US3823692A
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Livestock watering fountain
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-26
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1993-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A livestock watering fountain wherein a watering bowl or basin is provided with an adjustable water level control valve which, in turn, is connected to a controllable water source. A drain is provided in the bottom of the bowl for periodic cleaning. The watering bowl is characterized by a removable horizontal false bottom. The watering fountain is particularly adaptable to use with race horses. The false bottom prevents an overheated horse from swallowing more than a predetermined amount of water. The horse can drink no lower in the bowl than the level of the false bottom when the main water supply is turned off, thereby preventing the horse from foundering.
Inventors
- 👤 H Bowser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:04
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K7/00; A01K7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A livestock watering fountain comprising a watering bowl, an adjustable water level control valve in said bowl, a removable cover over said valve with water passage means to permit the free flow of water thereby in said bowl, a water source connected to said control valve, a source valve controlling the water flow from said water source, a drain with drain plug means in the bottom of said bowl, and a removable horizontal false bottom resting on a horizontal ledge in said bowl and hinged independently of said cover at one end relative to said bowl to permit the removal thereof by hinging it aside in said bowl.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A livestock watering fountain comprising a watering bowl, an adjustable water level control valve in said bowl, a removable cover over said valve with water passage means to permit the free flow of water thereby in said bowl, a water source connected to said control valve, a source valve controlling the water flow from said water source, a drain with drain plug means in the bottom of said bowl, and a removable horizontal false bottom resting on a horizontal ledge in said bowl and hinged independently of said cover at one end relative to said bowl to permit the removal thereof by hinging it aside in said bowl.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The livestock watering fountain of claim 1 wherein said false bottom is hinged with an opposed pair of hinge extensions extending from one end of said false bottom and embracing edges of said cover within said bowl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
109 words
A livestock watering fountain comprising a watering bowl, an adjustable water level control valve in said bowl, a water source connected to said control valve, a source valve controlling the water flow from said water source, a drain plug means in the bottom of said bowl, a horizontal false bottom resting on a horizontal ledge in said bowl and hinged at one end relative to said bowl to permit the removal thereof by hinging it aside, said hinge being vertically slidable within said bowl on a track and retaining means to receive and vertically retain said false bottom when hinged to vertical and slid downwardly therein on said track.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
109 words
A livestock watering fountain comprising a watering bowl, an adjustable water level control valve in said bowl, a water source connected to said control valve, a source valve controlling the water flow from said water source, a drain plug means in the bottom of said bowl, a horizontal false bottom resting on a horizontal ledge in said bowl and hinged at one end relative to said bowl to permit the removal thereof by hinging it aside, said hinge being vertically slidable within said bowl on a track and retaining means to receive and vertically retain said false bottom when hinged to vertical and slid downwardly therein on said track.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The livestock watering fountain of claim 3 including a removable cover covering said water level control valve without obstructing the flow of water from the control valve to all portions of the bowl bottom.
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) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |