Scented insert

Abstract

A scented insert for use with an animal training aid, toy or device, the insert comprising a substrate having, a microencapsulated scented material thereon, and / or therein, and either one or both of: a substantially scent impermeable coating, wherein the coating substantially prevents release of a scent from the scented material; and at least one detent for engaging with a cognate protrusion or depression of a carrier for the insert

Description

[0001] priority document [0002] This application claims priority to Australian Provisional Patent Application No. 2015900805, entitled "Odourous Inlays", filed 6 March 2015, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to devices and systems for use in odor-based activities with animals. Background technique [0004] Many animals, such as dogs, have a keen sense of smell. For example, dogs have been used for various forms of reconnaissance, including search and rescue of missing or wounded persons, narcotics and drug detection, and more. Scents can also be used as part of a dog training program to lure a dog toward a target or a human, or to reward a dog for a specific behavior. Scent-based dog training devices and toys are known. For example: US Patent No. 6,531,145 discloses silica gel beads that readily release scents for training dogs to search using scents. Chew toys have been disclosed t...

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Problems solved by technology

[0007] One problem with many known scent-based training aids, toys, and devices is that the scents are not reproducible, and therefore, the scent-based features of the tools, toys, or devices have a limited lifespan

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