US3589338A
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Holder for tube and bottle feeders for pets
Assignee: Sternco Industries Inc
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Filing: 1969-08-22
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A holder for bottle and tube pet feeders which have a bottom feed pipe and which are adapted for suspension in an inverted position within a pet housing. A wire bracket comprising two parallel upright sections with top hooks supports two forwardly positioned vertically aligned loops, the upper and larger loop being adapted for engagement with the body of the bottle or tube feeder, the lower loop being adapted for underlying supporting engagement with the feeder and in embracing engagement with the feed pipe, whereby the feeder and feed pipe are maintained against displacement.
Inventors
- 👤 David D Lovitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:21
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/035; A01K1/0356
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A holder for selectively supporting inverted bottle pet feeders and inverted tube pet feeders which have a bottom feed pipe extending down through the mouth of the feeder, comprising supporting means having a bracket and two spaced loops supported in vertical alignment by said bracket, the upper of said loops being the larger of the two and being proportioned for holding engagement with the body of a feeder operatively associated with said holder, the lower of said loops being proportioned for slidable embracing engagement with the feed pipe of said feeder, whereby said feed pipe is held against lateral displacement, said lower loop being positioned for underlying supporting engagement with the operatively supported feeder, the upper of said loops lying in a substantially horizontal plane and being proportioned for overlying engagement with the base of a selected inverted bottle feeder and for encirclement around the body of a selected tube pet feeder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A holder for selectively supporting inverted bottle pet feeders and inverted tube pet feeders which have a bottom feed pipe extending down through the mouth of the feeder, comprising supporting means having a bracket and two spaced loops supported in vertical alignment by said bracket, the upper of said loops being the larger of the two and being proportioned for holding engagement with the body of a feeder operatively associated with said holder, the lower of said loops being proportioned for slidable embracing engagement with the feed pipe of said feeder, whereby said feed pipe is held against lateral displacement, said lower loop being positioned for underlying supporting engagement with the operatively supported feeder, the upper of said loops lying in a substantially horizontal plane and being proportioned for overlying engagement with the base of a selected inverted bottle feeder and for encirclement around the body of a selected tube pet feeder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A holder according to claim 1, said bracket having hooked means at the upper portion thereof for operative suspension engagement with a suitable support, said loops being disposed forwardly of said bracket, said upper loop having at the forward portion thereof a downwardly extending retaining lip proportioned and positioned for engagement with the upper front portion of said selected inverted bottle feeder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A hOlder according to claim 1, said bracket comprising two upright laterally spaced sections, said loops being disposed forwardly of said upright sections, each of said loops having rearwardly and oppositely extending arms in crossing relation connected to said respective upright sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A holder according to claim 3, said two upright sections and said loops being formed from wire, the said arms of said lower loop being joined to and integral with the bottom ends of said respective two upright sections.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |