Fetch and Retrieve Tossing Toy
A pet toy is provided having a tubular, linearly elongated main body terminated at each end by a replaceable wing assembly. As the toy is flying through the air, the wings provides a visual ‘flapping’ like stimuli, similar to that of the wings of a bird. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
1 . A fetch and retrieve pet toy comprising:
a body forming an outer surface having a first end opposite a second end about a centerline;
a durable outer cover covering said outer surface;
a first flexible wing, said first flexible wing connected to said first end; and
a second flexible wing, said second flexible wing connected to said second end;
wherein each wing has a plurality of individual fingered flexible protuberances that are freely flexible and moveable, creating a ‘flapping’ motion when thrown.
2 . The pet toy of claim 1 , wherein said body forms an outer surface having an outer diameter sufficiently small to allow for grasping and carrying in a dog's mouth.
3 . The pet toy of claim 2 , wherein said outer diameter is between 1.25 inches and 2 inches.
4 . The pet toy of claim 2 , wherein said body has a length of between approximately 4 inches and approximately 9 inches.
5 . The pet toy of claim 1 , wherein said body is formed of hollow molded plastic or rubber and forming a hollow double wall.
6 . The pet toy of claim 1 , further comprising a noise maker, or ‘squeaker’ incorporated into said body.
7 . The pet toy of claim 1 , wherein said outer covering is selected from the group comprising cloth, canvass and ballistic nylon.
8 . The pet toy of claim 1 , wherein said covering provides a texture, look and feel closer to that of a natural bird prey that cannot be matched by plastic alone, thereby providing further stimulation or reinforcement of natural instincts from successive handling of the toy.
9 . The pet toy of claim 1 , wherein each said wing is constructed using two halves of different colors on each side, respectively.
10 . The pet toy of claim 1 , wherein said connection means comprises a pair of fasteners, each that terminates either end of centerline.
11 . The pet toy of claim 1 , wherein said covering provides a texture, look and feel closer to that of a natural bird prey that cannot be matched by plastic alone, thereby providing further stimulation or reinforcement of natural instincts from successive handling of the toy.
12 . A method of playing fetch with a pet comprising the steps:
a. Providing a tubular elongated toy having wings at each end;
b. Tossing said toy such that each said wing provides a visual ‘flapping’ like stimuli, similar to that of the wings of a bird.
13 . The method of claim 12 , wherein said wings are of at least two separate colors.
14 . The method of claim 12 , wherein said wings are replaceable with a suitable replacement component of similar or like construction.
15 . The method of claim 12 , wherein each said wing is constructed using two halves of different colors on each side, respectively.
16 . A fetch and retrieve pet toy comprising:
a body forming an outer surface having an outer diameter sufficiently small to allow for at least a portion of it to be grasped and carried in a dog's mouth and having a first end opposite a second end about a centerline;
a first flexible wing, said first flexible wing connected to said first end; and
a second flexible wing, said second flexible wing connected to said second end;
wherein each wing has a plurality of individual fingered flexible protuberances that are freely flexible and moveable, creating a ‘flapping’ motion when thrown.
17 . The pet toy of claim 16 , wherein said outer surface is further textured.
18 . The pet toy of claim 16 , wherein each said wing is constructed using two halves of different colors on each side, respectively.