Self-Tensioning and Retracting Pet Safety Belt Device

Abstract

A self-tensioning and retracting pet safety belt device is disclosed herein. The device permits a dog or other pet to move freely within a vehicle while securing the pet in the event of a collision or other rapid change in acceleration. Dogs, especially, enjoy riding in a vehicle with their head sticking out a window, and the length of belt required to allow this activity while securing the dog to the vehicle is too long to prevent the dog from being thrown around in the event of a collision. A shorter belt, on the other hand, would increase the safety of the pet in a collision but would not allow the dog as much movement as it would desire. A self-tensioning and retracting pet safety belt device appropriately increases the pet's safety while also allowing it as much freedom of movement as desired.

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