Animal husbandry – Feeding device – Hopper and trough
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-26
2009-12-15
Abbott, Yvonne R. (Department: 3644)
Animal husbandry
Feeding device
Hopper and trough
Reexamination Certificate
active
07631614
ABSTRACT:
A feeder for animals which includes a feed storage tank equipped with at least one chute at its base, through which the feed falls due to the force of gravity. The feeder also includes a distribution tray arranged beneath the chute of the tank to collect the feed coming from the feed storage tank. The feeder further includes a supporting body for supporting the distribution tray, an operating lever for moving the distribution tray and an articulated joint for joining the operating lever to the supporting body. The operating lever is arranged beneath the distribution tray, where the operating lever may be easily moved by an animal.
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Abbott Yvonne R.
Rotecna S.A.
Sughrue & Mion, PLLC
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