Animal husbandry – Feeding device – Hopper and trough
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-26
2005-07-26
Swiatek, Robert P. (Department: 3643)
Animal husbandry
Feeding device
Hopper and trough
C119S052400
Reexamination Certificate
active
06920842
ABSTRACT:
A feed dispensing apparatus for use with a conventional container. The feed dispensing apparatus may include a dispensing member attachable to the container adjacent to the bottom thereof. The dispensing member may have a perimeter with at least one access opening therethrough. The dispensing member may be clamped to the container or be configured to removably support the container thereon. A leg assembly for supporting the container above a surface or the ground may also be provided. An adjustable drop tube may be provided to adjust the rate of feed that is flows through a hole in the bottom of the container onto a bottom tray of the dispensing member.
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FeatherTech, Inc.
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson & Graham LLP
Swiatek Robert P.
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