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US 6,712,026 B1Granted
Restraint-assisting handle, a restraint assembly, and a method for restraining an animal
AssigneeJ.T.M. Enterprises
InventorThomas P. Carville, Jr.
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AssigneeJ.T.M. Enterprises
InventorThomas P. Carville, Jr.
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A restraint-assisting handle, an animal restraint assembly, and a method of restraining an animal are disclosed. The handle, assembly, and method facilitate the handling of wild and domestic animals by means of leashes. The handle, assembly, and method are amenable for use with retractable leashes, though other types of leashes may be used. Aspects of the present invention can minimize the potential for animal handlers, for example, pet owners, to be injured when using a retractable leash. One aspect of the invention is a restraint-assisting handle for use with a retractable leash having an elongated cord and a housing for storing the elongated cord. The restraint-assisting handle includes an elongated element having a channel through which the cord freely passes as the cord extends from and retracts to the housing of the retractable leash.
A restraint-assisting handle for a retractable leash, the retractable leash having an elongated cord and having a housing for storing the elongated cord, the restraint-assisting handle comprising:
An animal restraint assembly comprising:
A method of restraining an animal, the method comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.