Non-choking pet restraint

Claim 2

A non-choking pet restraint for restraining pets by the use of a leash or restraint strap, and for brush protection, comprising: chest and belly panel with a front and a rear end, which at said front end attaches to a right and a left shoulder panel, and which at said rear end has a right and left corner, which respectively attach to a right and left flank strap, in which said chest and belly panel covers but does not press on said pet's belly and a lower portion of said pet's neck and throat, and which serves as a field brush protection shield which serves as a shield to substantially resist penetration by field brush; a right and a left shoulder panel, each of which has a first end and a second end, and which attach at said first end to said front end of said chest and belly panel, and which pass over and which apply pressure on said pet's shoulders and not pet's neck, when pulled from behind, and which attach at said second end to a back strap and which when pulled from behind said pet restrain said pet's forward progress; an adjustable right and an adjustable left flank strap, each with a first and a second end, which at said first end attach to said right and said left corner of said chest and belly panel, and which at said second end attach to a back strap; a back strap which has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, and which at said first end is attached to said right and left shoulder panels, and at said middle portion is attached to said right and left flank straps, and at said second end is attached to a leash attachment ring; a three way buckle which is attached to back strap, and to which said left and right flank strap each attach and a restraint attachment ring which is attached to said second end of said back strap, and which serves as an attachment point for pet restraint devices and which is configured for positioning behind a ribcage of said pet.

Claim 3

The pet restraint of claim 1 in which said left and right shoulder panels are adjustable in length.

Claim 4

The pet restraint of claim 1 in which said back strap is adjustable in length, for positioning at least behind a rib cage of said pet.

Claim 5

The pet restraint of claim 1 in which said back strap is adjustable in positioning of said three way buckle.

Claim 6

The pet restraint of claim 1 in which said restraint ring on said back strap is configured for placement between a rib cage and rear hips of said pet.

Claim 7

The pet restraint of claim 1 in which said chest and belly panel is triangular in shape.

Claim 8

The pet restraint of claim 1 in which said chest and belly panel is formed from a strap.

Claim 9

The pet restraint of claim 1 in which said left and right shoulder panels are triangular in shape.

Claim 10

The pet restraint of claim 1 which further includes a loop attached to said back strap for attachment to an automobile seat belt.

Claim 11

The pet restraint of claim 1 in which said chest and belly panel covers a majority of a pet's chest, and is substantially resistant to penetration by field brush.

Claim 12

A non-choking pet restraint for restraining pets by the use of a leash or other pet restraint, and for brush protection, comprising: a generally triangular shaped and substantially brushproof chest and belly panel with a front and a rear end, which at said front end attaches to a right and a left shoulder panel, and which at said rear end has a right and left corner, which respectively attach to a right and left flank strap, in which said chest and belly panel covers but does not press on said pet's belly and a lower portion of said pet's neck and throat, and which serves as a field brush protection shield; a right and a left shoulder panel, each of which has a first end and a second end, and which attach at said first end to said front end of said chest and belly panel, and which pass over and which apply pressure on said pet's shoulders and not pet's neck, when pulled from behind, and which attach at said second end to a right and a left flank strap and which when pulled from behind said pet restrain said pet's forward progress, and which are generally tapering in width from a wider width at said first end, and a narrower width at said second end; an adjustable right and a left flank strap each with a first and a second end, which at said first end attach to said right and said left corner of said chest and belly panel, and which at said second end attach to a back strap with a three way buckle; a back strap which has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, and which at said first end is attached to said right and left shoulder panels, and at said middle portion is attached to said right and left flank straps, and at said second end is attached to a leash attachment ring; a restraint attachment ring which is attached to said second end of said back strap, and which is configured for placement behind a ribcage of a dog, and which serves as an attachment point for pet restraint devices; and a loop attached to said back strap for attachment to an automobile seat belt.

Claim 13

A non-choking pet restraint for restraining pets by the use of a leash or other pet restraint, and for brush protection, comprising: a generally triangular shaped and substantially brushproof chest and belly panel with a front and a rear end, which at said front end attaches to a right and a left shoulder panel, and which at said rear end has a right and left corner, which respectively attach to a right and left flank strap, in which said chest and belly panel covers but does not press on said pet's belly and a lower portion of said pet's neck and throat, and which serves as a field brush protection shield; a right and a left shoulder panel, each of which has a first end and a second end, and which attach at said first end to said front end of said chest and belly panel, and which pass over and which apply pressure on said pet's shoulders and not pet's neck, when pulled from behind, and which attach at said second end to a right and a left flank strap and which when pulled from behind said pet restrain said pet's forward progress, and which are generally tapering in width from a wider width at said first end, and a narrower width at said second end; an adjustable right and a left flank strap each with a first and a second end, which at said first end attach to said right and said left corner of said chest and belly panel, and which at said second end attach to a back strap with a three way buckle; a back strap which has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, and which at said first end is attached to said right and left shoulder panels, and at said middle portion is attached to said right and left flank straps, and at said second end is attached to a leash attachment ring; a restraint attachment ring which is attached to said second end of said back strap, and which is configured for placement behind a ribcage of a dog, and which serves as an attachment point for pet restraint devices; and a loop attached to said back strap for attachment to an automobile seat belt.

Claim 14

A non-choking pet restraint, for restraining pets by the use of a leash or restraint strap, and for brush protection, comprising: chest and belly panel with a front and a rear end, which at said front end attaches to a right and a left shoulder panel, and which at said rear end has a right and left corner, which respectively attach to a right and left flank strap, in which said chest and belly panel covers but does not press on said pet's belly and a lower portion of said pet's neck and throat, and which serves as a brush protection shield; an adjustable right shoulder panel and an adjustable left shoulder panel, which each have a first end and a second end, and which attach at said first end to said front end of said chest and belly panel, and which pass over and which apply pressure on said pet's shoulders and not pet's neck, when pulled from behind, and which attach at said second end to a back strap and which when pulled from behind said pet, restrains said pet's forward progress; a right and a left adjustable flank strap each with a first and a second end, which at said first end attach to said right and said left corner of said chest and belly panel, and which at said second end attach to a back strap; an adjustable back strap which has a first, a second end, and a middle portion, for positioning at least behind a rib cage of said pet, and which at said first end is attached to said right and left shoulder panels, and at said middle portion is attached to said right and left flank straps, and at said second end is attached to a leash attachment ring; a three way buckle which is adjustably attached to said back strap and to which said left and right flank strap attach; and a restraint attachment ring which is attached to said second end of said back strap, and which serves as an attachment point for pet restraint devices and which is configured for positioning behind a ribcage of said pet.

Claim 15

A non-choking pet restraint, for restraining pets by the use of a leash or restraint strap, and for brush protection, comprising: chest and belly panel with a front and a rear end, which at said front end attaches to a right and a left shoulder panel, and which at said rear end has a right and left corner, which respectively attach to a right and left flank strap, in which said chest and belly panel covers but does not press on said pet's belly and a lower portion of said pet's neck and throat, and which serves as a brush protection shield; an adjustable right shoulder panel and an adjustable left shoulder panel, which each have a first end and a second end, and which attach at said first end to said front end of said chest and belly panel, and which pass over and which apply pressure on said pet's shoulders and not pet's neck, when pulled from behind, and which attach at said second end to a back strap and which when pulled from behind said pet, restrains said pet's forward progress; a right and a left adjustable flank strap each with a first and a second end, which at said first end attach to said right and said left corner of said chest and belly panel, and which at said second end attach to a back strap; an adjustable back strap which has a first, a second end, and a middle portion, for positioning at least behind a rib cage of said pet, and which at said first end is attached to said right and left shoulder panels, and at said middle portion is attached to said right and left flank straps, and at said second end is attached to a leash attachment ring; a three way buckle which is adjustably attached to said back strap and to which said left and right flank strap attach; and a restraint attachment ring which is attached to said second end of said back strap, and which serves as an attachment point for pet restraint devices and which is configured for positioning behind a ribcage of said pet.