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

US7201117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 26, 2004
Grant dateApr 10, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 26, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K15/025
  • 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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