Retractable leash

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Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a first embodiment of a retractable leash showing the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof.

The structural features depicted by broken lines in FIGS. 1, 2, 5, and 6 have been shown for the purpose of illustrating portions of the retractable leash that form no part of the claimed design.

The hand depicted by broken lines in FIG. 1 represents environment that forms no part of the claimed design.

The claimed design of retractable leash preferably may be used for purposes of tethering, controlling, and leading small animals, typically domesticated breeds of dogs, by persons walking them.

Claims

The ornamental design for a retractable leash, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D732753
Type: Grant
Filed: May 2, 2014
Date of Patent: Jun 23, 2015
Assignee: (Roswell, GA)
Inventors: Carolyn O'Brien (Roswell, GA), John C. Evans (Sandy Springs, GA)
Primary Examiner: Martie K Holtje
Application Number: 29/489,783
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