Preferentially, docking plug 310 features a centered internal longitudinal cavity open on both the proximal end and distal end such that wand 130 may be fully inserted into plug 310 and once inserted, wand 130 may be pulled from either the proximal or the distal end.

Preferentially, docking plug 310 features a centered internal longitudinal cavity is between 0.005 and 0.01 inches in diameter such that wand 130 may be fully inserted into plug 310 but once inserted, wand 130 is held snugly in place through static friction. Again, alternative sizes and arrangements are possible, these noted measurements and configurations are merely those of preferred exemplar embodiments.

Preferentially, handle 110 features cavity 410 that may have multiple diameters such that docking plug 310 may be firmly inserted into cavity 410, but prevented from being inserted too far into cavity 410 such that the walls of cavity 410 could interfere with the free movement and rotation of wand 130.

Preferentially, handle 110 features cavity 410 that has multiple diameters such that docking plug 310 may be firmly inserted into cavity 410, and docking plug 310 is resistant to pulling forces applied to 130 wand which may prevent docking plug 310 from being inadvertently removed from cavity 410 through normal anticipated use of the invention, but not such great resistance that intentionally dislodging docking plug 310 from cavity 410 may be strenuous for the average human.

Preferentially handle 110 is operated by a human. Ergonomic indentation 120 on handle 110 may increase the comfort of the operator and may allow the operator to control handle 110 with greater precision and dexterity, given the increased torque the operator may be allowed to apply to handle 110 through the ergonomic indentation 120.

Preferred sizes and configurations for preferred exemplar embodiments are discussed throughout and alternative sizes and arrangements are possible, these noted measurements and configurations are merely those of preferred exemplar embodiments.

FIG. 5 is a sideways/sagittal cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a pet toy wand snuggly inserted through an internal cavity of a docking plug, which is in turn snuggly nested inside a longitudinal cavity of a pet toy handle that features an ergonomic indentation on its distal end in accordance with the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 5 is a sideways/sagittal cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating pet toy wand 130 snuggly inserted through an internal cavity of docking plug 310, which is in turn snuggly nested inside longitudinal cavity 410 of pet toy handle 110 that features ergonomic indentation 120 on its distal end in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, an assembled pet toy system 500 may include handle 110, docking plug 310, and wand 130. Wand 130 is snuggly inserted through an internal cavity of docking plug 310, which is in turn snuggly nested in docking plug seat 510 inside of longitudinal cavity 410 of handle 110.

As shown in FIG. 5. docking plug 310 and longitudinal cavity 410 of handle 110 may substantially match such that docking plug 310 substantially fills and may be securely nested within designated docking plug seat 510 of longitudinal cavity 410 of handle 110.

As shown in FIG. 5, wand 130 does not necessarily include an affixed pet attractor.

As shown in FIG. 5, handle 110 may feature ergonomic indentation 120 on its distal end.

Preferentially, handle 110 should be made out of a suitably elastic material such that 310 docking plug may be inserted and removed from handle 110 without causing damage to handle 110 or cavity 410.

Preferentially, cavity 410 is sufficiently deep along its vertical axis such that wand 130 can be inserted sufficiently deep such that after wand 130 is inserted into docking plug 310, wand 130 does not become dislodged from docking plug 310 when a limited pulling force is applied to wand 130.

Preferentially, docking plug 310 features a centered internal longitudinal cavity open on both the proximal end and distal end such that wand 130 may be fully inserted into plug 310 and once inserted, wand 130 may be pulled from either the proximal or the distal end.

Preferentially, cavity 410 features docking seat 510 that has multiple diameters such that docking plug 310 may be firmly inserted into cavity 410, but the stepped diameter of docking plug seat 510 prevents docking plug 310 from being inserted too far into cavity 410 such that the walls of cavity 410 could interfere with the free movement and rotation of wand 130.

Preferentially, cavity 410 features docking seat 510 that has multiple diameters such that docking plug 310 may be firmly inserted into cavity 410, but the smaller distal diameter of cavity 410 prevents docking plug 310 from being inadvertently pulled out removed from cavity 410 through normal anticipated use of the invention, but the smaller distal diameter of cavity 410 does not prevent the average human from intentionally dislodging docking plug 310 from cavity 410 without strenuous exertion.

Preferentially, handle 110 is operated by a human. Ergonomic indentation 120 on handle 110 may increase the comfort of the operator and may allow the operator to control handle 110 with greater precision and dexterity, given the increased torque the operator may be allowed to apply to handle 110 through the ergonomic indentation 120.

Preferred sizes and configurations for certain exemplar embodiments are discussed throughout and alternative sizes and arrangements are possible; these noted measurements and configurations are merely those of certain exemplar embodiments.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a pet toy handle featuring an opening on its distal end to accept the insertion of pet toy wands, and multiple ergonomic indentations in accordance with the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a pet toy handle featuring an opening on its distal end 610 to accept the insertion of pet toy wands, distal ergonomic indentation 120 and multiple proximal ergonomic indentations 620 in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, a pet toy handle apparatus 600 may include a distal end opening 610 to accept the insertion of pet toy wands, ergonomic indentation 610 on the distal end, and multiple ergonomic indentations 620 on the proximal end in accordance with the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, handle 110 may feature ergonomic indentation 120 on its distal end.

As shown in FIG. 6, handle 110 may feature multiple ergonomic indentation(s) 620 on its proximal end.

Preferred sizes and configurations for certain exemplar embodiments are discussed throughout and alternative sizes and arrangements are possible; these noted measurements and configurations are merely those of certain exemplar embodiments.

Preferentially, handle 110 has multiple proximal end ergonomic indentation(s) 620 that are located 1 inch, 1.5 inches, and 2 inches from the proximal end of handle 110. Proximal end ergonomic indentation(s) 620 may have a depth between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm. Alternative sizes are possible, these noted measurements are merely those of preferred exemplar embodiments.

FIG. 7 is a sideways/sagittal cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a pet toy handle featuring a centered internal longitudinal cavity which is open on the distal end and closed on the proximal end, the longitudinal cavity further featuring a multi-diameter portion at the distal end to serve as a docking seat for accepting and snuggly nesting a docking plug in accordance with the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 7 is a sideways/sagittal cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating pet toy handle 110 featuring a centered internal longitudinal cavity 410 which is open on the distal end and closed on the proximal end, the longitudinal cavity further featuring a multi-diameter portion at the distal end to serve as a docking seat 510 for accepting and snuggly nesting a docking plug in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, a pet toy handle without a wand or docking plug 700 may include a handle 110 having longitudinal cavity 410 including a docking plug seat 510 that has multiple diameters such that docking plug seat 510 may accept and through static friction securely hold insertable docking plugs.

As shown in FIG. 7, handle 110 may not include an ergonomic indentation.

Preferentially, handle 110 may have a closed proximal end.

Preferentially, cavity 410 features docking seat 510 that has multiple diameters such that a docking plug may be firmly inserted into cavity 410, but the stepped diameter of docking plug seat 510 may prevent a docking plug from being inserted too far into cavity 410 such that the walls of cavity 410 could interfere with the free movement and rotation of a pet toy wand.

Preferentially, cavity 410 features docking seat 510 that may have multiple diameters such that a docking plug may be firmly inserted into cavity 410, but the smaller distal diameter of cavity 410 prevents a docking plug from being inadvertently pulled out and removed from cavity 410 through normal anticipated use of the invention, but the smaller distal diameter of cavity 410 does not prevent the average human from intentionally dislodging a docking plug from cavity 410 without strenuous exertion.

Preferred sizes for handle 110 for use in preferred exemplar embodiments are discussed throughout and alternative sizes and arrangements are possible, these noted measurements and configurations are merely those of preferred exemplar embodiments.

Preferentially, docking plug seat 510 may have a generally cylindrical diameter of between 2 mm and 5 mm, with a central portion that has a diameter 0.5 mm larger than the rest of docking plug seat 510. Alternative sizes are possible, these noted measurements are merely those of preferred exemplar embodiments.

FIG. 8 is a perspective axial view looking directly at the distal end of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a pet toy handle featuring a centered internal longitudinal cavity for the insertion of pet toy wands, where the longitudinal cavity is open on the distal end and closed on the proximal end, where the pet toy handle further has a multi-diameter, generally cylindrical, distal end with diametrically opposing ergonomic indentations near the distal end, and the proximal end of the pet toy handle having a generally elliptical cross section with its major axis radially offset from the ergonomic indentations in accordance with the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 8 is a perspective axial view looking directly at the distal end of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a pet toy handle (810, 820, 830, 840) featuring a centered internal longitudinal cavity 410 for the insertion of pet toy wands, where the longitudinal cavity 410 is open on the distal end and closed on the proximal end, where the pet toy handle further has a multi-diameter, generally cylindrical, distal end (830, 840) with diametrically opposing ergonomic indentations 120 near the distal end 840, and the proximal end 810 of the pet toy handle having a generally elliptical cross section with its major axis radially offset from the ergonomic indentations 120 in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, a pet toy handle apparatus 800 may include centered internal longitudinal cavity 410 for the insertion of pet toy wands. Handle 110 may include flat top 830, generally cylindrical distal end 840, slightly larger middle portion 820, proximal end with a generally elliptical cross section 810. Middle portion 820 may have diametrically opposing ergonomic indentions 120 and proximal end 810 may be radially offset about its major axis from ergonomic indentions 120 such that handle 110 may be more comfortable for a user. Handle may also include longitudinal cavity 410, cavity 410 may be open on the distal end and closed on the proximal end.

Preferentially, handle top 830 is flat with a diameter of between 0.25 and 0.5 inches.

Preferentially, handle distal portion 840 is generally cylindrical with a diameter of between 0.25 and 0.5 inches.

Preferentially, handle middle portion 820 is generally cylindrical with a diameter of between 0.2 and 0.3 inches.

Preferentially, handle proximal portion 810 has a generally elliptical cross section with a tapered major axis of width of between 0.5 and 0.7 inches with the major axis radially offset from ergonomic indentations 120 by between 25 and 65 degrees.

Again, alternative sizes and arrangements are possible, these noted measurements and configurations are merely those of preferred exemplar embodiments.

FIG. 9 is a perspective axial view looking directly at the proximal end of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a pet toy handle featuring a closed proximal end which has a generally elliptical cross section, and a generally cylindrical distal end in accordance with the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 9 is a perspective axial view looking directly at the proximal end 910 of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a pet toy handle featuring a closed proximal end 910 which has a generally elliptical cross section, and a generally cylindrical distal end 920 in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, a pet toy handle apparatus 900 may include closed proximal end 910 with a generally elliptical cross section and a generally cylindrical distal end 920.

Preferred sizes and configurations for preferred exemplar embodiments are discussed throughout and alternative sizes and arrangements are possible, these noted measurements and configurations are merely those of preferred exemplar embodiments.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a docking plug with a longitudinal cavity for the insertion of a pet toy wand and a center portion having an expanded outer diameter to substantially match the diameter of a docking plug seat inside a longitudinal cavity of a pet toy handle such that the docking plug can be securely nested inside the handle in accordance with the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating docking plug 1000 featuring a longitudinal cavity 1010 for the insertion of a pet toy wand and a center portion 1030 having an expanded outer diameter to substantially match the diameter of a docking plug seat inside a longitudinal cavity of a pet toy handle such that the docking plug can be securely nested inside the handle in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, docking plug 1000 may feature a centered longitudinal cavity 1010 for the insertion of a pet toy wand, docking plug expansion 1030, proximal end 1040, and distal end 1020.

Preferentially, cavity 1010 is open on both proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020.

Preferentially, docking plug proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 have substantially similar diameter such that docking plug 1000 may be orientationally independent and the user would not have to distinguish between proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 in ordinary use.

Preferentially, docking plug proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 have substantially similar longitudinal length such that docking plug 1000 may be orientationally independent and the user would not have to distinguish between proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 in ordinary use.

Preferentially, docking plug expansion 1030 has a larger diameter than docking plug proximal end 1040 and docking plug distal end 1020 such that docking plug 1000 may be inserted into a pet toy handle and securely nested into a docking plug seat.

