Treat dispenser
View Patent ↗One embodiment of a treat dispenser for an animal comprises a container having a first interior for receiving treats, a first opening for dispensing treats from the interior, a removable cap for inserting treats into the interior, and a first axis, and a cover at least partially surrounding the container to define a second interior between the cover and the container that receives treats dispensed from the first interior. The cover has a second opening for dispensing treats from the second interior. The cover is preferably slidable and rotatable along the first axis relative to the container. In one embodiment, the treat dispenser is attached to a rollable frame.
1. A treat dispenser for an animal comprising: a container having a first interior being structured for receiving treats, a first opening being structured for dispensing treats from the first interior, and a first axis; a cover at least partially surrounding the container to define a second interior between the cover and the container that is structured to receive treats dispensed from the first interior, the cover having a second opening being structured for dispensing treats from the second interior; the cover being movable along the first axis relative to the container between a first limit and a second limit defined on the container; a rollable frame attached to the container and structure to resist direct access to the second opening by an animal; and wherein the container comprises a first collar and a second collar, and wherein the rollable frame is attached to the first and second collars on opposite ends of the container.
2. The treat dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the cover is slidable along the first axis between the first and second limits and is rotatable around the first axis relative to the container.
3. The treat dispenser of claim 2 , where each of the first collar and the second collar further comprises an outer member and an inner member, the inner members defining the first and second limits.
4. The treat dispenser of claim 3 , wherein one of the outer members includes a removable cap.
5. The treat dispenser of claim 3 , wherein the outer members are curved.
6. The treat dispenser of claim 5 , further comprising identifying information provided on at least one of the outer members.
7. The treat dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the first and second openings have different configurations.
8. The treat dispenser of claim 7 , wherein the second opening is shaped like a bone.
9. The treat dispenser of claim 7 , wherein the second opening is movable relative to the first opening.
10. The treat dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the rollable frame further comprises a resilient, one-piece framework.
11. The treat dispenser of claim 1 , where each of the first collar and the second collar further comprises an outer member and an inner member, the inner members defining the first and second limits.
12. The treat dispenser of claim 11 , wherein one of the outer members includes a removable cap.
13. The treat dispenser of claim 11 , wherein the outer members are curved to assist in the rolling of the treat dispenser.
14. The treat dispenser of claim 1 , wherein one of the collars includes a removable cap.
15. The treat dispenser of claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the cover is more than half the diameter of the rollable frame.
16. The treat dispenser of claim 15 , wherein a diameter of the cover is more than twice the diameter of the container.
17. The treat dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising a removable cap threadingly engaged with the container.