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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8151735 | Leash A leash is disclosed for coupling a first animal and a second animal to an object. The leash comprises an exterior bulbous body and an interior bulbous body. A first tether spool and a second tether spool rotatably engage within the interior bulbous body. A first te... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8079329 | Hands free leash apparatus The hands free leash apparatus provides a leash cord that is detachable from the case that is worn as chosen on an animal controller via the strap. The second embodiment features a leash cord that is retractably extended from within the case, with lock and lock rele... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7980202 | Apparatus for preventing entanglement of multiple lines fed from separate reels An apparatus for preventing entanglement of lines fed from separate reels has at least two reels mounted on separate axles. A separate line is wound around each reel. Each axle is mounted on one of at least two rotatable split shaft members. Each split shaft member ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7926452 | Pet leash device A pet leash device comprising a housing with a retractor component and leash; a plurality of telescopic poles extending from the housing, wherein each telescopic pole can rotate in a first direction and a second direction with respect to the housing, wherein each te... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7886700 | Retractable leash assembly A retractable leash assembly (10, 22, 30, 38) for tethered to the animal includes a flexible member for forming safety band (20, 26, 34, 39) wrapped around a user wrist and for forming a tethering element (22, 28, 36, 39) for tethered the safety... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7841303 | Extendible lead with an integrated excrement collector An extendible lead with an integrated excrement collector, with the lead including a casing with a collection drum. The excrement collector includes a tubular body having telescopic sections and having a flexible wire inside. One end of the wire is disposed in an op... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7819088 | Portable retractable batteryless pet leash apparatus with illuminatable light and operable in combination with stationary holder therefor A specially configured pet leash housing and stationary holder therefor, wherein the pet leash extends/retracts (i.e., plays out) from the leash housing, when hand carried, or from the stationary holder, when operably mounted therein. The leash housing includes a ba... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7762215 | Universal retractable zip clip A clip configuration including a contoured case forming a support opening for a movable clasp element defining a universal clip. A winding mechanism within the casing includes a spring urged spool having a retractable cord which extends with an attachment ring posit... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7559292 | Animal control arrangement method An animal control arrangement having a plurality of leashes which may be attached to the collars of animals to be controlled while walking, exercising, training, or the like and which reduces the likelihood of the leashes becoming tangled. ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7549399 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective retractable pet leash A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective retractable pet leash has an omnidirectionally reflective leash housed within a retractable housing device. The omnidirectionally reflective leash reflects incoming light beams back in the direction from whi... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7455034 | No-tangle two dog retractable leash with rotatable handle Disclosed is a two-pet no-tangle retractable leash device including an axle having a rod opening and a first spool including a first leash and a second spool including a second leash rotatably mounted on the axle. Each leash has a proximal end attached to the spool ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7367286 | Implement for carrying waste An implement for carrying waste while using a leash. The implement includes a leash receiving member for releasably securing the leash thereto. A waste receiving container is provided for receiving the waste thereinto. The container includes an attachment portion fo... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7340926 | Restraint device Restraint devices which have a first bracelet, a second bracelet, and a central holder. In one embodiment, the central holder contains a one-way locking mechanism and a retraction/extension mechanism. In a second embodiment, the central holder comprises a retraction... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7334712 | Personal storage apparatus for wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices The present invention relates to personal storage devices that are adapted to interconnection to personal mobility devices such as wheelchairs. In one embodiment an accessory bag is interconnected to a docking station with a tethering device that may stretch or be r... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325515 | Apparatus and method for walking animals The present invention relates to an apparatus for walking two animals, including: a holding member; a rotating member rotatably connected to or attached to the holding member; and the rotating member including a face portion comprising a first connection device and ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322316 | Animal control arrangement An animal control arrangement in which there is provided a plurality of leashes which may be attached to the collars of animals to be controlled while walking, exercising, training or the like and which reduces the likelihood of the leashes becoming tangled. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311283 | Chalk line device One embodiment of the invention provides a chalk line device having a helical gear and an improved locking assembly. The locking assembly comprises a first lock member having a lock button. The locking assembly also comprises a second lock member including an openin... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7266937 | Retractable safety horse tying apparatus A retractable safety horse tying apparatus having a housing which is shaped to receive a spring-loaded reel that rotates about a center spindle. A tether rope or other material is wound around the reel and anchored there and the opposite end threaded through a hole ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7263816 | Omnidirectionally reflective horse halter A flexible omnidirectionally reflective horse lead has a central portion, and mechanical attachment means to accommodate a bridal bit ring. The lead reflects an incoming light beam from a walker or horseback rider back in the direction from which it emanated, preven... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7250021 | Adjustable pull-rope exercise device A compact exercise device (10) of the type wherein a person grips handle devices (12, 30) lying at opposite ends of a rope that extends through a housing (22), the person pulling one end of the rope away from the housing while resisting movement... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7246477 | Omnidirectionally reflective horse halter A flexible omnidirectionally reflective horse lead has a central portion, and mechanical attachment means to accommodate a bridal bit ring. The lead reflects an incoming light beam from a walker or horseback rider back in the direction from which it emanated, preven... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7222883 | Support mechanism for snowboards A mechanism for snowboard support while riding a chair lift is provided. The support mechanism includes a flexible retractable cable within a housing having a recoil mechanism. The housing is advantageously mounted to the snowboard or the snowboard binding mechanism... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7210317 | Controllably extendible restraint interconnections The apparatus of the present invention typically comprises a pair of opposing restraint members wherein a first restraint member is attached to a first end of a thin, flexible, high tensile belt, cord or cable tether, whose second end is attached to a controllably-r... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207296 | No-tangle two dog retractable leash with flashlight A two-pet no-tangle retractable leash device including an axle having a rod opening perpendicular to its axis and a first spool including a first leash and a second spool including a second leash rotatably mounted on the axle. Each leash having a proximal end attach... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204206 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash has handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204207 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective jewelry A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective jewelry piece has a central cylindrical braided rope core surrounded by a cylindrical reflective braided sleeve comprising three or more narrow width reflective strips that are braided at a shallow cylindric... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7194982 | Leash assembly with bag roll in handle A leash assembly includes a housing including a handle at one end and a leash extendable from and retractable into the housing. The leash assembly further includes a plurality of bags disposed within the handle. The leash assembly also includes a lid permitting acce... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7185997 | Hands-free flashlight suspended from neck of user A method and apparatus for illuminating the area in front of a person without requiring the use of the person's hands, by suspending from the neck of the person a housing containing at least one LED light source emitting a light beam extending forwardly from the per... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182044 | Animal control arrangement An animal control arrangement in which there is provided a plurality of leashes which may be attached to the collars of animals to be controlled while walking, exercising, training or the like and which reduces the likelihood of the leashes becoming tangled. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7168393 | Leash assembly for a retractable leash to walk animals A leash assembly having a strap or leash that can be reeled or unreeled for walking animals. The assembly has a handle and a housing attached thereto in which the strap is arranged on a turnable roller device for being reeled or unreeled. The assembly also includes ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7131401 | Retracting and locking leash assembly A retracting and locking leash housing includes a casing (30) and a handle (28). A pair of connectors (32) space the casing (30) from the handle (28) and define a finger (34) opening. A trigger (38) includes a grippin... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7114467 | Pet leash for two A pet leash for walking two pets such as dogs, together without tangling. It is great for training your pets to walk on a leash This invention is durable and made in many colors and sizes, Made with nylon strapping, The leash has a handle at one end and a metal ring... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7101186 | Dally practicing systems A dally practicing system which simulates the conditions of roping a steer with relative safety. The portable dallying practice system takes up slack in a rope without applying excessive tension which could injure the user, provides a clutch system which allows for ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7044080 | Dog leash handle The invention is a multi-compartmented dog leash handle assembly. The handle assembly has a compartment capable of carrying keys, money and/or plastic waste bags. The handle also has provisions for the easy transport of dog food and water. The handle also has a mech... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040257 | Retractable leash device A retractable leash device is comprised of a housing with a handle, and a leash wound around an internal reel. The reel is biased by a spring to automatically retract the leash. A momentary unidirectional lock in the housing is arranged to be normally disengaged fro... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040256 | Animal control arrangement An animal control arrangement in which there is provided a plurality of leashes which may be attached to the collars of animals to be controlled while walking, exercising, training or the like and which reduces the likelihood of the leashes becoming tangled. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036459 | Leash assembly A leash assembly includes a body with a handle and a cord which has an end captive in the body. The assembly is adjustable whereby the tension in the cord can be caused automatically to increase and decrease respectively causing a shudder in the cord. Optionally, a ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7017527 | Pet collar with retractable leash An integrated pet leash comprising a pet restraint, handle, retractors fastened to the outer side of the collar, and flexible elongated members. The flexible elongated members are coupled between the ends of the handle and the retractors. The retractors exert a forc... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008075 | Safety flashlight for dogs A dog flashlight illuminates the area in front of a dog in dark conditions, thereby eliminating the need for a dog owner to carry and direct a light source. The dog flashlight includes a housing containing at least one light source, a battery power supply for the li... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6978738 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash has handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of ... | 12/27/2005 |