Preferentially, docking plug expansion 1030 is situated equally distant from the docking plug proximal end 1040 and docking plug distal end 1020 such that docking plug 1000 may be orientationally independent and the user would not have to distinguish between proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 in ordinary use.

Preferentially, docking plug proximal end 1040 and docking plug distal end 1020 may have a diameter of between 2 mm and 5 mm, docking plug expansion 1030 has a diameter 0.5 mm larger than docking plug proximal end 1040 and docking plug distal end 1020, alternative sizes and configurations are possible, these noted measurements are merely those of preferred exemplar embodiments.

Preferentially, docking plug expansion 1030 may have a sufficient longitudinal length to withstand the frictional forces experienced by inserting and removing docking plug 1000 from the docking plug seat and handle discussed above. A docking plug expansion is more likely to experience structure failure from said forces the greater the difference between the longitudinal length of docking plug expansion 1030 and the increased diameter of docking plug expansion compared to the diameter of docking plug distal end and docking plug proximal end.

Preferentially, docking plug expansion 1030 may have a longitudinal length of between 0.2 and 0.4 inches, docking plug proximal end 1040 has a longitudinal length of between 0.05 and 0.15 inches, and docking plug distal end 1020 may have a longitudinal length of between 0.05 and 0.15 inches, alternative sizes and configurations are possible, these noted measurements are merely those of preferred exemplar embodiments.

FIG. 11 is a sideways/sagittal cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a vertically symmetric docking plug such that its proximal and distal ends substantially match, allowing it to be orientation-independently inserted into a longitudinal cavity of a pet toy handle, said symmetric docking plug further having a longitudinal cavity for the insertion of a pet toy wand and a center portion having and an expanded outer diameter to substantially match the diameter of a docking plug seat inside of a longitudinal cavity of a pet toy handle such that the docking plug can be securely nested inside a pet toy handle in accordance with the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 11 is a sideways/sagittal cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a vertically symmetric docking plug 1100 such that its proximal 1040 and distal ends 1020 substantially match, allowing it to be orientation-independently inserted into a longitudinal cavity of a pet toy handle, said symmetric docking plug further having a longitudinal cavity for the insertion of a pet toy wand and a center portion 1030 having and an expanded outer diameter to substantially match the diameter of a docking plug seat inside of a longitudinal cavity of a pet toy handle such that the docking plug can be securely nested inside a pet toy handle in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, docking plug 1100 may feature a centered longitudinal cavity 1010 for the insertion of a pet toy wand, docking plug expansion 1030, proximal end 1040, and distal end 1020.

Preferentially, cavity 1010 may be open on both proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020.

Preferentially, docking plug proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 may have substantially similar diameter such that docking plug 1100 may be orientationally independent and the user would not have to distinguish between proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 in ordinary use.

Preferentially, docking plug proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 may have substantially similar longitudinal length such that docking plug 1100 may be orientationally independent and the user would not have to distinguish between proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 in ordinary use.

Preferentially, docking plug expansion 1030 may have a larger diameter than docking plug proximal end 1040 and docking plug distal end 1020 such that docking plug 1000 may be inserted into a pet toy handle and securely nested into a docking plug seat.

Preferentially, docking plug expansion 1030 may be situated equally distant from the docking plug proximal end 1040 and docking plug distal end 1020 such that docking plug 1000 may be orientationally independent and the user would not have to distinguish between proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 in ordinary use.

Preferentially, docking plug proximal end 1040 and docking plug distal end 1020 have a diameter of between 2 mm and 5 mm, docking plug expansion 1030 has a diameter 0.5 mm larger than docking plug proximal end 1040 and docking plug distal end 1020.

Preferentially, docking plug expansion 1030 may have a sufficient longitudinal length withstand the frictional forces experienced by inserting and removing docking plug 1100 from the docking plug seat and handle discussed above. A docking plug expansion is more likely to experience structure failure from said forces the greater the difference between the longitudinal length of docking plug expansion 1030 and the increased diameter of docking plug expansion compared to the diameter of docking plug distal end and docking plug proximal end.

