Animal husbandry – Animal controlling or handling – Hitching or tethering
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-18
2005-10-18
Swiatek, Robert P. (Department: 3643)
Animal husbandry
Animal controlling or handling
Hitching or tethering
C119S718000, C119S859000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06955138
ABSTRACT:
A retractable leash assembly structured to facilitate quick connection of an animal to a lead which is interconnected at a proximal end to an activation assembly and to a quick connect coupling assembly at a distal end. The leash assembly includes a release structure disposed in a communicative relation with the coupling assembly structured to removably connect a collar, harness, or similar attachment assembly to the distal end of the lead. The activation assembly, upon actuation, transmits a signal to the release structure to dispose the components of the coupling assembly into a release orientation such that the components may be easily disconnected from one another. The activation assembly may also include a drive mechanism, a release control mechanism, and/or a lead aligning mechanism to improve a handler's control of an animal attached to the retractable leash assembly of the present invention.
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DeBien Products, Inc.
Malloy & Malloy P.A.
Swiatek Robert P.
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