Detachable Cover for a Retractable Dog Leash

Abstract

A hand and animal leash cover that includes a reversibly attachable, flexible, shape-retaining shell configured to surround an individual's hand while holding a leash retracting device. The shell includes a first opening for a human hand, dimensioned so that a user can grip the handle of a retractable leash and operate its features, such as a leash lock, a toggle leash-locking feature, etc. The shell has a second end opening with a diameter slightly larger than the width of the housing of the leash retracting device, and that extends preferably only to the aperture through which the leash enters the housing. The shell is at least semi-rigid so that it maintains its shape and does not collapse upon itself when a human hand is not inserted therein. No straps, elastic bands or other types of closure members are employed to close off the first opening, as the shell extends to cover a user's wrist and to contact the sleeve of a coat worn by the user so as to reduce heat loss. The shell facilitates easy engagement and disengagement of a person's hand when grasping the retractable leash device when the leash cover is in place.

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