Treat dispenser

- BIG HEART PET, INC.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of a treat dispenser illustrating a new design.

FIG. 2 is another front isometric view of the treat dispenser shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the treat dispenser shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the treat dispenser shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the treat dispenser shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the treat dispenser shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a side elevation view of the treat dispenser shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is another side elevation view of the treat dispenser that is opposite the side elevation view shown in FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a front isometric view of the treat dispenser according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is another front isometric view of the treat dispenser shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a front elevation view of the treat dispenser shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 12 is a rear elevation view of the treat dispenser shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the treat dispenser shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the treat dispenser shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 15 is a side elevation view of the treat dispenser shown in FIG. 9; and,

FIG. 16 is another side elevation view of the treat dispenser that is opposite the side elevation view shown in FIG. 15.

The shade lines implemented in the drawings are used to depict contour only and do not denote texture, color, tonal shades or surface ornamentation.

Broken lines and unshaded portions contained within broken lines depict exemplary unclaimed features of the treat dispenser that are shown for illustrative purposes and that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental designs for a treat dispenser, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D850016
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 24, 2018
Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
Assignee: BIG HEART PET, INC. (Orrville, OH)
Inventors: Lindsay R. Bolter (Fairfax, CA), Zachary H. Burchman (Chicago, IL), Marissa S. Gomes (Walnut Creek, CA), James E. McCollum (San Mateo, CA), Thomas M. McKeon (Wheaton, IL), Gabrielle B. Pavelko (San Francisco, CA), Justin B. Peart (Clarendon Hills, IL), Jonathan R. Zayat (Iowa City, IA)
Primary Examiner: Susan Moon Lee
Application Number: 29/634,677
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Feeder Or Waterer (D30/121); Exerciser Or Toy (D30/160)