IP Library Granted Patent US 7,424,866
Granted Patent B1
US 7,424,866 · App. 11/451,149 · Granted Sep 16, 2008

Tossable pet toy for holding consumable treats

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Patent No.
US 7,424,866
App. No.
11/451,149
Granted
Sep 16, 2008
Kind
B1
Abstract

A tossable pet toy is provided in either an annular or disc shape. The ring or disc comprises a perimeter having an inner rib and an outer rib, the ribs forming an interstitial space therebetween for holding a consumable pet treat. The inner rib is a single, continuous rib circumscribing the innermost portion of the ring. The outer rib is a single, continuous rib circumscribing the outermost portion of the ring. The inner rib and outer rib are concentric, with the outer rib having a greater circumferential distance than the inner rib. The interstitial space formed between the ribs is likewise a single, continuous space circumscribing the area between the ribs. The space accommodates the placement of at least one treat, and may accommodate a plurality of treats along the circumference of the ring.

Claims (8)

1. An annular pet toy comprising;

a disc shaped body having an a concentric inner rib circumscribing said body and a concentric outer rib circumscribing said body, wherein said disc comprises a central portion having an elevated profile, wherein an apex is formed at the center of said central portion;

an interstitial space formed between said ribs;

said disc shaped body holding at least one consumable pet treat between said ribs; and

a plurality of depressions at increments for allowing said toy to fold along axes that bisect said center of said central portion of said toy.

2. The pet toy of claim 1 , wherein said depressions also allow a user to grasp said toy for throwing or tossing, and further allows a user to insert and/or remove treats to and from said interstitial space formed by said ribs when said toy is folded.

3. The pet toy of claim 1 , wherein said toy is manufactured from a process selected from the group comprising of molding techniques used for plastics and rubbers.

4. The pet toy of claim 3 , wherein said toy is manufactured from an elastomeric high tear strength material.

Assignments (4)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 26, 2021
From: CIBC BANK USA
To: COSMIC PET LLC (F/K/A HYPER PET LLC); PAWS MERGER PARENT, LLC; COSMIC PET BRANDS LLC (F/K/A HYPER PET BRANDS LLC); OURPET'S COMPANY; VIRTU COMPANY; SMP COMPANY, INCORPORATED; PET FUSION LLC; GRAC HOLDINGS LLC
Reel/Frame 057923/0356 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 26, 2021
From: CENTERFIELD CAPITAL PARTNERS III, L.P.; CCP III-A, L.P.; CCP III-SBIC, L.P.
To: COSMIC PET LLC (F/K/A HYPER PET LLC); PAWS MERGER PARENT, LLC; COSMIC PET BRANDS LLC (F/K/A HYPER PET BRANDS LLC); OURPET'S COMPANY; VIRTU COMPANY; SMP COMPANY, INCORPORATED; PET FUSION LLC; GRAC HOLDINGS LLC
Reel/Frame 057923/0582 →
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Mar 28, 2019
From: OURPET'S COMPANY; VIRTU COMPANY; SMP COMPANY, INCORPORATED
To: CENTERFIELD CAPITAL PARTNERS III, L.P.; CCP III-A, L.P.; CCP III-SBIC, L.P.
Reel/Frame 048725/0842 →
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Mar 26, 2019
From: OURPET'S COMPANY; VIRTU COMPANY; SMP COMPANY, INCORPORATED
To: CIBC BANK USA
Reel/Frame 048701/0908 →