Unitary Type Patents (Class 119/793)
  • Patent number: 11950570
    Abstract: The development is a pet grooming loop that includes a hook and at least one slide. The hook has been modified to allow for single-handed control of the lever and is further adapted so different types of loop materials may be used with a single hook. The slide has an easy latch mechanism so that it can be closed and opened with one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventor: Troy Ratliff
  • Patent number: 11653631
    Abstract: The present invention is a locking device that can be integrated onto a leash, and which provides a solution to the problem of slip-on collars over tightening or being inconvenient to use. The locking device comprises of a main body, a lock piece, a hook, and one or more arms. The one or more arms are connected within the main body to engage with the hook and the lock piece to lock a width of a collar portion which is formed from the pieces integrated onto the leash. The main body is configured to slide on the leash, and the lock piece is fixed onto the leash and when the lock piece slides into the main body, the main body is prevented from sliding. The hook is connected to a first end of the leash and when inserted into the main body forms the collar portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventor: Nathaniel Lugg
  • Patent number: 11382312
    Abstract: A size-adaptable dog lead, comprising a leash component having a first cord portion, a handle formed at one end of the first cord portion, and a ring attached to the end of the first cord portion opposite the handle; a harness component connectable to the leash component, wherein the harness component further comprises a second cord portion formed into a collar band and a chest band; a releasable clasp attached to one end of the second cord portion adapted to engage and disengage the ring attached to the first cord portion; a loop formed at the end of the second cord portion; a ring interlocked with the loop; wherein the collar band is formed by passing one section of the second cord portion though the ring interlocked with the loop and around the neck of the dog; and wherein the chest band is formed by passing another section of the second cord portion transversely under the body of the dog and then upward and through the loop for attachment to the leash component using the releasable clasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventor: Lisa B. Flynn
  • Patent number: 11154037
    Abstract: An animal-harness includes a line, two crimps along the line, and a ring. The line is formed at one end. The two parallel lines formed by the bight are crimped together by both crimps. The two crimps are spaced apart, and the lines therebetween form a gap. Through this gap, the line may be passed through to form a loop. The line of the bight may pass through the ring. This ring is large enough for the long end of the line to pass through it as well, so that another loop may be formed. Thusly, in use, two loops or formed. One loop may be passed around an animal collar region, and another around an animal girth, to form a secure and safe harness around the animal. The remaining length of the line is available to be used as a leash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventor: Alexander Joseph DeRosa
  • Patent number: 11147242
    Abstract: An animal leash including a strap having a first end and a second end and a quick-release connector coupled to the strap. A first portion of the strap extends from the quick-release connector to the first end and a second portion of the strap extends from the quick-release connector to the second end. A locking member is coupled to the first and second portions of the strap to form a collar loop. The locking member may be alterable between: (1) a locked state in which a size of the collar loop is fixed; and (2) an unlocked state in which the size of the collar loop is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: Charles Ross Simons
  • Patent number: 10772301
    Abstract: A number of mechanisms are provided for aiding in animal handling through various security screening processes. An animal control implement makes it possible to undergo security screening while maintaining control of the animal while also not generating any security related false rejects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Inventor: Evan Dunbar
  • Patent number: 10499615
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multiple vector tension displacement system which adjusts to the size of a wearer, wherein the size adjustment allows for maximum tension displacement when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Amanda O'Connell
  • Patent number: 10334825
    Abstract: A harness (10) for pets, typically for dogs (30), comprises a first elongate and shaped front strap (11) designed to be fitted on the chest area, a second elongate and shaped rear strap (12) designed to be fitted on the abdominal area, and an element (13) connecting the above-mentioned first (11) and second (12) straps, designed to be fitted on the animal's back. Each end of the front strap (11) is connected to a corresponding end of the rear strap and to an end of the connecting element (13) at a pin (16, 17) which allows the straps (11, 12) to move relative to each other adapting anatomically to the body of the animal and thus forming a harness suitable for animals of different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: FERPLAST S.P.A.
    Inventor: Carlo Vaccari
  • Patent number: 10238090
    Abstract: A garment for a four legged animal can include a fabric body positionable around the rear of the animal to safeguard against excretion of bodily matter. The fabric body can include a lower portion positionable in front of the animal's rear legs and an upper portion positionable behind the animal's rear legs. Opposing edges of the fabric body between the front and upper portions can have an arcuate configuration that minimizes contact between the opposing edges and the animal's rear legs. A front attachment component coupled with the lower portion of the fabric body allows the lower portion to be positioned in front of the animal's rear legs and coupled about the animal's body. A rear attachment component coupled with the upper portion of the fabric body allows the upper portion to be positioned behind the animal's rear legs and coupled about the animal's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: Teresa Zoltanski
  • Patent number: 10111408
    Abstract: A dog collar and leash that incorporates a cinching mechanism located on opposite and parallel sides of a dog's neck, to allow a person to have better control while walking a dog while minimizing the potential for discomfort to the dog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Inventor: Shawna Marie Dalke
  • Patent number: 9861077
    Abstract: A detachable handle can make it easier to control an animal attached to a leash. The detachable handle can include a pair of subassemblies configured to secure the leash between a pair of gripping surfaces. In some embodiments the gripping surfaces are ribbed. In other or the same embodiments the gripping surfaces are magnetically attracted to each other. In some embodiments the handle is substantially spherical. In certain embodiments the handle can be used as a dog toy. In some embodiments the handle has an internal compartment which is configured to hold water, clean-up bags, pet treats, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Inventor: Jaan Aked-Hurditch
  • Patent number: 9572325
    Abstract: The present disclosure is for an adjustable leash that can quickly and easily be converted to a restraining harness that helps to inhibit the unwanted movement of the dog or other animal walking on the leash. In some embodiments, the leash is adjustable without the use of any tools and can be adapted to fit quadrupeds of a variety of sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Theresa G. Silva
  • Patent number: 9561397
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus with enhanced strength for use with one or more limbs of a user to perform a variety of exercises includes a resilient strap having a first end portion, a central portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the strap coupled to the central portion of the strap to create a first loop, the first end portion being disposed around a top portion of the central portion of the strap and a bottom portion of the central portion of the strap, the second end portion of the strap coupled to the central portion of the strap to create a second loop, the second end portion being disposed around a remaining top portion of the central portion of the strap and a remaining bottom portion of the central portion of the strap. Each of the first and second loops can receive a user's limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventor: Amir Zaki
  • Patent number: 9468196
    Abstract: A strap releasing control mechanism for pet leash includes a shell (1), a press key (2), a slide key (3), a slide block (4) and a stop member (5); a key hole (11) is opened on the shell (1); a channel (6) is provided inside the shell (1) and the channel (6) connects and communicates with the key hole (11); the channel (6) is provided with a lock member (10) and a guiding panel (7); a stop member (5) is provided inside the channel (6); a key accommodating hole (9) is opened on the slide key (3); the press key (2) is inserted into the channel (6) through the key accommodating hole (9); a lower end of the press key (2) is provided with a connecting member (12) which is connected to the slide block (4); a lower end of the slide block (4) abuts against the stop member (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Silong Chen
  • Patent number: 9032910
    Abstract: A collar/harness and optionally leash system and method for assembling, using and manufacturing the same is provided. The system may include a single strap including means for connecting attached along the strap at positions predefined to be assembled to form a first loop adapted for use as a collar and a second loop adapted for use as a harness. The first and second loops of the assembled strap may form a figure-eight design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Shelley Sandler
  • Publication number: 20150101548
    Abstract: An animal restraint system adapted for use on an animal having a neck and shoulders comprising a leash having a first end and a second end spaced apart from the first end, a fastener disposed near the first end of the leash and adapted to be fastened to a collar worn by the animal, a handle disposed near the second end of the leash and adapted to be held by a user, a braking mechanism disposed near the handle, a first ring disposed between the first end and the second end of the leash and having a first ring opening adapted to allow a portion of the leash to pass therethrough, and a second ring disposed near the handle and having a second ring opening adapted to allow a portion of the leash to pass therethrough. A method comprising applying a pulling force to the handle and/or the handling loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Billy J. Amos
  • Patent number: 8967086
    Abstract: A unitary animal leash and collar comprising a strap having a grasping loop formed by affixing one end of the strap on a portion of the strap and strategically disposing hook and loop portions on the opposing surfaces of the strap where a collar can be sized and formed by mating a hook portion with a loop portion. A band keeper comprises two ends where one end is slidably secured to the strap and hook and loop portions disposed on opposing surfaces of the band keeper. Upon forming a collar around an animal's neck, the band keeper is positioned adjacent a portion of the strap where hook and loop portions of the strap have been mated and the band keeper is wrapped around the strap such that a hook portion of the band keeper is mated with a loop portion of the band keeper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Tyre Palladino
  • Publication number: 20150013621
    Abstract: A combined training collar leash for walking, training and otherwise providing the ability to restrain the movement of a dog having an elongated leash with a identical, minor image handle mechanisms disposed at each end of the leash and a locking tab which can slide along the length of the leash and over the handle mechanism and lock in place disposed thereon. When the combined training collar leash is in use, one of the handle mechanisms is placed over a dog's head and around the dog's neck, and then the locking tab is slid over the circular collar to reduce where the circumference of the circular collar to fit snug around the dog's neck. The circular collar of the opposing handle mechanism can be grasped by the user to serve as a handle for the combined training collar leash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Kaiser, Beatrice Tavakoli
  • Publication number: 20140130752
    Abstract: A device to restrain an animal. The device comprises an elongated strap having a distal end and a proximal end, an adjustable clasp positioned at the distal end of the elongated strap, the adjustable clasp configured to engage a portion of the strap to form a first loop at or near the distal end of the strap, an engagement member positioned along the strap within the first loop, the engagement member configured to prevent the adjustable clasp from moving past the engagement member along the strap, and a securing item positioned at or near the proximal end of the strap, the securing item used to engage the strap in at least two locations to form a second loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Aaron Ring
  • Publication number: 20140116355
    Abstract: A restraining apparatus for an animal including a combination of a leash and a harness to be used in conjunction with a collar. The restraining apparatus includes a ring defining an opening. A coupling element for fastening to a collar on the animal is mounted to the ring. A substantially rigid arm is mounted to the ring and extends to a free distal end spaced from the ring, with the arm forming a substantially elongated opening with the ring. A leash may be attached to the ring. When the restraining apparatus is applied to the animal as a harness, the coupling element is fastened to the collar, and the leash is wrapped around the torso of the animal, engages the arm at the elongated opening, and may freely slide and tighten around the torso of the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: THUNDERSHIRT, LLC
    Inventors: Philip J. BLIZZARD, Michael T. SCHWARTZ
  • Patent number: 8683959
    Abstract: A lead system for domesticated animals has a lock capable of securing the collar and the handle ends to prevent theft of the animal. The lead system has a leash having a handle at one end and a collar at the opposing end. The lead system may have a first lock at the collar end and a second lock at the handle end which are separately activated for fastening the handle to the leash at one end of the leash and the collar to the leash at the other end for securing an animal to an immovable object. Alternatively, the lead system may have a lock capable of simultaneously securing the collar and handle ends. The lead system may also allow for adjustment of the circumference of the collar and the handle through the use of levers, with the lock(s) capable of also securing the levers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Pawz Dog Boots, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Friedland
  • Publication number: 20130340687
    Abstract: A unitary animal leash and collar comprising a strap having a grasping loop formed by affixing one end of the strap on a portion of the strap and strategically disposing hook and loop portions on the opposing surfaces of the strap where a collar can be sized and formed by mating a hook portion with a loop portion. A band keeper comprises two ends where one end is slidably secured to the strap and hook and loop portions disposed on opposing surfaces of the band keeper. Upon forming a collar around an animal's neck, the band keeper is positioned adjacent a portion of the strap where hook and loop portions of the strap have been mated and the band keeper is wrapped around the strap such that a hook portion of the band keeper is mated with a loop portion of the band keeper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Tyre Palladino
  • Publication number: 20130174616
    Abstract: A leash includes two selectively lockable loops at opposed ends. One loop is adjustable in size to fit about an animal's neck and includes a sheath for purposes of comfort and for defining the size of the first loop. A second loop is adjustable in size for the hand of a user or for attaching the leash to an anchor point. A sheath extends along the second loop for comfort and for defining the size of the second loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventor: JAMES C. ALLEN, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130139763
    Abstract: A restraint for an animal having a strap forming first and second connection loops and including first and second strap portions, having approximately equal lengths, connected between the connection loops to form a restraining loop. A first connector is affixed at the first connection loop, and a second connector is affixed at the second connection loop. A quick-release connector is disposed in line with and more proximate to one of the first or second strap portions to open the restraining loop. A clamp is slidably disposed over the first and second strap portions. The clamp divides the restraining loop into a primary loop and a secondary loop and maintains the size of the primary loop around the animal's neck, with the quick-release connector positioned to open the primary loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: The Pet Salon, Inc.
    Inventor: The Pet Salon, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130133591
    Abstract: The present disclosure is for an adjustable leash that can quickly and easily be converted to a restraining harness that helps to inhibit the unwanted movement of the dog or other animal walking on the leash. In some embodiments, the leash is adjustable without the use of any tools and can be adapted to fit quadrupeds of a variety of sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventor: Theresa G. Silva
  • Publication number: 20130074782
    Abstract: A combination collar and leash training aid that is constructed from a continuous piece of flexible material that serves as a leash as well as one of three collars, a halter, choker, or locked flat collar. This three-in-one system eliminates the need for a large, heavy clip lead and creates a direct energy connection between the animal and handler. By eliminating the pressure the animal feels from a large, heavy clip hanging from the halter it allows for positive reinforcement to the animal as the muzzle loop exerts no pressure over the muzzle until the animal pulls. The positive reinforcement allows for a transition from the more restrictive halter position to the normal locked collar position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Megan Marran
  • Publication number: 20120255506
    Abstract: What we are changing in a typical dog (or other animal) leash is how it may be secured to a fixed object. We are adding a fastener (i.e. a clip or buckle) to the handle, or looped end, of a leash therefore making it easier to tether an animal to a fixed object. Simply unclip the fastener, loop the handle around a post or pole, and re-clip the fastener. The dog never needs to be unleashed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Dean Anthony
  • Publication number: 20120060768
    Abstract: A collar/harness and optionally leash system and method for assembling, using and manufacturing the same is provided. The system may include a single strap including means for connecting attached along the strap at positions predefined to be assembled to form a first loop adapted for use as a collar and a second loop adapted for use as a harness. The first and second loops of the assembled strap may form a figure-eight design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Shelley Sandler
  • Publication number: 20120037091
    Abstract: An approach is provided for a leash for leashing animals. The leash comprises a strap, an auxiliary loop, a handgrip loop and a snap buckle. The strap reeves a first snap hook at a first end of the leash, which forms an upper-layer belt and a lower-layer belt. The first snap hook is used for attaching to an animal's collar. The auxiliary loop is connected to the lower-layer belt at a second end of the leash and having a ring surrounded the upper-layer belt. The handgrip loop is connected to the upper-layer belt at the second end of the leash. The snap buckle is connected to the auxiliary loop and the handgrip loop, and is configured to release the lower-layer belt selectively toward the upper-layer belt through the first snap hook. Thus, the leash provides the advantage of positive control of the length in a simple fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Po-Wen Wang
  • Patent number: 8100090
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for an animal harness and restraint system is provided. An animal restraint is created from a single continuous piece of cord in which a loop is fashioned in the rope approximately half way from each free end of the rope. Beginning with the loop placed over the rear neck area of an animal above its shoulders, each free end of the rope is brought around opposite sides of the animal neck, down the chest of the animal with several twists of the rope combining both free ends then separating. Each free end of the rope is then brought separately around the front leg of the animal to meet the loop with each end being pulled there through and to the rear of the animal to fashion a leash. The free ends may be wrapped twice through the looped portion to fashion a simple prusik-like friction means to secure the thus fashioned harness but allows slipping of the rope as may be desirable as the animal moves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Janice M. Sutter
  • Patent number: 7997235
    Abstract: A flexible omnidirectionally reflective pet leash and collar having a handle and a cylindrical central core is housed within a cylindrical omnidirectionally reflective sleeve that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it is emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of the pet owner's hand, pet leash and the location of the pet during dusk or nighttime hours. This flexible omnidirectionally reflective pet leash is created by surrounding a central core with a cylindrically reflective sleeve comprising a flexible retroreflective sheet and being operable to surround the central cylindrical core thereby providing omnidirectional reflectivity. The flexible retroreflective sheet has retroreflectors bonded thereto with a transparent bond layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: NITE Glow INDUSTRIES
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Publication number: 20110192355
    Abstract: A dog control device utilises a dog collar attached to an eye formed from one end of a leash so that when worn the eye lies at or near the lower cervical vertebrae. If the leash is passed around the dogs chest and through the eye, a loop is formed which encircles the dogs thorax. When the leash is tensioned, such as by the dog lunging, the loop tightens and the dog stops lunging. The eye is part of the collar. Alternatively, the eye is attached to a conventional collar by a ring. A stop is attached to the leash which is threadable through the eye during the formation of the loop but which resists passage through the eye in the opposite direction in order to maintain the loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Marijke Van Duyl-Spaargaren
  • Publication number: 20100294212
    Abstract: A combination animal leash and head controlling device made from a continuous piece of flexible material is disclosed. The combination animal leash and head controlling device of this invention is comprised of a continuous piece of flexible material that controls the animal from a position behind the head. It serves as a leash as well as either a halter or choker collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Dru E. Therrian
  • Patent number: 7685972
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a pet leash that permits a pet handler to bring his/her pet under control urgently in a steady and reliable manner. Embodiments include a handle, a lead mechanism, an elongate portion extending therebetween, and multiple grip points on the elongate portion. A pet handler can grip the handle or one of the grip points with one hand and grip another of the grip-points with the other hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventors: Bradley Gene Zacho, Timothy David Peterson
  • Publication number: 20100050957
    Abstract: Often it is necessary to restrain pets while they are groomed, or bathed, or dried after bathing, or examined by a veterinarian, or while being exercised outdoors, etc. Many pet restraining devices are uncomfortable for pets and some may injure pets. The Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device applies a uniform pressure around the entire perimeter of the neck when a pet is retained in the neck area. A second loop of the Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device can be utilized to restrain the body or torso of a pet, the device applies a uniform pressure around the entire perimeter of that body area. The Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device uses a design that enables pets to be restrained in a very humane way. The Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device is self adjusting so as to accommodate many different sizes of pets. The Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device can be modified several different ways and be utilized several different ways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Cynthia M. Elkins, Thomas J. Gazdik, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090241854
    Abstract: A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective retractable pet leash has an omnidirectionally reflective pet leash housed within a retractable housing device. The omnidirectionally reflective pet leash reflects an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of the pet leash and the location of the pet during dusk or nighttime hours. This retractable pet leash is created by surrounding a central braided rope of nylon or polyethylene fibers with a cylindrically braided reflective sleeve. The braided reflective sleeve is composed of braided narrow width reflective strips each comprising a plurality of reflective threads worked together to form a weave. Due to the braided weave of the reflective threads and the arrangement of the microscopic reflectors light incident thereon from virtually any angle is reflected back to its source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Publication number: 20090077935
