Animal chew
AssigneeT.F.H. Publications, Inc.
InventorGlen S. Axelrod
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Abstract
An improved animal chew comprising a low voltage battery and various conductors such that when an animal chews on the present invention an electrical circuit is formed and a micro-current flows. This micro-current has therapeutic effects on the animal's teeth and gums, and optionally, low concentrations of certain trace metals are released which similarly have beneficial results regarding the animal's oral hygiene. In addition, upon chewing, calcium ions and/or fluoride ions can be discharged. Finally, in optional embodiment, ultrasonic sound waves can be generated when an animal chews on the present invention which further assists in removal of plaque from the animal's teeth and gums.
Claims19
An animal chew comprising:
- a battery accommodated within said animal chew, said animal chew toy containing a chewing surface, wherein said battery comprises a first pole and a second pole;
- a first conductor connected to said first pole of said battery, said first conductor extending in one direction from said first pole in said animal chew and outwardly exposed via a first hole on said animal chew to said chewing surface;
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- a second conductor connected to said second pole of said battery, said second conductor extending from said second pole in a second direction and outwardly exposed via a second hole on said animal chew.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.