Abstract: A dog leash capable of storing a drink comprises a container for accommodating a drink can or a cup, a silica gel cup sleeve sheathed outside the container, a lower cover fixed at a bottom portion of the container, a leash groove body located in the lower cover and buckled with the bottom portion of the container, a volute spiral spring located in the leash groove body, a flat leash located in a groove body on an outer side of the leash groove body and stretched outside the lower cover, and a leash hook fixed at a free end of the flat leash, the container is provided with a plurality of openings in an inner wall close to a bottle mouth of the container, and a silica gel anti-slip plug is fixed in each opening; and the silica gel anti-skid plug is provided with an outward extension part.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The methods, computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: detecting, by machine logic, an event in a patient environment, wherein the event includes a body part of a patient moving to a location within a threshold distance of a point of interest, the point of interest being a location in the patient environment which if subject to contact by the body part poses risk to the patient; determining, by machine logic, one or more action to perform to control movement of the body part in response to the detecting the event in the patient environment; performing the one or more action to control movement of the body part in response to the detecting the event in the patient environment.

Abstract: An animal tethering, assistive cane, and personal defense combination device incorporating user mobility and self-defense features includes a housing that defines an interior space. A leash is coupled to the housing and is positioned in the interior space. The leash is retractable type so that a cord of the leash is selectively extensible from the housing through an aperture. A user is positioned to couple the cord to a domestic animal to leash the domestic animal. A pole that is coupled to and extends from the housing comprises a plurality of nested sections so that the pole is selectively extensible and configured to serve as a mobility aid. A stun gun that is coupled to the pole distal from the housing is configured to administer an electrical shock to an attacker to incapacitate the attacker.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pet pulling piece with replaceable panel on both sides comprising a shell, a string roller provided inside the shell, and a pulling belt with one end being mounted on an inner side of the string roller and with the other end extending through a wire outlet to an outside of the shell. The shell is provided with a switch key being unlockable and lockable, the string roller is capable of being locked or unlocked by the switch key, a replaceable panel is provided on a left side and a right side of the shell respectively; a detachable garbage bag can is provided on a bottom of the shell, garbage bags are arranged in the garbage bag can, and the garbage bag can is provided with a hanging position for hanging the garbage bag.

Abstract: A prosthesis system comprises plates that can be positioned against vertebrae and a selected resilient core that can be positioned between the plates to allow the plates to articulate. The selected resilient core can be chosen from a plurality of cores in response to patient characteristics, such as age and/or intervertebral mobility, such that the prosthesis implanted in the patient is tailored to the needs of the patient. The plurality of cores may comprise cores with different resiliencies, and one of the cores can be selected such that the upper and lower plates articulate with the desired shock absorbing resiliency and/or maximum angle of inclination when the one selected core is positioned between the plates.

Abstract: The invention relates to extensible leashes for domestic animals comprising a means for blocking extension of a cord (6) and allows the cord (6) to be extended up to a given maximum length in a regulated fashion. The automatically regulated leash for domestic animals that consists of a rind-shaped hollow body (12, 2) with a handle, wherein a winding roll with a cord (6) is mounted, the free end of the cord (6) is outwardly withdrawn through an opening in the body (12, 2), a stop (8) mechanism for the cord (6) that is regulated by a button (7) located on the body (12, 2). According to the invention, length of the cord (6) is from 2.5 to 3.5 meters.

Abstract: A body stretching system, including a limb stretching unit, including a main body, a gripping structure disposed on at least a portion of the main body to removably connect to a first limb of a user, and a ratchet assembly disposed within at least a portion of the main body and connected to the gripping structure to removably connect to a second limb of the user and/or a stationary object and stretch the first limb away from or towards the second limb and/or the stationary object by increasing a tension level between the first limb and the second limb in response to moving the gripping structure, and a rack assembly removably connected to the limb stretching unit to facilitate stretching.

Abstract: A system, comprising a harness configured to be releasably attached to a portion of an animal; a retractable leash assembly comprising at least one structural feature; a receptacle coupled with the harness, the receptacle comprising at least one structural feature; wherein the at least one structural feature of the retractable leash assembly is configured to be releasably mated with the at least one structural feature of the receptacle upon application of a force on the retractable leash assembly causing at least a portion of the retractable leash assembly to be releasably mated with the at least one structural feature of the receptacle.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for adjusting an animal wearable devices are provided in accordance with various embodiments. For example, some embodiments include a system that may include an animal wearable device, one or more straps, and one or more strap length adjustment mechanisms coupled with the one or more straps; the one or more strap length adjustment mechanisms that may be coupled with the animal wearable device. The strap length adjustment mechanism may include a variety of components such as a take-up spool and tension component(s). Some embodiments may utilize a motor coupled with the take-up spool and a microcontroller. Some embodiments include methods of utilizing the strap length adjustment mechanism(s) to adjust the fit of the animal wearable device.

