Animal feeding container and method of using
US10959402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K7/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container for holding food or water for an animal includes: a unitary vessel having a generally oval plan and a trough in the upper surface to contain material for consumption by an animal, and further including: a flat rim on the lower surface to allow the vessel to rest stably on a horizontal surface; generally vertical outer sides that slope outwardly from the upper surface to the lower surface at a selected angle from the vertical; and, a cantilevered handle extending from the upper surface in a direction along the major axis of the oval and having sufficient dimensions and sufficient strength to support the weight of the vessel and its contents; and wherein, the inner surface of the trough slopes inwardly from the upper rim of the trough to the bottom of the trough at a selected angle from the vertical.A related method is also disclosed.
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