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Method and apparatus for reducing risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal

US6415740B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 25, 2000
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 25, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K15/026
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for reducing the risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal. The apparatus consists of a toy which when thrown bounces erratically, which compressively elastically deforms, which includes a soft fabric outer surface that compresses to absorb blows, and which can withstand being bitten or chewed by a dog.

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