Patents by Inventor Rick Raposa

Rick Raposa 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).

  • DOG COLLAR LEASH ATTACHMENT
    Publication number: 20250000062
    Abstract: A dog collar with detachable and retractable leash attachment. The leash attachment includes a leash in the form of an elastomeric cord is provided inside a sleeve that may be temporarily engaged around the dog collar. One end of the leash pivotally attached to the collar using a clip, and a handle is provided at the other end. Grasping and pulling the handle releases the sleeve from the collar and stretches the elastomeric cord, providing a short leash for a pet owner to control and direct a dog over short distances. The leash attachment may include an engagement surface that is operable to temporarily attach to a complementary surface on the exterior of the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventor: Rick Raposa
  • DOG COLLAR LEASH ATTACHMENT AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20240315207
    Abstract: A dog collar with detachable and retractable leash attachment. The leash attachment includes a leash in the form of an elastomeric cord is provided inside a sleeve that may be temporarily engaged around the dog collar. One end of the leash pivotally attached to the collar using a clip, and a handle is provided at the other end. Grasping and pulling the handle releases the sleeve from the collar and stretches the elastomeric cord, providing a short leash for a pet owner to control and direct a dog over short distances. The leash attachment may include an engagement surface that is operable to temporarily attach to a complementary surface on the exterior of the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventor: Rick Raposa
  • Dog collar leash attachment and methods of use
    Patent number: 12082557
    Abstract: A dog collar with detachable and retractable leash attachment. The leash attachment includes a leash in the form of an elastomeric cord is provided inside a sleeve that may be temporarily engaged around the dog collar. One end of the leash pivotally attached to the collar using a clip, and a handle is provided at the other end. Grasping and pulling the handle releases the sleeve from the collar and stretches the elastomeric cord, providing a short leash for a pet owner to control and direct a dog over short distances. The leash attachment may include an engagement surface that is operable to temporarily attach to a complementary surface on the exterior of the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Inventor: Rick Raposa