Pet leash clasp
OwnerRobert G. Dickieinventor
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Abstract
A clasp for engaging a pet leash to a pet collar and a method of using the same is disclosed. The clasp includes a first member having first and second ends; a second member having first and second ends; and a pivot pin securing the second ends together. A D-ring secures the leash to the second end of one of the members. The first ends are selectively movable toward and away from each other. The user will grasp the clasp between a thumb and index finger of one hand and position the clasp so that an aperture in a ring on the pet collar is aligned with opposing jaws on the first ends of the members. The user will then squeeze the first and second members together to move the jaws toward each other; and the ring will be secured between the members as they interlock.
Claims20
A clasp for engaging a pet leash to a pet collar;
- said clasp comprising:
- a first member having a first end and a second end;
- a second member having a first end and a second end;
- and
- a pivot pin securing the second ends of the first and second members together;
- and wherein the first ends of the first and second members are selectively movable toward and away from each other;
- and the first ends are adapted to capture and secure a ring on the pet collar when moved toward each other and to release the ring when moved away from each other.
In combination:
- a pet collar adapted to be secured around a pet's neck;
- said collar having a ring extending outwardly therefrom;
- and
- a pet leash having a clasp on one end, where the clasp comprises:
- a first member having a first end and a second end;
- a second member having a first end and a second end;
- and
- a pivot pin securing the second ends of the first and second members together;
- wherein the first ends members are selectively movable toward and away from each other;
- and the first ends are moved toward each other to capture the ring on the pet collar;
- and the first ends are movable away from each other to release the ring.
A method of securing a pet leash to a pet collar comprising:
- providing a clasp on the pet leash, where the clasp has first and second members that are pivotally secured together at one end and have opposing jaws at an opposite end, and where the jaws are biased into an open position;
- grasping the clasp between a thumb and index finger of one hand;
- positioning the clasp so that an aperture in a ring on the pet collar is aligned with the opposing jaws on the clasp;
- squeezing the first and second members together to move the jaws toward each other;
- and
- interlocking the jaws together.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.