Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
119510110 | Timer-controlled | 46 |
20080289580 | AUTOMATIC PET FEEDER - An automatic pet feeder of for feeding pets predetermined quantity of food or medication at predetermined times while the owner is absent or otherwise engaged is disclosed. The pet feeder comprises a base, a feeding bowl with pie shaped divisions, a timer module, a bowl cover, handle to bowl cover and locking mechanism to hold the entire unit in place. A timer is provided with voice recording facility and also initiates programmed feeding schedules. The programming of the timer determines when the feeder cover is indexed so that the pet may have access to the food provided in it. This programming can be done through the timer interface RF or IR remotes and or through an USB port interface to a computer. | 11-27-2008 |
20090020073 | Deer conditioning system - A deer conditioning system uses a feeder that has a lid that automatically opens at a specified time, namely the start of hunting hours, and closes at a specified time, the end of hunting hours. When the lid is open, the system dispenses a deer pleasing stimuli so as to attract deer, the deer being rewarded by the contents of the feeder for responding to the stimuli. Alternately, in a typical always open feeder, either a deer attracting stimuli dispenser is provided and is programmed to release stimuli during hunting hours or a deer repulsing stimuli dispenser is provided and programmed to release stimuli during non-hunting hours upon motion being detected proximate the feeder via a motion detector, or both types of dispensers are provided and appropriately programmed. | 01-22-2009 |
20090020074 | Remote Control Wildlife Feeder - A remote control wildlife feeder has an antenna and a receiver which receives a signal transmitted by a transmitter. The receiver includes a microprocessor, a relay having a positive electrical output, and a relay having a negative electrical output. A power supply provides power to operate the microprocessor and the relays. The antenna is connected by a line to the microprocessor. An internal timer is included in the microprocessor which is usable in the receiver. The RF signal arrives along a line from the antenna to the internal timer and, if the timer permits, to a filter. The feeder also includes a power supply, a motor, and a feeder mechanism. | 01-22-2009 |
20090095223 | Water and pet food dispenser - This invention is a water and pet food dispenser equipped with a non-power consumption water dispenser and a power consumption pet food dispenser. The water dispenser siphons water from a storage container to a water feeding bowl. Pet food is dispensed from a storage container by vibration, utilizing the weight and time sensing components to control pet food to be dispensed in the exact quantity at the exact time as predetermined. The exact quantity is monitored by a weighing scale and the exact time is controlled by a timer. The feeding cycle repeats as soon as the electrical timer turns on electrical power supply. | 04-16-2009 |
20090126639 | APPARATUS FOR UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTING MATERIALS - An apparatus for uniformly distributing materials is disclosed, it consists of a container for storing materials, the container has an exit formed at its bottom, under the container, a feeding device is installed opposite to the exit of the container, the feeding device pushes material flows out of the exit of container to a distributing disk. The distributing disk has surface slopes downward from a top conical center portion with a circular furrow formed surrounding the disk. A controller is electrically connected to the driving motor to set up activation time of the apparatus, so that at pre-determined time, the material flows from the exit of container into the feeding device, and then pushed out of the feeding device and evenly lands along the distributing disk and then on its furrow. By this, the object for even distribution of feed at set amount and time to supply feed to birds and the animals is achieved. Furthermore, inside the container, there is an elastic stirring element which can be moved to and fro according to the operation of feeding device, such that the blockage of materials at the exit of container is presented. | 05-21-2009 |
20090241845 | Digitally timed feeder and method of using same - A digitally programmable product dispenser having a motor operationally connected to a spinner wherein said product from a product hopper is distributed along a plurality of feed channels. The product distribution may be onto a spinner and the spinner distributes the product along a plurality of feed channels. The motor can be actuated, by a digital timer, programmed to run at predetermined intervals throughout the day, as well as operate for a predetermined amount of time, therefore, economically distributing the feed in position where more then one member of wildlife and/or livestock can be fed. | 10-01-2009 |
20100024736 | FOOD HOUSE FOR SMALL ANIMALS - A device, system, and method for an animal food house are disclosed herein. The present invention house is for small animals and includes a housing. The front section of the housing may have a vertical opening and a protruding barrier. This protruding barrier overhangs and blocks a portion of the vertical opening and may preventing large animals from observing or accessing the vertical opening. The food house may have a transparent window on at least one of the side sections of the housing. There may also be a food opening and a water opening on the top section of the housing for providing nutrients to the animal. A feeding tube extends through the food opening into the housing and a water holder extends through the water opening into the housing. | 02-04-2010 |
20110120380 | SECTION ANIMAL FEEDER - A sectional animal feeder including an external frame assembly having a base, a series of adjustable spaced openings, and a series of panels. The sectional feeder further includes a movable internal frame assembly having a series of spaced openings, a series of panels and a drive system adapted to engage and move the internal frame assembly relative to the external frame assembly between a closed and opened position. A safety gating assembly may be mounted to the external frame assembly and may include a biased gate adapted to engage the animal during the moving of the movable internal frame assembly to a closed position. The sectional feeder also includes a Pavlovian response signal system having a timed auditory signal. The activation of the drive assembly moves the movable internal frame assembly whereby the series of spaced openings align with the series of adjustable space opening of the external panel and coincides with the timed auditory signal allowing access to the feeder. | 05-26-2011 |
20110139077 | GRAVITY INDUCED WILD GAME FEEDING DEVICE - A method for enabling the dispensation of feed to large four-legged game, the method including the steps of providing an apparatus as further described herein, burying the bottom end portion of the apparatus at a depth so that the restricted opening is disposed at least two feet above ground level, placing feed into the elongated hollow member of the apparatus such that the feed contacts the primary internal support member and is retained in the elongated hollow member, and dispensing feed through the restricted opening of the apparatus when the feed is dislodged by agitation from large four-legged game. | 06-16-2011 |
20110197819 | WILDLIFE GAME FEEDER - A wildlife feeder according to example forms of the invention includes a storage unit, a removable top cap, an internal funnel, a removable feed dispensing drawer, a removable perforated feed/storage drawer, a locking feed valve, a internal feed dispenser, a programmable timer, external wheels, external handle attachment and ground anchor brackets. In another aspect, the wildlife feeder includes an external surface having the texture and/or appearance of a natural tree bark. In yet another aspect, the wildlife feeder includes a dispensing subassembly, the dispensing subassembly comprising a motor, at least one battery for powering the motor, a paddle wheel driven by the motor, and a programmable timer for controlling operation of the motor. | 08-18-2011 |
20110265726 | Automated Animal Feeder - An automated animal feeder may store at least two different varieties of animal feed and automatically dispense a desired amount of feed at specified times of the day. Feed, stored in storage bins, gravitates to a conveying mechanism which transfers the feed to the feeding station. The conveying mechanism, which comprises almost all of the moving parts of the apparatus, is an integrated unit which is easily removed from the housing of the apparatus for maintenance. The volume of feed may be regulated by adjustable panels which control the volume of feed which is transported to the feeding station. | 11-03-2011 |
20120042831 | SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD FOR FEEDING BULK FOOD ITEMS TO DEER OR THE LIKE - The present invention relates generally to a system and related method for feeding bulk food items to deer or the like. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system and related method for feeding bulk food items to deer or the like that includes a vertically-oriented, linearly-actuated feeding mechanism that is operated in conjunction with a timing mechanism, as well as an environmentally-protected housing. The present invention finds particular applicability in hunting and naturalist activities, for example, in which it may be desirable to attract deer or other wildlife via the feeding of apples, corn, pellets, or the like in a controlled manner over a period of time, such that the habits of these animals may be affected. Other suitable applications are certainly contemplated herein. | 02-23-2012 |
20120060761 | Pet Food Server - A pet food server for dispensing pet food from a recently opened can at preselected intervals of time where the pet food feeder includes a cylindrical member, a sliding panel for holding an unopened can of pet food located within the cylindrical member, and an electric can opener located on a pedestal for lowering the can opener to the top of the can of unopened pet food to cut the lid from the can and then raising the can opener to its initial position. An electro-magnet is attached to the can opener for lifting the lid off the can of pet food as the can opener is raised to its initial position, and means is provided for moving the sliding panel with the can of open pet food through an opening in the cylindrical member for a pet to feed. | 03-15-2012 |
20120145085 | Automated feeding apparatus - An automated feeding apparatus for animals comprises an inlet hopper having a discharge outlet provided with a feeder actuable in accordance with a predetermined feeding regime, the discharge outlet being of variable size. The discharge outlet is adjustable in length and depth to enable variation of volumetric flow therethrough. | 06-14-2012 |
20120285385 | PET FEEDING APPARATUS - A pet feeding apparatus includes a container and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly includes a sensor assembly operatively coupled to a portion keypad circuit board and operation keypad circuit board. The base assembly displays an indication of the amount of food carried by the container, and the base assembly provides an indication of the feeding time. | 11-15-2012 |
20130036978 | SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A REMOTE DEVICE - A system for operating a remote device has a portable timer module employing a microcontroller with an operating system configured to read and store executable instructions and data received over a communications link. A software application program in a personal computing device enables a user to select time of day control times for operating the remote device. The microcontroller receives the user-selected time of day control time data and instructions when coupled to the personal computing device. The microcontroller emulates the function of a time of day clock and generates control signals when the emulated time of day clock corresponds to the user-selected time of day control times. The portable timer module has a battery pack for powering the microcontroller. The portable timer module is configured to selectively couple battery voltage from the remote device to activate one or more of its electromechanical devices in response to the control signals. | 02-14-2013 |
20130055956 | Auger-Operated Deer Feeder - The present invention is a game feeder that employs a confined auger to convey game feed from a hopper to a desired feed location. In this invention, the auger's flightings protect unreleased stored feed from the reach of animals. | 03-07-2013 |
20130098298 | Automatic Animal Feeding And Watering Device - A device catering for the dietary needs of animals. Feed is stored in a hopper and distributed at intervals to the animal's feeding receptacle via an internal dispensing mechanism using a flexible rotor sealing against the walls of a housing to both meter the feed and seal against contamination. The quantities and delivery times may be set by the user. An optional weighting system can be provided to increase accuracy of delivered feed amounts. Optionally, the device may include a water delivery system. Water is provided by a plumbed domestic connection and is available to the animal at all times, except during the automatic change cycle. A pump is utilized to change the water several times a day, in an attempt to remove any contaminants that may affect the water quality that is required to be dispensed. | 04-25-2013 |
20130174787 | TREE MOUNTABLE ANIMAL FEEDER - An animal feeder for mounting to a tree includes a feed storage bin having a bottom opening positioned to deposit feed on to a dispersion disc positioned within a cowling to distribute feed through a directional opening in the cowling by rotating the disc with a timer controlled motor mounted below it and a gripper for mounting on a tree. | 07-11-2013 |
20130186342 | corn bank double gate internal feeder attachment - A gate valve unit that can be used with existing wild animal feeders that have a spinning feed dispensing member. The invention typically includes two flat plate sliding gates that are solenoid actuated and are pulled closed by return springs. The spinning member and the sliding gates can be actuated together by either a timer or by a wireless command from a remote location. The unit can be equipped with a rechargeable battery optionally charged from a solar panel. | 07-25-2013 |
20130192527 | GRAVITY FED AUTOMATIC ROTARY VEIN DISPENSER - In accordance with the disclosed subject matter, an automatic feeder comprising a feed bin for storing bulk material, a trough for dispensing the feed to livestock, and a vein assembly positioned horizontally between the feed bin and the trough for transferring the bulk feed from the feed bin to the trough is provided. The vein assembly comprises a vein tube that houses a rotatable vein shaft and flexible wipers affixed as spokes to the shaft that form vein compartments for the feed. A motor assembly with a programmable timer rotates the vein shaft within the vein tube thereby transferring feed from the feed bin, to the vein compartments, and then to the trough. | 08-01-2013 |
20130247829 | Pet Feeding Robot . Automatic Pet Wet Food Dispenser Robot - An automatic pet wet canned food dispenser robot has a robotic arm comprised of mechanical elements and motors, a can opener and a programmed microprocessor. The programmed microprocessor guides the robotic arm to grasp a food can and utilize the can opener to open the can and invert it and shake out the food contents into a bowl for a pet at predetermined times setup by the pet owner whose presence is not required at time of feeding. All prior pet wet food dispensers required a pet owner to open a hermetically sealed can many hours or days in advance of when the food is actually served to their pets, thus creating health hazards for pets and pet owners' environment. There is only one exception to noted prior arts which opens and serves wet canned food on demand but this dispenser has a number of other serious limitations. The current invention utilizes advanced automation and programming to overcome prior limitations to deliver freshly opened canned food to pets without human presence required at the time of operation. | 09-26-2013 |
20130305994 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIVESTOCK FEEDING - The present invention relates to a device, system and a method for livestock feeding, and in particular, to such a device, system and method in which, the meal size and frequency of meal delivery are controllable based on measureable parameters and expected livestock growth curve and real time parameters. | 11-21-2013 |
20140060439 | ANIMAL FEEDER - An improved automated animal feeder or feeding apparatus comprises a substantially water-resistant housing having at least one closable port. A feed distributor is located in the housing and configured to distribute feed to the exterior of the housing through the port. An opening in an upper end of the housing is configured to admit feed to the housing and to the feed distributor through gravity. A drive arrangement is disposed in the housing and coupled to the feed distributor and to the closeable port to selectively actuate the feed distributor and selectively open and close the closeable port. | 03-06-2014 |
20140116343 | GAME FEEDER - A game feeder can include a housing having a cavity, an input aperture, and an output aperture; a base attached to the housing; a spreader below the output aperture; and a motor, attached to the feeder and the spreader, and configured to rotate the spreader. A feeder can include a varmint guard disposed below the output aperture, such that the spreader is between the guard and housing, to minimize interference and/or damage to the spreader or feeder by a varmint. A base can be provided as a single piece or base components configured to securely connect together to form the base. | 05-01-2014 |
20140174368 | PLUNGER GATE ANIMAL FEEDER ATTACHMENT - A gate valve unit that can be used with existing animal feeders that have a feed container and aperture in the feed container for allowing the feed to be dispensed. Generally, the feed is gravity fed through the aperture and contacts a spinning feed dispensing member throwing the feed about the animal feeder. The invention includes a plunger-type gate that is solenoid actuated and is closed by one or more return springs. The spinning member and the plunger gate can be actuated together by either a timer or by a wireless command from a remote location. | 06-26-2014 |
20150040832 | AUTOMATIC ANIMAL FEEDING STATION - An automated animal feeding station includes a housing having a closable lid that is hingeably attached to the housing. The housing includes a removable liner that forms an interior surface having one or more feeding compartments. The lid is hingeably attached to the housing such that when closed, the lid forms a sealable cover over the opening. The animal feeding station may include a sealing surface that forms a seal to the lid such that when the lid is closed, air and moisture transfer between the interior and the exterior of the housing is reduced. The animal feeding station also includes motor unit that is mechanically coupled between the housing and the lid, and may be open and close the lid upon actuation by motor control signals provided by a programmable control unit based upon a user defined feeding schedule and an identification sensor. | 02-12-2015 |
20150047568 | FEEDER COVER - An animal feeder includes a feed container containing animal feed for use in spreading the animal feed onto the ground over which the animal feeder is positioned. A housing moves between open and closed positions, wherein the closed position, the housing is positioned so that it substantially encloses a motorized animal feed dispenser positioned in proximity to a hole in the feed container through which the animal feed passes from the container. In the closed position, the sides of the housing completely block the dispensing of the animal feed onto the ground. In an open position, the housing is positioned so that the motorized animal feed dispenser is exposed for dispensing of the animal feed onto the ground. Also, in the closed position, physical access from outside of the housing to the animal feed residing on the animal feed dispenser and through the hole is prevented. | 02-19-2015 |
20150068462 | Feeder - A feeder is provided for animals selected from domestic pets, cage birds, chickens, fish and wild birds. The feeder has a hopper adapted to hold a supply of dry feed. A chamber is adapted to receive feed by gravity from a lower portion of the hopper, and has a discharge outlet at one axial end of the chamber. A passage is defined from and includes the chamber and extends to an opening at the distal end of the discharge outlet for discharge of feed from the feeder. An auger is mounted for rotation about an axis within said chamber. The auger is adapted as it rotates to move feed along the passage to be discharged at the distal end of the discharge outlet. A shutter is adapted to occlude the passage and is provided within the discharge outlet. The shutter is coupled to and rotates with the auger. The shutter has a forward edge and a trailing edge defined in relation to the direction of rotation. The discharge outlet is provided with an enlarged end portion. The enlarged end portion has an outer wall spaced from the passage such that as the forward edge progressively occludes the passage as the shutter rotates, any feed between the outer wall and the forward edge of the shutter simply falls from the enlarged end portion. A drive system couples an electric motor to the auger to provide drive thereto. The drive system is adapted in use to cause the electric motor to rotate the auger through a discrete number of completed 360° turns such that when the auger is not rotating the passage is fully occluded by the shutter. | 03-12-2015 |
20150090186 | AUTOMATED FEEDING APPARATUS - An automated feeding apparatus for animals comprises an inlet hopper having a discharge outlet provided with a feeder actuable in accordance with a predetermined feeding regime, the discharge outlet being of variable size. The discharge outlet is adjustable in length and depth to enable variation of volumetric flow therethrough, with the distance between the auger and the top wall being at least the average size of the food particles. | 04-02-2015 |
20150313178 | Dispenser - A dispenser ( | 11-05-2015 |
20150313179 | AUTOMATED ANIMAL FEED DISPENSER AND METHOD - One embodiment of the invention could be an automated animal feed dispenser and method, the automated animal feed dispenser comprising a three-wall cabinet generally forming a hollow interior and further defining a feed delivery slot that connects to an angled slide located within the hollow interior; a set of vertically-stacked and spaced-apart drop shelves support animal feed located within the hollow interior, each drop shelf hingedly connects to the cabinet; a set of latches supported by the cabinet, each latch comprises a motorized automotive door lock that controls the drop of a respective drop shelf; a latch control system operates the latches to drop the drop shelves in a timed and sequenced manner that allows dropped drop shelves to successively overlay one another to create a progressively angled slide that empties down upon the angled slide. | 11-05-2015 |
20150327510 | Supplementing System - A system and method for providing a supplement. The system includes a pump having an inlet and an outlet line. The inlet line is coupled to a container, and the container has a supplement. The outlet of the pump is coupled to a nozzle. The system can be housed in a support box which is coupled to a feeder which has feed. Feed is discharged from the feeder, and the pump sprays a supplement to partially coat the discharged feed. Nutrients, vitamins, etc. can be added to the supplement which can add to the value of the feed. | 11-19-2015 |
20150342144 | ANIMAL FOOD AND PRODUCTS DISPENSER - An automatic animal food and product dispenser is provided for feeding animals a predetermined quantity of animal products (i.e. wet food, dry food, treats, toys, medicine and/or beverages) at a set time or owner-regulated intervals while the owner is absent or otherwise unavailable. The dispenser is comprised of a housing unit, a segmented dispensation cartridge which ejects incrementally at each feeding, a control system, and a power source. A control system is provided that initiates programmed feeding schedules; it determines when the dispensation cartridge is ejected so that the animal may have access to the food and/or products provided in each segment. | 12-03-2015 |
