by the inventor

Kurt Lind Joergensen


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The Buster Cube differ from similar by its interior. This function is patented. The food can not fall out without rotate the cube. This force the dog to work and becomes hereby more natural tired.

 

By help of the danish Technology Institute the cube got patented and the compagny

Joergen Kruuse A/S got the rights to manufacture and distribute the Cube.

 

With the development of the Buster Cube in 1986, I had following goals:

Today my evaluation regarding the goals is:

1.  

Stimulate activity of the dog with a minimum involvement of the owner.

The original size of the cube satisfies the original goal of entertaining and feeding the dogs. By giving the dog its daily food servings by Buster Cube, the dog gets naturally tired and self-entertained. One only needs to fill the cube with a spoonful of food and then let the dog empty the cube. This is repeated continually to stimulate the activity of the dog. 

The Buster Mini Cube is not recommended for larger dogs, because of the small size the larger dogs simply walk around with the cube in their mouth.  Thus, the cube is recommended for use by small dogs less than four pounds or puppies less than 12 weeks.

 

2.

The Buster Cube is extremely durable, but not harmful to the dog.

The durability of the Buster Cube is quite impressive.  On hard surfaces, like concrete, the cube withstands well, however, loud noise can be expected.

 

3.

It should be possible to adjust the difficulty of the Buster Cube.

 

The goal was achieved. The tube can be used to adjust difficulty.  However, the tube can be hard to use at times, but the use of oil can remedy any difficulty.

 

4.

By associating to a game of dices, the Buster Cube should get the attention of potential costumers.

 

Unfortunately, the Buster Cube is unsuccessful in achieving the goal because it does not distinguish itself from other toys.

5.

The plastic must be translucent, therefore enabling the owner can follow the feed in the cube.

 

Unfortunately, as of 1995, a strong enough translucent material was not available and a substitution was made.

6.

To maintain good sanitation, the cube must be easily cleaned.

The cube is cleanable. You can even put it in a dishwasher. Only in this case you have to remove the tube. Though, some instructions tell the user to remove the tube for refilling the cube with food.  This may be confusing for some and it has never been the intention.