Completely edible pet snack

Abstract

The utility model relates to a pet snack capable of being completely eaten, and the pet snack capable of being completely eaten can be attached to another object in a releasable mode, such as a camera or a mobile device with the camera. The pet snack comprises: a 100% edible fastening member shaped and dimensioned to releasably attach to an object; and a 100% edible remaining member integral with the fastening member, the remaining member sized to be visible to the pet when the pet snack is attached to an object.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to fully edible pet treats that can be releasably attached to another object, such as a camera or mobile device with a camera. Methods of use are also described. Background Art

[0002] Pet owners often wish to take a picture of their pet, such as their dog, with their mobile device, such as their cell phone or another camera. This often proves to be difficult because the pet may or may not want to sit or stand in a static position in order to have the picture taken.

[0003] A solution to this problem is desired. Utility Model Content

[0004] Generally, a fully edible pet treat for releasably attaching to another object is provided. The pet treat includes: a 100% edible fastening member shaped and sized to releasably attach to the object; and a 100% edible remaining member integral with the fastening member, the remaining member sized to be visible to a pet when the pet treat is attached to the object.

[0005] In an example embodiment, the fastening member is hook-shaped.

[0006] In some implementations, the remaining components are shaped to simulate the appearance of food.

[0007] In some examples, the remaining components are shaped to simulate the appearance of bone.

[0008] The fastening member may include a retainer section and a bridge section. The bridge section extends between the remaining member and the retainer section. The retainer section is spaced and opposed to the remaining member to define an object receiving space between the retainer section and the remaining member, and the bridge section is positioned to hang on the object.

[0009] In an example, the retainer segment is spaced 1 cm - 2 cm from the remaining components.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, the pet treat further includes a 100% edible gusset section extending between the bridge section and the remaining components on a side of the bridge section opposite the retainer section.

[0011] In some implementations, the pet treat comprises: at least 30% rice flour; at least 15%-25% sweet potato flour; at least 10%-20% protein; at least 5%-15% humectant; and at least 3%-7% peanut butter.

[0012] In some examples, the pet treat includes at least one of: 2%-5% honey; 2%-5% bacon; or 2%-5% cheese.

[0013] Some embodiments further include 5%-15% calcium carbonate.

[0014] In some examples, at least 10%-20% of the protein consists essentially of chicken.

[0015] In an example, the remaining member has a length of 5 cm - 10 cm and a height of 3 cm - 8 cm.

[0016] In another aspect, a method of using a 100% edible pet treat is provided. The method includes releasably attaching the pet treat to an object with a 100% edible fastening member; the fastening member is integral with a 100% edible remaining member; the remaining member is sized to be visible to a pet.

[0017] In an example method, the step of releasably attaching includes attaching the pet treat to a mobile device having a camera.

[0018] In an example method, the fastening member is hook-shaped, and the step of releasably attaching includes hanging the pet treat from the mobile device using the hook-shaped fastening member.

[0019] In some methods, the remaining component has the appearance of a food.

[0020] In some methods, the remaining component has the appearance of bone.

[0021] In some implementations, the pet treat comprises: at least 30% rice flour; at least 15%-25% sweet potato flour; at least 10%-20% protein; at least 5%-15% humectant; and at least 3%-7% peanut butter.

[0022] Various examples of desired product features or methods are set forth in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent through the description, or may be understood by practicing various aspects of the present disclosure. Various aspects of the present disclosure may relate to various features and combinations of features. It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and not limitations on the claimed utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a pet treat constructed according to the principles of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A rear perspective view of a pet snack;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Front view of pet treats;

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Rear view of pet treats;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Right side view of pet treats;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Left side view of pet treats;

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A top view of pet treats;

[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 An upward plan view of pet treats;

[0031] Fig. 9 is a front view of a pet treat releasably mounted to a mobile device having a camera;

[0032] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Rear view of pet treats and mobile devices; and

[0033] Fig.11 yes Fig. 9 and Fig.10 Side view of. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] First refer to Figure 1 and Fig. 9 , shows an example embodiment of a pet treat 20 for releasably attaching to another object 22. The object 22 may be a mobile device 24 having a camera 25, such as a cell phone with a camera 25. The object 22 may also simply be a camera or any device that one wishes to attract the attention of a pet.

[0035] The pet treat 20 is fully edible. "Fully edible" means that all parts, including the fastening member (described below), are made of ingredients that are suitable and appropriate for consumption by an animal such as a dog.

[0036] The pet treat 20 has a 100% edible fastening member 26 that is shaped and sized to be releasably attached to the object 22. The fastening member 26 can be in many shapes. In the example shown in the drawings, the fastening member 26 is hook-shaped. Fig.11As can be seen in FIG. 2 , the hook-shaped fastening member 26 is useful for hooking or hanging or otherwise securing the pet treat 20 to the object 22 or mobile device 24 .

[0037] The pet treat 20 also includes a 100% edible remaining member 28 that is integral with the fastening member 26. The remaining member is sized to be visible to the pet when the pet treat 20 is attached to the object 22. The remaining member 26 can have a variety of appearances. For example, the remaining member 26 can be shaped and sized to simulate the appearance of a desired food. In the example shown, the remaining member 26 has the appearance of a bone 30.

[0038] The remaining member 26 has an outward face 32 and an opposite inward face 34. In use, the outward face 32 is visible to the pet, while the inward face 34 faces or abuts against the object 22 or the mobile device 24. A side wall 36 extends between the outward face 32 and the inward face 34 to form an outer periphery.

[0039] The remaining member 26 can be of various sizes. For example, the remaining member 26 can have a total length L of at least 3 cm, preferably at least 4 cm, no more than 12 cm, and typically 5 cm-10 cm. Figure 7 The remaining member 26 may have an overall height H of at least 2 cm, not more than 12 cm, and preferably 3 cm to 8 cm. Figure 7 ).

[0040] Outwardly facing face 32 is preferably sized to accommodate text or pictures or a combination of text and pictures. The text may be a brand or trademark, and / or may include pet affirmations or expressions, such as "good dog", "self-paw-trait", "pup-arazzi", etc.

[0041] Now refer to Figures 2 to 4 , the fastening member 26 has a retainer section 38 and a bridge section 40. The bridge section 40 extends between and connects the remaining member 26 and the retainer section 38. In the example shown in the drawings, the bridge section 40 is generally orthogonal to the inward face 34 of the remaining member 28. The retainer section 38 is generally parallel to the remaining member 28.

[0042] The retainer segment 38 is spaced from and opposed to the inwardly facing face 34 of the remaining component 28 to define an object-receiving space 42 therebetween and to position the bridge segment 40 to hang from the object 22 .

[0043] The object receiving space 42 is sized to receive, for example, the mobile device 24. The object receiving space 42 is defined by a gap G ( Figure 3 The gap G is at least 0.8 cm, typically 1 cm-2 cm, and typically not greater than 4 cm.

[0044] exist Fig.10 and Fig.11 , it can be seen how the bridge section 40 is positioned to rest on and against the upper side 46 of the mobile device 24, while the retainer section 38 partially extends along one of the faces 48 of the mobile device 24. Specifically, at least some portions of the inwardly facing surface 44 of the retainer section 38 abut against the face 48 of the mobile device 24.

[0045] Although the configuration may vary, in the illustrated embodiment, the retainer segment 38 has a length that is less than 75%, typically less than 60%, and preferably less than 50% of the total length L of the remaining member 28. Typically, the retainer segment 38 is 20%-40% of the length of the remaining member 28. In the non-limiting example shown, the width of the retainer segment 38 is less than the width of the narrowest portion of the remaining member 28.

[0046] The pet treat 20 also includes a 100% edible gusset section 50 that extends between the bridge section 40 and the remaining member 28 opposite the retainer section 38. That is, a first side 52 of the bridge section 40 has the retainer section 38 protruding generally perpendicularly therefrom, and an opposite second side 54 of the bridge section 40 has the gusset section 50 extending therefrom. An angled side 51 extends from the remaining member 28 and inwardly toward the bridge section 40. The gusset section 50 helps to strengthen and prevent accidental breakage at the bridge section 40.

