Patent ID: 6079368
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An animal restraining device for restraining an animal between opposing vertical surfaces, the device comprising an elongate beam for spanning between two generally vertical surfaces, said elongate beam comprising:a cylindrical housing having first and second ends;a beam part slidingly guided within said cylindrical housing and having an outward end and an inward end, said outward end provided with a skid resistant material element for frictional engagement with said vertical surface;length adjustment means for axially displacing said beam part with respect to said cylindrical housing, wherein said length adjustment means includes a lever pivotably secured by means of a pivot pain mounted on said cylindrical housing, and wherein said beam part is connected at its inner end eccentrically to said lever, such that when said lever is in a first position said outer end of said beam part is in a retracted position relative to said cylindrical housing, and when said lever is in a second position said beam part is extended relative to said cylindrical housing;attachment means for attachment of said animal to said elongate beam,wherein placement of said elongate beam assembly between said opposing vertical surfaces and displacing said outward end of said beam part axially via said length adjustment means results in said skid resistant material being held securely against said vertical surface and said elongate beam assembly remaining in place.