Patent · US Expired

Bird toy

US7426903B2 · kind B2 · utility

9Cited by
7References
9Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 17, 2006
Grant dateSep 23, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 2, 2026

Classification

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

Abstract

A bird toy providing activity for a pet bird such as a parrot including an enclosure receiving a slide in which treats can be placed. The slide is retracted into the enclosure to prevent access to the treats and cannot be pulled out until the pet bird rotates one or more predetermined orientations whereat the slide can be pulled out to access the treats. Appendages are provided to enable gripping of the slide and enclosure to allow rotation and pull out of the slide.

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