US4252084A
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Multiple purpose safety leash
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-08-22
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Granted: 1981-02-24
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Expires: 1998-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A multiple purpose leash arrangement for restraining animals, and in particular dogs, safely in an open bed of a pickup truck is described. The leaders of the leash also combine to form tethers of various lengths for restraining the animal outside of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven A. Willow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:26
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/003; A01K1/00; A01K1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A leash arrangement for safely securing an animal in an open truck bed comprising in combination, a long leader having a snap hook secured to one end, and a looped end, a ring incorporated as an integral part of said long leader, located one-third to one-half of the length of the long leader from the snap hook, a short leader having a snap hook secured to one end and a looped end and having a length equal to the distance from the ring and to the looped end of the long leader, hooks mounted on each side of the open truck bed proximate its forward end, said looped ends of the long and short leaders adapted to be secured by said hooks mounted on each side of the open truck bed, the snap hook secured to the short leader being hooked onto said ring to form a base tether across the width of the truck bed, the snap hook secured to the long leader being hooked onto a collar around the neck of an animal whereby said animal is secured approximately in the center of the truck bed proximate its forward end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A leash arrangement for safely securing an animal in an open truck bed comprising in combination, a long leader having a snap hook secured to one end, and a looped end, a ring incorporated as an integral part of said long leader, located one-third to one-half of the length of the long leader from the snap hook, a short leader having a snap hook secured to one end and a looped end and having a length equal to the distance from the ring and to the looped end of the long leader, hooks mounted on each side of the open truck bed proximate its forward end, said looped ends of the long and short leaders adapted to be secured by said hooks mounted on each side of the open truck bed, the snap hook secured to the short leader being hooked onto said ring to form a base tether across the width of the truck bed, the snap hook secured to the long leader being hooked onto a collar around the neck of an animal whereby said animal is secured approximately in the center of the truck bed proximate its forward end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The leash arrangement of claim 1 wherein the long leader includes a base section measured from the ring to and including the looped end and a tether section measured from the ring to and including the snap hook, and wherein the base and tether sections are each independently secured to the ring to form the long leader.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The leash arrangement of claim 2 wherein said short leader and the base section of the long leader each have a length equal to one-half of the distance between said hooks mounted on each side of the truck bed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The leash arrangement of claim 3 wherein the ratio of the lengths of the base and tether sections of the long leader is 2:1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The leash arrangement of claim 2 wherein the base and tether sections of the long leader each slide freely around the ring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The leash arrangement of claim 2 further including an extra leader having snap hooks secured at either end and having a length equal to that of the tether section, one snap hook adapted to hook onto said ring, the remaining snap hook adapted to hook onto a collar around the neck of a second animal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The leash arrangement of claim 2 wherein said leaders are formed of a braided hollow core rope.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The leash arrangement of claim 2 wherein said ring has an inner diameter of at least one inch and wherein the snap hooks secured at the ends of the respective leaders each have a base swivel loop through which the respective ends of the leaders are secured.
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) | 1984-02-24 | 1984-08-25 | 1985-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-24 | 1988-08-25 | 1989-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-24 | 1992-08-25 | 1993-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |