Retractable leash for a dog collar or harness

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of a retractable leash for a dog collar or harness, showing my new design in condition of use;

FIG. 2 is a left side view in an alternate condition of use, the right side thereof being a mirror-image;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the retractable leash for a dog collar or harness;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view, in an alternate condition of use; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof.

In FIGS. 1, 2, 5 and 6, the even-length broken lines extending from the front aperture depict a lead that forms no part of the claimed design. In FIG. 1, the even-length broken lines beneath the claimed design depict a harness or collar and form no part of the claimed design. In FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 6, the dash-dot-dash lines indicate boundaries of the claim.

The broken lines on the retractable leash (within the aperture and on the bottom surface) depict portions of the retractable leash for a dog collar or harness that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a retractable leash for a dog collar or harness, substantially as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D879389
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 16, 2017
Date of Patent: Mar 24, 2020
Inventors: Gary W. Giesen (San Rafael, CA), Mary P. van Kriedt (San Rafael, CA)
Primary Examiner: Kendra Leslie Hamilton
Application Number: 29/594,274
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Leash (2) (D30/153)