ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,310,331, issued on May 27.

"Pet mind toy" was invented by Gina Nash (Cherry Hill, N.J.) and Fred Nash (Cherry Hill, N.J.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A pet mind toy is disclosed. The pet mind toy comprise a plurality of sides detachably coupled to each other via a plurality of edges. At least four slots carved into the first side. At least two locking doors are configured with locking means. At least one flap door for the least one slot, openable at one or more angles. At least one knob door configured with one or more panels. A second side of the plurality of sides comprise a plurality of levels, a plurality of openings and a flap. A ...