초록 ▼

The invention herein described allows for an operator to fill a hopper with an animal food. The hopper contains an inclined chute that will funnel the food to a food trough platform and in turn to an extension member. The food on the platform is protected from the elements via an encasement as well

The invention herein described allows for an operator to fill a hopper with an animal food. The hopper contains an inclined chute that will funnel the food to a food trough platform and in turn to an extension member. The food on the platform is protected from the elements via an encasement as well as the swinging door. The animal may pivot the door open in order to reach the food. The hopper is disposed within a basin filled with a fluid such as water. The hopper will be surrounded by the fluid on all four sides. The food trough platform is raised above the water body in a moat like fashion. The fluid level within the basin is controlled via a water feeder control valve member so that a fresh water supply is automatically controlled within the basin. The water also serves to keep insects from the food. Therefore, an animal is allowed a fresh food and water supply for an extended amount of time.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [6.] A device for supplying an animal food to an animal:a reservoir basin containing a water supply that is open to the atmosphere, said reservoir basin containing a first side;a food supply hopper having a first end and a second end, said food supply hopper containing the animal food, a

[ I claim:] [6.] A device for supplying an animal food to an animal:a reservoir basin containing a water supply that is open to the atmosphere, said reservoir basin containing a first side;a food supply hopper having a first end and a second end, said food supply hopper containing the animal food, and wherein said second end of said food supply hopper is disposed within said reservoir basin so that said water supply encircles said food supply hopper and wherein said food supply hopper contains an outlet formed therein;a food trough attached to said outlet of said food supply hopper and wherein said food trough includes an extension member extending outward from said hopper and parallel with ground, and wherein said extension member extends above the water supply and terminates at a position beyond the first side of said reservoir basin.