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US4019463A
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Leash with slip loop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-30
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Granted: 1977-04-26
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Expires: 1995-10-30
Abstract
Abstract An animal leash with slip loop having a slip connector unit associated with the slip loop so that said loop may be adjusted in size according to the size of the neck of the animal with which it is to be used. A simplified embodiment is also provided which allows for simple adjustment of the slip loop without the use of a connector as detailed as in the preferred embodiment.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl M. Kitchen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:51
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
257 words
A leash for dogs and similar animals wherein it is desirable to have a slip loop for choking purposes to aid in control of the animal comprising; a leash, a hand loop at one end of said leash, a slip loop at the other end of said leash, and means for limiting the minimum loop size which said slip loop can be reduced to for the purpose of preventing injury to the animal, the means for limiting the minimum size of the slip loop including a connector sleeve attached to the extreme other end of said leash and having the main body portion of said leash engaged in a slidable manner therethrough, the said connector sleeve includes a rectangular tube of limited length having two holes through each side thereof, said two holes on one side being double riveted to said extreme end of the leash mounted inside the rectangular tube, at least one limit screw adjustably mounted through one of a plurality of evenly spaced holes in said leash proper for engagement with said connector sleeve to positively limit the minimum slip loop, and the connector sleeve has means for the purpose of reducing friction and reducing side play which includes an additional member riveted on the inside of the sleeve on the portion thereof opposite to the side having the end of said leash attached thereto for the purpose of providing spaced means so that the leash proper will slide inside said connector sleeve between said spacer means and said extreme end of the leash.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
257 words
A leash for dogs and similar animals wherein it is desirable to have a slip loop for choking purposes to aid in control of the animal comprising; a leash, a hand loop at one end of said leash, a slip loop at the other end of said leash, and means for limiting the minimum loop size which said slip loop can be reduced to for the purpose of preventing injury to the animal, the means for limiting the minimum size of the slip loop including a connector sleeve attached to the extreme other end of said leash and having the main body portion of said leash engaged in a slidable manner therethrough, the said connector sleeve includes a rectangular tube of limited length having two holes through each side thereof, said two holes on one side being double riveted to said extreme end of the leash mounted inside the rectangular tube, at least one limit screw adjustably mounted through one of a plurality of evenly spaced holes in said leash proper for engagement with said connector sleeve to positively limit the minimum slip loop, and the connector sleeve has means for the purpose of reducing friction and reducing side play which includes an additional member riveted on the inside of the sleeve on the portion thereof opposite to the side having the end of said leash attached thereto for the purpose of providing spaced means so that the leash proper will slide inside said connector sleeve between said spacer means and said extreme end of the leash.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the limit screw has two separable posts and one portion having a threaded aperture therein with an enlarged head on the end opposite to said aperture, and a second portion having screw threads thereon and an enlarged head with screwdriver slots therein for mating with the one portion and completing the limit screw structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the leash itself is made of leather and the hand hold is formed by the end of the leash opposite to said slip loop being doubled back upon itself and appropriately fastened to the main body portion of the leash by riveting.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the leash itself is made of plastic and the hand hold is formed on the end opposite to said slip loop by folding said leash back upon itself and plastic heat welding the pieces together.
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) | 1980-04-25 | 1980-10-25 | 1981-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-25 | 1984-10-25 | 1985-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-25 | 1988-10-25 | 1989-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |