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US 2017/0290296 A1Published application
Pet Toy with Peripheral Groove for Holding Round Objects
AssigneeKong Inc.
InventorDavid F. Simon
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Abstract
The pet toy includes two semi-spherical ends or caps interconnected by a curved neck. The curved neck defines a central peripheral channel that enables the curved neck to hold one or more round objects. A noise making device such as a squeaker may be sealed within the pet toy. The exterior surfaces of the semi spherical ends may have a plurality of surface irregularities to include groups of irregular protrusions and grooves disposed between the protrusions. Treats may be selectively secured to the pet toy.
Claims20
A pet toy comprising:
- a first enlarged end;
- a second enlarged end;
- a curved neck interconnecting said first and second enlarged ends;
- wherein said curved neck defines an endless peripheral channel that separates said first and second enlarged ends;
- and
- wherein said pet toy is substantially symmetrical about an axis extending along said curved neck.
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A pet toy comprising:
- a first semi spherical end;
- a second semi spherical end;
- a curved neck interconnecting the first and second semi spherical ends;
- wherein said curved neck defines an endless peripheral channel that substantially bisects said pet toy and separates said first and second semi spherical ends;
- and
- at least one substantially spherical object placed within said endless peripheral channel.
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A method of entertaining an animal comprising:
- providing a pet toy having:
- a first enlarged end;
- a second enlarged end;
- a curved neck interconnecting the first and second enlarged ends;
- and
- wherein said curved neck defines an endless peripheral channel that substantially bisects said pet toy and separates said first and second enlarged ends;
- placing at least one ball within said endless peripheral channel;
- and
- giving the pet toy to an animal for the animal to interact with the pet toy.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.