abstract a restraining apparatus for an animal including a combination of a leash and a harness to be used in conjunction with a collar. the restraining apparatus includes a ring defining an opening. a coupling element for fastening to a collar on the animal is mounted to the ring. a substantially rigid arm is mounted to the ring and extends to a free distal end spaced from the ring, with the arm forming a substantially elongated opening with the ring. a leash may be attached to the ring. when the restraining apparatus is applied to the animal as a harness, the coupling element is fastened to the collar, and the leash is wrapped around the torso of the animal, engages the arm at the elongated opening, and may freely slide and tighten around the Torso of the animal. attorney docket no. 026992-000116 translation of abstract patent summary: "convertible harness and leash system and method". The present invention relates to an animal restraint apparatus including a combination of a leash and harness for use in conjunction with the collar (22). the restraint apparatus includes a ring (36) defining an aperture. a coupling element (34) for attaching to a collar on the animal is mounted on the ring. a substantially rigid arm (38) is mounted on the ring and extends to a free distal end separated from the ring, with the arm forming a substantially elongated aperture with the ring. A leash can be attached to the ring. When the restraint is applied to the animal as a harness, the coupling element is attached to the collar and the leash is wrapped around the animal's torso, engages the arm in the elongated opening and can slide and compress freely around the torso. of the animal.abstract a restraining apparatus for an animal including a combination of a leash and a harness to be used in conjunction with a collar. the restraining apparatus includes a ring defining an opening. a coupling element for fastening to a collar on the animal is mounted to the ring. a substantially rigid
