Restraint system for an animal and method of operating same
US5947062A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K27/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A restraint system which can remain on an animal at all times. In one embodiment, the restraint system includes a strap which serves as both a collar and a leash. The restraint system can be in either an extended state or a retracted state. In the extended state, the collar portion is positioned around the animal's neck and the leash portion extends from the collar portion to the animal owner's hand. In the retracted state, the entire restraint system is stored around the animal's neck by reversibly attaching the leash portion to the collar portion, as well as to the leash portion itself, in an overlapping spiral configuration. VELCRO.TM. strips can be used to reversibly attach the leash and collar portions. Another embodiment of the invention includes a restraint system which includes a collar assembly coupled to a leash assembly. The collar assembly and the leash assembly are made from separate straps and are attached to each other by a connecting element. The connecting element can be, for example, a restraining ring, a rivet or thread (in which case the collar assembly is fixedly attached to the leash assembly), or a clasp (in which case the collar assembly is reversibly attach…
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