Animal husbandry – Feeding device – Timer-controlled
Patent
1975-01-08
1976-02-03
Chamblee, Hugh R.
Animal husbandry
Feeding device
Timer-controlled
A01K 500
Patent
active
039358372
ABSTRACT:
This invention pertains to a pet feeding device for cats, dogs and the like. The feeder base retains a feeding dish or tray. A timing device opens the cover of the feeding dish or tray at a preselected time. The tray is removably secured to a floor or wall and a hinged cover is actuated by tension springs providing means for opening the device to uncover a dish by a timing mechanism. This mechanism is selectively set by the owner or attendant to provide the animal with food or water, or both, at a determined time period, for example, eight or twelve hours. The cover and base are provided with a seal and preferably are insulated so that the moisture in the pet food or the aroma of the food cannot escape. Insulation also insures that the pet food does not spoil during the time it is stored within the timed release feeding device prior to its being released and made available for the feeding of the animal. The timer and the container are configured and constructed so that a chewing or biting attach by the pet or animal will result in no damage to the feeder and also prevents the release of the cover until a trigger release has been actuated by the timing mechanism.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2157682 (1939-05-01), Sweeny
patent: 2752995 (1956-07-01), Dodge
patent: 3532075 (1970-10-01), Cooper
patent: 3631840 (1972-01-01), McCormack
Chamblee Hugh R.
Roberts Ralph R.
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