Patents Assigned to Canine Hardware
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Patent number: 8683958Abstract: A ball (100) having a foam core (110) with a channel recess (114) formed on its surface is enclosed by a cover assembly including a rubber channel assembly (120) in the shape of a spherical curve, such as a baseball curve, and fabric panels (132) that are fixed to the channel assembly. The channel assembly is configured to be inserted into the channel recess in the core. In an embodiment, a heat-activated adhesive substrate is disposed between the cover assembly and the core. In an embodiment, a launcher engages the channel assembly to aid in throwing the ball. In an embodiment, a removable insert (220) is insertable to be retained in the channel assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Canine Hardware, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Oblack, Kyle D. Burger, Mark D. Thinnes
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Publication number: 20140065919Abstract: A disk-like toy includes a resilient base, a flexible cover overlying the base, and a deflectable core disposed generally between the base and the cover. The base is affixed to at least one of the cover and the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: CANINE HARDWARE INC.Inventors: MARK J. OBLACK, MARK THINNES
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Publication number: 20140053787Abstract: An improved pet toy is elongated and has resilient hemispherical ends. The pet toy additionally has fabric cover portion that extends generally between the ends, and further has a resilient core that is enclosed by the ends and the cover portion. The resilient and hemispherical nature of the ends enables the pet toy to bounce and tumble in a seemingly unpredictable fashion when it strikes a surface, which increases interest in the pet toy by an animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Canine Hardware Inc.Inventors: MARK J. OBLACK, Kyle D. Burger
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Publication number: 20130139797Abstract: A ball (100) having a foam core (110) with a channel recess (114) formed on its surface is enclosed by a cover assembly including a rubber channel assembly (120) in the shape of a spherical curve, such as a baseball curve, and fabric panels (132) that are fixed to the channel assembly. The channel assembly is configured to be inserted into the channel recess in the core. In an embodiment, a heat-activated adhesive substrate is disposed between the cover assembly and the core. In an embodiment, a launcher engages the channel assembly to aid in throwing the ball. In an embodiment, a removable insert (220) is insertable to be retained in the channel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: CANINE HARDWARE INC.Inventors: Mark J. Oblack, Kyle D. Burger, Mark D. Thinnes
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Publication number: 20120048251Abstract: A pet toy suitable for indoor use includes an indoor launcher having a rigid handle, a flexible arm, and a C-shaped head attached to a distal end of the arm. The head is narrow at the central portion, and wider at the upper and lower lips. The ball is configured to be releasably retained in the head, and may be, for example, spherical or a center spherical segment. The ball comprises a foam core which may be hollow and vented, and a napped fabric covering. Optionally, the ball may include one or more straps. The ball characteristics provide high drag and rolling resistance to limit the path of the ball, and define a soft and compliant article suitable for indoor use. The optional straps provide greatly improved visibility. Limited travel and good visibility makes the balls particularly suitable for older or impaired pets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: CANINE HARDWARE INC.Inventors: Mark J. Oblack, Kyle D. Burger, Mark D. Thinnes
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Patent number: 7976417Abstract: A ball includes a body having an outer surface. A chamber is disposed within the body and has a concave curvature in at least two orthogonal directions. An aperture defines a fluid connection between the chamber and the outer surface of the ball. Air flow across the aperture produces a whistling sound.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Canine Hardware Inc.Inventors: Justin A. Bagley, Joseph W. Kent, Mark J. Oblack, Kyle D. Burger
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Patent number: D636542Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Canine Hardware Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Oblack, Kyle D. Burger, Mark D. Thinnes
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Patent number: D636543Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Canine Hardware Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Oblack, Kyle D. Burger, Mark D. Thinnes
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Patent number: D640329Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Canine Hardware Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Oblack, Kyle D. Burger
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Patent number: D640338Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Canine Hardware Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Oblack, Kyle D. Burger
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Patent number: D641109Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Canine Hardware Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Oblack, Kyle D. Burger, Mark D. Thinnes
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Patent number: D650535Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Canine HardwareInventors: Mark Oblack, Kyle Burger
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Patent number: D650536Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Canine HardwareInventors: Mark Oblack, Kyle Burger
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Patent number: D650537Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Canine HardwareInventors: Mark Oblack, Kyle Burger
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Patent number: D666686Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Canine Hardware IncInventor: Kyle D. Burger
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Patent number: D673335Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Canine Hardware Inc.Inventor: Kyle D. Burger
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Patent number: D673740Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Canine Hardware Inc.Inventors: Kyle D. Burger, Mark J. Oblack, Mark D. Thinnes
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Patent number: D687606Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Canine Hardware Inc.Inventor: Kyle D. Burger
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Patent number: D689654Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Canine Hardware Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Oblack, Kyle D. Burger
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Patent number: D705876Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Canine Hardware Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Oblack, Mark D. Thinnes