Patent ID: 6058888
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A harness assembly attached to a sidearm of a treadmill for securely holding an animal on the treadmill having a track and at least one sidearm along side the track for helping a person balance while running upon the track, said harness assembly comprising:an anchor unit, for attaching said harness assembly to the sidearm of the treadmill, comprising a pair of plates, said plates having an interior surface, and a fastening mechanism that extends through the pair of plates for tightening the pair of plates on to the sidearm of the treadmill;a substantially L-shaped arm firmly housed within said anchor unit, said arm having a vertical portion and a horizontal portion;a belt suspended from said horizontal portion of said L-shaped arm;a clasp that is attached to the belt; anda harness that is fitted onto an animal, said harness having an attachment handle, said attachment handle being secured to said clasp, such that the animal with the harness is securely fastened to said harness assembly on top of the treadmill.