Varmint guard feeder and method of using same
US7849816B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K39/014
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feed dispensing apparatus comprising a hopper to contain feed and a large sheet of metal adjustably attached below the base of the hopper. The base of the hopper has small openings to allow for feed to fall from the hopper to the sheet of metal below the hopper. The feed dispensing apparatus also comprises a motor and a fan blade which operate to disperse feed through the gap between the base of the hopper and the sheet of metal. The gap between the base of the hopper and the sheet of metal is adjustable in order to ensure that a specific type of varmint cannot gain access to the feed in the hopper.
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