Animal husbandry – Feeding device – Timer-controlled
Patent
1983-10-07
1985-02-26
Wilson, John J.
Animal husbandry
Feeding device
Timer-controlled
A01K 502
Patent
active
045012296
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an automatic animal-feeding device adapted to be selectively controlled for dispensing measured amounts of food at pre-selected time intervals. The device includes a base-support member having a rotatable tray which is provided with a plurality of food compartments, the tray being mounted on a central drive which is defined by a fixed hub having a driven rotatable cap member placed under a continuous load by means of a spring drive. The tray is releasably held in place by a latch mechanism actuated by a programmable timing device which is adapted to be selectively set for the controlled dispensing of food contained in the individual compartments. A hinged cover is included having an aperture through which food is released as each compartment is positioned thereunder at the pre-selected time.
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Lojacono Francis X.
Schulze Kris R.
Wilson John J.
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