Tethered fetching, training, and play device for animals
US6401665B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K15/025
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tethered fetching, training, and play device for animals comprising an elongate tether, a target projectile, such as a ball, stick, or bone, coupled to a first end of the tether for acting as the target of an animal's attention, and an open inner volume within the target projectile for retaining an animal treat relative to the target projectile. A rotatable handle can be coupled to a second end of the tether to prevent twisting and tangling. The tether and the target projectile can be selectively retracted by a reel that could be spring-loaded or crank operated, and the tether and the target projectile can be selectively projected by a device that could be spring-loaded. One or more resilient members could be disposed at least partially across an entry aperture of the open inner volume to prevent a retained animal treat from becoming unintentionally dislodged. The target projectile can be selectively removable relative to the first end of the elongate tether to allow the target projectile to be used in a non-tethered manner.
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