US3763826A
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Automatic pet food dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-23
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1992-02-23
Abstract
Abstract An automatic pet food dispenser, preferably portable, comprises an inclined feed board, preferably grooved for food retention, a flat base and raised sides connected to the board, a raised collar secured to the board adjacent the rear end of the upper surface thereof and a funnel shaped hollow container, preferably having a closable top, the container having an opening in the lower front portion thereof substantially matching a like opening in the collar. The container may be fixedly or releasably secured to the collar and contains feed measuring means on at least one surface thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 S Portelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:43
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0225; A01K5/01; A01K5/0114
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
An automatic pet food dispenser comprising, in combination: an inclined feed board, a base and raised sides connected to said board, a raised collar secured to the upper surface of said board, and a hollow funnel-shaped container secured adjacent its lower end in said collar, said container including adjacent its lower end dispensing means for releasing pet food from said container to said feed board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
An automatic pet food dispenser comprising, in combination: an inclined feed board, a base and raised sides connected to said board, a raised collar secured to the upper surface of said board, and a hollow funnel-shaped container secured adjacent its lower end in said collar, said container including adjacent its lower end dispensing means for releasing pet food from said container to said feed board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The dispenser of claim 1 wherein said dispenser is portable and wherein said container includes an openable closure at the upper end thereof and is adapted for use with dry particulate feed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The dispenser of claim 2 wherein said closure is hinged, wherein said dispensing means comprises a relatively small opening in the front of said container, and wherein said collar is generally centrally disposed adjacent the rear end of said board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The dispenser of claim 3 wherein said container is generally polygonal in horizontal cross-section and includes feed measuring indicia on at least one surface thereof, wherein said collar includes a forwardly disposed cut-away portion and wherein said base is generally flat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The dispenser of claim 4 wherein said base, sides, container, board and collar comprise metal and wherein the upper surface of said board includes a plurality of shallow transverse grooves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
The dispenser of claim 2 wherein said container is disposable and is separate from and releasably insertable in said collar and includes a closed bottom, wherein said closure comprises a releasably folded top for said container, and wherein said dispensing means comprises a small closed flap separable fRom the body of said container adjacent the lower front end thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The dispenser of claim 6 wherein said base is flat and wherein said collar is generally centrally disposed adjacent the rear end of said board.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The dispenser of claim 7 wherein said container is generally polygonal in horizontal cross-section, wherein said collar includes a forwardly disposed cut-away portion generally matching said flap and wherein said flap comprises a perforated portion of said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The dispenser of claim 8 wherein the upper surface of said board includes a plurality of shallow transverse grooves and wherein said container includes feed measuring indicia on at least one surface thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The dispenser of claim 9 wherein said container comprises self-supporting fibrous cellulosic material and said board, base, sides and collar comprise metal.
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) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |