GB2029683A - Retractable leads for animals - Google Patents
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- GB2029683A GB2029683A GB7837329A GB7837329A GB2029683A GB 2029683 A GB2029683 A GB 2029683A GB 7837329 A GB7837329 A GB 7837329A GB 7837329 A GB7837329 A GB 7837329A GB 2029683 A GB2029683 A GB 2029683A
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- lead
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- harness
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- 241000282472 Canis lupus familiaris Species 0.000 claims abstract description 19
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 9
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K27/00—Leads or collars, e.g. for dogs
- A01K27/003—Leads, leashes
- A01K27/004—Retractable leashes
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K27/00—Leads or collars, e.g. for dogs
- A01K27/001—Collars
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Abstract
A lead and collar for animals such as dogs, in which the lead is formed by a steel tape (14) which can be wound into a lead housing (12) by a spring within the housing. The housing (12) is permanently connected to the collar (10) by a hinge; a spring (24) biases the housing to lie flat against the collar. In an alternative embodiment, the lead housing (12') is connected to the animal's collar by a conventional spring clip. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Leads for animals
This invention relates to leads for animals, and especially but not exclusively for dogs.
According to the present invention, a lead for an animal comprises a lead housing, an elongate flexible lead, a spring arranged to wind the lead into the lead housing, and means adapted to connect either the lead housing or the end of the lead to a collar or harness for the animal.
A lead according to the invention might have certain advantages. One possible advantage is that, if the spring is free to wind the lead into the housing at all times when the lead is in use, the lead cannot become slack, and this makes it more difficult for the animal to become entangled in the lead. Another possible advantage is that, since the lead is wound into the lead housing when not in use, it can be left attached to the animal's collar or harness, without dragging on the ground, as would happen if an ordinary lead were left attached. This means that the lead housing can conveniently be permanently attached to the collar or harness; for example, in the preferred embodiment, the lead housing is hinged to the collar or harness.However, it would also be possible, as an alternative, to equip the lead with a spring clip to allow it to be attached to and detached from the collar or harness, in the same way as a conventional lead.
The lead may comprise a steel tape, similar to a steel measuring tape. However, the edges of such
a tape would be relatively sharp, and therefore it may be desirable to use a lead which is either of a more rounded cross-section, or is of some more gentle material, such as a textile or plastics tape.
The lead is suitable for use with animals of various sizes; obviously, the size and strength of the lead would have to be matched to the size of the animal. For example, to cover the normal range of sizes of dogs, three sizes of lead might beneeded.
The invention may be carried into practice in various ways, but specific embodiments will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a dog collar and lead embodying the invention, and
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a dog lead embodying the invention and intended for use with a conventional dog collar.
The dog collar and lead shown in Figure 1 comprises a collar strap 10 which is essentially conventional, a lead housing 12 which is attached to the collar strap 10, and a lead tape 14 which is kept in the lead housing 1 2 when not required, but can be drawn out of the housing 12 when required for use as a lead.
The lead housing 12 is of a shallow cylindrical shape. On one of the cylindrical faces of the housing 12, two hinge lugs 1 6 are formed, and these lugs serve to connect the housing 1 2 to the collar strap 10 in such a way that the housing can pivot between a non-operative position in which it lies flat against the outer surface of the collar strap, and an operative position in which it aligns itself with the direction of the pull on the lead tape 14. To this end a hinge flap 18 is received between the lugs 16, and a hinge pin 20 passes through the hinge flap 18 and the hinge lugs 16.
The hinge flap 18 is secured to the collar strap 1 0 by a pair of rivets 22.
A coil spring 24 is provided to bias the housing 1 2 to its non-operative position. As can be seen
from Figure 1 , the spring 24 is housed in a notch
26 in the hinge flap 18; the hinge pin 20 is
exposed within this notch, and the spring 24
encircles the hinge pin. The spring 24 has two legs,
one of which is engaged in a pocket 28 formed on
the hinge flap 18, while the other is engaged in a
similar pocket 29 formed on the lead housing 12.
