System and method for providing selective access to animal food

Details System and method for providing selective access to animal food System and method for providing selective access to animal food

2008-07-08

2008-07-08

Mansen, Michael R. (Department: 3644)

Animal husbandry

Feeding device

Having electronic identification and feed control

C119S052300, C119S057900, C119S062000, C049S030000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07395782

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for providing access to animal food utilizes identification tags on domestic animals, generally attached to a collar. The identification tag generates a signal that is detected by a receiver mounted on an enclosed food container. When the receiver detects a pre-selected acceptable signal from an animal, it activates a motor that causes a movable portion of the container to move to an open position. If the signal is no longer detected by the receiver, it activates the motor to move the movable portion of the container to a closed position. If the receiver detects a signal from an identification tag that is not one of the pre-selected signals, it activates the motor to move the movable portion of the container to a closed position.

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