Patent · US Expired

Animal leash

US5732662A · kind A · utility

47Cited by
76References
21Claims
0Family size

Inventor

Key dates

Filing dateJan 22, 1996
Grant dateMar 31, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 22, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K27/003
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An animal leash including an inelastic handle loop, an elastic lead, and a clip or equivalent attachment device at the end of the lead for attaching the lead to an animal. A rigid handle is situated on the handle loop to enhance the animal owner's grip. Lightweight and durable materials such as metal tubing, nylon straps, and elastic cord and straps are utilized and combined in such a manner flint the leash has an exceptionally attractive appearance.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.