Measuring device useful for animal weight management
US9968072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F19/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides measuring devices for managing the weight of animals and methods of using the measuring devices. In a general aspect, the measuring devices comprise a container having a first side with a cavity and a second opposing side having a cavity that is larger than the cavity of the first side. The first side cavity is sized to hold an amount of food that restricts calorie intake of an animal. The second side cavity is sized to hold an amount of food that provides daily requirement for weight management of an animal.
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