Animal husbandry – Animal controlling or handling – Hitching or tethering
Patent
1994-02-09
1995-07-04
Swiatek, Robert P.
Animal husbandry
Animal controlling or handling
Hitching or tethering
224251, A01K 2700
Patent
active
054290759
ABSTRACT:
A combination leash apparatus for controlling the movements of an animal and retaining a flashlight includes a flexible elongate member having a first end and a second end, and a collar engagement structure at the first end and a handle portion at the second end; and a tubular retaining member attached to the elongate member for removably retaining a flashlight. The apparatus preferably additionally includes a supplemental compartment secured to the tubular retaining sleeve for retaining personal items. The elongate member preferably additionally includes a flat, flexible strap member. The collar engagement structure preferably includes a resiliently urged clasp assembly. The handle portion preferably includes a loop formed of the second end of the elongate member doubled back against and fastened to the elongate member. The tubular retaining member preferably includes a closed end having an end wall and an open end for receiving the flashlight. The tubular retaining member preferably additionally includes a switch port located to register with and provide access to a slide switch on a flashlight. The apparatus also preferably includes a hook and loop fastener for removably attaching the tubular retaining member to the elongate member. The tubular retaining member is preferably attached to the elongate member at the handle portion. The compartment includes an access opening. The access slit is preferably closed with a fastener. The compartment may be secured to the tubular retaining member.
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patent: 1007515 (1911-10-01), Batchelder
patent: 3970228 (1976-07-01), Keller
patent: 4911347 (1990-03-01), Wilhite
Passarella Frank A.
Vicale Dawn E.
Swiatek Robert P.
Van Der Wall R. J.
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