulled to prevent choking. A center portion of the body part substantially covers the chest area of the pet. The two neck ends are configured to wrap around a neck of the pet and the two torso ends are configured to wrap around a torso of the pet. The adjustable strap removably connects a first torso end to a second torso end, and adjusts the size of the torso opening to provide a comfortable fit. The connection part is configured to removably connect to the two neck ends, removably connect to the adjustable strap; and to adjust the size of the neck opening. The non-choking harness completely opens up for easy access in fitting the pet.

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: 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 mobility assistance vest can be easily donned by placing the vest inside up under the dog, then pulling the right and left side sections together over the top line fastening the Velcro strips, and then pulling the chest section by the front shoulder straps through the front legs and securing the shoulder straps to the side sections on either side of the neck. The semi-detachable handle straps at the front legs are then crossed to the opposing side and attached with a snap to D-rings on the shoulder handles for the human handler to provide counter weight or upward support as they both descend the stairs side by side. Alternatively, the detachable handle straps at the front legs can be attached with the snap connector to the D-rings on the rear section of the vest to provide support for assisting the canine while ascending stairs, walking and standing up.

Abstract: An animal training apparatus is comprised of a leash connector attached to a chest portion of a harness. The harness is arranged for preventing 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 applying a rotating force to the animal when the animal moves forwards of the handler and pulls on the leash connector. The animal is prevented by the rotational force from pulling further.

Abstract: A device and method for treating equine hernia wherein a manipulator element is held in place to exert pressure on the affected abdomen to thereby push the bowel into the abdominal cavity. Any movements made by the horse, especially as by the act of walking or exercising, cause the manipulator element to shift slightly and thereby automatically manipulate the hernial ring. Such manipulation serves to expedite the healing process often obviating the need for surgical intervention.

Abstract: An animal restraint system for a vehicle has a vest having leg holes for front legs of an animal. The vest is symmetrical about the leg holes allowing the vest to be rotated 180 degrees and placed on the animal in either orientation. The vest is removably couplable to a seat belt of the vehicle by a tether strap that has at least one loop through which the seat belt of the vehicle is passed through. The tether strap clips to a top strap of the vest that extends from one side of the vest to the other side of the vest across the back of the animal.

Abstract: A method of carrying an animal bed includes placing a harness on an animal, folding the bed, inserting the bed in and between center-facing pouches of a pack, and attaching the pack to the harness. Apparatus for carrying out the method is described wherein the pack has a protective cover covering the openings of the center facing pouches, the cover having a body strap attached thereto.

Abstract: An adjustable strap assembly utilizing hook and loop type fastening means as the primary adjustment means is provided which can be used on a variety of articles which require some measure of adjustment to accommodate different users or different utilizations. The adjustable strap assembly includes an elongated web having an outersurface provided with loop-type fastening means and a securing strap member having an undersurface provided with hook type fastening means. The securing strap member is attached to a first end of the elongated web subsequent to the formation of a first looped end and is releasably secured to the elongated web by the contact and engagement of the hook-type with the loop type fastening means. Release of the hook-type fastening means from the loop-type fastening means is facilitated with a key which slides between the hook-type and loop-type fastening means.

Abstract: A child walking harness made of flexible material comprising a front and rear body panel which are connected through the legs of the child at the crotch portion. The front and rear body panels are provided panel extensions that connect to each other by means of hook and loop fasteners attached to each end thereof. The upper portion of the body panels are provided with shoulder straps which are fitted with releasable securing devices which lock together over the child's shoulder. The rear body panel straps are looped together and fed through a flexible rear adjustment plate which allows the two upper straps to make adjustments to the size of the child and forms a hand-hold at the upper end to support the child while the child is balancing itself to walk and give comfort and safety to the child and relief of back stress to the parent. The adjustment plate provides a separation of the holding straps to prevent closure of the straps around the child's head and neck.