Abstract: A dog leash attachment system for selectively and releasably attaching a dog leash to a dog collar or harness, wherein the dog leash and the dog collar or dog harness each comprises a portion of a fastener device further comprising at least one magnetic attachment component and at least one mechanical attachment component. One portion of the fastener device is attached in fixed relation to the dog leash at a position proximal to the distal end of the dog leash. Another magnet is disclosed for use in maintaining a portion of the fastener device proximally to the collar or harness when the leash is not in use.

Abstract: A spraying leash assembly includes a leash unit that has a retractable leash such that the leash can be attached to a collar of a dog for walking the dog. A reservoir is coupled to the leash unit and the reservoir is hollow to contain a liquid. A spray nozzle is integrated into the reservoir to spray the fluid outwardly from the reservoir onto the dog thereby distracting the dog from barking. A light emitter is coupled to the reservoir to emit light. A handle is coupled to the reservoir and the handle can be gripped for carrying the reservoir and the leash unit. A speaker is integrated into the handle for emitting an audible sound to distract the dog from barking.

Abstract: Retractable relates to retractable leashes for walking and training dogs or other animals and comprises a housing containing a spring-loaded spool having a leash wound on it and a device for controlling the length of the leash, comprising at least one means for locking the movement of the spool, wherein the device for controlling the length of the leash comprises a device for determining the movement of the spool, an electronic device linked thereto for controlling the means for locking the movement of the spool, a device for activating and deactivating the electronic device for controlling the means for locking the movement of the spool, at least one actuator of the means for locking the movement of the spool comprising a fixing device, the actuator being connected to the device for controlling the means for locking the movement of the spool, and at least one power supply.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a housing that supports a flexible light assembly and can be operated in multiple configurations. The housing includes a cup-shaped opaque stator and light transmissive rotor that rotates relative to the stator. The rotor includes a spool upon which the flexible light assembly can be wound. The light source is configurable between a retracted configuration in which the flexible light assembly resides in the housing and light emitted by the flexible light assembly is transmitted through the rotor, and an extended configuration in which a portion of the flexible light assembly resides outside the housing. In the extended configuration, a portion of light emitted from the flexible light assembly is transmitted through the rotor and another portion of light emitted from the flexible light assembly originates outside the housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multifunctional retractable puller for pet, which includes a housing, a reel, a ribbon wound on the reel and a zinc alloy hook buckle, a handle integrated with the housing, a handle metal buckle, and a garbage bag device mounted on the metal buckle. The reel-locking key and the reel-opening key of the present disclosure form a switching group. The LED lamp has a function of warning and entertainment, which is convenient for users to warn others when crossing the road at night. The puller has the functions of charging the battery and being charged by the battery, so users do not need to replace the battery. The puller is equipped with a garbage bag device, from which the garbage bag can be taken out at any time, thus facilitating the users dispose of pet excrement at any time.

Abstract: The present invention is a retractable pet leash with a variable brake system to control a pet. The variable braking system can be engaged or disengaged by the user via 3 methods. The first method is via a handle that is directly connected to the brake. The second method, also actuated by the user is a one touch brake system that uses the rotation of the reel to slowly apply the variable brake over several rotations of the reel. The third method allows the user to set the length of the leash cord and when the set length of the cord is met, engages the one touch brake system. The retractable pet leash provides a system to set the length of the leash cord being let out and ensures that the leash cord is kept taught between the user and the pet and notifies the user when the set length has been reached and applies variable braking in a steady and predictable manner to smoothly stop the pet.

Abstract: A retractable leash with improved locking and unlocking mechanism, having a housing; a spool disposed inside the housing and biased towards the winding direction; a braking means; a locking means rotatable between a locking position to stop rotation of the spool towards the unwinding direction and an unlocking position; a biasing means which biases the locking means towards the unlocking position; a press button pivotable between a pressed position and a released position; an actuating means rotatably engaged with the press button and the locking means between a default position and an actuating position; and a sliding button having an upper portion exposing on the upper portion of the press button and a lower portion extending downwards through the press button into the housing.

Abstract: A retractable leash assembly for a pet animal, such as a dog, is provided. The leash assembly includes a casing body with a handle attached to the body by an at least one hinge joint, a braking device, and a spool arrangement with an extendable lead line wound thereabout and configured attachable to the pet animals' collar or harness, wherein in the leash assembly the handle is configured to articulate about the joint with regard to the casing body, the articulation movement of the handle being triggered by the pulling force exerted on the lead line by the animal kept on the leash, and wherein, by virtue of the articulation movement the braking device actuates a braking action causing the lead line to reduce unwinding speed proportionally with an increase in the pulling force.

Abstract: A prosthesis system comprises plates that can be positioned against vertebrae and a selected resilient core that can be positioned between the plates to allow the plates to articulate. The selected resilient core can be chosen from a plurality of cores in response to patient characteristics, such as age and/or intervertebral mobility, such that the prosthesis implanted in the patient is tailored to the needs of the patient. The plurality of cores may comprise cores with different resiliencies, and one of the cores can be selected such that the upper and lower plates articulate with the desired shock absorbing resiliency and/or maximum angle of inclination when the one selected core is positioned between the plates.

Abstract: A two-handed dog leash with a rigid tubular member, a cleat assembly, a flexible dog leash, and a leash termination member. The tubular member has a hollow portion on one end and a slot portion on the opposite end. The cleat assembly is mounted on either side of a central aperture in the tube. The dog leash is inserted into the central tube aperture and is capable of extending perpendicular to the rigid handle member so that a person can hold the handle with two hands or can extend parallel to the rigid handle member and reside in the slot portion of the handle member so that a person can use the handle with one hand.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a wall scanner that includes a housing, a plurality of sensors, a display, and a control section. The housing includes a handle portion and a body portion. The handle portion is adapted to receive a removable and rechargeable battery pack such as a high-voltage lithium-ion (“Li-Ion”) battery pack. The body portion of the housing encloses the plurality of sensing devices, such as, for example, capacitive plate sensors for sensing the presence of a stud behind a surface, a D-coil sensor for identifying the presence of metal behind the surface, and a non-contact voltage sensor for detecting the presence of live wires carrying AC currents. The display is configured to display, among other things, the location of an object behind the surface in real-time, the depth of an object behind the surface, and whether an object behind the surface is ferrous or non-ferrous.

Abstract: A pet leash preventing locking due to jerk includes a housing provided with a handle and a reel disk arranged in the housing. The reel disk is rotatably connected to the housing. A leash rope is wound on the reel disk. One end of the leash rope penetrates through the housing. The housing is provided with a rotary damper. A clutch structure is provided between the reel disk and the rotary damper, and is actuable under a centrifugal force to connect the reel disk to the rotary damper when a rotation speed of the reel disk exceeds a predetermined rotation speed.

Abstract: A retractable pet traction rope is provided. The retractable pet traction rope includes a leash, whose two ends are respectively a pet connection end for connecting a pet and a holding end for a tractor to hold for control, wherein the retractable pet traction rope further includes an elastic leash winding device, into which the leash is wound, with both ends of the leash respectively extending out of the elastic leash winding device. The retractable pet traction rope has the advantage of quick retractable speed, high structural strength, small body size, and convenient carriage.

Abstract: The leash assembly includes a leash mechanism with a body, a cord, a clip and a handle that extends from the body. The body presents two spaced apart circular sides with outer peripheral edges. The cord extends from an interior of the body between the circular sides to a free end. The clip is attached with the free end of the cord for attaching the cord with the collar of the animal. The leash assembly further includes a cover with first and second portions which at least partially cover the circular sides of the body of the leash mechanism. The first and second portions of the cover has outer peripheries which generally follow at least a portion of each of the outer peripheral edges of the generally circular sides of the body. The cover contains a high density material for increasing a mass of the leash assembly.

Abstract: A leash training device embodying a non-invasive and non-threatening method of using the same to train a dog is provided. The leash training device may include a liquid sprayer having a housing forming a handle portion and a leash assembly. While grasping the handle portion so as to manage the dog on the other end of the leash assembly, the liquid sprayer is adapted so that the user may discharge a jet of liquid from a reservoir secured within the housing. The method includes discharging the jet at or on the dog engaged in bad behavior.

Abstract: A retractable leash device for animal control is disclosed, having a multitude of settable maximum leash line extensions providing leash line retraction at each set extension length. The device includes a leash line connectable to an animal, a housing having an axle and an outlet aperture, a reel having a hub and mounted on the axle, a reel biasing spring to retract the leash line, a maximum extension brake having an arresting member and a brake control. The leash line is wound on the reel and exits the housing through the aperture. The arresting member crosses the leash line thereinbetween the hub and the aperture. Upon engagement of the brake therewith the reel and extension of the leash line, an eventual interaction of the arresting member therewith the leash line prevents further extension of the leash line. The brake control engages and disengages the brake with respect to the reel.

Abstract: In embodiments, the environmentally aware pet leash may restrain the movements of a pet and monitor environmental conditions during a walk. An infrared thermometer within the pet leash may be pointed towards a walking surface in front of the pet. The pet leash may display the pavement temperature of the walking surface, on an operator display and may alert the use to pavement temperatures that lie outside of predetermined range of temperatures. A laser point that is aligned to display a visible spot at the center of the area may show the user where the pavement temperature is being determined. The pet leash may also display and alert based upon data from a plurality of environmental sensors and a distance/route tracker and may report environmental conditions, alerts, distances, or routes to a remote computer using a transceiver.

Abstract: A pet retractor includes a housing having an anchor, a rotary member rotatably engaged in the housing for engaging with a pet leash, a follower pivotally attached to the housing for engaging with the rotary member, a lever pivotally attached to the housing and having a knob engageable into and out of the housing, the lever includes a guide member engaged with the follower for pivoting the follower relative to the housing when the lever is pivoted relative to the housing and for actuating the hook of the follower to engage with and to be disengaged from the rotary member selectively, and a switch member is slidably engaged with the lever and engageable with the anchor for locking the lever and the follower and the switch member to the housing.

Abstract: A leash including a housing, a reel assembly rotatably coupled to the housing, and a tether coupled to the reel assembly. The reel assembly includes a tether wheel coupled to the tether, and rotatable relative to the housing in a first rotational direction to effectuate extension of the tether, and rotatable in a second rotational direction to effectuate retraction of the tether. A hard stop gear is coupled to the tether wheel, and a soft stop gear is rotatably coupled to the hard stop gear. A dampening spring is coupled to the soft stop gear and the hard stop gear to impart a biasing force on the soft stop gear as it rotates relative to the hard stop gear. A soft stop lever is operatively coupled to the soft stop gear and is configured to selectively restrict rotation of the soft stop gear relative to the housing.

Abstract: A retractable leash device has a first handle for holding the device, a spool and a leash wound on the spool. There is a spring-based rewind mechanism for the leash. A second handle is provided for manually retracting the leash. A mechanical coupling between the second handle and the spool provides a second rewind mechanism for the leash. This second rewind mechanism is used to pull an animal back toward the owner in a safe and convenient way.

Abstract: A badge reel device is attachable to a user via a lanyard or an attachment clip. The badge reel device includes a housing, a retractable cord partially disposed within the internal volume of the housing and extending through the aperture of the housing for attachment to a badge, an attachment clip on the housing (with the attachment clip being configured for attachment to the user to wear the badge reel device in a first wearing mode), and a lanyard attachment structure on the housing (with the lanyard attachment structure being configured for attachment to a lanyard, for the user to wear the badge reel device in a second wearing mode).

Abstract: A prosthesis system comprises plates that can be positioned against vertebrae and a selected resilient core that can be positioned between the plates to allow the plates to articulate. The selected resilient core can be chosen from a plurality of cores in response to patient characteristics, such as age and/or intervertebral mobility, such that the prosthesis implanted in the patient is tailored to the needs of the patient. The plurality of cores may comprise cores with different resiliencies, and one of the cores can be selected such that the upper and lower plates articulate with the desired shock absorbing resiliency and/or maximum angle of inclination when the one selected core is positioned between the plates.

Abstract: Disclosed is an animal training device and method of use. The training device has a housing in communication with a collar. The housing has a clock spring rotatably engaged about a central axis of the housing. A handle provides a user point of contact. a locking mechanism with a plunger and a plunger tube, wherein the plunger extends into the plunger tube. A tether having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the central axis, wherein the second end is attached to the handle, and wherein the second end of the tether passes through the locking mechanism and the length of the tether is adjustable as controlled by the locking mechanism. The method comprises use of the training device in creating control and allowing for rapid adjustment of the tether length to correspond to reactions of the animal's response to the commands.

Abstract: A retractor for an anti-theft display includes a rotatable locking member that may hold the retractor's spool in fixed position against further rotation. The retractor's spool carries an anti-theft tether that normally extends or retracts as a tethered product is lifted to and from a retail display. The locking member holds the tether in fixed position.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to swing systems and methods of using same. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to swing propulsion systems including a belt device and a handheld swing device.

Abstract: A pet tractor includes a housing with a handle formed thereon; a turntable rotatably disposed in the housing; a hauling rope coiled on the turntable, with the housing provided with a rope hole for drawing out the hauling rope, the handle being provided with a button partially exposed out of the housing; a guide sleeve, fixed in the housing, provided inside with a guide hole extending along the radial direction of the turntable; a tab, in linkage with the button, slidably arranged in the guide hole of the guide sleeve, with a return spring connected between the tab and the guide sleeve; and a plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth, engaging with the tab, are formed circumferentially around the turntable.

Abstract: An animal restraint system which involves variable adjustability of maximum extension. A braking device with a pivoting tip which can move from a neutral position to a locked engaged position, a disengaged position, and a semi-engaged position. The semi-engaged position allows for spool rotation in the direction of retraction, while preventing spool rotation in the direction of extension. A brake lock with multiple settings including engaged position, disengaged position, and a semi-engaged position. A spool with teeth where one or more of the teeth is different from the others in shape, size or relative position to promote brake engagement efficiency. A leash maximum settings display. A moving “leash” guide which reduces tangling during extension and retraction. An adjustable handle grip to accommodate different hand sizes. A snap-on accessory attachment system. A leash dispenser system which limits full extension to reduce system failure.

Abstract: A magnetic clasp animal leash assembly for connecting to an animal collar having at least one metallic leash attachment ring defining an aperture. The assembly having a first member and a second member moveable with respect to one another between a closed position and an open position. The two members have an internal surface creating an aperture in a closed state. Outer ends of the two members are spaced from one another creating a clear passage with respect to the internal surface defining the aperture in an opened state. A magnet is located opposite from the clear passage proximate to the internal surface of the aperture. An actuator assembly is engageable with the two members to drive the two members toward the open position.

Abstract: A retractable pet leash assembly includes a housing, a spool, a leash and a braking assembly. The spool is disposed inside the housing and biased by a spring and includes braking notches. The leash is wound about the spool. The braking assembly includes a pawl, a pawl spring and an operating member. The pawl selectively engages the braking notches, the pawl spring biases the pawl towards engagement with the spool. The operating member moves the pawl between first and second positions to move the pawl into and out of the path of the braking notches. The operating member has a pawl non-engaged position in which the pawl is in the first position, a first pawl engaged position in which the pawl is in the second position, and a second pawl engaged position in which the operating member is retained while the pawl is in the second position.

Abstract: A portable device for drawing the bowstring of a crossbow. The cocking device may be designed to prevent the uneven drawing of the crossbow and may eliminate the complex installation process typically required to retro-fit an existing crossbow with known cocking devices.

Abstract: A retractable leash system includes a housing, a leash, a spool, and a brake. The spool is attached to the leash and disposed within the housing. The leash is configured to be rotationally biased so as to urge the leash into a spooled configuration. The brake includes an operating button, a compression spring, and a brake member coupled to the operating button. The brake member is associated with the compression spring and is configured to engage the spool by operation of the operating button, such that, when the brake is engaged, the spool is prevented from rotating in an unspooling direction and capable of rotating in a spooling direction.

Abstract: A combination pet leash and sanitary solid pet waste pickup device has a body with an upper housing having a carrying handle, a lever rotatably held in a guide and a retractable leash mechanism mounted therein. The pet leash extends outwardly through an opening in the upper housing. A pickup mechanism containing a flexible containing element is held by mechanical elements secured in an open lower housing. An open plastic bag is inserted and held within the flexible containing element and a pair of flexible lines is connected between the lever and the pickup mechanism so that moving the lever to a closed position closes the flexible containing element and the plastic bag to pick up solid pet waste. In the closed position a user may carry the device and dispose of the plastic bag and solid pet waste, when desired, by moving the lever to the open position.

Abstract: A two or more subject retractable leash, and methods of use thereof, is disclosed, which includes a roll-back feature on each retractable leash. The leashes may be locked in place by engaging a single lever. The leashes retract regardless of whether the spools are locked or unlocked. Each leash retracts independently of the other leashes, such that a dual leash may be used to walk one subject. In some embodiments, a single subject retractable leash includes a roll-back feature that provides and allows for leash retraction, whether or not a brake associated with a spool thereof is engaged.

Abstract: A two or more subject retractable leash, and methods of use thereof, is disclosed, which includes a roll-back feature on each retractable leash. The leashes may be locked in place by engaging a single lever. The leashes retract regardless of whether the spools are locked or unlocked. Each leash retracts independently of the other leashes, such that a dual leash may be used to walk one subject. In some embodiments, a single subject retractable leash includes a roll-back feature that provides and allows for leash retraction, whether or not a brake associated with a spool thereof is engaged.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a wall scanner that includes a housing, a plurality of sensors, a display, and a control section. The housing includes a handle portion and a body portion. The handle portion is adapted to receive a removable and rechargeable battery pack such as a high-voltage lithium-ion (“Li-Ion”) battery pack. The body portion of the housing encloses the plurality of sensing devices, such as, for example, capacitive plate sensors for sensing the presence of a stud behind a surface, a D-coil sensor for identifying the presence of metal behind the surface, and a non-contact voltage sensor for detecting the presence of live wires carrying AC currents. The display is configured to display, among other things, the location of an object behind the surface in real-time, the depth of an object behind the surface, and whether an object behind the surface is ferrous or non-ferrous.

Abstract: A device and method to restrain a container against a vehicle seat with minimal conspicuousness of the container and obstruction by the container. The device is comprised of a vehicle fastener, strap, recoiling wheel, cable, and container fastener. The method uses the combinative effect of spring, frictional, and gravitational forces to limit the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal movement of the container during normal vehicle operations such as accelerating, decelerating, and turning. The device and method involve placing a container on the vehicle floor near the front edge of a seat, connecting a hook to a headrest pole, attaching an optional stabilizer to the front edge of the seat, extending a cable from the recoiling wheel, connecting a hook to the container handles, and releasing the device and container. The method provides stable and safe retention of a container and allows for the container to be partially hidden from view.

Abstract: A body cavity drainage device includes a drainage tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and one or more lumens extending longitudinally through a wall thereof. The distal end may be configured to be inserted into a body cavity of a patient during use of the body cavity drainage device. An activation apparatus is configured to alter a position of the distal end of the drainage tube relative to the proximal end of the drainage tube. The activation apparatus may include a rotatable control device and one or more flexible members disposed within the one or more lumens extending longitudinally through a wall of the drainage tube. The one or more flexible members may be operably coupled to the rotatable control device and to the drainage tube. Methods relate to forming and using a body cavity drainage device.

Abstract: A device (10, 36, 39) for rolling up and unrolling a leash, especially for leading an animal, includes a leash roller (11) and a blocking device (22), which has an actuating element (37) and a locking element (26). The leash roller (11) can be actuated by the blocking device (22) for blocking an unrolling motion of the leash roller (11). The actuating element (37) can be actuated by an actuation motion. A locking motion of the locking element (26) can be triggered for blocking the unrolling motion of the leash roller (11) based on the actuation motion of the actuating element (37). Generation of a disturbing noise, with the blocking device, is avoided by the actuation motion of the device (10, 36, 39) being transferred by a transfer device (23) into a locking motion of the locking element (26) that is greater than the actuation motion.

Abstract: Pack assemblies for dog walking are disclosed herein. Such assemblies can include, for example, an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion can include a first strap and a second strap. The lower portion can include a leash assembly having a slider and a leash clip configured to be detachably coupled to a dog leash. In some embodiments, the leash clip can slide along the slider.

Abstract: A two or more subject retractable leash, and methods of use thereof, is disclosed, which includes a roll-back feature on each retractable leash. The leashes may be locked in place by engaging a single lever. The leashes retract regardless of whether the spools are locked or unlocked. Each leash retracts independently of the other leashes, such that a dual leash may be used to walk one subject. In some embodiments, a single subject retractable leash includes a roll-back feature that provides and allows for leash retraction, whether or not a brake associated with a spool thereof is engaged.

Abstract: The present invention is a two or more subject retractable leash retractable leash, and methods of use regarding the same, which includes a roll-back feature on the retractable leash. The leashes may be locked in place by engaging a single lever. The leashes retract regardless of whether the spools are locked or unlocked. The leashes retract independently of the other leashes, such that a dual leash may be used to walk one subject.