GB2292875A - Retractable animal tether - Google Patents

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GB2292875A
GB2292875A GB9416026A GB9416026A GB2292875A GB 2292875 A GB2292875 A GB 2292875A GB 9416026 A GB9416026 A GB 9416026A GB 9416026 A GB9416026 A GB 9416026A GB 2292875 A GB2292875 A GB 2292875A
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Terence Smith
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; 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

Abstract

A recoiling animal tether 6 has a housing 4 from which the tether 6 can be repeatedly extended, and retracted by means of the tension force from a flat coiled spring 1. Clips 7A and 7B are used to attach one end of the tether to a fixed point and the other end to an animal. A weak link X is included for safety. <IMAGE>

Description

FLEX I GRAZE This invention relates to a flexible animal grazing system e.g. horses and ponies.
This is a device which negates the necessity for long or loose ropes, ties or chains (tethers) for animal grazing within limited areas and thus avoiding entanglement with such tethers.
According to the present invention there is provided a constant-force flat coil spring (1) located in a spool (2) and centrally anchored (3) a body in the form of two sides (4) held apart with necessary spacers (5) flexible nylon tape (6) and two spring clips (7A) and (7B). See Fissure 3. (8) is explained in full on sheet 2.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Fissure 1:- Shows in perspective the flexigraze in a retracted position.
Fissure 2:- Illustrates the flexigraze in an extended position.
Fissure 3:- Shows an open (exploded) view ie. with one side removed.
Referring to the drawing (Figure 3), the flexigraze device comprises:- a constant force flat coil spring (1), a spool housing for the spring (2), The spring central anchor (3), a body in the form of two sides only (4), necessary spacers (5), flexible nylon tape (6), and two spring clips (7A) and (7B), (8) is explained as follows: The extension of the tether is limited (nearly at full extension) by doubling the tether (nylon tape) and sewing together thus preventing the tether from pulling through spacers 5D and 5E so that the spring cannot be overwound and broken by a pulling animal.
* - Also please note X which, although still flexible nylon tape. It is of a lesser breaking strain than (6): in case a tethered animal pulls back in a panic situation and overstrains the whole device thus the weakest link will break - this is easily replaceable by means of keyring type fasteners and a spare will be included with the device.

Claims (3)

1) The flexigraze is a device which automatically extends and retracts the tether (flexible nylon tape) as the animal approaches or retreats from the device and in this way prevents the animal tangling with the tether.
2) The pull force needed from the animal is minimal as the constant-force spring strength is similar only to those used in normal retractable tape measures.
3) The flexigraze allows horses, ponies and beast to graze when tethered to a fixed position e.g. lorry, trailer, fence, without the need for a long rope (or similar) thus avoiding the aforesaid animals from being entangled in such long ropes.
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Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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WO2002007509A1 (en) * 2000-07-21 2002-01-31 Ferplast Spa Lead with ergonomic handgrip
US6845736B1 (en) * 2002-08-02 2005-01-25 Paul G. Anderson Retractable tether for animals
WO2009092344A1 (en) * 2008-01-24 2009-07-30 Frank Hirmer Connecting leash system between bicycle and dog
US20120067931A1 (en) * 2010-09-22 2012-03-22 Yanosick Justin T Apparatus for carrying a power tool
US20180103615A1 (en) * 2016-10-14 2018-04-19 Deborah Meade Pet Toy Apparatus

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GB332327A (en) * 1930-03-10 1930-07-24 Alexander Stewart Mcleod Improvements in and relating to leads for dogs or other animals
GB1559082A (en) * 1976-07-19 1980-01-16 Malley R O Roller-action leash in a container to be attached to a dogcollar
GB1601908A (en) * 1977-11-17 1981-11-04 Hpgv Inc Retractable leash
US4621589A (en) * 1985-03-22 1986-11-11 Thinnes Thomas A Child security device
US4977860A (en) * 1989-06-12 1990-12-18 Harwell Robert A Stay assembly for tethering animals
US5022351A (en) * 1990-04-23 1991-06-11 Daniels Thomas E Convertible tethering system

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB332327A (en) * 1930-03-10 1930-07-24 Alexander Stewart Mcleod Improvements in and relating to leads for dogs or other animals
GB1559082A (en) * 1976-07-19 1980-01-16 Malley R O Roller-action leash in a container to be attached to a dogcollar
GB1601908A (en) * 1977-11-17 1981-11-04 Hpgv Inc Retractable leash
US4621589A (en) * 1985-03-22 1986-11-11 Thinnes Thomas A Child security device
US4977860A (en) * 1989-06-12 1990-12-18 Harwell Robert A Stay assembly for tethering animals
US5022351A (en) * 1990-04-23 1991-06-11 Daniels Thomas E Convertible tethering system

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2002007509A1 (en) * 2000-07-21 2002-01-31 Ferplast Spa Lead with ergonomic handgrip
US6935277B2 (en) 2000-07-21 2005-08-30 Ferplast Spa Lead with ergonomic handgrip
US6845736B1 (en) * 2002-08-02 2005-01-25 Paul G. Anderson Retractable tether for animals
WO2009092344A1 (en) * 2008-01-24 2009-07-30 Frank Hirmer Connecting leash system between bicycle and dog
US20120067931A1 (en) * 2010-09-22 2012-03-22 Yanosick Justin T Apparatus for carrying a power tool
US20180103615A1 (en) * 2016-10-14 2018-04-19 Deborah Meade Pet Toy Apparatus

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