US3884190A
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Resiliently extensible, coiled leash
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-25
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Granted: 1975-05-20
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Expires: 1994-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A self-coiling animal leash comprises music wire and a flexible sheath on the wire, the leash forming coils to be gripped by the handler.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard B Gurrey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:58
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/003; A01K27/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
In an extensible leash assembly, a. a metallic wire which normally in untensioned state and throughout its length forms side-by-side coils at least about 5 inches in diameter, the wire also having an uncoiled, extended state when subjected to tensioning force application, the leash in fully extended state being less than about 60 inches in length, b. a sheath on the wire and characterized as sufficiently flexible so as not to inhibit formation of said coils, and c. a handle at one end of the leash, and a catch at the opposite end of the leash, a swivel connection between said catch and the wire at said opposite end of the leash, and another swivel connection between said handle and the wire at said one end of the leash.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
In an extensible leash assembly, a. a metallic wire which normally in untensioned state and throughout its length forms side-by-side coils at least about 5 inches in diameter, the wire also having an uncoiled, extended state when subjected to tensioning force application, the leash in fully extended state being less than about 60 inches in length, b. a sheath on the wire and characterized as sufficiently flexible so as not to inhibit formation of said coils, and c. a handle at one end of the leash, and a catch at the opposite end of the leash, a swivel connection between said catch and the wire at said opposite end of the leash, and another swivel connection between said handle and the wire at said one end of the leash.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said wire consists of music wire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said sheath has loosely braided formation and consists of non-metallic fibers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The asembly of claim 3 wherein said sheath is generally tubular and has an outer diameter of at least 1/4 inch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The assembly of claim 4 wherein the sheath is assembled on the wire in endwise compressed state to facilitate coiling of the wire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said wire is characterized as extensible to said state in response to endwise force application of less than about 8 ounces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the swivel connections include swivel rings, the sheath forming end loops connected with the swivel rings.
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) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-11-18 | 1979-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-19 | 1982-11-18 | 1983-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-11-18 | 1987-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |