Pet toy with squeaker mechanism

Abstract

In one embodiment, an animal toy includes a body member and a squeaker member. The body member defines a cavity and includes a sidewall. The sidewall defines an opening in fluid communication with the cavity. The sidewall has a channel. The squeaker member defines a lumen and is configured to produce a sound in response to air passing through the lumen. The squeaker member has an extension portion. The squeaker member is coupled to the body member such that the extension member is disposed within the channel of the sidewall and at least a portion of the squeaker member is disposed within the cavity defined by the body member.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An animal toy, comprising:
 a body member defining a cavity and including a sidewall, the sidewall defining a first opening in fluid communication with the cavity, the sidewall defining a second opening in fluid communication with the cavity, the first opening being different than the second opening; and   a squeaker member defining a lumen and configured to produce a sound in response to air passing through the lumen, the squeaker member being coupled to the body member such that at least a portion of the squeaker member is disposed within the cavity defined by the body member, the squeaker member including a switch configured to be moved from a first position to a second position, the switch being configured to prevent passing of air through the lumen when the switch is in its first position.