Projectile pet food
US8875658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/54
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An edible animal food projectile is provided. The projectile is compatible for being launched from a launching apparatus such as a toy gun or the like. The projectile includes an edible body made from a starch-based material consisting essentially of an expanded starch. The edible body is formed into a predefined geometry operable to receive a launching force causing temporary flight of the projectile and having a first density. A payload is embedded on or within the edible body and the payload is formed from a material having a second density greater than the first density of the edible body. The payload can be food, medicine, and the like.
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