[0047] Despite Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 8 Many variations are possible, but it will be appreciated that in the preferred embodiment shown, the gusset section 50 extends from near (but spaced apart from) the end 56 of the remaining member 28 to the bridge section 40. The bridge section 40 extends from the end 56 to a position between 10%-50% of the total length L of the remaining member 28, for example, to a position between about 20%-40% of the total length L.

[0048] The overall appearance of the pet treat 20 can be varied as desired. The particular overall appearance shown, including the relative proportions, was chosen because it is visually attractive and eye-catching.

[0049] Pet treats 20 can be made of various ingredients that are generally attractive to dog taste buds, but the ingredients can be varied to target various pets. These ingredients are also provided to give the pet treat 20 a texture that maintains its shape and allows it to be attached to an object 22 (e.g., a mobile device 24 with a camera 25).

[0050] For example, many pet treats 20 will contain: at least 30% rice flour; at least 15%-25% sweet potato flour; at least 10%-20% meat protein; at least 5%-15% humectant (e.g., glycerin); and at least 3%-7% peanut butter. Many pet treats 20 may further include at least one of the following: 2%-5% honey; 2%-5% bacon; or 2%-5% cheese. Many pet treats 20 may include 5%-15% calcium carbonate. In some cases, at least 10%-20% of the meat protein will consist of or consist essentially of chicken. Pet treats 20 may be a variety of flavors, including peanut butter honey; bacon; chicken and sweet potato; chicken and cheese; and chicken and peanut butter.

[0051] Example usage

[0052] The pet treat 20 may be used by releasably attaching the pet treat 20 to the object 22 with a 100% edible fastening member 26. The fastening member 26 is integral with a 100% edible remainder member 28. The remainder member 28 is sized to be visible to the pet.

[0053] The step of releasably attaching includes attaching the pet treat 20 to a mobile device 24 with a camera 25 .

[0054] The fastening member 26 is hook-shaped, and the step of releasably attaching includes hanging the pet treat 20 from the mobile device 24 using the hook-shaped fastening member 26 .

[0055] The remaining member 28 will be hanging on the mobile device 24 and will be visible to the pet. When the pet looks at the remaining member 28, the person holding the mobile device 24 can take a picture of the pet because the pet is staring at both the remaining member 28 and the camera 25 of the mobile device 24. When the person is finished taking pictures, the person removes the pet treat 20 from the mobile device 24 and gives the pet treat 20 to the pet. Since the pet treat 20 is 100% edible including the fastening member 26, nothing (no clips, etc.) remains on the mobile device 24. That is, no other tools or fasteners are required to secure the pet treat 20 to the mobile device.

[0056] The above disclosure includes exemplary principles. Many implementations can be realized using these principles.

Claims

1. A fully edible pet treat for releasably attaching to another object; characterized in that: The fully edible pet treats include: (a) a 100% edible fastening member shaped and sized to releasably attach to the object; and (b) a 100% edible remainder member integral to the securing member, the remainder member being sized to be visible to a pet when the fully edible pet treat is attached to the object.

2. The fully edible pet snack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastening member is hook-shaped.

3. The fully edible pet snack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remaining components are shaped to simulate the appearance of food.

4. The fully edible pet snack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remaining components are shaped to simulate the appearance of bone.

5. The fully edible pet snack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastening member includes a retainer section and a bridging section; (a) the bridging section extends between the remaining member and the retainer section; (b) the retainer segment is spaced from and opposed to the remaining structure to define an object receiving space therebetween and such that the bridge segment is positioned to hang from the object.

6. The fully edible pet snack according to claim 5, characterized in that: The retainer segment is spaced apart from the remaining components by between 1 cm and 2 cm.

7. The fully edible pet snack according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also included is a 100% edible gusset section extending between the bridge section and the remaining components on a side of the bridge section opposite the retainer section.

8. The fully edible pet snack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remaining member has a length of 5 cm to 10 cm and a height of 3 cm to 8 cm.

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