Patent ID: 6079369
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A leash attachment for a truckbed for preventing a dog from jumping out of the truckbed comprising, in combination:a primary chain extendable between opposed side walls of a truckbed, the primary chain having a first end swively securable to one of the side walls extending horizontally through a stake hole thereof, the first end being swively securable to the side wall by a swiveling eye bolt with the swiveling eye bolt including an eye portion pivotally coupled to a threaded portion, the primary chain having a second end swively securable to the side wall opposed from the first end extending through a stake hole thereof, the second end being swively securable to the side wall by a turn buckle swivel including hook pivotally coupled to a first threaded portion which is pivotal with respect to a second threaded portion, the first and second threaded portions of the turn buckle swivel defining an elongated bolt, the hook coupling with the second end, the elongated bolt having a turn buckle disposed thereon, a pair of washers positionable on opposing sides of the stake hole, the one of the pair of washers being positioned on the exterior of the stake hole is provided with a padded washer to prevent scratching of the paint, a nut coupling with a free end of the elongated bolt; andat least one secondary chain removably coupled with a central link of the primary chain, the secondary chain having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled with the central link by a quick connect link which includes a C-shaped member with a threaded sleeve for closing the same, the second end having a clip coupled thereto for securing to a collar of a dog.