System, method, and device for securing a leash to an object
View Patent ↗Systems, methods, and devices for securing an object using a connection device. The systems, methods, and devices for securing an object using a connection device, for example to hang a decoration from a ceiling rafter, attach a strap to a trailer, or any other situation in which a connection device is needed, including for an owner to restrain pets using a leash without actually holding on to the leash. A device and system may include a loop constructed of a flexible material, wherein the material comprises a hole disposed therethrough and a connector including a frame. A portion of the frame is disposed through the hole of the loop such that the connector is releasably coupled to the loop and the connector is configured to receive a line.
1. A system comprising:
a leash cord;
a loop constructed of a flexible material, wherein the flexible material comprises a hole disposed therethrough;
a connector comprising a frame defining a first ring formation and a second ring formation, and wherein one or more of the first ring formation and the second ring formation is opened by way of a gate;
wherein a portion of the frame defining the first ring formation is disposed through the hole of the loop such that the connector is releasably coupled to the loop; and
wherein the second ring formation of the connector is configured to receive the leash cord to releasably secure the leash cord around an object;
wherein the loop is formed of a length of the flexible material comprising a first releasably attachable portion and a second releasably attachable portion, and wherein the first releasably attachable portion is attached to the second releasably attachable portion to form the loop.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the gate of the connector is a double gate connector comprising a first gate and a second gate, wherein the connector further comprises a swivel disposed between the first gate and the second gate, wherein the swivel enables the first gate to rotate relative to the second gate.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hole disposed through the flexible material further comprises a grommet, and wherein an interior diameter defined by the grommet is optimized to receive the frame of the connector and the gate.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second gate is configured to open to enable the second ring formation to receive the leash cord; and
wherein the second gate is configured to close such that the leash cord is disposed within the second ring formation.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the connector comprises a double gate carabiner comprising:
a first carabiner comprising the first ring formation and a first gate; and
a second carabiner comprising the second ring formation and a second gate.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the gate comprises a spring configured to automatically spring into a closed position when not being depressed, and wherein the closed position is defined by at least one of the first ring formation or the second ring formation forming a closed loop.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first releasably attachable portion is joined to the second releasably attachable portion by way of one or more of a hook, snap, button, zipper, buckle, clasp, or hook and eye closure.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the length of the flexible material further comprises a tab, and wherein the hole disposed through the flexible material is located at the tab, and wherein the tab is disposed between the first releasably attachable portion and the second releasably attachable portion.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the gate of the connector is a double gate connector comprising a first gate and a second gate, wherein at least one of the first gate or the second gate comprises a locking sleeve such that the at least one of the first gate or the second gate can be locked in a closed position, and wherein the closed position is defined by at least one of the first ring formation or the second ring formation forming a closed loop.
10. A method of releasably securing a leash cord to an object, the method comprising:
releasably coupling a loop to a connector, wherein the connector comprises a frame defining a first ring formation and a second ring formation, wherein the loop is constructed of a flexible material, and wherein the flexible material comprises a hole disposed therethrough for receiving the frame of the connector, such that a portion of the frame defining the first ring formation is disposed through the hole of the loop such that the connector is releasably coupled to the loop;
wherein one or more of the first ring formation and the second ring formation is opened by way of a gate;
wherein the loop is formed of a length of the flexible material comprising a first releasably attachable portion and a second releasably attachable portion, and wherein the first releasably attachable portion is attached to the second releasably attachable portion to form the loop;
looping the leash cord around the object; and
releasably hooking the second ring formation around the leash cord to releasably secure the leash cord to the object.