Leash pack

• US 9,861,078 B1
• Filed: 10/28/2015
• Issued: 01/09/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 12/09/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Matthew Wesley Mantelli, Neddie John Sherbanee
• Original Assignee: Matthew Wesley Mantelli, Neddie John Sherbanee
• Inventors: Mantelli, Matthew Wesley, Sherbanee, Neddie John
• Primary Examiner(s): LARSON, JUSTIN MATTHEW
• Application Number:
  US14/925,287
• Time in Patent Office: 804 Days
• Field of Search: D30153, 224 4211, D3321
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 27/003 Leads, leashes
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 27/006 with light-emitting or ornamental devices
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 27/008 with pockets or similar for carrying accessories

Abstract

A leash pack has first and second storage compartment panels that includes storage compartments for holding pet walking articles. First and second connector straps connect top edges of the first and second storage compartment panels for hanging the leash pack on a leash. Connectors are disposed on inner surfaces for removably joining the first and second storage compartment panels.

Claims

1. A leash pack for holding pet walking articles in association with a leash, the leash pack comprising:

a first storage compartment panel and second storage compartment panel, the first and second storage compartment panels each including an outer surface and an opposed inner surface that extend to a top edge, a bottom edge, a front side edge, and a rear side edge;

at least one storage compartment formed in the first storage compartment panel for holding at least some of the articles;

at least one further compartment formed in the second storage compartment panel for holding further of the articles;

a first connector strap that connects the top edges of the first and second storage compartment panels, wherein the first connector strap is proximate the front side edges;

a second connector strap that connects the top edges of the first and second storage compartment panels, wherein the second connector strap is proximate the rear side edges;

connectors disposed on the inner surfaces of each of the first and second storage compartment panels for removably joining the first and second storage compartment panels,

wherein when the first and second storage compartment panels are draped over the leash to hang from the first and second connector straps, the connectors removably join the first and second storage compartment panels together so that the first and second storage compartment panels, the connectors, and the first and second connector straps form a loop around the leash for removably mounting the leash pack on the leash; and

a stabilization strap connected to the first connector strap at one end and extending to another end having a fastener, such that the stabilization strap may be wrapped through a handle loop of the leash, and fastened to form a loop which secures the leash pack so that it cannot slide down the leash during use.

2. The leash pack of claim 1, wherein the at least one storage compartment includes a water bottle sleeve formed in the first storage compartment panel.

3. The leash pack of claim 2, wherein the water bottle sleeve includes a water bottle opening that is formed in part by the front edge of the first storage compartment panel.

4. The leash pack of claim 1, wherein the at least one further compartment formed in the second storage compartment panel includes a master compartment that includes an opening that is adjacent the top edge of the second storage compartment panel.

5. The leash pack of claim 4, wherein the master compartment has a zippered opening that extends almost the entire length of the top edge of the second storage compartment panel.

6. The leash pack of claim 1, wherein the at least one further compartment formed in the second storage compartment panel includes a cell phone compartment that includes an opening adjacent the top edge of the second storage compartment panel, the cell phone compartment having an outer compartment wall constructed of a mesh screen.

7. The leash pack of claim 6, further comprising a fastener for closing the cell phone compartment.

8. The leash pack of claim 7, further comprising a slot extending through to the cell phone compartment adjacent the front side edge of the second storage compartment panel.

9. The leash pack of claim 1, wherein the at least one storage compartment includes a bowl compartment formed in the first storage compartment panel for holding a portable pet bowl.

10. The leash pack of claim 1, wherein the at least one storage compartment includes a compartment formed in the first storage compartment panel for holding a flashlight.

11. The leash pack of claim 1, further comprising a D-ring attached to the first connector strap above the stabilization strap, such that when a clip of the leash is attached to the D-ring, and the stabilization strap is wrapped through the handle loop of the leash, the leash and the leash pack together form a ring that can be hung over a user'"'"'s shoulder.

12. A leash pack for holding pet walking articles in association with a leash, the leash pack comprising:

a first storage compartment panel and second storage compartment panel, the first and second storage compartment panels each including an outer surface and an opposed inner surface that extend to a top edge, a bottom edge, a front side edge, and a rear side edge;

at least one storage compartment formed in the first storage compartment panel for holding at least some of the articles, wherein the at least one storage compartment includes a water bottle sleeve that includes a water bottle opening that is formed in part by the front edge of the first storage compartment panel;

at least one further compartment formed in the second storage compartment panel for holding further of the articles, wherein the at least one further compartment includes a master compartment that includes an opening that is adjacent the top edge of the second storage compartment panel, wherein the master compartment has a zippered opening that extends almost the entire length of the top edge of the second storage compartment panel;

a first connector strap that connects the top edges of the first and second storage compartment panels, wherein the first connector strap is proximate the front side edges;

a second connector strap that connects the top edges of the first and second storage compartment panels, wherein the second connector strap is proximate the rear side edges;

connectors disposed on the inner surfaces of each of the first and second storage compartment panels for removably joining the first and second storage compartment panels,

wherein when the first and second storage compartment panels are draped over the leash to hang from the first and second connector straps, the connectors removably join the first and second storage compartment panels together so that the first and second storage compartment panels, the connectors, and the first and second connector straps form a loop around the leash for removably mounting the leash pack on the leash; and

a stabilization strap connected to the first connector strap at one end and extending to another end having a fastener, such that the stabilization strap may be wrapped through a handle loop of the leash, and fastened to form a loop which secures the leash pack so that it cannot slide down the leash during use.

13. The leash pack of claim 12, wherein the at least one further compartment formed in the second storage compartment panel includes a cell phone compartment that includes an opening adjacent the top edge of the second storage compartment panel, the cell phone compartment having an outer compartment wall constructed of a mesh screen.

14. The leash pack of claim 13, further comprising a fastener for closing the cell phone compartment.

15. The leash pack of claim 13, further comprising a slot extending through to the cell phone compartment adjacent the front side edge of the second storage compartment panel.

16. The leash pack of claim 12, further comprising a D-ring attached to the first connector strap above the stabilization strap, such that when a clip of the leash is attached to the D-ring, and the stabilization strap is wrapped through the handle loop of the leash, the leash and the leash pack together form a ring that can be hung over a user'"'"'s shoulder.

17. A method for holding pet walking articles in association with a leash of a type which includes a handle loop at one end and a clip at the other end, the method comprising the steps of:

providing a leash pack comprising;

a first storage compartment panel and a second storage compartment panel, the first and second storage compartment panels each including an outer surface and an opposed inner surface that extend to a top edge, a bottom edge, a front side edge, and a rear side edge;

at least one storage compartment formed in the first storage compartment panel for holding at least some of the articles;

at least one further compartment formed in the second storage compartment panel for holding further of the articles;

a first connector strap that connects the top edges of the first and second storage compartment panels, wherein the first connector strap is proximate the front side edges;

a second connector strap that connects the top edges of the first and second storage compartment panels, wherein the second connector strap is proximate the rear side edges;

connectors disposed on the inner surfaces of each of the first and second storage compartment panels for removably joining the first and second storage compartment panels; and

a stabilization strap connected to the first connector strap at one end and extending to another end having a fastener;

draping the first and second storage compartment panels over the leash to hang from the first and second connector straps;

joining the connectors of the first and second storage compartment panels so that the first and second storage compartment panels, the connectors, and the first and second connector straps form a loop around the leash for removably mounting the leash pack on the leash; and

wrapping the stabilization strap through the handle loop of the leash, and fastened the stabilization strap to form a loop which secures the leash pack to the handle loop so that the leash pack cannot slide down the leash during use.