Patent ID: 7013840
Filing Date: 2006-03-21
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for holding an animal in check, while the animal is tethered to a bicycle, the bicycle having a rear wheel axle and a rear wheel support structure, defining an approximately 90 degree elbow which comprises: (a) a mast; (b) a clamp removably attaches to the rear wheel support structure; and (c) a flexible coupling which connects the mast to the clamp, the flexible coupling being disposed downwardly of the rear wheel axle, the mast, in use, extending outwardly and upwardly from the flexible coupling, the flexible coupling being stiff enough to control the animal yet sufficiently flexible to protect the animal from sudden jerks on the mast; and (d) means, including the 90 degree elbow, for adjusting the height of the end of the mast distal from the flexible coupling, the mast including an upper mast element which is situated between said distal end and the 90 degree elbow, the upper mast element curving outwardly relative to the 90 degree elbow in such a way that the mast arches away from the flexible coupling—has been inserted after “the mast”.