Animal Toy and Method of Manufacture
OwnerWalter Michael Young, IIIinventor
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Abstract
An animal toy is provided constructed from a latex or natural rubber material and formed into a ball. The ball is formed of an aggregate of particulate material that are bound together to form a substantially non-hollow construction. Pieces of latex are joined together to form balls, and the balls may be pressed together and constructed by hand or, alternatively, pressed into molds. By constructing the balls by hand, no two balls, even balls of similar size, are identical. Each ball has irregular outer surface that forms a variety of resilient protuberances that provide beneficial oral hygiene effects when chewed or rubbed against the teeth.
Claims20
A method for manufacturing the animal toy comprising the steps:
- a. forming a solution of calcium nitrate or other suitable salt and water in a ratio of about 30 lbs (about 13.6 kg) of water to about 1 lb (about 0.45 kg);
- b. placing a liquid latex and/or natural rubber into said solution such as to coalesce the latex/rubber into a plurality of individual pieces;
- c. while in the solution, forming said in pieces to join together to form and animal toy shape;
- d. leaching said animal toy shape with water at a temperature of between about 85 degrees and about 100 degrees Celsius for about two hours.
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