Panda International, Inc. is the inventor, designer and manufacturer of the Panda Leash, a unique fastening system for mobile phones or any wireless handheld device to prevent drops, loss or theft.

The products debuted at the CTIA Wireless 2007 in Orlando, FL, the world’s largest wireless technology show, and were selected for the "Fashion in Motion" program that presented the year’s most innovative and creative "wearable" wireless products and accessories.

The Panda Leash is a micro-thin, very strong 5" coil leash that attaches to any wireless device or PDA (cellphone, BlackBerry, Smartphone, iPod, digital camera, etc.), and clips to almost anything being worn or carried. The leash stretches easily to arm’s length use (3 ½ feet) without pulling or restraint, and recoils instantly to its original le ngth when not in use. If dropped, the attached phone or device is stopped short of impact by the length of the leash.

Panda is fashioned in contemporary colors, and can be stylized for any occasion with personal jewelry that can be clipped on and off the leash in moments. Panda sales and product distribution is from Panda International Inc. and affiliated distributors. international patent applications for the Panda Leash are pending.

The predominant design of mobile phones and similar devices is of a size and shape that fits easily in the hand when in use and fits easily in a pocket, purse or holster when being carried. The slim contoured shapes and smooth finishes of these devices make them particularly vulnerable to slips and drops when they are reached for or being held in use.

The accidental dropping of these devices is a common occurrence, and the subsequent damage or loss of the devise can be very costly to repair or replace.

It is estimated there are over 405,000,000 mobile phones in use in the United States alone, and 3.9 billion worldwide. Teenagers are a very high percentage of cell phone users and a variety of hand held devices. Certain activities present a higher degree of risk and frequency of accidental dropping of phones than others. These include active outdoor activities such as boating, sailing, biking, skiing, as well as a wide variety of job occupations involving high-rise buildings, bridges, towers, high-wire electrical repair, roofing, rigging, etc.

Even in the higher risk activities the phones are frequently used in the absence of a tether or leash that attaches to the phone and to the user to prevent it from falling. This is largely due to the design omission of a means for their attachment to the phones. A few models have a slot for the attachment of a small lanyard that can be passed through the slot and secured with a slip knot to the phone. The lanyard is then attached to a wrist strap, or a neck strap, to protect the phone from dropping when it is so attached. This has the disadvantage of having to slip the wrist strap on and off each time the phone is used with the risk of it being dropped in the process. With few exceptions, the neck strap is even less desirable to most people in having to wear a strap around the neck.

A variation of strap attachments is a clip and pin device that attaches to the phone with an adhesive pad. A releasable clip with a sliding lock mechanism attaches to the pin at one end, and a short chain and clasp is attached to the other end for attachment to a belt loop, belt clip or purse. The end result is a means to attach and secure a phone to the person carrying it, or to an accessory. However, it does not provide any degree of safety from it being dropped when making or receiving a call. The chain clasp must be released to use the phone, then reattached after completing the call with the risk of dropping it during its release, while talking, or reattaching it. With this system, the user must still depend on luck alone that the phone will not be dropped when making or receiving calls.

First: To provide a safety leash that will provide a high degree of safety in preventing a mobile phone, or other hand-held wireless device, from being damaged or lost if accidentally dropped while being carried or used.

Second: To serve as a visual and functional deterrent to theft.

Third: To fashion the leash in a variety of styles, presentations, and tastes for different life-styles and age groups as a decorative accessory that can be customized and interchanged at the discretion of the user.

Forth: To facilitate ease-of-use and non-interference of the leash when making or receiving calls; and to provide a quick and simple method for its attachment and release from a phone, or other device, by feel alone when practical.

Fifth: To enhance the value of the leash by its design and visual appeal as a fashion accessory, in addition to its function and intent as a safety device.

Panda products are warranted for 3-months against all defects in parts and materials. If defective under the terms of this warranty, the defective product or component will be replaced. Note: A coil leash that has been stretched beyond its normal recoiling length and no longer functions as intended is not covered under this warranty. Replacement is the sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty. Loss or damage to mobile phones, cameras, or other PDA devices attached to the Panda leash system is not covered in this warranty. Panda accepts no responsibility for the consequences, whether direct, indirect or accidental, or for any other type of damage arising or resulting from the use of this product. Warranty service can be obtained by contacting us at our website address: www.pandaleash.com or e-mail to sales@pandaleash.com.

For customer service assistance, please contact us at our website www.pandaleash.com, or e-mail sales@pandaleash.com. We will respond to your requests as quickly as possible.

A LEASH CALLED “PANDA” The current number of mobile phones subscriptions in the United States is over 420,000,000, the equivalent of 1.39 phones for every man, women and child in the country. One guess is as high as 80% of these devices will be dropped, lost or stolen within the first 120-days of use. The Panda Leash from Panda International, Inc. (Panda) is a welcome fix for the problem of dropping or loosing phones, or almost any handheld device.

Panda is a leash fastening system that safeguards cellphones, iPods, BlackBerrys, Palms, almost any PDA. It is ideally suited for digital cameras as well. A small, spring-lock appliance secures the leash to the phone, releasing it instantly with the push of a button. It adheres strongly with a 3M adhesive pad that peels off cleanly by hand. Panda’s micro-thin coil leash is designed for ease-of-use and non-interference when making or receiving calls. It is a mere 5” in length, fitting easily into purse or pocket, but stretches easily to arm’s length use without restraint or pulling. If dropped, the attached phone or device is stopped short of impact by the length of the leash.

“Clip-on/Clip-off” jewelry attachment is a novel feature of the product, and a Panda exclusive. Attachment clips allow a favorite bracelet, chain or piece of jewelry to be clipped on the leash in moments for any look or style that fits the mood or occasion.

The novelty and appeal of the Panda Leash™ were featured at the April CTIA Wireless 2008 expo in Las Vegas at the show’s “Fashion in Motion” program which presented the most innovated and creative products in the wearable, wireless design.

Panda Leash kits are available in two leash styles and multiple colors, and retail from Panda for $17.95 and $19.95 each according to style. Contact Panda International, 24681 La Plaza, Suite 260, Dana Point, CA 92629. Phone: 949-661-2893; Fax: 949-218-9750. sales@pandaleash.com; www.pandaleash.com.