Interactive water container apparatus for animals
US10412930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K7/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interactive water container apparatus is disclosed and configured for encouraging an animal to drink therefrom. In at least one embodiment, an outer container is sized and configured for holding a volume of fluid, the outer container providing an at least one opening sized and configured for allowing the animal to access and drink the fluid therewithin. At least one inner container is positioned substantially within the outer container. At least one interactive object is positioned within the outer container such that the at least one inner container is positioned between the interactive object and the opening of the outer container, thereby allowing the animal to see said interactive object while being unable to physically contact said interactive object. A pump is configured for circulating the fluid within at least one of the outer container and the at least one inner container. Through circulating the fluid, the pump further causes the at least one interactive object to move through the fluid, which entices the animal into interacting with, and ultimately into drinking, the fluid.
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