IP Library Granted Patent US 10,085,422
Granted Patent B1
US 10,085,422 · App. 15/164,076 · Granted Oct 2, 2018

Double ball treat dispensing pet toy

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Patent No.
US 10,085,422
App. No.
15/164,076
Granted
Oct 2, 2018
Kind
B1
Abstract

A toy suitable for dispensing treats when the toy is manipulated by a user is provided. The toy includes a housing having an interior space and an exterior surface. The interior space defines a treat cavity for storing a treat to be dispensed from the toy. A plurality of differently sized or shaped exits from the housing are provided. The treat is dispensed through the exit when the toy is manipulated by the user. A sound unit is secured to the housing. The sound unit sounds a noise when the toy is manipulated by the user. 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.

Claims (12)

1. An interactive pet toy comprising:

housing having an interior space and an exterior surface, the interior space defining a treat cavity for storing a treat to be dispensed from the housing, wherein said housing further comprises:

a first module housing forming a portion of a containment cavity and having an extended post;

a second module housing forming a remaining portion of the containment cavity and having an extended post, said second module housing capable of being mechanically engaged to said first module housing;

an electronic sound producing mechanisms contained within said containment cavity; and

said sound producing element affixed to said second housing element at said extended post;

whereby said sound producing element is supported near a central point of said treat cavity;

a plurality of differently sized or shaped exits formed in said housing, said exits adapted for providing egress of edible treats from said treat cavity upon manipulated by a user; and

a sound producing element secured within the first module housing and extending into said treat cavity.

2. The pet toy of claim 1 , wherein said sound producing element is capable of generating a noise upon motion of the pet toy.

3. The pet toy of claim 1 , wherein said second module housing is made transparent such as to allow a user to see any contents within the treat cavity.

4. The pet toy of claim 1 , wherein said first housing element and said second housing elements are threadingly engaged to connect.

Assignments (10)
NUNC PRO TUNC ASSIGNMENT Recorded Jan 18, 2024
From: COSMIC PET, LLC
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 066380/0304 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 9, 2022
From: OUR PET'S COMPANY
To: COSMIC PET, LLC
Reel/Frame 061908/0645 →
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 →
FIRST LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 25, 2021
From: COSMIC PET LLC; COSMIC PET BRANDS LLC; PET FUSION LLC; OURPET'S COMPANY
To: BANK OF MONTREAL
Reel/Frame 058014/0652 →
ABL SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 25, 2021
From: COSMIC PET LLC; COSMIC PET BRANDS LLC; PET FUSION LLC; OURPET'S COMPANY
To: BANK OF MONTREAL
Reel/Frame 057908/0871 →
SECOND LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 25, 2021
From: COSMIC PET LLC; COSMIC PET BRANDS LLC; PET FUSION LLC; OURPET'S COMPANY
To: BANK OF MONTREAL
Reel/Frame 057908/0895 →
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 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 25, 2016
From: TSENGAS, STEVEN, DR
To: OURPET'S COMPANY
Reel/Frame 038808/0144 →
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