Releasable coupling device
US11898591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B45/002
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A releasable coupling device for use with a pet includes a body, having an aperture, and a sleeve that is positioned at least partially around, and moveable relative to, at least a portion of the body. The sleeve is moveable between an open position in which at least a portion of the aperture is at least partially unoccluded so as to permit coupling of the device to an attachment receivable within the aperture, and a closed position in which at least a portion of the aperture is at least partially occluded so as to resist decoupling of the device by removal of an attachment from the aperture. The device defines a track configured to guide an attachment receivable within the aperture along a movement path.
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