Toy device for an animal
OwnerCarl L. Lockeinventor
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Abstract
A toy device for an animal wherein a catapulting apparatus is disposed on a base whereupon a toy-like member is catapulted from the apparatus in a horizontal-like trajectory, whereupon the animal will chase and capture the toy-like member. A string is connected between the apparatus and the toy-like member so that the toy-like member is recoiled back upon the base for a repetition of events. A microcontroller is provided for use with the catapult device so that the catapult works on a timing mechanism and operates at a predetermined time interval. The apparatus can be either battery operated or can use conventional 110-volt alternating current as its power source.
Claims8
An apparatus for catapulting a toy for an animal, comprising:
- a) a base upon which the apparatus is mounted;
- b) a cover disposed on said base;
- c) a toy for being catapulted;
- d) a means for a catapult whereby the toy is catapulted away from the apparatus and then retrieved back to the apparatus;
- e) a string connecting said toy to said means for a catapult;
- f) means for controlling the apparatus whereby the operation of the means for a catapult is controlled;
- and,
- g) a power supply to provide power for operating the apparatus.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.