Patents by Inventor Arthur Villums

Arthur Villums has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Stretchable dog leash
    Patent number: 6971334
    Abstract: 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 buckle or a non-releasable buckle. A releasable inelastic locking strap assembly can be attached to the same members to which the elastic strap is attached to provide a leash with both a stretchable mode and a non-stretchable mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventors: William C. Livesay, Arthur Villums