Patent ID: 7150247
Filing Date: 2006-12-19
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. An extendable pet leash system configured to be worn on a pet collar, comprising: a case selectively attachable to the pet collar; an attachment mechanism that is affixed to the case and is configured to selectively attach and selectively detach the leash system to a pet collar; a grip handle configured to mount on an exterior portion of the case; a leash attached to the grip handle; a leash spool having the leash coiled about it in a retracted state and comprising a spool spindle about which it rotates; a thin coil negator spring that is free on one end to rotate and affixed on an other end to the leash spool, the negator spring configured to provide a rotational bias to the leash spool in a leash retraction direction; a stop mechanism that when engaged prevents retraction of the leash and when engaged permits the leash to be extended; and a stop release mechanism configured to disengage the stop mechanism and permit the leash to be retracted, the stop release mechanism being located at the case and remote from the grip handle.