Pet Carousel

Pet Carousel

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U.S. Patent : # 6,820,573

Inventor : John P. McMullin

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As attorney for the inventor of the innovative Pet Carousel we are currently seeking manufacturing companies to license, purchase patent rights or enter into a royalty agreement for this timely invention. Interested parties can reach the attorney at the contact numbers listed at the bottom of this page.

Objects of the present invention:

to provide a rotating system for retractable leashes

to provide a device for retractable leashes allowing for an animal at any one of a plurality of locations

to provide a tether device that will allow a 360 degree movement to a pets tether device

to provide a carousel device consisting of two pipes that fit together and may be inserted into the ground

The following pictures are meant to display possible physical characteristics of the present invention and are not to be taken in a limiting sense. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

5 pet carousel 56 pin bottom member

10 dog 60 carousel rotation member

12 retractable pet leash 62 hammering pin

14 retractable pet leash grip 100 alternate carousel

16 retractable pet leash opening 102 alternate first extension

18 ground surface 104 alternate first extension opening

20 outer pipe 106 alternate second extension

22 inner pipe 108 alternate second extension opening

24 outer pipe first end 110 hinge point of 32

26 outer pipe second end 112 alternate carousel retaining member first end

28 inner pipe first end 114 alternate carousel retaining member second end

30 inner pipe first end threads 116 alternate carousel retaining member first end hole

32 collar 118 alternate carousel retaining member second end hole

34 inner pipe second end 120 alternate carousel retaining member first end pin

36 inner pipe collar 122 alternate carousel retaining member second end pin

38 inner pipe stop pin 130 combined pin for alternate carousel retaining member

40 carousel first extension 132 combined pin first member

42 carousel second extension 134 combined pin second member

44 first extension top hole 136 combined pin elevated connection member

46 first extension bottom hole 140 alternate U-shaped pin

48 second extension top hole 142 alternate U-shaped pin first member

50 second extension bottom hole 144 alternate U-shaped pin second member

52 U-shaped pin 146 padlock

54 pin top member

PATENT DRAWINGS

FIGURE 1
Figure 1 is a pictorial illustration of the device of the present invention in use.

FIGURE 2
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the device of the present invention showing all parts in an exploded state.

FIGURE 3
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the present invention showing the carousel portion and partial portion of the inner pipe as a retractable leash that may be inserted into the extended portion of the device.

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FIGURE 4
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the carousel portion and partial portion of the inner pipe. Shown is a retractable leash inserted into the extended portion of the carousel and locked in by a key pin. The carousel portion of the device rotates on a stop pin located on the inner pipe.

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FIGURE 5
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the carousel showing the carousel rotating on the inner pipe and the stop pin.

FIGURE 6
Figure 6 is a side sectional view of the top portion of the carousel of the present invention.

FIGURE 7
Figure 7 is a perspective view of the present invention, showing all parts assembled.

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FIGURE 8
Figure 8 is a top view of the present invention showing a pet attached to its tether and the carousel device of the present invention and the 360 degree movement the carousel provides.

FIGURE 9
Figure 9 is a partial perspective view showing an alternate embodiment of the carousel extensions.

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FIGURE 10
Figure 10 is a partial perspective showing an alternate embodiment of the carousel extensions with an alternate leash retaining member shown.

FIGURE 11
Figure 11 is a perspective view showing an alternate embodiment of the retaining member with a first type of retaining pin.

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FIGURE 12
Figure 12 is a perspective view showing an alternate embodiment of the retaining member with a second type of retaining pin.

FIGURE 13
Figure 13 is an alternate retaining pin having a deformable pin member.

If you are interested in licensing, purchasing the rights to the above invention or entering into a royalty agreement please contact the office of Michael I. Kroll as follows:

Michael I. Kroll
171 Stillwell Lane
Syosset, New York 11791
Tel. #: 800-367-7774
Tel. #: 516-367-7777
Fax #: 800-367-7704
Fax #: 516-692-2787

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