Hands-free dog leash

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front, left perspective view of a hands-free dog leash, showing the new design in a first configuration with the belt portion attached to the leash portion;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the hands-free dog leash of FIG. 1, shown in a second configuration with the belt portion detached from the leash portion;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of the hands-free dog leash of FIG. 1 shown in the first configuration; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof.

The broken lines showing hardware (fasteners, clips, and buckles) depict environmental subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines on the belt portion and the leash portion depict stitching and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a hands-free dog leash, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D948138
Type: Grant
Filed: May 8, 2019
Date of Patent: Apr 5, 2022
Inventor: Min Pan (Hangzhou)
Primary Examiner: Kendra Leslie Hamilton
Application Number: 29/690,452
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Leash (2) (D30/153)