Abstract: An animal restraint device in the form of a harness allowing for the attachment of a multi-purpose container. The harness includes a body strap (110) and neck strap (120) spaced parallel from each other while seamed to a body patch (150) and looped with a chest strap (160). The body strap (110) and the neck strap (120) each include one male and one female side release buckle (140) used to secure the harness to the animal and strap locks (130) used to adjust the harness on the animal for a comfortable fit. A multi-purpose container holding patch (180) is seamed to the body patch (150) and is used to enclose a multi-purpose container (200). The mouth of the multi-purpose container holding patch is used to secure the neck of the multi-purpose container. The container is of a distinct size as to be secured by the holding patch. The container holds items to be consumed or imbibed by an animal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a harness comprising a belly strap for surrounding the animal belly and a front strap for surrounding the front area of the neck, joined to one another by side connecting members, a lower connecting strap joining the belly strap with the front strap, and a symmetrical length-adjustment device comprising two upper straps connecting the side connecting members respectively to a first and a second portion of a releasable clip that can be located as desired along said upper straps.

Abstract: A humane training and control collar that is adapted to give a trainer or owner of an animal, control and signaling capabilities over an animal while avoiding potential injuries. The humane training and control collar comprises a body band that is fitted around the animal's upper body, a neck piece attached to the body band that fits around the animal's neck and a chest piece that attaches to both the neck piece and body band. The chest piece is designed to restrict the degree to which the neck piece can tighten about the animal's neck as well as to spread any force applied through a leash to the animal's upper body in addition to the animal's neck.

Abstract: A support harness for a child to be used when learning activities such as skating, in-line skating, and bicycling. The support harness comprises a length adjustable chest strap having a releasable fastener, a left and right length adjustable shoulder strap, each of the shoulder straps being connected by slidable loops to the length adjustable chest strap at anterior and posterior chest strap regions; and a length adjustable handle strap with a grasping region. The handle strap is connected to the left and right shoulder straps at left and right posterior shoulder strap positions. The design and the materials used in its construction allows this support harness to be manufactured at minimal cost. It has been found that the points of support, near the shoulders and approximately aligned to the back of the neck region of the child allow the child to maintain an appropriate posture for skating and bicycling.

Abstract: A strain reducing dog harness which comprises a single strap including a movable member disposed relative to the strap to define a single body loop of variable size. The strap is sized and arranged such that when mounted on the dog, the single body loop includes left and right strap portions which extend forwardly from the dog's shoulders, downwardly over the dog's chest, rearwardly under the respective left and right foreleg pits, and upwardly behind the dog's forelegs and over the dog's back. When the dog strains against a leash attached to the harness, a distributed pressure is applied to the chest, foreleg pits and back, to encourage the dog to relax to decrease the pressure. In another embodiment a single strap includes a first movable member and a second movable member which define a body loop and a neck loop.

Abstract: An illuminating dog safety system for allowing an animal to be more visible at night. The inventive device includes a collar adapted to be worn around a neck of an animal. The collar has a reflective strip extending a majority of a length thereof. A harness is provided that is adapted to be worn around a torso of the animal. The harness is comprised of an upper strap member, a lower strap member, and a longitudinal extension therebetween. The upper strap member, the lower strap member, and the longitudinal extension each have a reflective strip extending a majority of a length thereof. A leash is provided that is adapted for securement to the collar. The leash has a reflective strip extending a majority of a length thereof.

Abstract: An upper body supporting system comprising a pair of loops surrounding the thoracic area and axilla is provided with adjustable suspension e.g., a loop means for controllably supporting the person from above and a cinching member or members to enable the harness to avoid contact thereof with the face and head of the person being supported by the harness.

Abstract: An improved harness for restraining cats and small animals comfortably and safely by means of an L-shaped fabric portion (16), an upper girth strap (28) and a lower girth strap (26). The L-shaped fabric portion (16) curves gently around one side and underneath the cat's stomach thereby creating a soft but strong restraint. The collar portion (10) when adjusted properly prevents the cat from backing out of the walking jacket and thereby prevents escape.

Abstract: A harness for a dog such as a sled dog is fabricated of strap segments which provide a neck yoke of adjustable size having upper and lower V-shaped junctures, a longitudinal cushioned panel configured to reside against the underside of the dog, and paired oblique back and side segments which permit adjustability to the length of the dog.

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 supporting appliance for animals having a weak back includes a harness for encircling the animal's shoulder, a brace that extends the length of the animal's back and a girth that encircles the animal's body. The brace provides support for the animal's back so that the animal may undertake normal movements otherwise difficult or prevented due to insufficient back strength. Alternately, the brace may be oriented on the halter and girth so that when the appliance is secured to the animal, the brace lies along and provides support for the animal's stomach. A second brace may also be attached to the halter and girth such that when the appliance is secured to the animal, a combination of support to the animal's back and stomach is provided. The appliance may include a plurality of girths or a single girth in the form of a unitary band that extends essentially the length of the animal's back.

