Multiple dosage feeder for animal cage
US5950567A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K5/0291
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multiple dosage feeder for a cage is provided. The multiple dosage feeder includes a frame having a cage-interior side, a food holding member rotatably mounted on the frame, and a food presentation member disposed on the cage-interior side of the frame. The food holding member holds a plurality of measured dosages of food or other substances, and at least a portion of the food holding member extends to the cage-interior side of the frame. The food presentation member permits access to a single dosage of the plurality of dosages by an animal within the cage. At least a portion of the food holding member is rotatable within the food presentation member so as to expose the single dosage of the plurality of dosages, while the food presentation member prevents access to any remaining dosages on the cage-interior side of the frame.
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