Toy and treat dispenser
US8225750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K5/0114
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dispenser for a toy and treats and a method for using the dispenser are disclosed. The dispenser contains an enclosure having a funnel at the top, an opening at the bottom of one of the enclosure walls, a treat dispenser containing treats having at least one hole from which the treats can exit, a ramp that directs the toy and treats to exit the enclosure and a support for the funnel and treat dispenser. The pet is encouraged to drop the toy into the enclosure through the funnel. The toy bounces off the treat dispenser causing it to release treats through the hole at the bottom of the dispenser. The toy and the treats roll out the opening encouraging the pet to further interact with the dispenser for fun and exercise.
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