Self-mobile cat toy

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1994-11-02

2000-03-21

Hafer, Robert A.

Amusement devices: toys

Rolling or tumbling

Including intrinsic motive power means for propulsion

446290, 446298, 446353, 446456, A63H 2900

Patent

active

060396288

ABSTRACT:
A self-mobile cat toy capable of simulating intermittent life includes a rodent-like shell partially or wholly containing an electrical power source mechanically and electrically connected to motor-powered wheels or a tread mechanism for moving along the ground. The power circuit includes an orientation-dependent switch which is closed or open depending on its orientation, so that when played with by a cat, the toy will cease to move in certain orientations and begin to move when pawed into other orientations. In another embodiment the powered wheels or tread are replaced by a vibrating mechanism. In yet other embodiments the cat toy is externally controlled by the pet owner, through either a long cable with a switch at the end or through a radio or ultrasonic transmitter-receiver system.

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