Animal husbandry – Animal controlling or handling – Hitching or tethering
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-23
2010-12-07
Swiatek, Rob (Department: 3644)
Animal husbandry
Animal controlling or handling
Hitching or tethering
Reexamination Certificate
active
07845312
ABSTRACT:
An animal restraint apparatus according to the present invention includes a longitudinal rail and a trolley adapted to be slidably disposed on the rail. The trolley provides a leash hitch to which an animal may be coupled. An animal restraint system according to the present invention includes a longitudinal rail, which may include a plurality of joined rail sections, mounted to a support structure and a trolley slidably disposed on the rail. A method according to the present invention of restraining animals includes the steps of providing a longitudinal rail and a trolley slidably disposed on the rail, anchoring the rail to a support structure, and coupling an animal to the trolley, thereby allowing the animal to roam within a predetermined envelope of movement.
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