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US 4,907,537 AGranted
Cat toy
OwnerCharles A. Shirkinventor
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Abstract
A cat toy with an ovate-shaped configuration having a weight inserted into a recessed area in the front section and a tail piece protruding from the rear section. When manipulated by a cord attached in a front to rear through configuration, the toy moves and rolls in unpredictable ways creating an enticing toy cats will chase.
Claims1
A toy for amusing cats, comprising:
- (a) an ovate shaped body with a center bore along the longitudinal axis thereof and further having a recessed area at one end centered around said bore;
- (b) a weight positioned in said recessed area, said weight having a cylindrical hole therein;
- (c) a front plug inserted in said hole of said weight, said front plug having a center hole therein;
- (d) a rear plug inserted in the other end of said bore, said rear plug having a center hole therein;
- (e) a tail means comprising an elongated strip member folded in half along its transverse axis;
- (f) a string attachment means entering through said hole of said front plug and passing along said bore and through said hole of said rear plug and engaging said folded strip member in a looping fasion, said string member engaging said front and rear plugs in an opposing fashion such that said tail means and said weight are interconnected onto said ovate body.
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