Pet feeder system for a handicapped pet owner
US8479686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K7/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pet feeding and watering system that dispenses pet food and water and has an adjustable height for people with limited mobility. The system has a base platform and a dual food and water dispenser. The dual food and water dispenser includes a vertical chute and a vertical hose. The vertical chute include a plurality of plastic or plexiglass panels that are spaced evenly from the top interior of the chute to the base of the chute in a zigzag configuration. The top of the chute has an open receptacle end where food and water are placed. The vertical hose is attached to the side of the chute by bracket fasteners and runs the length of the chute. The base of the chute includes a funnel mechanism that receives the vertical hose and directs water into a water dish. The chute includes at least one sliding component and one fixed component, where the fixed component has notches that engage a handle attached to the sliding component to secure the chute to the desired height. The pet feeding and watering system can also include a plastic pitcher, marked with incremental measurements, for pouring appropriate amounts of water into the water dispenser. When not in use, the pitcher rests in the…
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