Pet toy

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United States of America

PATENT NO 11957107
APP PUB NO 20220287274A1
SERIAL NO

17198498

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Abstract

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The invention is a pet toy having an elongate neck that interconnects two enlarged ends. The enlarged ends have spheroid shapes from a side view and circular shapes from an end or plan view. The pet toy is symmetrical about its longitudinal axis and its transverse axis. The pet toy has numerous external features formed on the outer surface thereof that provide functional advantages. One group of external features includes ribs or stiffeners provided in various geometric arrangements on the neck and enlarged ends. Another group of external feature include a plurality of protrusions or protuberances. The protrusions are smaller in size as compared to the ribs. The shape of the pet toy resembles a dumbbell. The pet toy is preferably made of an elastomeric and flexible material that enhances play action with an animal. The invention further includes a method of entertaining an animal by using the toy.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • BOUNCE ENTERPRISES LLC

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Markham, Joseph P Golden, US 56 2079

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