Continuous flow watering device for pets
US6622657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B17/085
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A continuous watering device for small pets producing minimal noise and splashing, the watering device having a lower container for holding water and a submersible pump to pump water via a diverter tube into an upper reservoir. Water is filtered inside and flows from the upper reservoir onto a smooth and curved ramp, which supports the water as the water slides downward and into the lower container. The diverter contains a lower portion and an upper portion where lower portion connects to the pump and the upper portion directs the water inside the upper reservoir. The upper portion is angularly displaced from the diverter lower portion to direct water inside the upper reservoir bottom area to reduce turbulence and noise and to efficiently direct water through the filter.
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