US 12,256,714 B2
Separable chew toy having an internal cavity accessible via a clutch mechanism
Glen S. Axelrod, Colts Neck, NJ (US); and Ajay Gajria, Monmouth Junction, NJ (US)
Assigned to T.F.H. PUBLICATIONS, INC., Neptune City, NJ (US)
Filed by T.F.H. PUBLICATIONS, INC., Neptune City, NJ (US)
Filed on Feb. 8, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/166,421.
Prior Publication US 2024/0260543 A1, Aug. 8, 2024
Int. Cl. A01K 15/02 (2006.01)
CPC A01K 15/026 (2013.01) 18 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A chew toy, as assembled, comprising:
a first end member and a second end member;
an intermediate member having an intermediate member cavity accessible through a first end opening and/or a second end opening;
a connecting rod which connects to the first end member and the second end member;
wherein access to the intermediate member cavity through the first end opening is inhibited by the first end member and/or access to the intermediate cavity through the second end opening is inhibited by the second end member;
wherein the connecting rod extends through the intermediate member cavity;
wherein the connecting rod comprises at least two sections which are connected by a disconnectable mechanical connection providing positive mechanical engagement;
wherein the connecting rod includes a clutch mechanism which is engageable and disengageable;
wherein, when the clutch mechanism is disengaged, the first end member and the second end member are rotatable around the longitudinal axis without changing the positive mechanical engagement of the mechanical connection; and
wherein, when the clutch mechanism is engaged, the disconnectable mechanical connection is disconnectable such that the first end member is movable away from the first end opening by which the intermediate member cavity is accessible through the first end opening and/or the second end member is movable away from the second end opening by which the intermediate member cavity is accessible through the second end opening.