Pet collar with retractable leash

Abstract

An integrated pet leash comprising a pet restraint, handle, retractors fastened to the outer side of the collar, and flexible elongated members. The flexible elongated members are coupled between the ends of the handle and the retractors. The retractors exert a force on the flexible elongated members toward the restraint. Additionally, the handle may include a detachable fastener to lock the collar-leash to poles, fence posts, parking meters, and the like.

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       19 . A leash for an animal restraint having an inner side and outer side, comprising: 
 a handle having a first end and second end;    first and second retractors configured to mount directly to the outer side of the restraint; and    first and second flexible elongated members;    wherein the first flexible elongated member is coupled between the first end of the handle and the first retraction member, and the second flexible elongated member is coupled between the second end of the handle and the second retraction member;    wherein the first and second retraction members exert a force on the first and second flexible elongated members toward the restraint.    
   
   
       20 . The leash of  claim 19 , wherein the handle includes a first handle portion and a second handle portion detachably coupled together and configured to form a loop when coupled together.  
   
   
       21 . The leash of  claim 20 , wherein the first handle portion and the second handle portion are detachably coupled together by a latch mechanism.  
   
   
       22 . The leash of  claim 20 , wherein the first handle portion and the second handle portion are detachably coupled together by a hook and loop fastener.  
   
   
       23 . The leash of  claim 19 , wherein the first and second elongated members are constructed from steel wire.  
   
   
       24 . The leash of  claim 19 , wherein the first and second retraction members are retractable reels.  
   
   
       25 . A leash for an animal restraint having an inner side and outer side, comprising: 
 means for holding the leash;    means for connecting the restraint to the holding means;    first means for retracting the connecting means into an unextended position and for housing the connecting means in the unextended position;    second means for retracting the connecting means into the unextended position and for housing the connecting means in the unextended position;    wherein the first and second means for retracting are configured to mount directly on the upper side of the restraint; and    wherein the first and second means for retracting exert a force on the means for connecting toward the restraint.    
   
   
       26 . The leash of  claim 25 , wherein the holding means includes a first handle portion and a second handle portion detachably coupled together and configured to form a loop when coupled together.  
   
   
       27 . The leash of  claim 26 , wherein the first handle portion and the second handle portion are detachably coupled together by a latch mechanism.  
   
   
       28 . The integrated pet leash of  claim 26 , wherein the first handle portion and the second handle portion are detachably coupled together by a hook and loop fastener.  
   
   
       29 . A leash for an animal collar having an inner side and outer side, comprising: 
 a handle having a first end and second end; and    first and second retractable reels each having a retraction mechanism and a cable connected to the retraction mechanism, wherein the first and second retractable reels are configured to fasten to the outer side of the collar a distance approximately from the first end of the handle to the second end of the handle;    wherein the cable of the first retractable reel is connected to the first end of the handle, and the cable of the second retractable reel is connected to the second end of the handle;    wherein the first and second retractable reels exert a force on the handle toward the collar to hold the handle adjacent to the collar.    
   
   
       30 . The leash of  claim 29 , wherein the handle includes a first handle portion and a second handle portion detachably coupled together and configured to form a loop when coupled together.  
   
   
       31 . The leash of  claim 30 , wherein the first handle portion and the second handle portion are detachably coupled together by a latch mechanism.  
   
   
       32 . The leash of  claim 30 , wherein the first handle portion and the second handle portion are detachably coupled together by a hook and loop fastener.  
   
   
       33 . The leash of  claim 19 , wherein the restraint has an upper side on top of the pet and an under side under the pet; and wherein the first and second retractors are located on the upper side of the restraint.  
   
   
       34 . The leash of  claim 29 , wherein the collar has an upper side on top of the pet and an under side under the pet; and wherein the first and second retractable reels are located on the upper side of the collar.