Patent ID: 6205956
Filing Date: 2001-03-27
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A collar and leash assembly comprising:a collar having first end and a second end;a leash having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end of said leash is attached to said first end of said collar;a catch disposed on said second end of said leash;a buckle disposed on said second end of said collar; anda locking mechanism having a lock disposed therein, wherein said locking mechanism is attached to said first end of said leash and said first end of said collar, and wherein said lock has a hollow core and is capable of being in a locked position or an unlocked position, said locking mechanism including;a back plate,a face plate, wherein said first end of said collar and said first end of said leash are disposed between said back plate and said face plate,a buckle engagement clip configured to engage said buckle,a catch engagement clip configured to engage said catch, anda release switch having a distal end and a proximal end, said release switch being capable of sliding through said hollow core of said lock when said lock is in said unlocked position.