US4249483A
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Automatic moist pet food server
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-06
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Granted: 1981-02-10
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Expires: 1999-09-06
Abstract
Abstract A device for serving fresh moist pet food and/or water at preselected time intervals is disclosed. A tray is provided which has multiple upwardly opening compartments disposed circumferentially about a central vertical axis. The compartments contain moist pet food and also water if desired. A circumferentially continuous sheet of wrapping material overlies the compartments of the tray and seals the contents in the compartments so that the contents remain fresh and moist. The compartments are serially exposed at preselected time intervals, and the wrapping material is removed from the exposed compartments as they are exposed, so that moist pet food and/or water is provided at selected intervals.
Inventors
- 👤 Reda Z. Sobky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:29
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0291
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A device for dispensing moist pet food at preselected time intervals comprising: a tray having multiple upwardly opening compartments disposed circumferentially about a central vertical axis and containing moist pet food; a circumferentially continuous sheet of wrapping material overlying the compartments of the tray and sealing the contents in said compartments so that the contents remain moist; means for serially exposing the compartments at preselected time intervals; and means for removing the wrapping material from the exposed compartments as they are exposed so that moist pet food is provided at selected intervals for the pet.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A device for dispensing moist pet food at preselected time intervals comprising: a tray having multiple upwardly opening compartments disposed circumferentially about a central vertical axis and containing moist pet food; a circumferentially continuous sheet of wrapping material overlying the compartments of the tray and sealing the contents in said compartments so that the contents remain moist; means for serially exposing the compartments at preselected time intervals; and means for removing the wrapping material from the exposed compartments as they are exposed so that moist pet food is provided at selected intervals for the pet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said exposing means comprises a cover overlying the tray and having a cutout portion exposing the compartments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said removing means comprises a spool fastened to the cover proximate the cutout portion thereof, the sheet of wrapping material being wound on the spool as the compartments are exposed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the spool is spring-biased to automatically take in the wrapping material as the compartments are exposed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the cover is stationary, and the tray periodically moves relative to the cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 5 and additionally comprising spring means for moving the tray.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 6 wherein the exposing means includes a catch, and means for periodically dislodging the catch to allow movement of the tray.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
134 words
A device for dispensing moist pet food at preselected time increments comprising: a tray having multiple upwardly opening compartments disposed circumferentially about a central vertical axis and containing moist pet food; a circumferentially continuous sheet of wrapping material overlying the compartments of the tray and sealing the contents in said compartments so that the contents remain moist; a cover overlying the tray and having a cutout portion exposing one compartment of the tray; means for causing relative rotational movement between the tray and the cover at preselected time increments to serially expose the compartments through the cutout portion of the cover; and a spool fastened to the cover proximate the cutout portion thereof, the sheet of wrapping material being wound on the spool as the compartments are exposed to remove the wrapping material therefrom.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
134 words
A device for dispensing moist pet food at preselected time increments comprising: a tray having multiple upwardly opening compartments disposed circumferentially about a central vertical axis and containing moist pet food; a circumferentially continuous sheet of wrapping material overlying the compartments of the tray and sealing the contents in said compartments so that the contents remain moist; a cover overlying the tray and having a cutout portion exposing one compartment of the tray; means for causing relative rotational movement between the tray and the cover at preselected time increments to serially expose the compartments through the cutout portion of the cover; and a spool fastened to the cover proximate the cutout portion thereof, the sheet of wrapping material being wound on the spool as the compartments are exposed to remove the wrapping material therefrom.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 or 8 wherein each compartment has a divider separating the compartment into subcompartments for water and moist pet food.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
178 words
A device for dispensing moist pet food at preselected time increments comprising: a tray having multiple upwardly opening compartments disposed circumferentially about a central vertical axis, each said compartment including a subdivider dividing the compartments into subcompartments for water and moist pet food respectively; a circumferentially continuous sheet of wrapping material overlying the compartments of the tray and sealing the contents in said compartments so that the contents remain moist; a cover overlying the tray and having a cutout portion exposing one compartment of the tray; a coil spring attached to the tray and exerting a force on the tray tending to rotate the tray; means for allowing the tray to rotate responsively to the coil spring at preselected intervals through an arc sufficient to expose a new compartment through the cutout portion of the cover; and a spool fastened to the cover proximate the cutout portion thereof, the sheet of wrapping material being wound on the spool as the compartments are exposed so that moist pet food and water are provided at selected intervals for the pet.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
178 words
A device for dispensing moist pet food at preselected time increments comprising: a tray having multiple upwardly opening compartments disposed circumferentially about a central vertical axis, each said compartment including a subdivider dividing the compartments into subcompartments for water and moist pet food respectively; a circumferentially continuous sheet of wrapping material overlying the compartments of the tray and sealing the contents in said compartments so that the contents remain moist; a cover overlying the tray and having a cutout portion exposing one compartment of the tray; a coil spring attached to the tray and exerting a force on the tray tending to rotate the tray; means for allowing the tray to rotate responsively to the coil spring at preselected intervals through an arc sufficient to expose a new compartment through the cutout portion of the cover; and a spool fastened to the cover proximate the cutout portion thereof, the sheet of wrapping material being wound on the spool as the compartments are exposed so that moist pet food and water are provided at selected intervals for the pet.
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) | 1984-02-10 | 1984-08-11 | 1985-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-10 | 1988-08-11 | 1989-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-10 | 1992-08-11 | 1993-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |