# US 2013/0152873 A1 · Dog mobility device

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- Number: US 2013/0152873 A1
- Document ID: US20130152873A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/328,201
- Filed: 2011-12-16
- Published: 2013-06-20
- Earliest claimed: 2011-12-16
- Inventors: Jeff H. VerHoef
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20130152873A1

## CPC

- A01K 15/02: Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals (A01K15/04 takes precedence) {; Electric shock devices; Toys specially adapted for animals}
- A61D 3/00: Arrangements for supporting or fettering animals for veterinary purposes
- A61D 9/00: Bandages, poultices or compresses specially adapted to veterinary purposes
- A01K: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A61D: VETERINARY INSTRUMENTS, IMPLEMENTS, TOOLS, OR METHODS

## Abstract

An innovative dog mobility device is disclosed herein an comprises an elastic cord detachably connectable to a dog harness at one end, and to paw loop at the other. The paw loop is configured to engage one of the dog's paws and is defined by a material strip looped into a figure eight configuration. The material strip figure eight configuration further defines a metatarsal strap section and a toe strap section, wherein the metatarsal strap section is configured to receive and fit about the dog's metatarsus, and wherein the toe strap section is configured to receive and fit about the dog's inner toes.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A dog mobility device for assisting with a forward movement of a hind leg of a dog and with an upward movement of the dog's toes, the dog mobility device comprising:
at least one elastic cord connectable to a dog harness, wherein the at least one elastic cord includes an upper forward end portion and a lower rearward end portion; and
a paw loop connectable to the lower rearward end portion of the elastic cord, wherein the paw loop is configured to engage one of the dog's paws, and wherein the paw loop is defined by a material strip looped into a figure eight configuration, and wherein the material strip figure eight configuration further defines a metatarsal strap section and a toe strap section, and wherein the metatarsal strap section is configured to receive and fit about the dog's metatarsus, and wherein the toe strap section is configured to receive and fit about the dog's two innermost toes.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The dog mobility device of claim 1 further comprising, an upper connection clip connected to the upper forward end portion of the at least one elastic cord, and a lower connection clip connected to the lower rearward end portion of the elastic cord.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The dog mobility device of claim 2 further comprising, a cord adjusting clamp positioned on the at least one elastic cord for adjusting the length of the at least one elastic cord.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The dog mobility device of claim 3 further comprising, a forward extending ring member positioned on the paw loop at the intersection of the metatarsal strap section and the toe strap section.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The dog mobility device of claim 4 wherein the forward extending ring member is rotatable and swivable.