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Balance beam apparatus for pet training and fitness

  • US 10,448,616 B2
  • Filed: 05/03/2017
  • Issued: 10/22/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A balance beam apparatus for exercising or training pets, comprising:

  • a balance beam having a first distal end, a second distal end, and a medial portion between the first distal end and the second distal end, the balance beam being raised from a ground surface, the first distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a first beam base, the second distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a second beam base;

    a first horizontal support positioned adjacent and perpendicular to the first beam base configured to support the first distal end of the balance beam, the first horizontal support having a lower region that is substantially rectangular in shape and an upper region substantially trapezoidal in shape;

    a second horizontal support positioned adjacent and perpendicular to the second beam base configured to support the second distal end of the balance beam, the second horizontal support having a lower region that is substantially rectangular in shape and an upper region substantially trapezoidal in shape;

    wherein the first beam base comprises a first beam and a second beam stacked vertically to form a plurality steps leading up to the first distal end of the balance beam, the first beam and the second beam having a width substantially similar to a width of the balance beam, the first beam and the second beam having different lengths;

    wherein the second beam base comprises a third beam and a fourth beam stacked vertically to form a plurality steps leading down from the second distal end of the balance beam, the third beam and the fourth beam having a width substantially similar to the width of the balance beam, the third beam and the fourth beam having different lengths;

    wherein the medial portion is not supported by additional beams such that an opening is formed between the first beam base and the second beam base; and

    wherein the balance beam apparatus is symmetrical, freestanding, and portable.

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