Animal husbandry – Animal controlling or handling – Hitching or tethering
Patent
1997-02-07
1999-12-21
Carone, Michael J.
Animal husbandry
Animal controlling or handling
Hitching or tethering
119794, 362183, 362199, A01K 2700, F21L 900
Patent
active
060034726
ABSTRACT:
A retractable leash includes an integral light. The apparatus has a first housing section and a retractable leash section. The first housing section has a handle, a light connected to top front portion of the first housing section and a receiving area. A rechargeable battery is removably connected to the first housing in the handle. The retractable leash section has a second housing section pivotably mounted to the first housing section, in the receiving area, and a reel rotatably mounted to the second housing section. A leash is connected to the reel for extension and retraction relative to the first housing section. In an alternate embodiment, a light is located on the leash and electrically connected to a conductor extending along the leash.
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Ball Alan D.
Coonahan Timothy J.
deBlois Bryan P.
DuBois Craig A.
Matt Brian J.
Black & Decker Inc.
Carone Michael J.
Owens Kerry H.
Shaw Elizabeth
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