    Abstract: A quadruped animal harness (10) has a back pad (12) adapted to be supported at a predetermined position on the back of the quadruped animal. There is also a rump strap (14) connected to a rear end of the pad and adapted to extend around the rump of the quadruped animal, a chest strap (16) connected to a front end of the pad and adapted to extend around the chest of the quadruped animal, a girth strap (18) connected to opposed sides of the pad and adapted to extend around the girth of the quadruped animal, and a connector strap (20) interconnecting the chest strap to the girth strap. A handle (22) is connected to the back pad. In use, the back pad is maintained at the predetermined position by the arrangement of the straps so as to enable a person to control and manipulate the quadruped animal when gripping the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Timothy William Forster
  • Publication number: 20090071417
    Abstract: A pet restraint includes a collar and a leash, the leash having handles at both ends and being slidingly disposed through a portion of the leash, either at a single point or at multiple points on the circumference of the leash. The leash also has blocking portions preventing the entire length of the leash from sliding through unintentionally. When the pet steps over the leash and begins pulling with the leash passing behind a leg, the person handling the pet may re-route the leash by grasping the end then disposed near the handle and letting go of the end previously held.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Finn Thomas Simmensen
  • Publication number: 20090071418
    Abstract: A flexible loop for restraining animals during handling such as during grooming or examination or operation or in bath tubs with a swivel snap closure mechanism or fixed means at its top and, at the bottom of the flexible loop, fixed means. The loop is suitable for attachment to a grooming arm or to tethers to cross-tie the animal in place. The fixed means is preferably a D-ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Charles Ross Simons
  • Publication number: 20080134989
    Abstract: A leash assembly for use with an animal neck collar includes a cord having a handle portion at one end, a terminal loop at the other end, and a lengthwise portion of the cord therebetween; a ring attached to the terminal loop and through which the lengthwise portion of the cord is slidably disposed so as to provide a loop of adjustable size formed by a section of the lengthwise portion of the cord between the ring and the terminal loop; a fastener for removably attaching the leash assembly to a dog collar; and, a disk shaped stop member removably attachable to the lengthwise portion of the cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Emily Weiss
  • Patent number: 7281495
    Abstract: A combination pet collar and leash includes a leash that is attached to the collar and is fastened about the collar when not in use. When fastened about the collar, the leash conforms to the collar around the neck of a pet. When unfastened from the collar, the leash extends to a length to provide comfortable separation distance between a person holding the leash and the pet wearing the collar while allowing for appropriate control of the pet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Inventor: Aaron T. Wagner
  • Patent number: 7096827
    Abstract: A combination training lead and multiple animal leash comprising, a leash-forming strap having a handle at a first end thereof and having at least two branches at a second end thereof with a snap connector carried by each of the branches and including a D-ring attached to the leash-forming strap, intermediate its first and second ends, and adapted to interconnect with one of the snap connectors to form a second handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventor: Joseph S. Sporn
  • Patent number: 6978738
    Abstract: A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash has handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of the pet owner's hand, pet leash and the location of the pet during dusk or nighttime hours. This pet leash is created by surrounding a central braided rope of nylon or polyethylene fibers with a cylindrically braided reflective sleeve that is coated with an abrasion resistant transparent polymeric coating. The braided reflective sleeve is composed of narrow width reflective strips that comprise narrow nylon or polypropylene sheets thermally bonded to a flexible polymeric sheet with attached corner cube or microsphere retroreflectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Nite Glow Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Patent number: 6925965
    Abstract: A flexible omnidirectionally reflective pet leash having a handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of the pet owner's hand, pet leash and the location of the pet during dusk or nighttime hours. This flexible omnidirectionally reflective pet leash is created by surrounding a central braided rope of nylon or polyethylene fibers with a cylindrically braided reflective sleeve composed of narrow width reflective strips that comprise narrow woven, braided or knitted nylon or polypropylene strips thermally bonded to a flexible polymeric sheet with attached retroreflectors of the corner cube or microsphere configuration. This omnidirectionally reflective pet leash reflects light over a larger angle of acceptance, illuminating pet owner's hand, pet leash and the pet's collar, thereby providing an improved measure of safety for both the pet and the pet handler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Nite Glow Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Patent number: 6675742
    Abstract: An adjustable loop leash construction (10) for use with a pet collar (70) having an attachment ring (71). The construction (10) includes a one piece elongated leash member (11) having looped openings (25) formed on the opposite ends (22), (23) of the leash member (11). The looped openings (25) are dimensioned to encircle the ring portions (30) of a pair of snap ring swivel members (12). The leash member (11) is further provided with a plurality of grommet members (13) that are spaced along the length of the leash member (11) and adapted to be engaged by the snap portion (32) of either of the snap ring swivel members (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Yoshitsune Shiraki
  • Patent number: 6481382
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the movement of an animal using an integral collar and self-retracting leash apparatus. According to the invention, an elastomeric cord is attached to a strap, which is adapted to be secured around the neck of an animal. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the strap encloses the fixed end of the elastomeric cord, which is attached to an anchor located near the first end of the strap. The cord extends from the anchor in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the strap and passes around about 180° of a pulley or spool located near the second end of the strap. The cord then extends from the pulley in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the strap to an opening located near the first end of the strap. The free end of the cord passes through the opening in the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Joan S. Cohn
  • Patent number: 6467436
    Abstract: A pet collar device (100) incorporates a body (117) and a reciprocating plunger (109) extending through the body. A flexible band (101), attached to one end of the plunger, extends from the body when a knob (111) of the plunger is depressed by a palm or thumb of a hand and the fingers of the same hand engage finger grips (123) on the body. The extended band allows placement over the head of a pet. Release of the plunger by the hand allows a bias spring (127) to bias the plunger in the opposite direction, retracting the flexible band into the body and securing the collar device about the neck of the animal. The collar device allows quick and simple one-handed engagement of the collar device on the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventor: Kurt L. Olausson
  • Publication number: 20020096128
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the movement of an animal, such as a pet dog, using an integral collar and self-retracting leash apparatus. According to the invention, an elastomeric cord is attached to a strap, which is adapted to be secured around the neck of an animal. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the strap encloses the fixed end of the elastomeric cord, which is attached to an anchor located near the first end of the strap. The cord extends from the anchor in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the strap and passes around about 180° of a pulley or spool located near the second end of the strap. The cord then extends from the pulley in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the strap to an opening located near the first end of the strap. The free end of the cord passes through the opening in the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventor: Joan Cohn
  • Patent number: 6408799
    Abstract: A dog guide harness has, a harness frame and a handle assembly with a self-locking linking member to enable the handle assembly to be rigidly and rotatably connected to the harness frame so the handle assembly selectively can be positioned either transverse or parallel to the longitudinal line of the harness frame. The self-locking linking member includes, a tubular socket or joint, an elongated rod slidably mounted therein and a resilient member to normally maintain these elements in the engaged position. The inner wall on the tubular socket or joint has a predetermined geometric shape and a matching geometric shaped section on the elongated rod can be manually moved into and out of engagement with each other for positioning and repositioning the handle assembly. A safety assembly is provided to prevent inadvertent or accidental separation of these elements from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: The Seeing Eye, Inc.
    Inventor: Lukas Franck
  • Patent number: 6401666
    Abstract: An animal harness is formed from a length of rope and includes a leash loop closed with a first rope locking mechanism, a top connecting line which terminates at a second rope locking mechanism, a shoulder loop, and a bottom connecting line which terminates at another rope locking mechanism. A girth loop is included in the animal harness. A method of restraining an animal includes placing the animal harness on the animal such that the girth loop encompasses the animal's torso just behind the chest of the animal. The animal's head is placed through the shoulder loop and the leash loop and a leash is attached to the leash loop. When the leash is pulled, the girth loop tightens around the abdomen of the animal which produces an instinctive submissive response and the animal ceases to pull against the leash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Paul J. Kircher