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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7909004 | Cam-lock leash A leash assembly includes a housing having a hand grip. A leash forming part of the assembly includes a first end and a second end that defines a leash handle. An intermediate section of the leash is extendable and retractable through the housing. The assembly also ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7418926 | Pet strap having buffering effect A pet strap includes a pulling unit, a locking unit, and an elastic drawing mounted between the pulling unit and the locking unit and including an elastic inner tube and a weaving outer layer mounted on a surface of the inner tube. Thus, the elastic drawing unit pro... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7370457 | Dual configuration continuous precision rein system The present invention pertains to animal harnesses and particularly to animal reins. More particularly, the invention provides a dual configuration continuous precision rein system which incorporates an adjustable loop on each rein, thus providing a correct contact ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7293531 | Elastic dog leash and coupler An elastic dog leash and coupler utilizes brightly colored florescent latex tubing for a major portion of the leash and coupler. The tubing is mounted between rings. A monofilament nylon line is mounted within the tubing and connected to the rings. The monofilament ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7096827 | Combination training lead and multiple animal leash A combination training lead and multiple animal leash comprising, a leash-forming strap having a handle at a first end thereof and having at least two branches at a second end thereof with a snap connector carried by each of the branches and including a D-ring attac... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7066113 | Collar structure for animal leashes A collar structure for animal leashes includes a lead having a hoop disposed at one end thereof for a ring to be attached thereto, and a clamping piece made up of a clamping plate protruding upwards at the top side of a fixing body and supported by a spring element ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7040255 | Pet restraint A pet restraint system includes anchors at either end with a cable extending between the anchors. Intermediate cable supports are positioned between the anchors. A trolley with a pet leash attachment slides along the cable with three wheels engaging the cable. One o... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6990929 | Elastic dog leash and coupler An elastic dog leash and coupler utilizes brightly colored florescent latex tubing for a major portion of the leash and coupler. The tubing is mounted between rings. A monofilament nylon line is mounted within the tubing and connected to the rings. The monofilament ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6971334 | Stretchable dog leash A dog leash that includes a handle, an elastic strap portion, an inelastic strap portion, and means for attaching either the elastic portion or inelastic portion to a dog collar. The elastic and inelastic portions are connected to each other by either a releasable b... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6935277 | Lead with ergonomic handgrip A lead (10) with ergonomic handgrip comprises a casting (11) containing a winding device for a cord or strap (12), a handgrip (14), as well as devices for the temporary blocking and rapid rewinding of said cord or strap (12); said ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931780 | Fishing lure recuperator A fishing lure recuperator comprised of a looped piece attached to a connector itself attached to a cord and which is slid down a fishing line in order to grab hold of a stuck fishing lure and pulling it up to the surface. ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6925967 | Illuminated retractable leash The illuminated retractable leash is an animal tethering device which uses electroluminescent wire and a DC to AC inverter to illuminate not only the extendable and retractable physical tether to the animal, but also to illuminate the leash housing. Electroluminesce... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6904872 | Retractable leash for animals The invention relates to a retractable leash for animals, having a housing containing a spring-biased reel in which the remaining length of leash can be taken up and which is stoppable by an actuating mechanism for adjustment of the maximum extension length of the l... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6851393 | Animal leash system An animal leash system includes a leash of flexible material having near and far ends, and a belt arranged to be worn about a person's body. A connector is fastened to the belt for operation by the person while wearing the belt. A handle is formed at the near end of... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6845736 | Retractable tether for animals A retractable animal tether, comprising a hand-held support; a spool rotatably mounted on the support; and a flexible cord wound on the spool, said flexible cord having an end which is connected to the spool and a second end which may be connected with the animal. T... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6675742 | Adjustable loop leash construction An adjustable loop leash construction (10) for use with a pet collar (70) having an attachment ring (71). The construction (10) includes a one piece elongated leash member (11) having looped openings (25) formed on the opposite ends (22), (23) of the leas... