Combination handle and housing for a spring-retracted animal leash

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a first embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof.

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Other references
  • Pedigrees the Pet Catalog; pg.13; item No. H01-0097 Retractable Leash & Handle. Taylor Gifts Catalog; pg. 76; item 8502 Dog Collar with built in Leash and handle. Pedigrees the Pet Catalog; pg. 5; item No. J30-0623; retractable tieout.
Patent History
Patent number: D339430
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 17, 1991
Date of Patent: Sep 14, 1993
Inventors: David P. Reed (Laguna Hills, CA), Michael L. Miller (Dallas, TX)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: Cathy Anne MacCormac
Attorney: Leonard Tachner
Application Number: 7/716,334
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Leash (2) (D30/153)