Device to removably attach a flashlight to a retractable dog leash

Abstract

A device for detachably connecting a flashlight to a retractable leash. The device includes a flexible elongated base member having a top and a bottom side. An elastic member attached to the top side of the elongate member- creates an aperture there between for removably inserting a flashlight. Two straps are attached to the bottom of the based member for detachably connecting the elongated base member to a handle of the retractable leash.

What is now claimed is:  
     
         1 . A device for detachably connecting a flashlight to a retractable dog leash, said device comprising: 
 a flexible elongated base member having a top and a bottom side;    an elastic member attached to the top side of said elongated base member to create an aperture between said base member and said elastic member;    means for detachably connecting said base member to a handle of a retractable dog leash such that a flashlight may be removably inserted into the aperture and maintained therein.    
     
     
         2 . The device of    claim 1    wherein said elastic member is sewn to said elongated base member.  
     
     
         3 . The device of    claim 1    wherein said attachment means include straps, each strap having complementary hook-and-loop fastener material on one side thereof.  
     
     
         4 . The device of    claim 3    wherein the straps are sewn to said elongated base member.  
     
     
         5 . The device of    claim 4    wherein a nonskid material is attached to the underside of the strap having the loop fastener material.  
     
     
         6 . The device of    claim 1    wherein said elongated base member is webbing.  
     
     
         7 . The device of    claim 1    wherein said elastic member has two ends, each end being separately attached to the elongated base member.  
     
     
         8 . A device for detachably connecting a flashlight to a secondary device, said device comprising: 
 a flexible elongate member having a top and a bottom side;    an elastic member attached to the top side of said elongate member to create an aperture there between;    means for detachably connecting said elongate member to a portion of the secondary device such that a flashlight may be removably inserted into the aperture.