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Document Number
US Patent 4960075
Issued Date
October 2, 1990
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Inventors
Klatt; Larry F. (Mission, British Columbia V2V 4H9,CA)
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Abstract
A cat toy comprising a handle. A switch member is attached to the handle comprises a single piece of material with a continuous central area. Slits formed in the same piece of material to extend outwardly from each side of the strip area to the ends of the material. These strips divide the material at each side of the central area into a plurality of strips. A ferrule is clamped around the switch member and an end of the handle to attach the switch member to the handle. The device is a pleasing toy with which to amuse a cat. It is easily and economically made and can be a bright attractive appearance.
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Published
October 2, 1990
Application Number
07/408,866
Filed
September 5, 1989
US Classification
119/707  
Int'l Classification
A01K   15/00   (20060101)   A01K   15/02   (20060101)  
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Attorney/Law Firm
USPTO Field of Search
119/29   119/29.5   15/229.1   15/229.2   15/229.3   15/229.6   15/229.7   43/137  
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