Grass-growing devices for pet fountains
US7918186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K7/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of various grass-growing devices. In one nonlimiting embodiment, for example, a device for growing grass in a container that provides water to a household pet is disclosed. The device includes a basket that is configured for insertion into the container. The basket comprises one or more apertures that allow for fluid movement through the basket. The device further includes a seed-holding unit. The seed-holding unit of this embodiment comprises a housing in which one or more grass seeds can be placed.
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