ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 -- United States Patent no. 12,527,300, issued on Jan. 20.
"Durable pet toy with scent-retention capability" was invented by Patrick Anderson (Cleveland, Tenn.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A durable pet toy for managing companion animal separation anxiety is provided having a hollow, doll-shaped body fabricated from puncture and tear-resistant Kevlar(R)-reinforced material with an exterior surface and an interior cavity. A threaded receiver fixed to the exterior surface provides access to the interior cavity and interfaces with a removable threaded plug. A plurality of vent holes disposed in the plug enable scent transmission from owner-worn articles placed within t...