US5035203A
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Pet automobile safety harness
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-05-08
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Granted: 1991-07-30
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Expires: 2010-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A restraint for dogs and cats for the purpose of automobile travel. Constructed of webbing or leather harness with buckles and snaps. It restricts pet behavior while anchoring to safety belt.
Inventors
- 👤 David Cardenas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:47
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/0236; A01K1/0263; A01K1/0272; A01K27/00; A01K27/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S119/00; Y10S119/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
244 words
A pet vehicle safety harness for use with a standard lap or three point seat belt, comprising: (a) a body belt, said body belt being the main support securing the pet on both sides and front so that movement from left to right and forward is minimized, said body belt taking up most of the stress in the event of an accident or sudden stop of the vehicle, said body belt being removably mounted to the standard lap or the three point seat belt; (b) an adjustable chest support securing the harness to the pet; (c) adjusting means disposed on said chest support for adjusting said chest support for a proper fit of the harness on the pet; (d) a back belt having a length and being removably mounted to the standard lap or the three point seat belt, said back belt traversing over the back of the pet, said back belt restricting movement of the pet, said back belt restricting movement of the pet by being disposed over the back of the pet thereby forcing the pet to remain in a seat or prove position, said back belt being one homogeneous piece; (e) fastening means for removably attaching said back belt and said body belt to the standard lap or three point seat belt, said fastening means providing for quick release of the pet in case of an emergency; and (f) a shoulder support secured to said body belt and said back belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
244 words
A pet vehicle safety harness for use with a standard lap or three point seat belt, comprising: (a) a body belt, said body belt being the main support securing the pet on both sides and front so that movement from left to right and forward is minimized, said body belt taking up most of the stress in the event of an accident or sudden stop of the vehicle, said body belt being removably mounted to the standard lap or the three point seat belt; (b) an adjustable chest support securing the harness to the pet; (c) adjusting means disposed on said chest support for adjusting said chest support for a proper fit of the harness on the pet; (d) a back belt having a length and being removably mounted to the standard lap or the three point seat belt, said back belt traversing over the back of the pet, said back belt restricting movement of the pet, said back belt restricting movement of the pet by being disposed over the back of the pet thereby forcing the pet to remain in a seat or prove position, said back belt being one homogeneous piece; (e) fastening means for removably attaching said back belt and said body belt to the standard lap or three point seat belt, said fastening means providing for quick release of the pet in case of an emergency; and (f) a shoulder support secured to said body belt and said back belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A harness as defined in claim 1, wherein said body belt and said back belt provide an open collar area so that the pet can breathe easier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A harness as defined in claim 2, wherein said body belt is disposed low on the chest of the pet so that most of the stress is applied to the rib cage and avoiding damage to the throat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A harness as defined in claim 2, wherein said body belt is sewn to said chest support and said shoulder support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A harness as defined in claim 4, wherein said chest support is sewn to said body belt and said back belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A harness as defined in claim 5, wherein said shoulder support is sewn to said body belt and said back belt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A harness as defined in claim 6, wherein said back belt is sewn to said chest support and said shoulder support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A harness as defined in claim 1, wherein said adjusting means include a buckle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A harness as defined in claim 1, wherein said fastening means include a snap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A harness as defined in claim 1, wherein said body belt, said chest support, said shoulder support, said back belt are made of soft and flexible yet strong and durable webbing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A harness as defined in claim 1, wherein said body belt, said chest support, said shoulder support, said back belt are made of soft and flexible yet strong and durable leather.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-07-29 | 1995-01-28 | 1995-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-29 | 1999-01-28 | 1999-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-29 | 2003-01-28 | 2003-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |