Books – strips – and leaves – Book – element thereof – or accessory therefor
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-15
2008-04-15
Ross, Dana (Department: 3722)
Books, strips, and leaves
Book, element thereof, or accessory therefor
C281S021100, C446S149000, C434S317000, C119S707000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11223002
ABSTRACT:
A page or book for interacting with a non-human animal is provided. In various embodiments, a book is provided comprising a cover, a plurality of pages, at least one of the plurality of pages and/or cover having at least one element is provided that is attractive to the animal's sense of sight, smell, taste, touch, and/or sound, and optionally a spine for holding the cover and the plurality of pages. The book is designed so that the animal will sustain interest in the book and interact with the reader. In various embodiments, a page is provided, the page comprising at least one element that is attractive to the animal's sense of sight, smell, taste, touch, and/or sound.
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Clinton Brian
Locker Sari
Dykas, Shaver & Nipper, LLP
Ross Dana
Shaver Robert L.
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