WO1997031525A1 - Dispositif de protection d'aliments pour animal domestique actionne par celui-ci - Google Patents

Dispositif de protection d'aliments pour animal domestique actionne par celui-ci Download PDF

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WO1997031525A1
WO1997031525A1 PCT/US1997/003151 US9703151W WO9731525A1 WO 1997031525 A1 WO1997031525 A1 WO 1997031525A1 US 9703151 W US9703151 W US 9703151W WO 9731525 A1 WO9731525 A1 WO 9731525A1
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William J. Lowry
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Creative Pet Products, Inc.
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K5/00—Feeding devices for stock or game ; Feeding wagons; Feeding stacks
    • A01K5/02—Automatic devices
    • A01K5/025—Automatic devices with doors or lids activated by the animals to access feeding place or trough

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  • the present invention relates to the art of pet feeding and food protecting devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to the art of pet feeding and food protecting devices which are operated by the pet itself to access the food.
  • Pet owners frequently provide a pet with food and water out of doors. In many instances, an owner may be required to leave the pet out of doors for an extended period of time. When the pet is left out of doors, humane treatment requires that the pet be provided with sufficient food and water. However, when conventional food and water bowls are left out of doors and uncovered for an extended period of time, the food and water attracts birds, rodents and other undesirable pests. These unwelcome scavengers frequently spread food about the yard, porch or sidewalk, in the vicinity of the food and water bowls. As a result, the pet food creates a substantial mess. Furthermore, when food and water intended for a pet are left uncovered for an extended period of time, flies and other vermin are also attracted.
  • a pet feeding device including a base having a front and a rear and defining a hole for receiving a pet feeding bowl, a cover being hinged to the rear of the base and rotating between an upward position and a downward position, a treadle hinged to the front of the base and rotating between an upward position and a downward position, a ram mechanism having a first end contiguous with the underside of said cover and a second end connected to the treadle and moving in response rotation of the treadle.
  • Objects of the invention are further achieved by a vermin mote defined in the base, around a hole, which is so configured and arranged to hold liquid to thereby form a liquid barrier around the pet feeding bowl .
  • a spring mechanism is connected to the base and is contiguous with the cover for urging the cover into a covered position.
  • a connecting member is rotationally connected to the treadle and the ram mechanism for transferring force therebetween.
  • the cover includes an extended lip which protrudes outwardly from a front side and becomes flush with the treadle when the treadle is in the upward position.
  • Objects of the invention are further achieved by a pair of rearwardly extending tabs which extend from the cover beyond a rear side of the base such that the tabs may be extended outwardly for removal of the cover from the base.
  • An extending tab also extends outward from a front side of the base such that the extending tab contacts and secures a treadle when the treadle has been moved into the downward position.
  • the extending tab is formed continuously with the base and may be broken off after training of the pet.
  • a pair of sidewall portions extend along the sides of the treadle to prevent material from being placed underneath the treadle.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pet food covering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a partial sectional view of a pet food covering device taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1.
  • FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C respectively illustrate various ranges of movement of a pet food covering device taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 4A is a sectional side view of a treadle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4B is a sectional side view of a treadle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a sectional side view of a pet food covering device illustrating a receptacle cover and vermin mote according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a bowl which is configured and arranged to be received within a pet food covering device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7A and 7B respectively illustrate various positions of a receptacle cover under tension of a spring mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a treadle locking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9A and 9B respectively illustrate various positions of a treadle being locked by a treadle locking mechanism.
  • Food protecting device 20 includes base 22 which supports cover 24 and treadle 26. Cover 24 pivots with respect to base 22 about a pair of pivot members 28. Treadle 26 is urged into an upward position as illustrated when food protecting device 20 is not being used. When treadle 26 is in the upward position, cover 24 is in the closed position to prevent unwanted pests from gaining access to food contained within food bowls 30.
  • food protecting device 20 includes two food bowls such as food bowls 30. One bowl is preferably used for water while the other is preferably used for solid pet food. Alternately, one bowl may contain wet pet food, i.e. "can" pet food, while the other bowl may contain dry pet food, i.e. "bag” pet food.
  • Base 22 supports bowls 30 through an integral molding.
  • base 22 is made from an opaque plastic.
  • Base 22 includes vermin mote 34 which completely surrounds each of the bowls 30. Vermin mote 34 is preferably filled with water during use of food protecting device 20. Most insects cannot readily cross water. In addition, smooth interior surfaces 36 and 37 make it very difficult for insects to gain access to the food within bowls 30.
  • sidewall portion 32 of base 22 extends from a rear side to a front side of food protecting device 20.
  • Sidewall portion 32 encourages the pet to approach food protecting device 20 from the front to thereby operate treadle 26.
  • sidewall portion 22 encourages safety by preventing the pet from becoming caught underneath treadle 26.
  • sidewall portion 32 prohibits a pet toy or a ball from becoming lodged underneath treadle 26. If a toy were to become lodged underneath treadle 26, the pet may be prohibited from accessing food or water contained within bowls 30.
  • each of bowls 30 includes peripheral rim 38 which is so configured and arranged to contact vermin mote 34.
  • Bowls 30 each include a recessed portion 40 which extends about each of bowls 30 and joins with rim 38. Recessed portion 40 is received within base 22 while rim 38 prevents bowl 30 from over extending into base 22. Rim 38 thereby forms an integral seal with bowl base 22. While each of bowls 20 is shown according to an embodiment having a generally rectangular shape, curved bowls may also be used.
  • Bowls 30 are made from a food grade plastic material that is dishwasher safe. Bowls 30 also includes rounded corners to prevent pet injury during use .
  • FIGS. 2 and 5 also illustrate cover 24 in a flush position with respect to base 22.
  • Base 22 includes upper lip 44 which continuously encircles bowls 30 and provides an exterior wall for vermin mote 34.
  • Upper lip 34 includes smooth interior surface 37. As illustrated, upper lip 34 includes peripheral recess 46 into which cover 24 is received when closed.
  • Cover 24 includes extended lip 48 which protrudes from a front side of cover 24. Extended lip 48 becomes flush with treadle 26 so that the pet will not become caught between cover 24 and treadle 26.
  • cover 24 includes a pair of rearwardly extending tabs 48, which extend beyond pivot members 28. According to a preferred embodiment, cover 24 slips over pivot members 28 for rotation with respect thereto.
  • Cover 24 is preferably made from a dishwasher safe transparent plastic. Cover 24 may be easily removed from base 22 by pushing outwardly on tabs 48 and simultaneously lifting upwardly with cover 24. This represents an improvement over prior pet feeders in which the cover assembly is permanently attached to a base assembly.
  • Tabs 48 are preferably integrally molded with cover 24.
  • FIGS. 3A-3C a view of food protecting device 20 is taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3A illustrates food protecting device 20 in the stationary or "at rest” position.
  • treadle 26 illustrated by arrow A in FIG. 3B
  • a pair of parallel ram arms 50 begin to move as illustrated by arrow B.
  • the pair of parallel ram arms 50 are more particularly described in the related patent to O'Donnell, U.S. Patent No. 4,793,290.
  • Ram arms 50 slidably contact the inside of cover 24 to thereby urge cover 24 upwardly as illustrated by arrow C.
  • Treadle 26 moves cover 24 through the cooperation of a number of components.
  • Treadle 26 includes a pair of first extensions 52 which are contiguous therewith and extend upwardly therefrom. Extensions 52 respectively attach to a pair of connecting members 54 by way of a pair of rivets 56. Connecting members 54 are likewise respectively attached to parallel ram arms 50 by a pair of rivets 56. Rivets 56 are preferably molded continuously with connecting members 56 according to a preferred embodiment to reduce the number of molding parts.
  • Treadle 26 rotates about a pair of rivets 57. Rivets 57 extend through sidewall portion 32 of base 32 as illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • ram arms 50 The motion of ram arms 50 is constrained by protrusion 58 which extends outwardly from base 22. Protrusions 58 are received within curved grooves 60 of ram arms 50.
  • the application of a curved groove 60 and a protrusion 58 is an improvement over the prior art because a reduced number of components are required for manufacture and assembly.
  • curved groove 60 will not slide off from protrusion 58 because inner wall 62 completely surrounds protrusion 58.
  • Ram arm 50 includes a curved upper section 64 which slidably contacts the inside of cover 24.
  • FIG. 4A-4B respectively illustrate movement of treadle 26 according to two embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4A illustrates an embodiment where base 22 includes a recessed front section 66. Recessed front section 66 receives treadle 26 such that extended lip 46 of cover 24 contacts treadle 26 in the stationary position, i.e. when treadle 26 is in the upward position and cover 24 is in the downward position.
  • FIG. 4B illustrates an embodiment where base 22 includes linear front section 68. Linear front section 68 is not recessed to receive treadle 26. This embodiment is preferred over the FIG. 4A because manufacturing costs are decreased.
  • extended lip 46 of cover 24 extends outwardly to contact treadle 26 in the stationary position.
  • FIGS. 7A and 7B respectively illustrate various positions of receptacle cover 24 under tension of spring mechanism 70.
  • Spring mechanism 70 is affixed around pivot member 28.
  • Spring mechanism 70 rotates along with pivot member 28.
  • pivot member 28 rotates along with spring member 70.
  • Spring member 70 then contacts base 22.
  • the point of contact is actually the bottom of vermin mote 34. This point of contact with vermin mote 34 promotes contact over a greater surface area of spring mechanism 70 and thereby provides greater reliability.
  • spring member 70 When spring member 70 contacts base 22, a resistive pressure is applied to close cover 24. Cover 24 will not close when the pet remains on treadle 26. However, when the pet exits from treadle 26, spring member 70 urges cover 24 toward the closed position. Without the application of spring member 70, gravity is used to close cover 24. While the present invention will operate according to embodiments with and without spring member 70, use of spring member 70 is preferred. The use of spring member 70 reduces the possibility of cover 24 from
  • FIGS. 8, 9A and 9B illustrate a treadle locking mechanism
  • Treadle locking mechanism 72 locks treadle 26 into a downward position during a training period for the pet.
  • Treadle locking mechanism 72 is preferably formed as part of the same mold as base 22.
  • Treadle locking mechanism 72 includes extending tab 74 which extends outward from the smooth front wall of base 22. Extending tab 74 contacts treadle tab 76 when treadle 26 is fully extended in the downward position. Thus, treadle 26 is prohibited from moving to an upward position either through gravity or through the force of spring mechanism 70.
  • Treadle locking mechanism 72 is useful during training of the pet.
  • the pet is forced to access bowls 30 through the front of food protecting device 20. Access other than through the front of food protecting device 20 is discourages by the upward position of cover 24 and sidewall portions 32 of base 22. Once the pet is trained, extending tab 74 is simply broken off from base 22 and food protecting device 20 operates as described above.

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Un appareil (20) d'alimentation pour animal domestique comprend une base (2) définissant un trou configuré et agencé pour recevoir un récipient (30) d'alimentation pour animal domestique. Un couvercle (24) est articulé sur la partie arrière de la base (22) et tourne entre une position relevée et une position abaissée. Une pédale (26) s'articule sur la partie avant (57) de la base (22) et tourne entre une position relevée et une position abaissée. Un mécanisme de coulisseau (50), présentant une première extrémité contiguë au côté sous-jacent du couvercle (24) et une seconde extrémité reliée à la pédale (26), se déplace par rotation en réponse aux mouvements de la pédale (26). Un bec (38) contre les parasites est défini dans la base (22) autour du trou et il contient un liquide afin de former une barrière liquide autour du récipient (30) d'alimentation pour animal domestique. Un mécanisme à ressort (70) est relié à la base (22) et est contigu au couvercle (24) afin de pousser ledit couvercle (24) en position abaissée. Le couvercle (24) comprend une lèvre allongée (46) faisant saillie à l'extérieur d'un côté frontal de ce dernier, laquelle est affleurante à la pédale (26) afin d'empêcher que l'animal domestique ne se coince dans le dispositif (20).
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