Patent · US Expired

Multi-apertured feline toy and exercise device

US5870971A · kind A · utility

38Cited by
8References
18Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 12, 1997
Grant dateFeb 16, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 12, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K15/025
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-apertured enclosure having one or more rolling target objects located therein. A plurality of slotted openings, of a fixed maximum diameter, which provide access for multiple cat paws, at a great variety of angles and configurations to attack the targets, external replaceable targets, scratching surfaces and refillable catnip dispensing reservoirs may be added which encourage the cat to play on its own.

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