Patent ID: 7370608
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. An animal restraining device, comprising: a nylon or Cordura® cape that does not include and is not attached to a collar or neck strap, the cape configured to be draped over a back of the animal but not to completely encircle the midsection of the animal and not to cover or contact the chest of the animal; a length-adjustable nonelastic upper chest strap attached to the cape at its ends, the upper chest strap configured to be positioned across and in contact with an upper chest of the animal when the cape is draped over the back of the animal, the upper chest strap including an O-ring or D-ring attached to a part of the upper chest strap that is positioned over the center of the chest of the animal, the O-ring or D-ring configured to be connected to a leash and not to be partially or totally uncoupled or disconnected from the upper chest strap; a length-adjustable lower chest strap attached to the cape at its ends, with at least one end uncoupleable from the cape, the lower chest strap configured to be positioned across and in contact with the lower chest of the animal, behind the front legs of the animal, when the cape is draped over the back of the animal; a length-adjustable underbelly or abdomen strap attached to the cape at its ends, with at least one end uncoupleable from the cape, the underbelly or abdomen strap configured to be positioned across and in contact with the underbelly or abdomen of the animal, when the cape is draped over the back of the animal; where neither the lower chest strap, underbelly or abdomen strap is attached, or connected by an additional strap, to each other or to the upper chest strap.