COUPLING DEVICE

摘要

A coupling device (10, 110) for engagement with an anchor member (16) is provided. The coupling device (10, 110) includes a lever (14, 114) that moves between a closed position that substantially covers the mouth (36, 80, 180) of the device (10, 110) and an open position in which the mouth (36, 80, 180) is substantially uncovered by the lever (14, 114). The lever (14, 114) may be moved to the open position by camming forces or by direct manipulation of a portion (19) of the lever (14, 114) by a user. The coupling device (10, 110) may include a cover (11, 111) with a recognizable shape such as a pet or fictional character. The protruding ears (41, 42) and/or head of the recognizable shape aid in the gripping and operation of the device (10, 110) and the mouth (36, 80, 180) receives the anchor member (16).