Multi-skill level animal-operated puzzle and treat toy
US10772298B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K5/0275
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An animal-operated puzzle and treat toy, includes a body that includes a storage portion defining a treat cavity and a manipulator element connected to the body. The manipulator element is adjustable relative to the body to produce an access opening, to the treat cavity, that is large enough such that a food treat or other reward item may be released through the access opening to the environment. In an initial state, the manipulator element blocks the food treat or other reward item from being released from the treat cavity, and in an adjusted state, the manipulator element has been adjusted, relative to the body, such that the access opening is produced. A plurality of different possible initial states are provided to correspond to different levels of difficulty required to produce the access opening.
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