Brian A Dagnon

US Patent:

20100251970, Oct 7, 2010

Filed:

Apr 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/769139

Inventors:

Brian Dagnon - Bellingham WA, US

International Classification:

A01K 27/00

US Classification:

119794, 119856

Abstract:

The present invention provides a retractable leash and animal restraint assembly. The assembly includes pet collar and a leash. Integral to the pet collar is a cavity and a length of a collar interior, enclosing a leash. A housing may enclose at least a portion of the leash within the cavity. The leash may be extracted from and retracted into the collar by force exerted on a handle at one end of the leash. In another embodiment, a pet harness is disclosed, also having a leash integral to the harness.

US Patent:

20110174238, Jul 21, 2011

Filed:

Jan 23, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/011920

Inventors:

Brian Dagnon - Bellingham WA, US

International Classification:

A01K 27/00

US Classification:

119794

Abstract:

A restraint system for an animal comprising a collar assembly and a retractable leash assembly. The collar assembly comprises a strap member adapted to be secured around a portion of the animal and a pouch member secured to the strap member. The pouch member defines a pouch chamber and an open end. The retractable leash assembly comprises a retraction assembly secured to the strap member within the pouch chamber, a cord member operatively connected to the retraction assembly, and a handle member operatively connected to the cord member. The retractable leash assembly is operable in a retracted configuration in which the handle member is substantially within the pouch chamber. The retractable leash assembly is operable in an extended configuration in which the handle member is outside of the pouch chamber.