Multiple pet leash holding device

The multiple pet leash holding device is a device that is adapted to hold multiple pet leashes simultaneously and in an untangled arrangement so that a pet walker can walk multiple pets simultaneously. The device is constructed of non-moving parts, and includes a grip member perpendicularly oriented with respect to a support member. A distal end of the support member includes leash holder members that extend laterally therefrom, and onto which the looped end of multiple pet leashes may be placed. Each leash holder member includes a first holder member that is perpendicularly oriented on a distal end of the leash holder member. The first holder member includes a second holder member acutely oriented at a first distal end in order to prevent unintended separation of the looped end of the pet leashes there from.

CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Not Applicable

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

Not Applicable

REFERENCE TO APPENDIX

Not Applicable

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of pet leashes, more specifically, a device that can hold a plurality of pet leashes.

Pets require exercise, which requires a pet owner to walk with a leash. This usually poses no problem where the pet owner is walking one or two pets. However, this can become a difficult task where the pet owner is trying to simultaneously walk a multitude of pets. There has been a plurality of products that enable a pet owner to handle a multitude of pet leashes simultaneously. However, these products include moving parts or are overly cumbersome. What is needed is a device that can support and control a multitude of leash pets, and which is constructed of a single item construction. The device of the present application addresses this need.

B. Discussion of the Prior Art

As will be discussed immediately below, no prior art discloses a device adapted to hold multiple pet leashes simultaneously and in an untangled arrangement so that a pet walker can walk multiple pets simultaneously; wherein the device is constructed of non-moving parts, and includes a grip member perpendicularly oriented with respect to a support member; wherein a distal end of the support member includes leash holder members that extend laterally there from, and said holder members are configured such that the looped end of multiple pet leashes may be placed; wherein the leash holder members each include a first holder member that is perpendicularly oriented on a distal end of the leash holder member; wherein the first holder member includes a second holder member acutely oriented at a first distal end in order to prevent unintended separation of the looped end of the pet leashes there from.

The Sporn patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,237,539) discloses a multiple dog leash assembly. However, the assembly is not a single-piece construction that enables a pet walker to manage a plurality of leashed pets.

The Goodger, Sr. patent (U.S. Pat. No. 5,901,668) discloses an animal leash for multiple animals. However, the leash is not a device that includes leash holder members that engage looped ends of multiple leashes.

The Hajianpour patent (U.S. Pat. No. 8,104,145) discloses a handle for a pet leash. However, the handle does not include leash holder members that enable looped ends of leashes to attach thereon.

The Gish patent (U.S. Pat. No. 5,852,988) discloses an anti-tangle multiple pet walking leash. However, the leash is not a device configured to secure multiple looped ends of pet leashes thereto.

The Lyon patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,247,739) discloses a device for carrying containers. However, the carrying containers is not a device uniquely adapted to secure a multitude of looped ends of leashes in order to walk a plurality of leashed pets.

The Santini patent (U.S. Pat. No. Des. 386,409) illustrates an ornamental design for a grocery bag handle, which is not adapted for use with looped ends of a pet leash.

While the above-described devices fulfill their respective and particular objects and requirements, they do not describe a device adapted to hold multiple pet leashes simultaneously and in an untangled arrangement so that a pet walker can walk multiple pets simultaneously; wherein the device is constructed of non-moving parts, and includes a grip member perpendicularly oriented with respect to a support member; wherein a distal end of the support member includes leash holder members that extend laterally there from, and said holder members are configured such that the looped end of multiple pet leashes may be placed; wherein the leash holder members each include a first holder member that is perpendicularly oriented on a distal end of the leash holder member; wherein the first holder member includes a second holder member acutely oriented at a first distal end in order to prevent unintended separation of the looped end of the pet leashes there from. In this regard, the multiple pet leash holding device departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The multiple pet leash holding device is a device that is adapted to hold multiple pet leashes simultaneously and in an untangled arrangement so that a pet walker can walk multiple pets simultaneously. The device is constructed of non-moving parts, and includes a grip member perpendicularly oriented with respect to a support member. A distal end of the support member includes leash holder members that extend laterally therefrom, and onto which the looped end of multiple pet leashes may be placed. Each leash holder member includes a first holder member that is perpendicularly oriented on a distal end of the leash holder member. The first holder member includes a second holder member acutely oriented at a first distal end in order to prevent unintended separation of the looped end of the pet leashes there from.

It is an object of the invention to provide a device that enables a pet walker to manage a plurality of leashed pets via a single device.

A further object of the invention is to provide a device that has no moving parts, and is of a single-piece construction.

A further object of the invention is to provide a leash holder members that enable multiple looped ends of leashes to be secured thereon.

A further object of the invention is to provide a grip member that is perpendicularly oriented with a support member, which in turn is in connection with the leash holder members.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the multiple pet leash holding device will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments of the multiple pet leash holding device when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

Detailed reference will now be made to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated inFIGS. 1-5. A multiple pet leash holding device100(hereinafter invention) includes a grip member101that is a triangularly-shaped member with diagonal members102that converge to connect with a support member110. The support member110is perpendicularly-oriented with respect to the grip member.

The support member110includes a distal end111at which point a pair of leash holder members120extend therefrom. The leash holder members120extend in an opposing configuration. Moreover, the grip member101and the leash holder members120are aligned in order to form a thin profile, which is depicted inFIG. 2. It shall be noted that the overall construction of the invention100is comprised of no moving parts, and may be constructed of a single piece.

The leash holder members120are each further defined with a first holder member122that is perpendicularly oriented on a distal end121of the leash holder member120. The first holder member122includes a second holder member125acutely oriented at a first distal end123in order to prevent unintended separation of a looped end201of a pet leash200there from.

The invention100is used by placing the loop ends201of multiple pet leashes200onto the leash holder members120. An end user300shall grasp the invention100via the grip member101. It shall be noted that the configuration of components comprising the invention100is such that the pet leashes200shall not become entangled, and the end user300is able to control and manage all leashed pets400thereon.

It shall be noted that the overall shape of the invention100resembles that of an anchor. It shall be noted that all components of the invention100may be made of a multitude of materials comprising plastics, wood, metal, carbon fiber composite.