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Flexible configuration dog bone

A flexible and flexible shaft technology, applied in the field of pet toys, can solve the problems that flexible chew toys cannot provide

Active Publication Date: 2008-07-16
T F H PUBLICATIONS
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[0016] However, these flexible chew toys do not provide a relatively hard surface that dogs and other animals like to chew on and require further dental prophylaxis

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[0028] The present invention relates to a flexible pet toy which is flexible due to the fact that it consists of one or more links arranged along the length of the toy. Preferably, the chew toy is in the form of a dog bone or other animal-attractive shape.

[0029] In one embodiment of the invention, the flexible chew toy includes a series of joints. Preferably, these joints are formed by connecting individual chain links. More preferably, the links are constructed in such a way as to provide almost universal motion or motion about more than one axis.

[0030] In another embodiment, the chain links may be connected together by pins in a manner that allows free movement of the chain links. More preferably, the pin shaft can be designed not to be easily removed. Preferably, the pin is designed to push against a snap-in fastener. More preferably, the fasteners may be constructed of the same or similar material as the rest of the toy.

[0031] In one embodiment, the toy may b...

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Abstract

A flexible constructed pet toy is provided which may have a hard plastic or rubber construction while having a flexible shaft. The toy may include two joints connected together by a series of interconnecting links in a dog bone configuration, thus having a hard surface and a flexible axis. Multiple links may be provided together to provide a shaft capable of movement along multiple axes. The links may be pinned together and connected to the condyles to provide a toy with an adjustable configuration.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of US Utility Patent Serial No. 11 / 100,333, filed April 6, 2005, the teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to pet toys, and more particularly to toys shaped like dog bones. More particularly, the present invention relates to pet toys in the shape of a dog bone that are flexible but still have a hard surface for the animal to chew on. Background technique [0004] Pet toys are well known in the art. In particular, pet toys are provided for animals to chew on. In particular, dogs have a penchant for chewing objects. Most dogs enjoy chewing on objects, although their preference varies with the firmness of the preferred objects. Some dogs like to chew on very hard materials, such as beef bones, wood, and nylon, while others prefer softer things, such as polyurethane or rubber. Other dogs prefer freeze-dried t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A01K29/00A63H33/00A63H33/08F16C11/06F16D1/12
CPCA01K15/026
Inventor G·S·阿克塞尔罗德S·汉德尔斯曼
Owner T F H PUBLICATIONS