Gravity-induced automatic animal watering/feeding device
US8387566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K7/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described is a gravity-induced automatic animal watering/feeding device that promotes increased sanitation and minimizes the amount of water/food spilled from the device in the event the device is overturned. More specifically, the animal watering/feeding device presents consumables, including water and animal food, to the animal using a receptacle that is removable from the remainder of the device. Because the receptacle is removable, it is easily replaced and/or removed for cleaning such that sanitation of the animal watering/feeding device is easily maintained. Additionally, selected components of the animal water/feeding device are releasably locked to one another such that the device minimizes the amount of water/food that is spilled from the device in the event it is overturned.
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