Animal husbandry – Animal controlling or handling – Hitching or tethering
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-12
2001-03-27
Poon, Peter M. (Department: 3643)
Animal husbandry
Animal controlling or handling
Hitching or tethering
C119S776000, C119S863000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06205956
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a collar and leash assembly for securing an animal. In particular, the present invention relates to a collar and leash assembly capable of locking an animal about a secure object.
2. Related Art
Prior leash and collar devices presented many problems for pet owners. Many establishments, such as supermarkets and restaurants, do not allow animals inside buildings. Often, a pet owner must leave their pet outside such establishments. In order to keep pets from escaping, pet owners often use a collar and leash assembly to attach their pet to a secure object. Prior collar and leash devices can be tied or latched to a secure object. Although these prior devices can successfully restrain animals, these devices often facilitate the stealing of pets. Thieves can easily untie such prior collar and leash devices with minimal effort. A pet could be stolen within a matter of seconds. Simply latching a pet to a post does not prevent stealing of a pet. Thus, a collar and leash assembly that could attach a pet to a secure object without the risk of being easily stolen is needed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a collar and leash assembly capable of locking an animal to a secure object. In particular, one end of a leash is locked or permanently attached to a collar and a locking mechanism, while the second end of a leash is locked to the locking mechanism. When both ends of the leash are attached to the locking mechanism and collar, the leash forms a loop around a secure object, locking the animal to the object. Further, the leash cannot be locked or unlocked without the proper combination, key, or other unlocking mechanism.
The collar and leash assembly of the present invention has many advantages over prior leash and collar devices. First, the device is simple, lightweight, and user-friendly. The collar has a familiar seat-belt mechanism that can easily be latched and unlatched. The assembly has a compact design so that it is not cumbersome when worn by a pet. It is also easy to carry and store.
Further, the collar and leash assembly is durable and safe. The leash is made of a durable material so that it will not break easily and cannot be easily cut. The leash and collar are both covered with safe materials that will not snag or catch in an animal's fur.
Finally, the locking mechanism is simple yet effective. It uses a tumbler lock, which is easy to manipulate. The assembly cannot be locked unless a user knows the correct combination to the lock. This assembly prevents the collar from being accidently locked. With the proper combination, the collar and leash assembly is quickly and easily locked and unlocked.
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Dickie Robert G.
Fernandes Timothy G.
Plaxton Joyanne
Nguyen Son T.
Poon Peter M.
Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
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