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Poultry drinker device

US4656970A · kind A · utility

10Cited by
21References
7Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 1985
Grant dateApr 14, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 24, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K39/024
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drinker device for foul and stock provides a constant water supply in a cup by means of a valve controlled by a free floating ball actuator. The ball can be readily moved by the foul or animal to access the drinking water without actuating the valve controlling the water supply until the water level drops to an undesirable level. The device also provides convenient height adjustment mechanism and a quick unit replacement feature.

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