Abstract: The pet carrier includes a garment having a pair of left and right side panels extending from a center bottom panel. Each panel has forward and rear leg openings. The opposite ends of a shoulder strap are releasably attached to linking device on the panels' edges. By unhooking the shoulder strap only from the tail side linking device, the carrier is turned into a collarless leash for the pet.

Abstract: A dog harness having two straps down opposite sides of the dog is modified to add reachably attachable and detachable supply carrying means by use of hook and loop connections between the straps and a pair of sheets mounting pouches for carrying supplies. An additional sheet mounting additional pouches extends over the back of the dog behind the harness and is detachable attached by hooks and loops between the rear strap and a margin of the additional sheet where the rear strap overlaps said rear margin.

Abstract: A pet training device including at least one thigh strap with a coupling mechanism so that the thigh strap may be worn about an upper extent of a thigh of a user. Further provided is at least one training strap having at least one couple for providing a releasable coupling between the thigh strap and a collar of a dog. Lastly, a pouch is included for containing dog food therein.

Abstract: An animal training and conditioning apparatus comprising a collar, a back strap having a first end and a second end, the first end securably attached to the collar at a point behind the animal's neck, a chest strap having a first end and second end, the first end securably attached to the collar at a point in front of the animal's neck and a weighted vest having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion disposed upon the upper side of the animal's torso and securably attached to the second end of the back strap, the lower portion disposed under the lower side of the animal's torso and securably attached to the second end of the chest strap, the upper portion being adjustable relative to the lower portion to provide for a snug and comfortable fit around the animal's torso.

Abstract: The small animal carrier comprises left and right side panels, and a bottom panel defining therebetween a neck opening, a tail opening, a pair of unrestrained lateral front leg openings, and a pair of lateral unrestrained rear leg openings symmetrically positioned on both sides of the bottom panel. A pair of opposite handles extend outwardly and upwardly from the mid sections of the left and right side panels for hand carrying the animal. Detachable closure means are provided on the longitudinal edges of the side panels to serve as a leash and as a shoulder strap.

Abstract: A safety jacket and harness system including a body harness formed by a pair of torso bands and a pair of shoulder straps. The torso bands form an upper torso band and a lower torso band. Each torso band has a fastening member that is attached to end portions. The pair of shoulder straps each have a first shoulder strap portion and a second shoulder strap portion. Each shoulder strap portion is coupled together by a fastening member when each shoulder strap is attached to the pair of torso bands. Included is a center strap that is fixedly attached to the pair of torso bands and has a locking member at a top end. A safety strap has a first safety strap end that can couple with the locking member of the center strap, and a second safety strap end that can be looped and fastened around a tree trunk. An escape strap is attached to the safety strap.

Abstract: An animal restraint and control harness (10) for use in conjunction with a leash (11) has a cord portion (15), a plurality of adjustment slides (16), a control slide (18), and a leash attachment eyelet (19). The cord portion (15) is threaded through the adjustment slides (16) and the control slide (18), as well as through the leash attachment eyelet (19), to form a plurality of loop portions (36) and a plurality of bridge portions (38). A first loop portion (36a) is adapted to fit around the neck of an animal, and a second loop portion (36b) is adapted to be fitted around the chest of an animal. A third loop portion (36c) is connected to the leash (11) by the leash attachment eyelet (19) and communicates with the second loop portion (36b) by way of the control slide (18) such that when the animal strains against the leash (11), the cord (15) is slidably translated in the control slide (18) so as to increase the size of the third loop portion (36c) and to decrease the size of the second loop portion (36b).

Abstract: Restraining devices for use with small quadruped animals are provided. The restraining devices are comprised of a pair of substantially equal length cords, each cord having a first end, a second end opposite the first end and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends. A mechanism is secured to the first end of the cords for receiving at least a portion of the intermediate portions of the cords with the intermediate portions each forming a loop to be disposed within one of the foreleg pits of the small animal whereby an animal straining against a person holding the second ends results in a pressure applied to the foreleg pits of the animal causing the animal to react.

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 combination toy and child safety line which restricts the range of motion of a child while providing storage capability, entertainment and social acceptability. A flexible tether is connected to a belt by a ring which is hidden from view by a decorative toy. The decorative toy is hollow and has an opening for storage of small objects. The tether retracts smoothly into the casing of a retractable mechanism which is also hidden from view by a decorative toy. The casing of the retractable mechanism is connected by a bracket onto a second belt. The first belt is attached around the waist of a child, and the second belt is attached around the waist of a caretaker.

Abstract: A pet flotation aid and walker that includes a hollow and rectangular-shaped top panel that contains a piece of internal foam floatation material, hollow and trapezoidal-shaped right and left side panels that contain pieces of internal foam floatation material and are generally downwardly bendable from the hollow and rectangular-shaped top panel, trapezoidal-shaped and wide right and left belly flaps that are generally inwardly bendable from the hollow and trapezoidal-shaped right and left side panels, generally concavo-convex-shaped right and left neck flaps that contain pieces of internal foam floatation material and are generally inwardly bendable from the hollow and trapezoidal-shaped right and left side panels, neck flap attaching apparatus for releasibly attaching the generally concavo-convex-shaped right and left neck flaps to each other, a first continuous, light-reflective, and adjustable belly strap, first strap attaching apparatus for releasibly attaching the fixed proximal end and the free distal

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 safety harness is provided having a first loop, a second loop and a grasping portion. The first loop includes a first end and a second end and a first padded portion while the second loop also has a first end, a second end and a second padded portion. The grasping portion is adjacent the first end and the second end of both the first loop and the second loop. A method for enabling a first person to aid in a second person's balance and mobility using this device is also disclosed.

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 pet harness having a cinch band extending about the forward portion of the animal's torso and which includes an upwardly projecting portion with a ring to receive a leash. Shoulder strap includes a ring member through which the upwardly projecting portion of the cinch band extends. The shoulder straps terminate forwardly at a connector which also receives a retention strap which joins the forward ends of the shoulder straps to the cinch band. The animal is restrained by closure of the cinch strap about the torso and tensioning of the shoulder straps which occur simulataneously from leash or other restraint imparted forces.

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.

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 leash controllable harness adapted to inhibit a dog wearing the harness from straining against the 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 that depend from a leash-coupling junction at which the loops are joined, the loops being angled at the junction with respect to each other so that they cross over at a crossover site below the junction. When the harness is installed on the dog, the coupling junction to which a leash is connected then overlies the dog's shoulder intermediate the right and left forelegs, and the crossover site lies under the dog's chest, one loop running from the site through the crotch between the chest and the left foreleg and back to the junction, the other loop running from this site through the crotch between the chest and the right foreleg back to the junction.

Abstract: A leash-controllable dog harness 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 harness adapted to inhibit a dog wearing the harness from straining against the 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 that depend from a leash-coupling junction at which the loops are joined, the loops being angled at the junction with respect to each other so that they cross over at a crossover site below the junction. When the harness is installed on the dog, the coupling junction to which a leash is connected then overlies the dog's shoulder intermediate the right and left forelegs, and the crossover site lies under the dog's chest, one loop running from the site through the crotch between the chest and the left foreleg and back to the junction, the other loop running from this site through the crotch between the chest and the right foreleg back to the junction.

Abstract: A restraining device or harness for use with a child such as an infant or toddler. In one mode, the harness can be used to restrain the child when the child is ambulatory; in a second mode, the harness can be used as a safety belt for use in grocery carts, high chairs or certain other types of chairs.

Abstract: A dog harness has a collar having a front ring and rings at each of its free ends. A releasable buckle functions to releasably couple the collar free ends. A cord passes through the rings and forms a pair of loops for disposition in the foreleg pits of a dog. A ring and fastener at the cord free ends releasably couples these ends with the ring and is also adapted to be coupled with a leash. A strain on the leash and harness caused by the dog will exert pressure to the foreleg pits which will result in the dog reacting to decrease this pressure.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for collecting and disposing of animal excrement has an elastic harness assembly attachably secured to the rear portion of an animal, such as a dog, and an excrement container cooperating with, and removable from, the elastic harness assembly. Specifically, the elastic harness assembly has a flexible outer ring member encompassing a rigid inner ring member to which the excrement container is removably attached. The ring members are located about the anal region of the dog and isolated in place by use of fasteners and elastic straps.