Animal throw toy and method

Abstract

A throw device and method of using the same is provided. Generally, the throw device is used to play fetch with an animal. The throw device has a throw object sized to fit within the mouth of the animal, and a handle coupled to the throw object with a cord. A cord retention device has a switch to release the cord coupled between the throw object and the handle.

1 . A throw device, comprising 
 a throw object;    a cord attached to the throw object    a handle coupled to the cord; and    a cord retention device comprising a switch to release the cord coupled between the throw object and the handle.    
   
   
       2 . The throw device of  claim 1 , wherein the switch is capable of retaining the cord in a plurality of different lengths between the handle and the throw object.  
   
   
       3 . The throw device of  claim 1 , wherein the switch is capable of retaining the cord in multiple positions.  
   
   
       4 . The throw device of  claim 1 , further comprising a swiveling attachment mechanism connected between the handle and the cord.  
   
   
       5 . The throw device of  claim 1 , wherein the cord is of adjustable length.  
   
   
       6 . The throw device of  claim 1 , wherein the throw object weighs more than the handle.  
   
   
       7 . The throw device of  claim 1 , wherein the cord retention device further comprises a spring-loaded spool lockable in at least two positions with the switch.  
   
   
       8 . The throw device of  claim 1 , wherein the cord is retractable within the throw object.  
   
   
       9 . The throw device of  claim 1 , wherein the switch is spring-loaded whereby releasing the switch unlocks a spring-loaded spool.  
   
   
       10 . The throw device of  claim 1 , wherein the throw object and handle are formed to resemble a face.  
   
   
       11 . A method of playing fetch with an animal, comprising the steps of: 
 extending a length of the cord between a throw object and a handle;    twirling the throw object around the handle;    releasing the handle;    allowing the centrifugal force to carry the throw object and handle through the air; and    retrieving the throw object and handle.    
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising recoiling the length of the cord with a spring-loaded spool.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising recoiling the length of the cord automatically after releasing the handle.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the step of extending the length of the cord further comprises: 
 extending a partial length of the cord between the throw object and the handle, whereby the partial length of the cord is less than a full length of the cord; and    locking the partial length of the cord in place with a switch.    
   
   
       15 . A system for playing fetch with a pet, the system comprising: 
 means for extending a length of the cord between a throw object and a handle;    means for generating centrifugal force on the throw object; and    means for throwing the throw object utilizing the centrifugal force.    
   
   
       16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the means for extending a length of the cord further comprises means for extending a limited length of the cord.  
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising means for retracting the length of the cord.  
   
   
       18 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising means for automatically initiating the means for retracting the length of the cord.  
   
   
       19 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising means for locking the length of the cord, thereby inhibiting the means for extending and the means for retracting the length of the cord.