Automatic animal feeding system
US10631520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K5/0114
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An animal feeding system is provided. The feeding system includes a container that holds dry pet food, and a receptacle that gravitationally receives the pet food. The system also provides a conveyor system. The conveyor system moves the dry pet food from the receptacle to a feeding bowl. Additionally, the animal feeding system includes a processor. The processor is configured to deliver start and stop signals to a motor in response to signals sent from a user control unit. The animal feeding system additionally comprises the user control unit. The control unit offers a user interface for programming the system according to a desired feeding schedule. A method for feeding an animal using the feeding system is also provided herein.
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