Patent ID: 6694921
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: A01K,A61D

Abstract:
A harness assembly for crippled dogs, said harness assembly comprising:a sling portion for supporting the dog's torso; said sling portion comprising an elongated, flexible strap capable of assuming a general U-shape from a flat, straight condition, so that it can receive the dog's torso at a selected position between the front and rear legs such that the ends of the strap project upwardly from the bight portion of the U on opposite sides of the torso; said strap having an inside layer with a substantially flat surface for contacting the skin of the dog during ordinary use; said inside layer being comprised of Material A over at least the portion of the length of said inside layer that comes into contact with the dog's skin during ordinary use; a handgrip; and connecting means connecting each end of said strap to said handgrip.