Breathing support pet toy and method of use
US12324414B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K15/025
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A semi-hollow ball for pet play includes a thick outer shell and a hollow interior. A plurality of passages through the shell include interspersed intake passages and exhaust passages, each extending a distance through the shell. The intake passages have a wide entrance on the exterior side tapering to a substantially narrower exit on the interior side, and the exhaust passages have a wide entrance on the interior side of the shell tapering to a substantially narrower exit on the exterior side. The interior is in fluid communication with the intake passage exits and the exhaust passage entrances. The intake passages facilitate air being drawn into the ball during breath intake and air being forced into the ball during breath expelling, while the exhaust passages facilitate air being expelled from the ball during breath expelling, and air being drawn out of the ball and into the mouth during breath intake.
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