Apparatus for Dispensing Treats

Abstract

A dispensing device that can store a plurality of treats and sequentially release a single treat is provided. The dispensing device includes a housing and a reservoir in the housing for holding treats to be dispensed. A dispenser is moveable from a first position to a second position to sequentially release treats from the reservoir. The dispensing device also includes a receptacle that is accessible from the exterior of the housing. A passageway is provided for treats to travel from the reservoir to the receptacle.

1 . A dispensing device comprising:
 a housing;   a dispenser within said housing, said dispenser rotatably moveable from a first position to a second position to sequentially release treats contained in said housing; and   a receptacle for receiving treats released by said dispenser, said receptacle accessible from outside of said housing.   
   
   
       2 . The dispensing device of  claim 1 , further comprising a series of ramps for directing treats from through the dispensing device to said receptacle. 
   
   
       3 . The dispensing device of  claim 1 , further comprising an actuator for actuating said dispenser, said dispenser pushing treats off a spring-biased stack of treats to a position at said receptacle when said actuator is rotated. 
   
   
       4 . The dispensing device of  claim 1 , wherein said dispenser comprises a hollow cylinder with an opening for receiving a treat, said dispenser rotatable in a full circle to move said opening to a position where the treat is released to said receptacle. 
   
   
       5 . The dispensing device of  claim 1 , wherein said dispenser includes gears and a prong sized to cooperate with said gears. 
   
   
       6 . The dispensing device of  claim 1 , wherein said dispenser is rotated in a first direction to a loading position and then in a second, opposite direction to a dispensing position.