Preferentially, docking plug expansion 1030 may have a longitudinal length of between 0.2 and 0.4 inches, docking plug proximal end 1040 has a longitudinal length of between 0.05 and 0.15 inches, and docking plug distal end 1020 has a longitudinal length of between 0.05 and 0.15 inches, alternative sizes and configurations are possible, these noted measurements are merely those of preferred exemplar embodiments.

FIG. 12 is a sideways/sagittal cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a pet toy wand snugly inserted into a longitudinal cavity of a docking plug, which is securely nested within a docking plug seat of a centered internal longitudinal cavity of a pet toy handle in accordance with the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 12 is a sideways/sagittal cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention illustrating a pet toy wand 130 snugly inserted into a longitudinal cavity of a docking plug, which is securely nested within a docking plug seat 510 of a centered internal longitudinal cavity 410 of a pet toy handle in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 12, an inserted docking plug system 1200 may include docking plug 310, wand 130, and cavity 410. Wand 130 may be inserted through an internal cavity of docking plug 310 and held in place through static friction, docking plug 310 may then in turn be snuggly nested in docking plug seat 510 inside of cavity 410 and held in place through static friction and mated geometry of docking plug seat 510 and docking plug 310.

As shown in FIG. 12, a cavity 410 may include docking plug seat 510 which may include docking plug seat distal end 1220, docking plug seat expansion 1230, and docking plug proximal end 1240.

As shown in FIG. 12, the diameter of docking plug seat expansion 1230 may substantially match the diameter of docking plug expansion 1030 such that docking plug 310 can snuggly secured within cavity 410 through static friction.

As shown in FIG. 12, the diameter of docking plug seat distal end 1220 may substantially match the diameter of docking plug distal end 1020 such that docking plug 310 can snuggly secured within cavity 410 through static friction.

As shown in FIG. 12, the diameter of docking plug seat proximal end 1240 may substantially match the diameter of docking plug proximal end 1040 such that docking plug 310 can snuggly secured within cavity 410 through static friction.

Preferentially, cavity 410 features docking seat 510 that may have multiple diameters such that docking plug 310 may be firmly inserted into cavity 410, but the stepped diameter of docking plug seat 510 may prevent docking plug 310 from being inserted too far into cavity 410 such that the walls of cavity 410 could interfere with the free movement and rotation of wand 130.

Preferentially, cavity 410 features docking seat 510 that may have multiple diameters such that docking plug 310 may be firmly inserted into cavity 410, but the smaller distal diameter of cavity 410 may prevent docking plug 310 from being inadvertently pulled out removed from cavity 410 through normal anticipated use of the invention, but the smaller distal diameter of cavity 410 does not prevent the average human from intentionally dislodging docking plug 310 from cavity 410 without strenuous exertion.

Preferentially, docking plug proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 may have substantially similar diameters such that docking plug 1000 may be orientationally independent and the user would not have to distinguish between proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 in ordinary use.

Preferentially, docking plug proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 may have a substantially similar longitudinal length such that docking plug 1000 may be orientationally independent and the user would not have to distinguish between proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 in ordinary use.

Preferentially, docking plug expansion 1030 may have a larger diameter than docking plug proximal end 1040 and docking plug distal end 1020 such that docking plug 1000 may be inserted into a pet toy handle and securely nested into a docking plug seat.

Preferentially, docking plug expansion 1030 may be situated equally distant from the docking plug proximal end 1040 and docking plug distal end 1020 such that docking plug 1000 may be orientationally independent and the user would not have to distinguish between proximal end 1040 and distal end 1020 in ordinary use.

Preferentially, docking plug proximal end 1040 and docking plug distal end 1020 may have a diameter of between 2 mm and 5 mm, docking plug expansion 1030 may have a diameter 0.5 mm larger than docking plug proximal end 1040 and docking plug distal end 1020, alternative sizes and configurations are possible, these noted measurements are merely those of preferred exemplar embodiments.

Preferentially, docking plug expansion 1030 may have a sufficient longitudinal length withstand the frictional forces experienced by inserting and removing docking plug 310 from the docking plug seat and handle discussed above. A docking plug expansion is more likely to experience structure failure from said forces the greater the difference between the longitudinal length of docking plug expansion 1030 and the increased diameter of docking plug expansion compared to the diameter of docking plug distal end and docking plug proximal end.