Patent ID: 8534232
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. An animal chew for an animal, comprising: a body having a first shape and comprising a first relatively less durable edible composition, the body further comprising an opening extending at least part way there through said opening comprising one or more L-shaped grooves; a holder having a second shape and comprising a second material, the second material comprising a relatively more durable inedible polymer, the second shape including a shaft portion complementary in shape to said opening in said body to provide an interference fit, said shaft portion comprising one or more projections; wherein said relatively more durable composition of said holder has one or more of the following features as compared to said relatively less durable body: (1) higher Shore Hardness; (2) higher Tm; (3) higher molecular weight average; (4) higher density; (5) lower relative moisture content; (6) relatively thicker cross-section; (7) higher flexural and/or tensile modulus; (8) higher tensile strength; (9) lower elongation at yield; or (10) higher notched izod impact strength; wherein said shaft portion is engaged in said opening in said body such that said one or more projections of said shaft portion mechanically engage said one or more L-shaped grooves of said to provide a lock.