Animal husbandry – Animal controlling or handling – Hitching or tethering
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-10
2001-09-18
Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3644)
Animal husbandry
Animal controlling or handling
Hitching or tethering
C362S103000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06289849
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention is directed to a device to removably attach a flashlight onto a retractable dog leash.
Dog owners take their dogs out for walks at all times of the day or night. When out at night it is a good idea to use a flashlight not only to see where one is going but to let automobile drivers know where there is an impediment on or near the road. Many dog owners like to use retractable dog leashes to vary the distance the dog can roam depending on their surroundings. A retractable dog leash in one hand and a flashlight in the other leaves no free hand, hence the need for a combination of the two.
Combined dog leashes and flashlights, both retractable and non-retractable dog leashes, are known in the prior art. A few examples can be seen in U.S. Pat. No. 5,558,044 issued to Nasser, Jr. et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,762,029 issued to DuBois et al.; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,887,550 issued to Levine et al. The combination flashlights and retractable dog leashes are larger and weigh more than a retractable leash without a flashlight. A flashlight is unnecessary during the daylight and thus there is no need to carry a larger, more cumbersome device than is essential.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,429,075 is directed to a combination of a non-retractable pet leash and flashlight. The device includes both a tubular structure having a switch port in the side thereof. The tubular structure is attached to the handle of a dog leash with complementary strips of a hook and loop type fasteners, known as Velcro®. However, the length of the dog leash can not be adjusted, and the flashlight and attached device appear to be awkward to use as they are in the way of the person holding the leash. Also, the handle of the dog leash must be pliable as the section of the handle which includes the Velcro® must be straightened, and stay straightened, so to that the tubular member can be attached to it.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a device which may be removably attached to a retractable dog leash.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a device which maintains the flashlight in one location on the handle of the dog leash without sliding around the handle.
Still another objective of the present invention is to provide a device which is easy to used and inexpensive to manufacture.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A device for removably attaching a flashlight to a retractable dog leash or any other device which one wishes to use in conjunction with a flashlight. The device includes a flexible, elongated webbed base. A segment of elastic is attached to the top side of the base to create an aperture between the base and the elastic in which a flashlight may be inserted and later removed. Complementary Velcro® straps are attached to the base such that the segments may be wrapped around the handle of a retractable dog leash, coupled to each other to maintain the flashlight in place and uncoupled at a later time to remove the device from the leash.
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Macedo Antone
Russo Peter A.
Abbott Yvonne
Jordan Charles T.
Samuels Gauthier & Stevens
The Real Boss, LLC
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