Blind animal safety harness
US6367424B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K13/006
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A blind animal safety harness comprises an elongated harness extension attached to a body harness by an extension fastener. Adjustable harness fasteners provide secure fitting of the harness to a variety of animals of different sizes. The extension fastener supports the harness extension from the harness in a generally horizontal configuration. The length of the harness extension provides forward extension beyond the forwardmost portion of the animal's head, providing protection from injury from collision with objects and obstructions. The forward extension also provides neuromuscular feedback to warn the animal of obstructions without hard collisions. Lateral extension of the harness extension provides lateral clearance between the harness extension and the side of the animal's head, preventing direct collision of the animal's head with objects and obstructions to the side. In the preferred embodiments, the harness extension is generally hoop-shaped tube with attachment ends engageable with the extension fasteners.
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