Abstract
An improved dog toy gripping and throwing device wherein the gripper can be adjusted to accommodate gripping different size and shape dog toys.
Claims
1. A dog toy gripping and throwing device comprising: A. An elongated shaft having a longitudinal axis and opposite distal and proximal ends; and B. an adjustable gripper on said distal end of said elongated shaft, the adjustable gripper comprising a gripper component female cylinder and a top gripper male cylinder component whereby the distance between the gripper components can be adjusted to accommodate gripping and throwing different size and shape dog toys; and C. said gripper having flexible finger-like cylinders projecting transversely from the gripper component female cylinder which receives a telescoping top gripper male cylinder component also having transversely projecting flexible finger-like cylinders, and including a locking component with a plurality of holes for receiving a button to selectively set the gripper size.
Description
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
Specifications
(1) As shown in the accompanying FIGS. 1-11 a toy throwing device includes a top gripper component (1) with the capability of engaging at least one point of contact with the toy that is intended to be picked up and thrown. The top shape of the gripper preferably being two finger-like cylinder projections (2) approximately 6 mm in diameter and 55 mm in length and projecting approximately 90 degrees from a cylinder shaft approximately 17 mm in diameter (3). Said shaft (3) of top gripper component being capable of interacting in a male/female connection with complimentary gripper components (4). Said complimentary components of gripper (4) preferred embodiments being two finger-like cylinders measuring approximately 6 mm in diameter and 55 mm in length (5) and projecting approximately 90 degrees from a 17 mm cylinder shaft (6). While these are the current preferred embodiments of the shape of the gripper for the current invention alternate gripper shapes such as sections of the surface of a sphere or square could be used in place of the finger like cylinder projections (2),(5). While the interaction of the components facilitating the contracting and the expansion of the gripper may be accomplished by a variety of mechanical means, the current preferred embodiment of mechanical design is for the bottom cylinder of the gripper component (6) to have symmetrical holes in its shaft wall along both sides of its length (7) capable of holding a locking button in place (8). Said locking button (8) can be an integrated aspect of the shaft design and part of either the top or the bottom gripper component, or a separate piece entirely as is the preferred embodiment of the current invention (8). The current design utilizes the button (8) inside the cylinder of the top gripper component (3) and the holes necessary to receive and use the button (9). The top gripper component male cylinder (10M) can then slide into the bottom gripper female cylinder (10F) and utilize the multiple holes arrangements along its length (7) to set the gripper size. The joined top gripper (1) and bottom gripper (4) once combined (11) can then be attached to an extension pole (12) or the handle (14) via a similar male female connection as with the top gripper and bottom gripper. The bottom of the cylinder of the bottom gripper (10M) with the button inside the bottom gripper (9B) can be fitted into either the extension pole, also called elongated shaft (12) via the female cylinder and button hole (13F,15) or connect directly to the handle (14) via the female cylinder and button hole (17F,16). The materials used for any of the components mentioned could be plastic or metal, or other polymer of similar strength and flexibility.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
(2) FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective of all the separate components
(3) FIG. 2 is a side view of the top and bottom gripper in a fitted and connected position
(4) FIG. 3. is a back view of the top and bottom gripper in a fitted and connected position
(5) FIG. 4. is a cross section of the top and bottom gripper in a fitted and connected position
(6) FIG. 5. Is a side view of all the fetch pro components put together
(7) FIG. 6. Is a back view of all the fetch pro components put together
(8) FIG. 7. Is a side view of the fetch pro holding a ball
(9) FIG. 8. Is a front view of the fetch pro holding a ball
(10) FIG. 9. Is the opposite side view of the fetch pro holding a ball
(11) FIG. 10. Is a top view of the fetch pro holding a ball
(12) FIG. 11. Is a bottom view of the fetch pro holding a ball
LIST OF PARTS
(13) 1. Entire Top gripper 2. Top fingers 3. Top gripper cylinder 4. Entire Bottom gripper 5. Bottom gripper fingers 6. Bottom gripper cylinder 7. Bottom gripper size adjustment holes 8. Button 9T. Top gripper connecting hole 9B. Bottom Gripper connecting hole 10M. Bottom of top gripper cylinder, male fitting 10F. Top of bottom gripper cylinder, female fitting 11. Top and Bottom Grippers together 12. Extension pole 13M. Bottom of bottom gripper, male fitting 13F. Top of extension pole, female fitting 14. Handle 15. Extension pole hole 16. Handle hole 17F. top of handle, female fitting
