Pet food preparation system
US12041912B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K2227/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container of pet food and an apparatus for preparing the pet food are disclosed. The apparatus includes a scanner for reading a pet food identifier on the container. The scanner is adapted to read the pet food identifier and provide it to a controller. The controller is adapted to obtain food preparation parameters from an external database and to cause the apparatus to then prepare the pet food according thereto. The containers has an identically-shaped periphery and the apparatus is adapted to receive that periphery such that each container is properly positioned regardless of the container's volume.
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