# US 2023/0263136 A1 · The Bully Gun > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2023/0263136 A1 - Document ID: US20230263136A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 18/171,059 - Filed: 2023-02-17 - Published: 2023-08-24 - Earliest claimed: 2022-02-21 - Inventors: John E. Lamarr, JR. - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20230263136A1 ## CPC - A01K 15/025: {Toys specially adapted for animals} - A01K 15/0252: {Fetching toys or devices to throw toys} - A01K: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS ## Abstract A system that is used to entertain dogs and cats. The system includes a toy gun that propels at least one soft toy or ball which is tethered to the toy gun and then retracted using a winding mechanism in the toy gun. The toys or balls can be coated or wrapped by tough material and the tether can be an elastomeric cord. A dog or cat will chase or tug on the toys or balls for amusement and exercise. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A toy gun device comprising: a barrel with a proximate end and a distal end, a winding mechanism, a tether with a proximate end and a distal end, at least one toy, said barrel having an interior and exterior, said winding mechanism being connected to said proximate end of said barrel, said proximate end of said tether being connected to said winding mechanism, said distal end of said tether being connected to said toy, said tether running through said interior of said barrel, said barrel having means to propel said toy away from said distal end of said barrel, said winding mechanism having means to develop tensional force in said tether, and said winding mechanism having means for releasing said tensional force from said tether. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The toy gun device of claim 1 further comprising said toy being at least one ball. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The toy gun device of claim 2 further comprising said ball made of an elastomeric material such that said ball bounces. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The toy gun device of claim 1 further comprising said toy that is attractive to animals. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The toy gun device of claim 1 further comprising said tether constructed from an elastomeric material. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The toy gun device of claim 1 further comprising said barrel distal end having means to hold said toy to said barrel distal end when said tether is under said tensional force. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The toy gun device of claim 1 further comprising said barrel having interior dimensions large enough to hold said toy in said interior of said barrel. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The toy gun device of claim 1 further comprising said winding mechanism with means for adjustable friction drag on said tether. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The toy gun device of claim 1 further comprising said means to develop said tensional force in winding mechanism is motorized. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The toy gun device of claim 1 further comprising a means to affix said barrel to the ground or a non-moving base. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The toy gun device of claim 1 further comprising said winding mechanism having means to develop the energy required for propelling said toy away from said distal end of said barrel. ### Claim 12 A toy gun device comprising: a barrel with a proximate end and a distal end, a winding mechanism, a tether with a proximate and distal end, at least one toy, said barrel having an interior and exterior, said winding mechanism being connected to said proximate end of said barrel, said proximate end of said tether being connected to said winding mechanism, said distal end of said tether being connected to said toy, said tether running through said interior of said barrel, said barrel having means to propel said toy away from said distal end of said barrel, said winding mechanism having means to develop tensional force in said tether, said winding mechanism having means for releasing said tensional force from said tether, said toy being at least one ball, said ball made of an elastomeric material such that the ball bounces, said toy that is attractive to animals, said tether constructed from an elastomeric material, and said winding mechanism with means for adjustable friction drag on said tether. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The toy gun device of claim 12 further comprising said barrel having distal end with means to hold said toy to said barrel distal end when said tether has said tensional force. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The toy gun device of claim 12 further comprising said barrel having interior dimensions large enough to hold said toy in said interior of said barrel. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The toy gun device of claim 12 further comprising said means to develop said tensional force in winding mechanism is motorized. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The toy gun device of claim 12 further comprising a means to affix said barrel to an external base object. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The toy gun device of claim 12 further comprising said winding mechanism having means to develop the energy required for propelling said toy away from said distal end of said barrel.