Patents by Inventor Morgan L. Chappell

Morgan L. Chappell 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).

  • Cinch grip leash with locking positionable hand grip
    Patent number: 9770012
    Abstract: Provided is an animal leash with leash strap retractable through an ergonomic hand grip which is releasably fixed to said leash at any length position along the leash strap, and is quickly adjusted by simple push button release and manual repositioning. Leash is fixed against being pulled through handle in either direction until user presses release button, at which time leash may be pulled back to quickly restrain the animal, or pulled forward to allow more length freedom. Handle is equipped with wrist strap to better secure it to handler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Inventors: Morgan L. Chappell, James A. Starr
  • Cinch Grip Leash with Locking Positionable Hand Grip
    Publication number: 20160073613
    Abstract: Provided is an animal leash with leash strap retractable through an ergonomic hand grip which is releasably fixed to said leash at any length position along the leash strap, and is quickly adjusted by simple push button release and manual repositioning. Leash is fixed against being pulled through handle in either direction until user presses release button, at which time leash may be pulled back to quickly restrain the animal, or pulled forward to allow more length freedom. Handle is equipped with wrist strap to better secure it to handler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Morgan L. Chappell, James A. Starr