Patent ID: 9155287
Filing Date: 2015-10-13
Classification: A01K,B65H

Abstract:
1. A retractable pet leash comprising: a leash housing including: a first side panel secured to a second side panel; a back portion including a handle; and a front portion including an opening through which a string portion of the leash extends and retracts; a gear element configured for retracting and extending the string portion of the leash, the gear element having a spool portion for retaining the string portion of the leash and a plurality of teeth outwardly extending from the spool portion and being centrally located within the front portion between the first side panel and the second side panel; a pull trigger having a stop for engaging and disengaging from the teeth of the gear element, the pull trigger being coupled to the front portion and alterable along a common horizontal axis between a retracted position and a pulled position, where in the retracted position, the gear element is locked, and in the pulled position, the gear element is unlocked for retracting and extending the string portion, and where in the retracted position, a portion of the pull trigger engages a cam surface of a tooth element extending from the gear element.