Abstract
The invention comprises a novel pet toy and treat dispenser where inserted treats have to travel through a maze in order to be ejected out one of six openings. The bottom section is rounded so that it will rock and wobble. The top is transparent so the pet can see the treats, but they do not fall into any cracks or crevices for the humans to clean, and a screw cap helps keep inserted treats in the dispenser.
Claims
1) A three-piece pet toy and treat dispenser comprising; a) a solid rounded bottom section b) a removable center maze section c) a clear top section d) six openings in the top section side e) one centered top orifice for filling the toy and treat dispenser with a screw-on top piece.
2) A three-piece pet toy and treat dispenser as in claim 1 wherein the bottom section is rounded on its base and is solid with no indentation in the section.
3) A three-piece pet toy and treat dispenser as in claim 1 wherein a removeable center section that snaps to the base piece and comprises a maze of avenues wherein treats will travel when manipulated by a pet.
4) A three-piece pet toy and treat dispenser as in claim 1 wherein a clear top section that snaps to the maze and bottom sections contains six side openings for treats to be ejected from, and a single opening in the top for inserting treats.
5) A three-piece pet toy and treat dispenser as in claim 1 wherein a screw-on top may be removed to fill the dispenser with treats and be returned to the top piece and tightened to retain inserted treats.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] The invention is described in further detail by reference to six (6) drawings sufficient in detail to describe the invention in which:
[0011] FIG. 1 is a top view of the toy wherein the maze is visible through the clear top;
[0012] FIG. 2 is side perspective showing the layers of the toy and dispenser; and
[0013] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the three portions of the toy and dispenser.
[0014] FIG. 4 is a new Figure with the added screw top shown from above.
[0015] FIG. 5 is a new Figure showing the added screw top via a side perspective.
[0016] FIG. 6 is a new exploded view Figure with the new screw top disassembled from the main toy.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING BEST MODES OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates the body of the toy and dispenser as assembled 10. A clear 20 cover is affixed by a snap-fit of the clear cover or top to the base piece and maze section 30. An opening in the top 40 allows treats to be inserted so that they will rest randomly in the maze section. Six openings 50 around the first edge of the toy and dispenser allows treats to be ejected when the pet manipulates the toy and dispenser causing it to rock.
[0018] FIG. 2 is a side perspective of the toy and dispenser, now showing the solid base piece 60. The base is solid so that there is weight to the dispenser as well as keeping treats from falling inside and potentially being lodged in. The clear top section is again shown 20 and the six openings in the side of the dispenser at the attachment point of the top and bottom sections 50. When a pet manipulates the toy and dispenser, treats will travel though the maze section 30 and be ejected from the openings.
[0019] FIG. 3 is an exploded view showing the solid base section 60, the maze section 30 as it is snap fit to the base section, and the clear top or cover portion 20 wherein the user and the pet can see treats in the maze. The opening in the top of the clear cover section allows treats to be inserted to randomly rest in sections of the maze. The pet then has to manipulate the toy and dispenser so that treats travel though the maze section to find an exit from one of the six exit openings.
[0020] FIG. 4 is a new Figure showing the addition of a screw-on cap 70 which has been added to keep inserted treats from easily falling out the top of the toy as well as securing the action of filling the toy. The top screws into the opening 40 on the top portion of the feeder toy in a clockwise direction to tighten and the reverse to loosen and remove.
[0021] FIG. 5 is a new Figure showing the screw-on cap 70 from a side perspective relative to the opening 40 wherein the top is screwed on via threads on the top cap piece.
[0022] FIG. 6 is a new Figure showing an exploded view of the screw-on cap 70 detached from the original top piece orifice 40.
