Patents by Inventor Charlie H. VanNatter, III

Charlie H. VanNatter, III has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Disc-shaped animal retrieval toy having treat container
    Patent number: 5553570
    Abstract: A retrievable animal toy has been developed which, in one aspect, has a two-part body at least one part of which has at least one hollow portion for holding an item, an animal food item or items and which is not accessible by an animal until released therefrom. One embodiment has a transparent portion, or body so the animal can see the item within the toy. In certain aspects the toy is shaped like a bone; like a creature, e.g. but not limited to a bird or a mouse; or like a plate or throwable toy like a Frisbee.TM. device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Inventors: Charlie H. VanNatter, III, Guy L. McClung, III