US3691997A
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Temperature controlled water dispensing device for animals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-07
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-05-07
Abstract
Abstract Animals such as hogs are provided drinking water from drinking nipples which are connected into the side of a barrel-like container. To prevent the nipples from becoming frozen in cold weather, water is circulated directly into and out of the nipples, responsive to a temperature measuring element.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford V Hatch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:47
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K7/00; A01K7/02; A01K7/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
The method of providing drinking water to animals comprising: a. placing a container having at least one animal drinking nipple thereon in a place available to the animals, b. adding level water from a source to the container responsive to a low level of water in the container, c. flowing thawing water from the source directly into the animal drinking nipple responsive to cold temperatures, d. circulating the thawing water from the nipple interior back into the container, and e. draining water from the container from a level higher than the low level wherein level water is added.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
The method of providing drinking water to animals comprising: a. placing a container having at least one animal drinking nipple thereon in a place available to the animals, b. adding level water from a source to the container responsive to a low level of water in the container, c. flowing thawing water from the source directly into the animal drinking nipple responsive to cold temperatures, d. circulating the thawing water from the nipple interior back into the container, and e. draining water from the container from a level higher than the low level wherein level water is added.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
An animal watering device comprising: a. a container, b. a source of water under pressure communicating with the container, c. float valve means in the container connected to the source for adding level water to the container if the level therein falls below a preset level, d. at least one animal drinking nipple conveniently positioned on the container for the animal, e. a free fluid water passage connecting the container to the animal drinking nipple, f. temperature means connected to the source for flowing thawing water responsive to low temperatures, and g. an outlet from said temperature water flow means directed to within said animal drinking nipple and providing water circulation into and out of said nipple.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
An animal watering device comprising: a. a container, b. a source of water under pressure communicating with the container, c. float valve means in the container connected to the source for adding level water to the container if the level therein falls below a preset level, d. at least one animal drinking nipple conveniently positioned on the container for the animal, e. a free fluid water passage connecting the container to the animal drinking nipple, f. temperature means connected to the source for flowing thawing water responsive to low temperatures, and g. an outlet from said temperature water flow means directed to within said animal drinking nipple and providing water circulation into and out of said nipple.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 with the additional limitations of h. said source of water under pressure including an underground pipe, j. which enters the bottom of the container and k. passes through the container to the valve means and temperature means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 with the additional limitation of h. said temperature means being responsive to low temperatures within the container above water level therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 with the additional limitations oF h. an overflow pipe within the container having j. an upper end above the float valve means level, and k. extending through the bottom of the container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said outlet from said temperature means includes h. a tube from the temperature means to within j. the free passage from the container to the animal drinking nipple.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein h. there are a plurality of animal drinking nipples connected to said container, j. each animal drinking nipple having an outlet from said temperature means directed therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 wherein the outlet from the temperature means includes k. a plurality of tubes from the temperature means m. each tube to within the free passage from the container to one of the animal drinking nipples.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention as defined in claim 8 with the additional limitations of n. an overflow pipe within the container having o. an upper end above the float valve means level, and p. extending through the bottom of the container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 9 with the additional limitation of g. said temperature means being responsive to low temperatures within the container above water level therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention as defined in claim 10 with the additional limitations of r. said source of water under pressure including an underground pipe, s. which enters the bottom of the container and t. passes through the container to the valve means and temperature means.
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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |