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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2010
Applicant:
Nathan S. Chefetz, McLean, VA (US);
Inventor:
Nathan S. Chefetz, McLean, VA (US);
Assignee:
Coastal Pet Products, Inc., Alliance, OH (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01K 27/00 (2006.01); B65H 75/44 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A01K 27/004 (2013.01); B65H 75/4431 (2013.01); B65H 75/4444 (2013.01);
Abstract
Retractable leashes use a braking mechanism to stop a dog from movement. A mechanism is provided for smoothly or gradually braking the unreeling of the line, and can include a brake with a pad or pads for stopping the dog much like a bicycle. The brake and pads allow the user to squeeze the trigger lightly or more aggressively to slow and stop the dog's movement without the sudden jerk of traditional retractable leashes. The consumer may ultimately clamp down on the trigger to clamp the pads to the reel instantly for an aggressive stop if needed.