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6662753 | Multi-functional animal leash A leash for leading or restraining an animal, comprising an elongated flexible strap having first and second ends, a first hook and ring attached respectively to the first end of the strap and to a distal point on the strap for selectively creating a hold... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6619238 | Animal leash system An animal leash system includes at least two ropes which can serve as leads. One of the ropes is relatively short and is used as a heeling lead. A plurality of rope clamps are adapted for friction fit about the ropes to facilitate binding of end portions ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6539897 | Double lead leash construction A double lead leash construction (10) including a pair of generally elongated lead members (20), (20') having looped distal ends (21) engaging a respective pair of snap swivels (22), (22'). The proximal ends of the lead members (20), (20') are joined toge... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6371056 | Method and apparatus for securing a pet A method and apparatus for securing a pet are disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongated leash having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the leash includes a clasp connected thereto, and the clasp, itself, includes a locking mechanism ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6237540 | Device for securing animals to stationary objects and method therefor A horse securing device and method therefor, comprising a lanyard, an animal halter attachment member, a stationary object coupling member, a weight, and an adjustment member allowing the adjustment of the length of the lanyard. The horse is secured to th... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6216641 | Adjustable length leash An adjustable length leash (10) includes a handle portion (11) having a grip (13) and a neck (20) extending from the grip (13) for taking up undesired length in the lead (12). The lead (12) attaches to the neck (20) by being knotted through an aperture (2... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6161505 | Restraining apparatus A flexible tether connecting a collar to a harness with a portion of the tether between the collar and the harness available to be held for restraining an animal wearing the collar and the harness.... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6095093 | Animal leash assembly An animal leash assembly for positioning about the humerus portion of the arm of an individual in contemplation of an exercise regime in which an animal would accompany the user in a walking, 5 jogging or running mode, the leash assembly having an elastic... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6089193 | Hand grip for animal leash A hand grip for an animal leash includes a single length of material stitched to create a first encircling band for reception of an individual's thumb and a second band for encircling the body portion of the individual's hand. The second band has a major ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6085694 | Single strap strain reducing dog harness A strain reducing dog harness which comprises a single strap including a movable member disposed relative to the strap to define a single body loop of variable size. The strap is sized and arranged such that when mounted on the dog, the single body loop i... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5983836 | Multi-functional retractable pet leash apparatus A multi-functional retractable pet leash comprising a housing having integrally formed therewith a handle wherein the housing houses therein a first spooling mechanism which spools a flexible leash member for tethering an animal and a second spooling mech... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5915336 | Animal leash An animal leash has a strap with a fastener at one end for coupling the leash to an animal restraint and a handle at the other end for holding the leash. The strap includes a non-stretchable length of flexible material and a length of elastically stretcha... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5860198 | Anchoring device having a rapid release clasp An anchoring device having a clasp region and a closure means for rapid release, a body for grasping, and an attachment means for receiving a tethering means such as a lead, leash, rope or the like, is provided. The clasp region has a gateway opening at i... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5806467 | Pet leash A pet leash which can be used in various applications such as for walking of a dog in a conventional manner, for walking a large pet such as a large dog by being supported on the user's shoulder, and for an anchoring of a pet within a vehicle. The pet: le... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5791295 | Training leash and method A training leash for use with an animal neck collar including a band having a first end and a second end, the band having a length defined between the first end and the second end. A first ring is mounted on the first end of the band, a first portion of t... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5749325 | Multi-purpose strap for pets A multi-purpose restraining strap is operative both as a general purpose leash and a washing restraint for pets. The strap is made of a weather-proof and washable synthetic plastic web or cord having a releasable buckle at one end for forming a loop which... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5738046 | Safety jacket and harness system A safety jacket and harness system including a body harness formed by a pair of torso bands and a pair of shoulder straps. The torso bands form an upper torso band and a lower torso band. Each torso band has a fastening member that is attached to end port... | 04/14/1998 |
