Patent · US Expired

Fish feeding apparatus

US4984536A · kind A · utility

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11References
3Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 26, 1990
Grant dateJan 15, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 26, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A40/81
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for directing a predetermined and measured quantity of food to be distributed with a fish pond to systematically and periodically feed and distribute food therewithin to permit an individual absenteeism from such chores. The organization includes a bin to contain a reservoir and supply of feed therewithin with a blower motor and blower fan removed from the bin to prevent contamination of the motor from dust and debris from within the bin. A slotted conduit within the bin receives feed and wherein the feed is directed exteriorly of the bin by a pressurized conduit and coupling to direct pressurized air within the slotted conduit and direct such feed exteriorly of the bin onto the associated fish pond.

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