Animal husbandry – Feeding device – Dish or bowl type
Patent
1987-12-11
1989-05-09
Swiatek, Robert P.
Animal husbandry
Feeding device
Dish or bowl type
A01K 500
Patent
active
048278742
ABSTRACT:
An electrified pet feeding dish for preventing crawling insects from gaining access to the pet's food or water comprises a dish formed of electrically insulated material which has at least one pair of parallel electrically conductive strips secured to the side wall of the dish to completely encircle the dish and which are connected to a low voltage DC battery also secured to the dish. The strips of electrical conductive material are spaced apart sufficient to normally prevent completion of a circuit across the strips and for completion of a circuit across said strips through an insect's body as the insect attempts to traverse the strips when crawling up the side wall. The current passing through the insects body is sufficient to produce a sensation which will discourage further travel up the side wall. A pet or human who may come into contact with the strips will usually not feel the current, and even if the pet or human is wet, the current will produce only a slight tingling sensation. The electrical apparatus may also be provided in kit form to be installed on conventional dishes by the consumer.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2259682 (1941-10-01), Collins
patent: 2588894 (1952-03-01), Taff
patent: 2647228 (1953-07-01), Just
patent: 3112731 (1963-12-01), Lako et al.
patent: 3504892 (1970-04-01), Crist
patent: 4074456 (1978-02-01), Tidwell
patent: 4144668 (1979-03-01), Darncharnjitt
patent: 4165577 (1979-08-01), Shanahan et al.
patent: 4471561 (1984-09-01), Lapierre
Mosely Neal J.
Price R. Thomas
Swiatek Robert P.
LandOfFree
Electrified pet dish does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Electrified pet dish, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Electrified pet dish will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-81721