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Time-controlled animal access permitting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-20
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1990-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A time-controlled animal-feeding receptacle mounted device for disbursing food to animals at predetermined times. A feeding receptacle for holding animal food or liquid supports a covering member which is adapted to be opened at predetermined intervals thereby permitting access to the food or liquid without the manual intervention of a human being.
Inventors
- 👤 Joan E Gardner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:30
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0291
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
In combination with an animal feeding receptacle having sidewalls defining a food-holding cavity, a time-controlled animal-feeding apparatus comprising: a. at least one receptacle sidewall receiving support member of substantially the same shape as the sidewall of the feeding receptacle and in juxtaposition to the receptacle sidewall for being supported thereon; b. an elapsed timing member coupled to said support member; c. a rotatable shaft coupled to said elapsed timing member; and d. a covering member substantially the same shape as the sidewall defining the food-holding cavity and secured to said rotatable shaft and in pivotal relation to said support member constituting a means for pivoting and raising said covering member upon the expiration of predetermined timing intervals to provide the animal access to the food-holding cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
In combination with an animal feeding receptacle having sidewalls defining a food-holding cavity, a time-controlled animal-feeding apparatus comprising: a. at least one receptacle sidewall receiving support member of substantially the same shape as the sidewall of the feeding receptacle and in juxtaposition to the receptacle sidewall for being supported thereon; b. an elapsed timing member coupled to said support member; c. a rotatable shaft coupled to said elapsed timing member; and d. a covering member substantially the same shape as the sidewall defining the food-holding cavity and secured to said rotatable shaft and in pivotal relation to said support member constituting a means for pivoting and raising said covering member upon the expiration of predetermined timing intervals to provide the animal access to the food-holding cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A time-controlled animal-feeding apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said covering member extends beyond the sidewall of the feeding receptacle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |