Pack Saddle Patents (Class 54/37.1)
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Patent number: 10993416Abstract: The invention discloses smart Artificial Intelligence powered body harness system for support animals or pets such as a dog and which is capable of real time monitoring of human health, wellbeing, behavior and status of an owner or handler or any of the person of interest within proximity of the equipped support animal or pet. Further, the smart body harness and armor system is capable of monitoring the emotional state and body biometrics and health of the support animals or pet and to transmit in real time the collected data to a centralized monitoring center for AI and human analysis and then reporting on those results to the pet owner and any interested person or organization granted secure access via his/her smartphone or any other network enabled device.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Inventors: Michael Kapoustin, Shem Lachhman, Bojan Vranjes
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Patent number: 8627641Abstract: A dynamically rigged load distributing system for an equestrian saddle including several load-bearing sections positioned upon flexible inner side panels to be incorporated in the saddle. Several line guides are fixed respectively to the sections. One or more load distribution lines pass through the guides, and loop around free-running pulleys of the stirrup hanger system. A new stirrup hanger bat includes cliverter pulleys and cooperates with a pulley block to transfer loads through the load-distribution lines to the load-bearing sections around the saddle. A girthing system for the saddle includes webbing attached to the sections so as to depend therefrom and receive ends of girth straps whereby load is transferred to the sections on each side of the saddle.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Inventors: Andrew Michael Brander, Donna Kaye Brander, Tracey Elizabeth Ward, Mathew Roger Ward
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Publication number: 20110258974Abstract: A dynamically rigged load distributing system (1) for an equestrian saddle includes several load-bearing sections (2) positioned upon flexible inner side panels (3) to be incorporated in the saddle. Several line guides (6) are fixed respectively to the sections (2). One or more load distribution lines (7, 8) pass through the guides, and loop around free-running pulleys of the stirrup hanger system. A new stirrup hanger bar (9) includes diverter pulleys (14, 15) and cooperates with a pulley block (11) to transfer loads through the load-distribution lines to the load-bearing sections around the saddle. A girthing system for the saddle includes webbing (16, 17, 18) attached to the sections (2) so as to depend therefrom and receive ends of girth straps (23, 24) whereby load is transferred to the sections (2) on each side of the saddle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Andrew Michael Brander, Donna Kaye Brander, Tracey Elizabeth Ward, Mathew Roger Ward
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Publication number: 20100326023Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to load-bearing frame apparatus for a pack animals, and more particularly to a saddle for transporting cargo upon the backs of pack animals that may be adapted to carry a wide variety of different types and configurations of cargo. Examples of load-bearing apparatus may include a modular load-bearing frame, a load-distribution assembly, a hoist assembly, and/or a multiply-positionable link.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Robert J. Ferrand
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Publication number: 20100212269Abstract: A canine harness for search and rescue dogs comprising a body configured for fitting on a canine, one or more receptacles for receiving items, and one or more magnetic fasteners configured for securing the harness to the canine and the magnetic fasteners being configured for disengaging if an external force is applied to the harness. The receptacles may be used to carry items into the rescue environment such as one or more cameras for transmitting images to another location, a power supply to power the cameras, a light sensor for sensing light in the dog's environment and a light for providing illumination in low light rescue situations. The body may include a separating zipper that can be closed with any one of a plurality of rows of alternating receiving teeth such that the harness can be fitted to canines of various sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Lucia Santa DELL'AGNESE
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Patent number: 7721514Abstract: An equine weight training system for efficiently weight training a horse so that the horse may comfortably carry a bouncing load (e.g. individual, etc.) upon their back. The equine weight training system generally includes a saddle tree to be positioned upon a back of a horse and a harness device including a plurality of straps to loop over and attach to the saddle tree and around the horse, wherein the plurality of straps extend outwardly from the harness device. A plurality of pouches extend from the harness device, wherein a plurality of weighted objects are removably positioned within the plurality of pouches. The plurality of weighted objects are inserted and removed from the plurality of pouches to accustom a horse to weight positioned upon a back of a horse.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Inventors: Gina K. Pierce, Robert G. Pierce
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Publication number: 20090165430Abstract: A reusable parcel harness for securing a parcel to a dog's chest generally includes at least one pin bar having first and second mounting pins extending therefrom towards a latch housing, a spring-loaded latch to releasably secure the pin bar to the latch housing or pin bar in a closed configuration, a latch release mechanism, and a harness attached to the latch housing to secure the apparatus on a dog. The spring-loaded latch biases the pin bar and the latch housing towards an open configuration. A latch release processor actuates the latch release mechanism upon receipt of a locally or remotely generated latch release signal. A parcel to be secured to the harness includes a parcel body and straps extending from opposing sides of the parcel body. Each strap terminates in a mounting loop that can be secured about a mounting pin on the harness.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Alexander Ferworn, Devin James Ostrom, Kevin Terrence Barnum
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Publication number: 20080110137Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus for stimulation of an animal for preparing and performing artificial insemination, the apparatus adapted for placing on a back part of the animal and provided with a holder for a container with semen and associated catheter, where the apparatus includes a frame (1), a number of rocker arms (4), at least one displacing unit (3), a number of pressing pads (2) and at least one valve arrangement (7), where the rocker arms (4) are connected to the displacing unit (3) and to the frame (1), where each of the rocker arms (4) are connected to the frame (1) and provided with at least one of the pressing pads (2), and where the valve arrangement (7) is adapted to control the displacing unit (3) for establishing a pulsating action on the animal with the pressing pads (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2006Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventors: Morten Clausen, Steen Birkeland
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Patent number: 7281363Abstract: A service dog harness has a base member and a strap system for attaching the base member to a dog. A rigid platform is provided on a top side of the base member, and a soft cushion material extends under and beyond the sides of the rigid platform to impart a soft cushion feel over the underside of the base member. A collar strap assembly is attached to the front end of the base member and is adjustable to fit about a dog's lower neck and chest in front of the forelegs. A trunk strap assembly is connected between the left and right sides of the base member and is adjustable to fit about a dog's trunk behind the forelegs. A ventral strap is connected between the collar and trunk strap assemblies. Padded sleeves cover the collar and trunk strap assemblies to minimize discomfort to a dog wearing the harness.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: KSDS, Inc.Inventor: Michelle Woerner
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Patent number: 6925785Abstract: A bear-resistant pannier including an open top pannier preferably constructed of metal with a recessed cover for covering the open top. A spring loaded latch selectively secures the pannier.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Inventor: Jerry R. Kawasaki
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Patent number: 6571745Abstract: A dog pack harness providing a dog with the ability to carry various items that might become necessary or desirable to have while walking a dog. The dog pack harness is comprised of a base member positioned on the back and the sides of the dog, a plurality of pocket and holding elements for storing of various items, a ventral strap assembly means securing the base member to the dog, a dorsal strap assembly device for securing the base member to the collar, and a collar element having a slidable collar attachment wherein the color attachment is used for securing of the collar element to the dorsal strap assembly device.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Inventor: Nancy C. Kerrigan
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Patent number: 6530195Abstract: The present invention discloses an animal pack saddle with a pivotally and adjustably mounted side board that is contoured to the shape of the pack animal. The cross bucks of the present invention have upwardly extending hook arms forming rings through which bag or pannier straps may be securely looped, as well as hung. Also disclosed is a saddle pad with closeable pockets for securing the side boards.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Inventor: Rex A. Summerfield