US3762373A
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Animal feeder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-14
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1992-02-14
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for storing and automatically dispensing food for an animal comprising a hopper for holding the food; a channel communicating with the hopper and having an outlet; a disc-shaped member mounted for rotation with respect to the channel about an axis spaced apart from the channel, the member including an arcuate opening spaced from the axis the same distance as the channel; and means for rotating the member at a predetermined time of day.
Inventors
- 👤 G Grossman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:41
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0291
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
Apparatus for storing and automatically dispensing food for an animal comprising a hopper for holding said food; a channel means continuously communicating with said hopper and having an outlet; a disc-shaped member mounted for rotation with respect to said outlet of said channel means about an axis spaced apart from said channel means, said member including an elongate arcuate opening therein spaced from said axis the same distance as said channel means and adapted to be alignable therewith; and means for causing a continuous predetermined amount of rotation of said member at a predetermined time of day whereby food may flow from the channel means through said arcuate opening, comprising a motor drivingly connected to said member and means for connecting said motor to a source of power at said predetermined time of day.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
Apparatus for storing and automatically dispensing food for an animal comprising a hopper for holding said food; a channel means continuously communicating with said hopper and having an outlet; a disc-shaped member mounted for rotation with respect to said outlet of said channel means about an axis spaced apart from said channel means, said member including an elongate arcuate opening therein spaced from said axis the same distance as said channel means and adapted to be alignable therewith; and means for causing a continuous predetermined amount of rotation of said member at a predetermined time of day whereby food may flow from the channel means through said arcuate opening, comprising a motor drivingly connected to said member and means for connecting said motor to a source of power at said predetermined time of day.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said opening is adjustable in its arcuate length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein said member comprises a pair of discs each having an arcuate opening therein and being releasably clamped for simultaneous rotation, the superposition, of said arcuate openings defining said opening in said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said member is mounted for rotation in a single direction thereby defining a leading edge and a trailing edge of said opening, said trailing edge including structure for cutting said food.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein said structure comprises a plurality of teeth.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including a cleaning device in contact with said member and fixed with respect to said member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein said cleaning device comprises a brush.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a reservoir for holding water, a conduit communicating with said reservoir and having an outlet at a location adjacent said channel outlet, and valve means in said conduit intermediate said reservoir and said conduit outlet interconnected with said means for rotating said member to permit the flow of water therethrough at said predetermined time of day.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising an electrical outlet and means for supplying a voltage to said outlet at said predetermined time of day.
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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |