US Patent:
20010013320, Aug 16, 2001
Inventors:
JANICE ADAIR - SANTA BARBARA CA, US
DIANNE HOSKINS SERKA - GOLETA CA, US
International Classification:
A01K027/00
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. A harness, adapted to fit securely on the animal, includes a “D” ring which is adapted to be releasably attached to one of the restraining clips. When an animal in harness is attached to the restraining clip via the “D” ring, the animal may move only within the confines of a boundary set by the size of the animal restraining portion upon which the clip slides. A second preferred embodiment of the device includes a single, linear dog attachment portion anchored by four tethers for restraining a single animal. The harness is adapted for attachment to a seat belt, a leash, or a restraining device in accordance with the present invention.
