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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7530334 | Shock absorber for attachment to a dog leash The body of the shock absorber is made of lightweight flexible resilient tubular polymer material which will not cause injury when struck by it. The body has a stop in each end and two compression springs within the tubular body between the stops. Tension cables are... | 05/12/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7367287 | Animal control apparatus The animal control apparatus has a hollow cylindrical tube with a first and second end. A handle is attached to the first tube end. A cable within the tube has a first end with a cable movement member. The spring has a first and second end, and a spring stop and a s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367285 | Illuminated pet leash An illuminated pet leash has an elongated light-emitting member mounted in a transparent sleeve and extending alongside a non-extensible tethering line. An electrical power is delivered to the light-emitting member, making the tethering assembly visible in the dark.... | 05/06/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7243617 | Animal collar An electronic animal collar designed to reduce the load applied to the animal's neck by one or more stimulating electrodes or sensors that extend from or through an inside surface of the collar housing into the skin of the animal during use, and to permit the collar... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7188585 | Shock absorber leash A shock absorber leash incorporates grasping, attaching and elongated strap assemblies. The latter incorporates a strap subassembly, having a strap of non elastic, continuous structure for connecting the grasping and attaching assemblies, and a resilient, adjustable... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7150247 | Wearable retracting animal leash A retractable dog leash system is designed to attach to the collar of a pet and be permanently worn in this manner is small and lightweight, and comprises an ergonomic handle that fits neatly against the case when the leash is in a retracted condition. Advantageousl... | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7107940 | Animal restraining apparatus An animal restraining apparatus having a belt which forms an opening. A girth of an animal is positioned within the opening. The belt is constricted around the girth of the animal by forcing opposite free end portions of a line apart from each other. A guide element... | 09/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6467437 | Dog training lead A dog training lead includes first and second sound-producing strips or members. An elastic member is interposed between the first and second strips, and is connected at the opposite ends thereof to and in a coaxial manner with the lead. The elastic membe... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6460488 | Animal leash and method of manufacture An animal leash, and a method of manufacture, having at least three flexible cords, at least one locking mechanism for joining the cords in end-to-end relation, a resilient freely rotating handle configured for user comfort and enhanced grip, and a bolt s... | 10/08/2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6085500 | Equestrian training device An equestrian rider training device incorporated into the reins of a bridle. The training device has an elastic portion in each rein between the bit and the rider's end of the reins. The elastic portion of the device trains the new rider in applying the p... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6085696 | Leash assembly for animals An improved leash assembly includes a handle for grasping by the owner and a line secured at one end to the handle and at the opposite end to the animal. The handle includes an elastic loop. The loop automatically expands if the animal tries to pull away ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6053129 | Animal walking leash apparatus An improved walking leash apparatus for dogs and other animals utilizes a length of elastic, stretchable, bungee-type cord anchored to and carried within a substantially rigid, hollow tube member having a hand grip portion with a safety wrist snap, the fo... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6053128 | Safety leash A new safety leash for controlling an animal, such as a dog. The inventive device includes an elongate flexible strap having opposite first and second ends. The first end of the flexible strap is looped through the attachment ring of a first clip member. ... | 04/25/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5873328 | Pet leash with length-limited elastic section A leash assembly for training dogs includes a handle and an elongate strap connected at one end to the handle, the other end being adapted to be connected to a collar worn by the dog. An elastic element has a first length when in a relaxed state and is ex... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5749326 | Extendible restraining device The animal control lead comprises a length of hollow compliant material (10) and an elastic member (20) retracting the length of hollow compliant material. The length has a first and second, opposite end section. A first handle (30) is located at the firs... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5740764 | Tangle-resistant leash A leash including a shock-absorbent substantially elastic lead is disclosed wherein the lead is not shaped like a simple beam, i.e., the lead includes one or more macroscopic concavities along its length. As examples, the lead may be shaped like a C-beam,... | 04/21/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5732662 | Animal leash An animal leash including an inelastic handle loop, an elastic lead, and a clip or equivalent attachment device at the end of the lead for attaching the lead to an animal. A rigid handle is situated on the handle loop to enhance the animal owner's grip. L... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732663 | Stretch leash A stretchable pet leash made of a bungee cord material. Loops forming the hand harness and the means to attach a collar clip are at opposite ends of the leash. Stainless steel wire bindings may encircle the free ends of each loop where it is parallel to t... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5485811 | Stretchable molded leash A stretchable leash which forms a continuous one-piece structure is described. The stretchable leash generally includes a substantially planar, one-piece molded unit having a handle portion and a lead portion. The stretchable leash does not contain any ph... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5324220 | Aquatic bodyboard leash A leash for a bodyboard that includes a coil having a plurality of adjacent loops. The coil expands and contracts, so that the user can become separated from the board and still retrieve the same. The loops form a cylinder that has a longitudinal axis. Th... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5146876 | Shock absorber leash An extensible elastic leash attenuates physical forces generated between the pet and the owner. The leash tempers the impulse forces and makes them more manageable, allowing both the owner and the pet to walk and run without discomfiture. This leash has b... | 09/15/1992 |
| 4993366 | Leash A leash having elastic and nonelastic segments wherein forces imparted to the user and the pet are in a cushioned manner. The nonelastic member may be of woven material in tubular form to house at least a portion of the elastic member which may be a bunge... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4777784 | Horse tethering device A horse tethering device cord has a central stretchable resilient core surrounded by a braided sheath and a loosely fitting protective plastic outer covering about the braided sheath. The core has a stretch length breaking point less than the stretch leng... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4735035 | Lead rope A lead line for a large animal comprises a length of rope made up of a tubular sheath of a woven fabric with an inner core of a soft fibrous material. At the outer end of the rope the soft inner core has been removed and replaced by a rigid rod so that th... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4488511 | Shock-absorbent leash for animals The invention provides a manually held leash, lead, line or the like for large and strong animals which incorporates a shock absorbing device for diminishing the effect of the force or strain transmitted when the animal suddenly and forcibly pulls, lunges... | 12/18/1984 |
