Shock absorber leash

Abstract

A shock absorber leash incorporates grasping, attaching and elongated strap assemblies. The latter incorporates a strap subassembly, having a strap of non elastic, continuous structure for connecting the grasping and attaching assemblies, and a resilient, adjustable in length subassembly including an elastic strip having its ends attached to a cam-buckle for adjusting a length of the elastic strip. The resilient, adjustable in length subassembly is interposed laterally between the ends of a segment of the strap. The segment is provided adjacent to its ends with a first and second rings and forms a loop when the resilient, adjustable in length subassembly is not completely stretched. The latter is detachable from a remaining of the shock absorber leash by means of the cam-buckle and a free passage of the elastic strip through the first and second rings.

Description

I. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to animal leashes and, more particularly, to a shock absorber leash. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] As is well known by those familiar with the raising and training animals, animals are born with their natural, essentially wild instincts substantially intact, and, therefore, it is recognized that the domestication of animals requires training to overcome the animal's innate, inborn natural instincts. [0005] Attempts have been made in the past to introduce a better shock absorber for elastically and resistively yield to stretching and jerking applied thereagainst by a struggling animal being tied that has to endure all such without damage or breaking until its inherent instinct to free itself from restraint has been overcome and broken by a training exercise. [0006] Therefore, a safe and humane device was always necessary for training animals to accept being t...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a shock absorber leash for animals that addresses various concerns of prior art. The leash provides a comfortable work zone for the user, and the elastic subassembly can be easily detached and replaced when worn out or when another elastic subassembly with different force / distance characteristics is more suitable for achieving a \"comfort zone\" for the animal and the trainer. The leash includes a grasping assembly for holding the leash securely, an attaching assembly for fastening to the animal, and an elongated strap assembly including a non-elastic continuous structure for connecting the grasping and attaching assemblies. The strap subassembly has an adjustable length and includes a cam-buckle for adjusting the length of the elastic strip. The elastic strip is detachable from the remaining part of the leash and can be easily replaced. The leash provides a comfortable work zone for the user and can adapt to the force transmitted to the leash by the animal."

Problems solved by technology

First, a structure comprising alternating rigid and elastic elements requires a specialized factory to manufacture this combination.

Second, no means to adjust the length of the foregoing structure are considered.

Anscher's device presents the following disadvantages: First, the device is complicated and cumbersome.

Second, no means to adjust the device for specific conditions of use are contemplated.

The leash assembly described in this patent contain a main disadvantage.

There is no means provided for adjusting the length of the elastic element to correlate with a usual force applied by a certain dog.

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