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Illuminated drinking system

US8578884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2010
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 3, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0008
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved drinking system having a water source capable of delivering water through water supply pipes, watering stations fluidly connected to the water supply pipes, and at least one light source optically connected to at least one of the watering stations. Also provided is a method for selectively distributing water to animals within a farm facility utilizing illuminated watering stations.

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