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An apparatus 10 adapted to receive, hold, and support conventional animal feeding container(s) 60 such as dishes, bowls, etc. wherein the apparatus 10 prevents insects from accessing the animal feeding container(s) 60. The apparatus 10 has an upper component 20 adapted to receive and support the ani

An apparatus 10 adapted to receive, hold, and support conventional animal feeding container(s) 60 such as dishes, bowls, etc. wherein the apparatus 10 prevents insects from accessing the animal feeding container(s) 60. The apparatus 10 has an upper component 20 adapted to receive and support the animal feeding container(s) 60, a lower component 40 that functions as a base or foundation and as a moat to prevent insects from accessing the upper component 20, and a support component 30located between the upper component 20 and lower component 40 for supporting the upper component 20 generally over the lower component 30. The lower component 40 has a splash guard lip 46 that covers a portion of the top of the inner retaining or reservoir area 42 to prevent liquid or fluid 43 from splashing or spilling out of the retaining or reservoir area 42 especially if the apparatus 10 is moved, bumped, kicked, etc. Furthermore, the largest outer perimeter of the upper component 20 is made to be smaller than and entirely surrounded by the largest outer perimeter of the lower component 40 so that the upper component 20 is prevented from being in contact with a vertical surface or wall 70. The retaining or reservoir area 42 is made to have a large capacity for holding a relatively large quantity of liquid or fluid 43 so that it does not have to be re-filled as periodically or frequently. Apparatus 10 also has a non-skid mat placed on top of the bottom surface 24 of upper component 20 so that the feeding container(s) 60 does/do not slide or move around within the upper component or tray 20, especially if the apparatus 10 is moved, bumped, kicked, etc. The lower component 40 has handles 50 at its sides to allow a person to more easily lift or move the apparatus 10 to a desired location.

대표청구항

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus, in combination with and for preventing insects from accessing at least one animal feeding container comprising:

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus, in combination with and for preventing insects from accessing at least one animal feeding container comprising: