Animal husbandry – Watering or liquid feed device – Fountains and troughs
Patent
1994-12-30
1996-05-21
Manahan, Todd E.
Animal husbandry
Watering or liquid feed device
Fountains and troughs
119706, 119707, A01K 1300, A01K 2900
Patent
active
055179452
ABSTRACT:
Combined mechanically assisted animal exercise, amusement, self grooming, and claw scratching stimulator, comprising a circular housing 14, a carpeted platform surface 10, a lure ring 42 comprised of a closed circuit U-shaped trough 23, partially open 22, exposing the interior. A movable ball shaped lure 24 containing a permanent magnet 26 is confined within the U-shaped trough 23. A motorized mechanism concealed within housing 14 includes a motor 30, output shaft 32, magnetic sweep arm 34 mounted to shaft 32, and rotates at a predetermined speed. An accessory lure 44, affixed to spring 46 at top of brush surface 28 provides an additional source of amusement for an animal.
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