Animal ball toy
First Claim
1. A toy ball that is generally round in shape so as to be capable of rolling freely in all directionsa) said ball made of resilient material encompassing a hollow cavity inside b) said hollow cavity having at least one squeaker connected to it c) said squeaker being activated by air moving though it, into and out of the hollow cavity to which it is connected, as said ball is squeezed and released d) said ball having ornamental features molded in relief upon its outer surface that cause it to resemble an animal in appearance and cause it to roll in an erratic manner so as to resemble an animal in motion.
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Abstract
A ball toy 10 intended for use by pets that is molded of a flexible, resilient material, containing a hollow cavity inside 22. Attached to the hollow cavity is a squeaker 20. The squeaker 20 is activated by air rushing through it, into and out of the hollow cavity within the ball, as the ball 10 is squeezed and released. The ball. 10 is essentially round, allowing it to roll freely and easily in any direction. The ball 10 has features molded in relief on its outer surface 12 which resemble the face 14, legs 16, and tail 18 of an animal. The protruding features 14, 16, 18 cause the ball 10 to roll in a slightly erratic manner and may cause a light pitter-patter sound when the ball 10 rolled on a smooth surface, thus creating a resemblance to a small scurrying animal.
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1 Claim
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1. A toy ball that is generally round in shape so as to be capable of rolling freely in all directions
a) said ball made of resilient material encompassing a hollow cavity inside b) said hollow cavity having at least one squeaker connected to it c) said squeaker being activated by air moving though it, into and out of the hollow cavity to which it is connected, as said ball is squeezed and released d) said ball having ornamental features molded in relief upon its outer surface that cause it to resemble an animal in appearance and cause it to roll in an erratic manner so as to resemble an animal in motion.
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Current AssigneeCharles A. Viola
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Original AssigneeCharles A. Viola
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InventorsViola, Charles A.
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Primary Examiner(s)Ackun, Jacob K
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Application NumberUS10/155,750Time in Patent Office459 DaysField of Search119/707, 119/702, 119/708, 119/709, 119/710, 119/711, 446/184, 446/267, 446/397, 446/409, 446/180, 446/183, 446/213, 473/609, 473/595, 473/571US Class Current446/409CPC Class CodesA01K 15/025 Toys specially adapted for ...A63H 3/06 Air-filled or inflatable to...
