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Is a dog chew toy patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a dog chew toy have been patented many times, but "a dog chew toy" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 544 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “chew toy” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 252 best keyword matches we examined, 74 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: TFH PUBLICATIONS INC (8), THE KONG COMPANY LLC (5), OURPET S CO (4), JW PET CO INC (4).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A01K (241), A23K (33), B29C (12), Y10S (10).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a dog chew toy
- Chew Toy Device for Dogs US-2026174063-A1 2026 · HALLAM MARK
A durable dog chew toy comprising a body made from non-toxic, edible rubber for ergonomic handling and extended chewing is disclosed. The body features sinusoidal grooves on a major surface and uniformly spaced rectangular ridges …
View on Google Patents - Tear-resistant dog chew toy and method of making the same US-12672639-B2 2026 · PACK LEADER DOG TOYS LLC
A tear-resistant chew toy for dogs and a method of making the toy. The toy includes a first and second similarly constructed panel assemblies, each of which includes a quilted fabric panel surrounded by a chew guard in the form of…
View on Google Patents - Refillable dog puzzle chew toy fabricated for powerful dog chewers US-12376568-B2 2025 · STEIN DANIEL EVAN
The present invention provides a refillable, multi-part, interactive, dog puzzle chew toy device designed for powerful dog chewers that is high strength, durable, impact resistant, long-lasting, dishwasher safe, and easy on a dog&…
View on Google Patents - Teeth cleaning dog chew toy US-12376952-B1 2025 · RADBILL ERIK
The teeth cleaning dog chew toy is adapted for use with the dentition of a companion animal. The teeth cleaning dog chew toy cleans the dentition of the companion animal. The teeth cleaning dog chew toy includes a working element …
View on Google Patents - Filament for 3-d printing of chewable dog toys and treats US-2022243065-A1 2022 · MENDELSBERG JOEL
A filament for 3-D printing of chewable toys and treats suitable for dogs and other domestic animals is made by preparing a mixture of plasticized thermoplastic with reinforcement agent, lubricating agent and preservative and then…
View on Google Patents - Pet treat dispenser and chew toy US-2022087225-A1 2022 · YETI CORP
One or more examples include a pet chew toy having a treat inserted within a cavity of the chew toy body, where the treat has been expanded to fill up the cavity and may even expand outside of the cavity. In one example, the chew …
View on Google Patents - Dog Toy Using Human Scent to Combat Separation Anxiety and Destructive Chewing US-2019133078-A1 2019 · BLATT ELI M
The invention relates to a novel pet dog toy wherein the toy is comprised of a reusable outer casing, which may be configured to be shaped like a traditional pet dog toy (e.g. bone, ball, animal, pet dog bed/blanket etc.) or resem…
View on Google Patents - Chew toy for dogs US-10405521-B2 2019 · FFD DESIGNS CANADA INC
A chew toy is disclosed. The chew toy includes an elongate body formed as a capsule having opposed first and second ends; and a plurality of projections extending radially outward from and substantially perpendicular to an exterio…
View on Google Patents - Dog chew toy kit US-10375932-B2 2019 · KELSAY HILARY
A chew toy for dogs is an assembled kit including a noisemaker and a plush section with a spine that attaches to another more rigid component. The plush section can be removed from the spine to reveal an eyelet. Strands of edible …
View on Google Patents - Dog chew toy for canine dental care and method for making chew toy US-9027512-B2 2015 · PRANGE STEPHEN M
A chew toy for canine dental care formed of a plurality of elongated rawhide strands, each strand defining a width within the range of about 0.20 to 7.5 millimeters and a thickness within the range of about 0.20 to 3.0 millimeters…
View on Google Patents - Lock and play chew dog toy US-2011277698-A1 2011 · CHEFETZ NATHAN S
A pet chew toy, especially for dogs, does not wear out easily, does not get chewed up easily, and which continues to maintain the interest of the pet throughout the life of the chew toy, has a resilient body in the shape of a lock…
View on Google Patents - Dog toy with concealed closure to minimize chewing of and damage to animal toy US-7762214-B2 2010 · RITCHEY SHARON A
A toy for an animal, in particular a dog, includes a bag or other hollow container. The bag has a mouth for inserting articles in the bag. After an article is inserted in the bag, a closure is utilized to secure and close the mout…
View on Google Patents - Dog chew toy containing edible pet toothpaste for dental care US-6365133-B1 2002
A dog chew is coated with a dried anti-tartar toothpaste on its outer surface. Upon chewing, the dog's saliva rehydrates the toothpaste, and the chewing action causes abrasive cleaning to occur at the gingival surface of the t…
View on Google Patents - Chew toy for dogs and method of making the same US-6238715-B1 2001
A animal product filled chew toy for dogs comprises a relatively hard hollow casing. A relatively soft animal product filling that includes a preservative, a gelling agent, an animal fat and a meat is contained within the hollow c…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a dog chew toy been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Pet products are a popular invention category; differences tend to be in the attachment, the dispensing or cleaning mechanism, or added electronics.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.