Animal husbandry – Animal controlling or handling – Hitching or tethering
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-28
2009-02-24
Nguyen, Son T. (Department: 3643)
Animal husbandry
Animal controlling or handling
Hitching or tethering
Reexamination Certificate
active
07493873
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for tethering an animal to a selected area or retaining the animal while exercising includes an anchor having a bottom portion for positioning into the ground and a top portion for positioning above the ground. The apparatus also includes a restraint having a housing with a receptacle and a lead. A proximal end of the lead is secured within the housing and a distal end is attached to the animal. The housing is positioned onto the top portion by lowering the housing such that the top portion positions within the receptacle. The apparatus includes a retaining mechanism that removably secures the housing to the top portion of the anchor such that the housing rotates about an axis of the top portion of the anchor to tether the animal in a selected area. The retaining mechanism is disengaged from the anchor such that the restraint can be utilized to exercise the animal.
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Nguyen Son T.
Royal Pet Incorporated
Westman Champlin & Kelly P.A.
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