Animal husbandry – Watering or liquid feed device – Fountains and troughs
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-11
2007-09-11
Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3643)
Animal husbandry
Watering or liquid feed device
Fountains and troughs
Reexamination Certificate
active
11082724
ABSTRACT:
A major appliance or cabinet unit integrates an automatically refillable water bowl including a liquid level sensor and an electrical or mechanical valve in fluid communication with a source or water. In the preferred embodiment the appliance is a refrigerator freezer with plumbing to an ice maker or other accessory to which the bowl can interconnect, though the invention is equally applicable to other appliances such as non-combined refrigerators and freezers, stoves, ranges, dishwashers, trash compactors, and cabinet units. Various optional accessories are disclosed, including a fan for drying water spilled from the bowl. The fan may be used for another purpose in the appliance, as in a condensing unit, or may be provided separately. A sensor may be included to disable the fan in the presence of a pet. The appliance preferably includes a cavity into which the bowl is situated, along with an optional light for illuminating the cavity. The invention may be factory installed or provided as an option or after-market add-on. As such, the appliance may include a knock-out panel exposing a cavity into which the bowl is situated.
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Palett Anthony
Palett Justin
Gifford, Krass, Sprinkle Anderson & Citkowski, PC
Griles Bethany L.
Luu Teri Pham
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