Dog watering toy

Abstract

A convenient, inexpensive, durable, refillable, specialized dog toy which can be made of various materials and have various aesthetic designs. The toy is a self-contained water source, or reservoir, for use where a messy dog bowl would be inappropriate. As the dog bites down upon the toy, in a particular location, water seeps out through tiny valves. The outside of the toy may be a superficial art form, perhaps including but not limited to, imitation bones, steaks, or burgers. The outside may be composed of rubber, plastic, vinyl, latex, or a cloth, denim or furry exterior. The toy may even be made of wood or substances which are edible to a dog. A fill cap is provided by which water can be added to the reservoir. A carrying cord may be provided on the outside by which the toy can be carried by dog or human without compressing out any of the water.

I claim:  
     
         1 . An apparatus to alleviate pet thirst comprising: 
 a reservoir having a wall, said wall having a fill aperture and valves; said fill aperture having a closable openable cap, said cap when open allowing liquid to enter said reservoir through said fill aperture, said cap when closed denying egress from said reservoir; said valves having pressure actuated opening means, said valves under pressure allowing liquid to exit said reservoir, said valves when not under pressure denying egress from said reservoir.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising an outer layer enclosing said wall, said outer layer having an aesthetic design.  
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2  further comprising indicia on said outer layer.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a cord attached to said apparatus.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a noisemaker contained within said reservoir.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said valves are nipple like structures.  
     
     
         7 . In Combination: 
 a reservoir having a wall, said wall having a fill aperture and valves, said fill aperture having an openable cap, said valves comprising bores penetrating said wall;    a valve mechanism shaped substantially to fill said bores, said valve mechanism being capable of alternate movement substantially perpendicular to said wall, said valve mechanism having an opening permitting liquid to flow from said reservoir during a first state of the alternate movement of said valve mechanism, said opening being blocked by said wall during a second state of the alternate movement of said valve mechanism;    return means urging said valve mechanism to said second state of the alternate movement of said valve mechanism;    said valve mechanism being movable to said first state of the alternate movement of said valve mechanism by application of pressure.    
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7  further comprising said pressure is applied to said valve mechanism.  
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 7  further comprising said pressure is applied to said wall.  
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 7  further comprising a cord having attachment means, said attachment means connecting said cord to said apparatus.  
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 7  further comprising an outer layer attached to said wall, said outer layer having an aesthetic design.  
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein said outer layer bears indicia.  
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 7  further comprising a noisemaker contained within said reservoir.  
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 7  further comprising a nipple like structure, said nipple like structure extending from said wall, said valves being located on said nipple like structure.  
     
     
         15 . A pet care apparatus comprising a reservoir having a wall, a fill aperture, and valves; said wall being adapted to hold liquid and being compressible; said fill aperture having an airtight openable cap; said cap when open permitting liquid to be introduced to said reservoir through said fill aperture; said valves being slits deformable by pressure; whereby creating a net greater pressure inside said reservoir when said reservoir contains liquid and when said cap is airtight will cause said liquid to exit said valves.  
     
     
         16 . The pet care apparatus of  claim 15  further comprising an outer layer attached to said wall, said outer layer having an aesthetic design.  
     
     
         17 . The pet care apparatus of  claim 16  wherein said outer layer bears indicia.  
     
     
         18 . The pet care apparatus of  claim 15  further comprising a cord having an attachment means, said attachment means being attached to said pet care apparatus.  
     
     
         19 . The pet care apparatus of  claim 15  further comprising a noisemaker, said noisemaker being contained within said reservoir.  
     
     
         20 . The pet care apparatus of  claim 15  further comprising said reservoir having a nipple like structure, said nipple like structure extending from said wall, said valves being located on said nipple like structure.