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Pet toy product with activatable scent and method

US5640931A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 24, 1995
Grant dateJun 24, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2250/021
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pet toy product with activatable scent is provided which includes sheet-like material that has applied to it a scent producing element. The scent is activatable and controllable in terms of intensity and duration. The sheet material may be formed into a desired shape, and a desired image may be applied to the sheet material as well. The pet toy product may be used by itself for stimulation of an animal or may be used in conjunction with a pet toy to enhance its effectiveness upon an animal.

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