US3603295A
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Animal leashes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-10
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1990-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A relatively large dog or other animal on a leash of the type commonly available on the market may on occasion pull hard enough to slip the leash from the hand holding it. The instant leash prevents this by including a noose loop encircling the hand or wrist and, attached to the free extremity of the loop, a hand grip adapted to be grasped by the user''s fingers.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman Shuman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:47
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/001; A01K27/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
An animal leash having at one end thereof means for securing an animal thereto and, spaced a substantial distance from the other end thereof an opening therein through which the portion of the leash between said other end and said opening passes to form a noose loop adapted to encircle the wrist or hand of the user, the free end portion of the leash which extends through said opening having a hand grip attached thereto adapted to be grasped by the fingers of said hand, said hand grip being positioned transversely with respect to said free end portion of the leash and having portions thereof extending from opposite sides of said free end portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
An animal leash having at one end thereof means for securing an animal thereto and, spaced a substantial distance from the other end thereof an opening therein through which the portion of the leash between said other end and said opening passes to form a noose loop adapted to encircle the wrist or hand of the user, the free end portion of the leash which extends through said opening having a hand grip attached thereto adapted to be grasped by the fingers of said hand, said hand grip being positioned transversely with respect to said free end portion of the leash and having portions thereof extending from opposite sides of said free end portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An animal leash according to claim 1, said portions of said hand grip being in nonalignment with each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An animal leash according to claim 1, said portions of said hand grip being positioned at an angle to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An animal leash according to claim 1, said portions of said hand grip being in mutual alignment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
An animal leash having at one end thereof means for securing an animal thereto and, spaced a substantial distance from the other end thereof, a first opening therein through which the portion of the leash between said other end and said first opening passes to form a noose loop adapted to encircle the wrist or hand of the user, the free end portion of the leash which extends beyond said first opening having a second opening therein, and a hand grip received and secured in said second opening and having portions thereof extending from both sides of said free end portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
101 words
An animal leash having at one end thereof means for securing an animal thereto and, spaced a substantial distance from the other end thereof, a first opening therein through which the portion of the leash between said other end and said first opening passes to form a noose loop adapted to encircle the wrist or hand of the user, the free end portion of the leash which extends beyond said first opening having a second opening therein, and a hand grip received and secured in said second opening and having portions thereof extending from both sides of said free end portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
An animal leash according to claim 5, said portions of said hand grip being in nonalignment with each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
An animal leash according to claim 5, said portions of said hand grip being positioned at an angle to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
An animal leash according to claim 5, said portions of said hand grip being in mutual alignment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
An animal leash according to claim 8, said hand grip having two spaced circumferential beads positioned one on each side of and close to the midpoint of the grip thereby providing between said beads a circumferential recess in which the surrounding wall of said second opening registers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
An animal leash according to claim 8, said hand grip having a circumferential groove therein positioned intermediate the length thereof in which the surrounding wall of said second opening registers.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |