Ellen Deborah Phillips

US Patent:

6371056, Apr 16, 2002

Filed:

Jan 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/478384

Inventors:

Ellen D. Phillips - Rochester NY 14610

International Classification:

A01K 2700

US Classification:

119793, 119769, 119797, 119864

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for securing a pet are disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongated leash having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the leash includes a clasp connected thereto, and the clasp, itself, includes a locking mechanism (such as a key lock or a combination lock) therein that allows the clasp to open and close when unlocked and that prevents opening of the clasp when locked. The clasp is adapted for connection to a collar or a harness worn by the associated animal to be secured. When the clasp is connected to the collar or harness, enlargement or other operation of same for purposes of releasing the associated animal is prevented. Further, when the locking mechanism of the clasp is locked after the clasp has been connected to the collar or harness, unauthorized removal of the clasp from the collar or harness is prevented. The proximal end of the leash includes a handle that is preferably defined from conventional molded plastic or the like. A locking clasp is recessed in and fixedly secured to the handle.

US Patent:

60950943, Aug 1, 2000

Filed:

Aug 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/921631

Inventors:

Ellen Deborah Phillips - Cleveland Heights OH

International Classification:

A01K 106

US Classification:

119792

Abstract:

The present invention is drawn to a secure pet collar and leash assembly which provides an ergonomically designed leash handle for walking a pet which also may lock a loop of the leash around a fixture to prevent removal thereof. The other end of the leash provides a clasp lock which locks a collar retaining assembly around the pet's neck to prevent the removal thereof. The leash is made of sturdy wire braided material making the cutting or sawing thereof difficult if not impossible to provide a secure-theft-proof pet retaining system.