Water dispenser for small animals

Claim 2

A water dispenser comprising a casing, water storage means within said casing, normally closed valve means provided at the bottom of said storage means, a water dispensing tube depending from within said casing and having an upper end operatively associated with said valve means and a lower end projecting downwardly out of said casing, means for swingably supporting said tube, the relation of said valve means and said upper end of the tube being such that when said tube is swung by a force applied to said lower end thereof, said upper end opens said valve means, thereby permitting the water within said storage means to flow down into and through said tube, means forming a chamber below said valve means and around said tube, into which chamber the water flows and is stored therein when said valve means is opened, and means forming at least one radial perforation through the wall of said tube for permitting conveyance of the smell of the water from within said chamber through said tube to said lower end of the tube, which smell can be sensed by small animals.

Claim 3

The water dispenser according to claim 1, further comprising a hollow cylindrical portion extending downwardly from the bottom of said casing, said tube extending through the interior of said cylindrical portion with clearance and with said lower end projecting downward from the lower end of the cylindrical portion.

Claim 4

The water dispenser according to claim 1, further comprising an air vent formed in said tube to facilitate the flow of water therethrough.

Claim 5

The water dispenser according to claim 1, wherein said casing includes a container section, a cap section, and a bottom section, all of said sections being threadedly secured to each other.

Claim 6

The water dispenser according to claim 2, wherein said hollow cylindrical portion is integral with said casing.

Claim 7

A water dispenser comprising a casing, storage means securely mounted within said casing for the storage of water to be dispensed, normally closed valve means provided at the bottom of said storage means, a tube depending from within said casing and having a lower end projecting downwardly out of said casing, said tube having an upper end positioned adjacEnt to said valve means, and a member of resilient material supported within and by said casing and swingably supporting said tube at the point closer to said upper end thereof, the relation of said valve means and said upper end of the tube being such that when said tube is swung relative to said member by a force applied to said lower end thereof, said upper end acts on said valve means to cause the same to open, thereby permitting the water within said storage means to flow down into and out of said tube through said valve means, further comprising a chamber formed on the bottom of said casing, into which water flows when said valve means is opened, and at least one radial perforation through the wall of said tube for permitting the conveyance of the water from said chamber into said tube and thus conveying the smell of the water to said lower end of the tube.

Claim 8

A water dispenser comprising a casing, storage means securely mounted within said casing for the storage of water to be dispensed, normally closed valve means provided at the bottom of said storage means, a tube depending from within said casing and having a lower end projecting downwardly out of said casing, said tube having an upper end positioned adjacEnt to said valve means, and a member of resilient material supported within and by said casing and swingably supporting said tube at the point closer to said upper end thereof, the relation of said valve means and said upper end of the tube being such that when said tube is swung relative to said member by a force applied to said lower end thereof, said upper end acts on said valve means to cause the same to open, thereby permitting the water within said storage means to flow down into and out of said tube through said valve means, further comprising a chamber formed on the bottom of said casing, into which water flows when said valve means is opened, and at least one radial perforation through the wall of said tube for permitting the conveyance of the water from said chamber into said tube and thus conveying the smell of the water to said lower end of the tube.

Claim 9

A water dispenser comprising a casing, a funnel having a bottom opening and being mounted within said casing for the storage of water to be dispensed, a ball displaceably fitted in said bottom opening of the funnel to keep said opening normally closed, said ball partly projecting downwardly out of said bottom opening of the funnel, a tube depending from within said casing, said tube having a funnel-shaped upper end normally positioned coaxially below said ball and spaced apart therefrom, and a lower end projecting downwardly out of said casing, and a member of resilient material supported within and by said casing and swingably supporting said tube at a point closer to said upper end thereof, the spacing between said upper end and said ball being such that when said tube is swung relative to said member by a force applied to said lower end thereof, said upper end contacts and causes said ball to move upward, thereby permitting the water within said funnel to flow down into and out of said tube through said upper end thereof, further comprising another ball of greater diameter than that of said first-named ball, displaceably resting upon the latter within said funnel to prevent leakage of water through said bottom opening thereof.

Claim 10

A water dispenser comprising a casing, a funnel having a bottom opening and being mounted within said casing for the storage of water to be dispensed, a ball displaceably fitted in said bottom opening of the funnel to keep said opening normally closed, said ball partly projecting downwardly out of said bottom opening of the funnel, a tube depending from within said casing, said tube having a funnel-shaped upper end normally positioned coaxially below said ball and spaced apart therefrom, and a lower end projecting downwardly out of said casing, and a member of resilient material supported within and by said casing and swingably supporting said tube at a point closer to said upper end thereof, the spacing between said upper end and said ball being such that when said tube is swung relative to said member by a force applied to said lower end thereof, said upper end contacts and causes said ball to move upward, thereby permitting the water within said funnel to flow down into and out of said tube through said upper end thereof, further comprising another ball of greater diameter than that of said first-named ball, displaceably resting upon the latter within said funnel to prevent leakage of water through said bottom opening thereof.

Claim 11

The water dispenser according to claim 7, further comprising a chamber formed on the bottom of said casing, into which water flows when said bottom opening of the funnel is opened, and at least one radial perforation through the wall of said tube for permitting the conveyance of the water from said chamber into said tube and thus conveying the smell of the water to said lower end of the tube.

Claim 12

The water dispenser according to claim 7, further comprising a further ball supported within said tube adjacent said lower end thereof for regulating the rate of water outflowing therefrom.

Claim 13

A water dispenser comprising a casing, storage means securely mounted within said casing for the storage of water to be dispensed, normally closed valve means provided at the bottom of said storage means, a tube depending from within said casing and having a lower end projecting downwardly out of said casing, said tube having an upper end positioned adjacent to said valve means, and a member of resilient material supported within and by said casing and swingably supporting said tube at a point closer to said upper end thereof, the relation of said valve means and said upper end of the tube being such that when said tube is swung relative to said member by a force applied to said lower end thereof, said upper end acts on said valve means to cause the same to open, thereby permitting the water within said storage means to flow down into and out of said tube through said valve means, further comprising a hollow cylindrical portion extending downwardly from the bottom of said casing, said tube extending through the interior of said cylindrical portion with clearance and with said lower end projecting downward from the lower end of the cylindrical portion, wherein said hollow cylindrical portion is screwed in said casing so as to be adjustable in vertical position, and the upper end of the cylindrical portion Is in engagement with the lower surface of said member of resilient material, whereby adjustment of said member and therefore of said tube may be made by turning said cylindrical portion relative to said casing.

Claim 14

A water dispenser comprising a casing, storage means securely mounted within said casing for the storage of water to be dispensed, normally closed valve means provided at the bottom of said storage means, a tube depending from within said casing and having a lower end projecting downwardly out of said casing, said tube having an upper end positioned adjacent to said valve means, and a member of resilient material supported within and by said casing and swingably supporting said tube at a point closer to said upper end thereof, the relation of said valve means and said upper end of the tube being such that when said tube is swung relative to said member by a force applied to said lower end thereof, said upper end acts on said valve means to cause the same to open, thereby permitting the water within said storage means to flow down into and out of said tube through said valve means, further comprising a hollow cylindrical portion extending downwardly from the bottom of said casing, said tube extending through the interior of said cylindrical portion with clearance and with said lower end projecting downward from the lower end of the cylindrical portion, wherein said hollow cylindrical portion is screwed in said casing so as to be adjustable in vertical position, and the upper end of the cylindrical portion Is in engagement with the lower surface of said member of resilient material, whereby adjustment of said member and therefore of said tube may be made by turning said cylindrical portion relative to said casing.

Claim 15

A water dispenser comprising a casing having a tapped hole extending vertically through its bottom, a hollow cylindrical member screwed into said hole and having a portion projecting downwardly therefrom, a funnel mounted within said casing for the storage of water to be dispensed, a ball displaceably fitted in a bottom opening of said funnel to keep said opening normally closed, said ball partly projecting downwardly out of said bottom opening, a tube extending through the interior of said cylindrical member with clearance, said tube having a funnel-shaped upper end normally positioned coaxially below said ball and spaced apart therefrom, and a lower end projecting downwardly out of said cylindrical member, and a member of resilient material supported within and by said casing and swingably supporting said tube at a point closer to said upper end thereof, said member being vertically movable by said cylindrical member to adjust the spacing between said upper end of the tube and said ball, said spacing being such that when said tube is swung from said member by a force applied to said lower end thereof, said upper end contacts and causes said ball to move upward, thereby permitting the water within said funnel to flow down into said tube through said upper end thereof.

Claim 16

A water dispenser comprising a casing having a tapped hole extending vertically through its bottom, a hollow cylindrical member screwed into said hole and having a portion projecting downwardly therefrom, a funnel mounted within said casing for the storage of water to be dispensed, a ball displaceably fitted in a bottom opening of said funnel to keep said opening normally closed, said ball partly projecting downwardly out of said bottom opening, a tube extending through the interior of said cylindrical member with clearance, said tube having a funnel-shaped upper end normally positioned coaxially below said ball and spaced apart therefrom, and a lower end projecting downwardly out of said cylindrical member, and a member of resilient material supported within and by said casing and swingably supporting said tube at a point closer to said upper end thereof, said member being vertically movable by said cylindrical member to adjust the spacing between said upper end of the tube and said ball, said spacing being such that when said tube is swung from said member by a force applied to said lower end thereof, said upper end contacts and causes said ball to move upward, thereby permitting the water within said funnel to flow down into said tube through said upper end thereof.