Pet toy treat dispenser
US9301496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K15/025
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A treat dispenser is provided for an animal to dispense treats by moving the dispenser. The dispenser includes a central spherical body, and a plurality of peripherally spaced spheres or balls connected to the body by respective branches. Each of the balls has a treat dispensing opening. The body has an opening for charging or loading treats. The device is substantially hollow. As an animal plays with the device, treats are dispensed through the openings. The openings are located at different positions on each of the balls so that treats are likely to be dispensed when the device is placed at various orientations.
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