Multiuse safety restraint for pets and method of construction
First Claim
1. A safety restraint for pets comprising:
- first and second closed loops formed by a length of webbing joined at opposite ends and secured at a webbing intersection thereby defining said closed loops each extending from said intersection, said webbing secured at said intersection so that each of said closed loops is characterized by an angular loop segment diverging from said intersection at a fixed angle of less than 90°
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first and second straps connected at said first and second closed loops, respectively, spaced from said intersection, said first strap adapted for releasably associating opposite sides of said first closed loop and said second strap adapted for releasably associating opposite sides of said second closed loop; and
first and second connecting bands at said first and second closed loops, respectively, spaced from said intersection and adapted to be releasably linked with each other.
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Abstract
A safety restraint for pets adapted for multiple uses, including utilization with an existing vehicular seat belt system, and method for constructing the restraint. The restraint includes first and second closed loops formed by a length of webbing joined at its opposite ends and secured at a webbing intersection. Each of the closed loops is characterized by an angular loop segment diverging from the intersection at a fixed angle of less than 90°. Straps releasably associate opposite sides of the loops, and connecting bands at the loops are adapted to be releasably linked with each other. A tether strap is connected with the one of the bands, a securement being provided to receive and secure the tether strap. A buckle set at the first and second closed loops adjacent to the connecting bands may be engaged to secure the relative positions of the loops when the pet is free running.
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20 Claims
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1. A safety restraint for pets comprising:
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first and second closed loops formed by a length of webbing joined at opposite ends and secured at a webbing intersection thereby defining said closed loops each extending from said intersection, said webbing secured at said intersection so that each of said closed loops is characterized by an angular loop segment diverging from said intersection at a fixed angle of less than 90°
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first and second straps connected at said first and second closed loops, respectively, spaced from said intersection, said first strap adapted for releasably associating opposite sides of said first closed loop and said second strap adapted for releasably associating opposite sides of said second closed loop; and
first and second connecting bands at said first and second closed loops, respectively, spaced from said intersection and adapted to be releasably linked with each other. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A multiuse vehicular safety restraint for pets adapted for use with both vehicle safety belts and leashes while being safe for continued wear by a free running pet, said restraint comprising:
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a webbing forming an endless belt, opposite sides of said endless belt permanently joined to one another at a position selected so that first and second closed loops are defined in said endless belt;
a securing loop extending from said second closed loop and adapted for receiving the vehicle seat belt therethrough;
a connecting band connected to said webbing at said first closed loop so that said connecting band and said webbing thereat together define a receiving loop for receipt therethrough of said securing loop;
a tether strap connected with said securing loop and having an attachment locus adjacent a free end thereof;
a securement at said second closed loop spaced from said securing loop and configured to releasably receive and secure said tether strap thereat; and
engageable means at said first and second closed loops adjacent to said securing loop and said connecting band to selectively establish relative location of said first and second closed loops thereat. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for constructing a multiuse vehicular safety restraint for pets adapted for use with both vehicle safety belts and leashes while being safe for continued wear by a free running pet, said method comprising the steps of:
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permanently joining a length of webbing at opposite ends thereof to form an endless belt;
permanently joining opposite sides of said endless belt to one another at an intersection so that first and second closed loops are defined in said endless belt with each of said closed loops characterized by an angular loop segment diverging from said intersection at a fixed angle of less than 90°
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securing means at said closed loops configured for associating said closed loops and receiving the vehicle safety belt. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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