The lead tape 14 is very similar to a steel
measuring tape, and is retracted into the housing
12 when not required for use in much the same
way as a steel tape. That is to say, the housing 12
contains a clock-type spiral spring, whose inner
end is connected to a fixed centre spindle, and
whose outer end is connected to the end of the
tape 14, to wind it into the housing 12. A finger
ring 30 is attached to the other end of the tape 1 4, to make it easier to keep a hold on the lead tape.
The housing 12 also carries a manually
operable slide button 32 by means of which the
lead tape 1 4 can be locked, if desired, so that it is
not wound back into the housing 12 as soon as
the tension on the lead tape 1 4 is relaxed.
However, although this locking facility is provided,
it will be appreciated that it will often be desirable
to leave the tape unlocked. This ensures that the
lead tape cannot become slack, and therefore
reduces the chance of the lead becoming tangled,
for example around the dog's legs.
The dog lead shown in Figure 2 comprises a
lead housing 12' which houses a lead tape 14';
the internal construction of the housing 12' is
much the same as that of the housing 12 of Figure
1. However, instead of being provided with hinge
lugs, the housing 12' is provided with a
conventional spring clip 34 by which it can be
attached to a D-ring on a conventional dog collar.
1. A lead for an animal, comprising a lead
housing, an elongate flexible lead, a spring
arranged to wind the lead into the lead housing,
and means adapted to connect either the lead
housing or the end of the lead to a collar or
harness for the animal.
2. A combination of a lead as claimed in Claim
1 with a collar or harness for an animal, the lead
housing being permanently connected to the
collar or harness.
3. A combination as claimed in Claim 2 in
which the lead housing is hinged to the collar or
harness.
4. A combination as claimed in Claim 3 in
which the lead housing is generally flat, and which
includes a spring biasing the housing to lie flat
against a strap of the collar or harness, to which
strap the lead housing is hinged.
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Claims (7)
1. A lead for an animal, comprising a lead
housing, an elongate flexible lead, a spring
arranged to wind the lead into the lead housing,
and means adapted to connect either the lead
housing or the end of the lead to a collar or
harness for the animal.
2. A combination of a lead as claimed in Claim
1 with a collar or harness for an animal, the lead
housing being permanently connected to the
collar or harness.
3. A combination as claimed in Claim 2 in
which the lead housing is hinged to the collar or
harness.
4. A combination as claimed in Claim 3 in
which the lead housing is generally flat, and which
includes a spring biasing the housing to lie flat
against a strap of the collar or harness, to which
strap the lead housing is hinged.
5. A lead as claimed in Claim 1 in which the said connecting means comprises a spring clip connected either to the lead housing or to the end of the lead.
6. A lead and collar far animal, the lead and collar being substantially as herein described, with reference to Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings.
7. A lead for an animal, the lead being substantially as herein described, with reference to Figure 2 of the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB7837329A GB2029683A (en) | 1978-09-19 | 1978-09-19 | Retractable leads for animals |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB7837329A GB2029683A (en) | 1978-09-19 | 1978-09-19 | Retractable leads for animals |
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| GB2029683A true GB2029683A (en) | 1980-03-26 |
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| GB7837329A Withdrawn GB2029683A (en) | 1978-09-19 | 1978-09-19 | Retractable leads for animals |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2001052635A1 (en) * | 2000-01-18 | 2001-07-26 | Stefan Hofer | Pouch for a roll-up or roll-off animal leash, especially for a dog, and roll-up or roll-off leash |
| WO2004008985A2 (en) * | 2002-07-23 | 2004-01-29 | S & M Nutec, L.L.C | Pet collar leash device |
| US7610880B2 (en) * | 2005-04-25 | 2009-11-03 | Lord Anthony L | Animal control device |
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Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2001052635A1 (en) * | 2000-01-18 | 2001-07-26 | Stefan Hofer | Pouch for a roll-up or roll-off animal leash, especially for a dog, and roll-up or roll-off leash |
| WO2004008985A2 (en) * | 2002-07-23 | 2004-01-29 | S & M Nutec, L.L.C | Pet collar leash device |
| WO2004008985A3 (en) * | 2002-07-23 | 2004-06-10 | S & M Nutec L L C | Pet collar leash device |
| US7610880B2 (en) * | 2005-04-25 | 2009-11-03 | Lord Anthony L | Animal control device |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |