Animal husbandry – Feeding device – Trough – bunk – or manger
Patent
1996-12-17
1998-05-19
Hilten, John S.
Animal husbandry
Feeding device
Trough, bunk, or manger
119 515, 220 424, 220 238, 220524, A01K 501, B65D 124, B65D 628
Patent
active
057524645
ABSTRACT:
The improved pet feeding apparatus is comprised of a pair of container portions adapted to receive food or water which are connected by a living hinge for folding the pet feeding apparatus into a compact package for travel. The container portions are threaded on their inner upper edge to accept a lid which seals the container portion when installed. The container portions includes a bowl shaped section with a skirt extending downwardly and outwardly to a lower rim which is below the lowest extent of the container portion. These lower rims provide a stable base for the container portions. The lower rims are connected by the living hinge which facilitates folding the container portions for transport and allows the lower rims of the container portions to lie flat on the floor when the pet is using the pet feeding apparatus. The lower rims also include a handle positioned opposite the living hinge. When the pet feeding apparatus is folded, the opposing handles snap together to lock the pet feeding apparatus in its folded, easily transportable configuration.
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Ford Jason B.
King Thomas N.
Colilla Daniel J.
Duke Jackie Lee
Hilten John S.
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