Object launcher and method of launching object
AssigneeHyper Products, Inc.
InventorWard Myers
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Abstract
A hand-held launcher for launching an object includes a handle and a frame fixedly attached proximate the handle and extending forwardly from the handle. Elastic tubing is attached to a forward end of the frame. A hook is attached to an object to be launched where the hook engages the tubing when the tubing is positioned into a stretched position and wherein the hook is capable of being released from the tubing during launching.
Claims20
A hand-held launcher for launching an object, the launcher comprising:
- a handle;
- a frame fixedly attached proximate the handle and extending forwardly therefrom;
- elastic tubing attached to a forward end of the frame;
- an object to be launched;
- and
- a hook attached to the object to be launched for engaging the tubing when the tubing is in a stretched position and capable of being released from the tubing during launching.
A method for launching an object using a hand-held launcher, the launcher having a frame attached to a handle at one end and elastic tubing attached to a forward end of the frame;
- the method comprising:
- providing an object to be launched;
- attaching a hook to the object;
- holding the launcher by its handle with a hand;
- engaging the hook with the elastic tubing;
- gripping the object with another hand and manually stretching the elastic tubing with the engagement of the hook with the elastic tubing;
- and
- releasing the object such that the elastic tubing contracts and launches the object into flight.
An object for training a dog to retrieve, the object comprising:
- a main body;
- and
- a band secured to the main body and wherein the band contains a scent of an animal that the dog is to retrieve.
A band for securing to an object to be thrown for a dog to retrieve, the band comprising a loop that secures to the object wherein the band is constructed of a material that absorbs a liquid scent.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.