초록 ▼

An automatic water dispensing device comprises main container/tank, a trough extending from the lower front end of the container that receives fluid from the tank for drinking by an animal, a flow control valve fluidly communicating the trough and container such that the valve automatically controls

An automatic water dispensing device comprises main container/tank, a trough extending from the lower front end of the container that receives fluid from the tank for drinking by an animal, a flow control valve fluidly communicating the trough and container such that the valve automatically controls the flow of fluid into the trough, an arcuate recessed opening for providing clearance when drinking, a plurality of hooks or notched tabs to prevent movement by the animals or during travel, a fluid monitoring gauge and an inwardly oriented spill resistant lip defined near the upper edge of the trough.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A transportable and automatic fluid dispenser for providing a virtually constant supply of fluid to an animal, said fluid dispenser comprising:a main tank for storing a main supply of drinkable fluid, said tank comprising a front surface, side surfaces, a rear surface, a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A transportable and automatic fluid dispenser for providing a virtually constant supply of fluid to an animal, said fluid dispenser comprising:a main tank for storing a main supply of drinkable fluid, said tank comprising a front surface, side surfaces, a rear surface, a top surface and a bottom surface defining a tank volume;a fluid reservoir for providing a predetermined amount of fluid for drinking by the animal, said reservoir projecting outward from said tank and partially penetrating said tank volumea recessed opening defined in said front surface by a plurality of walls protecting into said tank volume over the portion of said fluid reservoir penetrating said tank volume, said recessed opening having a size for receiving an animal's nose and mouth to prevent spilling of the fluid and toppling of the fluid dispenser while the animal is drinking;said main tank and said fluid reservoir comprising an integral unit to provide a stable fluid dispenser that is resistant to knocking over;means for transporting said fluid dispenser to desired locations for use; andan automatic fluid control valve means, fluidly communicating said tank with said reservoir, for automatically dispensing and replenishing fluid in said reservoir from the fluid in said tank.