Pet toy with interconnecting grooves and open core
US11678644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K15/026
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The pet toy of the invention comprises a spherical shaped body with eight distinct quadrants formed on the exterior surface thereof. Each section is three sided, similar to an equilateral triangle except each corner of the triangular-shaped is curved or rounded. A central opening is formed through the pet toy. Preferably, the pet toy is hollow and the pet toy has a substantially uniform sidewall thickness, thereby creating an open core. Measured parameters of the pet toy are provided to minimize the potential of the toy becoming caught in an animal's throat yet the pet toy is still configured to maximize play potential. The measured parameters include in various combinations of a weight of the pet toy, a diameter of the pet toy, depths of grooves in the pet toy, widths of the grooves and shapes of the grooves.
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