Patent ID: 6230663
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A quick release leash assembly for releasable attachment to an animal collar, the leash assembly comprising:an elongate, flexible strap having opposed first and second ends;a latch mechanism attached to the second end of the strap and releasably engagable to the animal collar, the latch mechanism having:a body having the second end of the strap rotatably connected thereto; anda latch member which is reciprocally movable relative to the body between a locked position whereat the latch mechanism is maintainable in attachment to the animal collar and a release position whereat the animal collar is detachable from the latch mechanism, the latch member normally being biased to the locked position; anda release mechanism mechanically coupled to the latch mechanism and operative to selectively move the latch member from the locked position to the release position subsequent to the application of a tensile force thereto, the release mechanism comprising:a release member rotatable connected to the body of the latch mechanism via a bearing;an elongate cord having opposed proximal and distal ends the distal end of the cord being attached to the release member; anda release handle attached to the proximal end of the cord;the cord being sized such that the release handle is disposed in relative close proximity to the first end of the strap.