Patent ID: 8430066

Claim:
A collapsible umbrella-based animal restraint, comprising: a cover; a frame, comprising: a plurality of primary ribs, each having one end connected to a top notch; and a plurality of stretchers, each having a first end pivotally coupled to a runner slidingly received within the top notch and a second end pivotally coupled to one of the primary ribs: and a chain having a first end connected to a top of the runner and a second end attached to an animal harness; wherein, in use, the runner is slid into the top notch, causing the plurality of stretchers to push out against and extend the plurality of primary ribs and stretch the cover to form a platform having a top surface on which to restrain an animal and a bottom surface having an outer edge resting on the ground, and the second end of the chain is connected to the animal harness; and wherein the animal's weight upon the platform prevents directional movement of the animal.