US3123052A
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Dog leash with automatic tension
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-03
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Expires: 1981-03-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:45
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/04; A01K27/00; A01K27/003; A01K27/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A DOG LEASH OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING A FIXED SUPPORT HAVING A HEAD; A CASING MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT FOR SWIVELLING MOVEMENT THEREAROUND AND HAVING A LATERAL OPENING THEREIN; A SPRING-BIASED REEL IN SAID CASING; A LEASH PASSING THROUGH SAID OPENING AND NORMALLY ENCIRCLING SAID REEL AND HAVING ITS INNER END SECURED THERETO; THE OUTER END OF THE LEASH BEING ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO AN ANIMAL OR THE LIKE; SAID REEL NORMALLY REWINDING SAID LEASH; MEANS IN THE CASING FOR MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE REEL BIASING SPRING TO REGULATE THE STRENGTH THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STRENGTH OF THE LEASHED ANIMAL; SAID CASING HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY CIRCULAR CASING AND BEING PROVIDED WITH SIDE WALLS; AN AXIALLY DISPOSED SHAFT CARRYING SAID REEL AND BEING FREELY ROTATABLE IN A BEARING IN ONE SIDE WALL; A SECOND BEARING THROUGH WHICH SAID SHAFT EXTENDS; A SLEEVE AROUND SAID SHAFT PASSING THROUGH SAID SECOND BEARING AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE END OF SAID SHAFT; A RELATIVELY STRONG COILED REWIND SPRING HAVING ONE END SECURED TO SAID CASING AND ITS OTHER END SECURED TO SAID SLEEVE; AND SAID ADJUSTING MEANS COMPRISING A NOR-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A DOG LEASH OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING A FIXED SUPPORT HAVING A HEAD; A CASING MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT FOR SWIVELLING MOVEMENT THEREAROUND AND HAVING A LATERAL OPENING THEREIN; A SPRING-BIASED REEL IN SAID CASING; A LEASH PASSING THROUGH SAID OPENING AND NORMALLY ENCIRCLING SAID REEL AND HAVING ITS INNER END SECURED THERETO; THE OUTER END OF THE LEASH BEING ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO AN ANIMAL OR THE LIKE; SAID REEL NORMALLY REWINDING SAID LEASH; MEANS IN THE CASING FOR MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE REEL BIASING SPRING TO REGULATE THE STRENGTH THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STRENGTH OF THE LEASHED ANIMAL; SAID CASING HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY CIRCULAR CASING AND BEING PROVIDED WITH SIDE WALLS; AN AXIALLY DISPOSED SHAFT CARRYING SAID REEL AND BEING FREELY ROTATABLE IN A BEARING IN ONE SIDE WALL; A SECOND BEARING THROUGH WHICH SAID SHAFT EXTENDS; A SLEEVE AROUND SAID SHAFT PASSING THROUGH SAID SECOND BEARING AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE END OF SAID SHAFT; A RELATIVELY STRONG COILED REWIND SPRING HAVING ONE END SECURED TO SAID CASING AND ITS OTHER END SECURED TO SAID SLEEVE; AND SAID ADJUSTING MEANS COMPRISING A NOR-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-03-03 | 1967-09-02 | 1968-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-03 | 1971-09-02 | 1972-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-03 | 1975-09-02 | 1976-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |