ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,635,672, issued on May 26, was assigned to Analytical Horsepower LLC (Melbourne, Fla.).
"Retractable dog leash" was invented by James E. Stern (Greenville, Ky.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An assembly comprises a retractor having a first face, a second face, and a body. The first face being spaced from the second face on an axis. The body extending between the first face and the second face along the axis. A clip that is supported on the second face. A handle that has a stowed position. The handle in the stowed position is adjacent the body. The handle is retractably connected to the retractor."
The patent was filed on Nov. 7, 2024, un...