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Buoyant retrievable dog toy

US8033253B2 · kind B2 · utility

16Cited by

10References

4Claims

0Family size

Inventors

Sharon A. Ritchey · Scottsdale, US
Jon K. Curry · Chino Valley, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 25, 2009
Grant date	Oct 11, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 27, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

A game method and apparatus reduces the risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal. The apparatus consists of a buoyant toy with a sealed channel extending completely through the toy. A soft, flexible, water absorbent member extends through the sealed channel and is used to throw the toy and to facilitate retrieval of the toy.

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