20150342145 | Puzzle Pet Toy and Treat Dispenser - A puzzle pet toy and treat dispenser that includes a housing, a lid, an inner chamber, a drum aperture, a motor assembly, and an external chamber. The inner chamber is divided by a plurality of vertical radial walls, creating a plurality of containers formed by the inner surface of the vertical radial walls, a plurality of tangential walls parallel to the vertical surface of the drum aperture, the inner surface of the drum aperture, and the lid. The plurality of containers hold non-liquid pet treats, and an opening on the drum aperture aligned vertically with the tangential walls allows the pet treat on a given container to be released into the external chamber, where said treats can be dispensed outside of the pet toy and treat dispenser during play. A motor assembly rotates the drum aperture to the next opening, creating a revolving/revolver-type action to queue and dispense the contents of the next chamber. The toy can be programmed to rotate the aperture at given time intervals, so the pet can receive treats on a predetermined schedule while the owner is away. The motor assembly also contains a means of noise generation during the rotating action to attract the pet to come and play with the toy. The puzzle pet toy can also be controlled wirelessly through a wireless remote or controlled by a mobile device like a smart phone or tablet through a wirelessly connected app interface. | 12-03-2015 |
20160000036 | Networked Automatic Animal Feeding System - An animal feeding system is provided. The feeding system includes a container that holds dry pet food, and a receptacle that gravitationally receives the pet food. The system also provides a conveyor system. The conveyor system moves the dry pet food from the receptacle to a feeding bowl. Additionally, the animal feeding system includes a processor. The processor is configured to deliver start and stop signals to a motor in response to signals sent from a user control unit. The animal feeding system additionally comprises the user control unit. The control unit offers a user interface for programming the system according to a desired feeding schedule. A method for feeding an animal using the feeding system is also provided herein. | 01-07-2016 |
20160021848 | Automated Animal Feeder - An automated animal feeder is disclosed having a storage area with a top at one end and the second feeding into a dispensing module containing a dispensing tube. An auger, connected to a support and motor, extends into the second opening of the storage area. Preferably the auger support is movable along the dispensing module to vary a distance between the length of the auger at the proximal opening of the dispensing tube. A programmable control panel controls the motor and can have a display screen, speaker and programming members, or the control panel can be controlled by remote control. Power can be from at least one from the group of replaceable battery, rechargeable battery, solar or electricity, power the control panel and motor. A deflection tab extends into the dispensing tube, spaced from the auger, to prevent the accumulation food on the auger. The hanging member on the top can affixed to a stand with a post having a first end, a second end and a pivot point, the pivot point being affixed to the stand. The first end has a connection member for the hanging member and said second end has a rotation prevention member and an anchor. The post can rotate upon the release of the anchor to a predetermined distance from the ground as determined by the rotation prevention member or be locked in an upright position by said anchor. | 01-28-2016 |
20160029592 | Networked Automatic Animal Feeding System - An animal feeding system includes a receptacle comprising a microcontroller, one or more applications running on at least one processor of a mobile device, and an access point, wherein the microcontroller, the one or more applications, and the access point are communicatively coupled through a wireless communications network. The receptacle holds pet food consumables. A chute receives dispensed consumables as they pass through an opening in the receptacle. A sensor monitors a level of the consumables in the receptacle, wherein the sensor is communicatively coupled with the microcontroller and transmits information of the monitored level to the microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller uses the information to determine whether the level of the consumables is below a threshold level. The microcontroller initiates communication with a remote vendor through the wireless communications network when the level falls below the threshold level. | 02-04-2016 |
20160037748 | Pop-Top Can Food Dispenser Robot - An automatic pet wet canned food dispenser robot has a robotic arm comprised of mechanical elements and motors, and a programmed microprocessor. The programmed microprocessor guides the robotic arm to grasp a food can and utilize levers and/or motors to open the pop top can, then the microprocessor guides the robotic arm to invert the opened food can over an empty bowl and shake out the food contents into a bowl for a pet at predetermined times setup by the pet owner whose presence is not required at time of feeding. All prior pet wet food dispensers required a pet owner to open a hermetically sealed can many hours or days in advance of when the food is actually served to their pets, thus creating health hazards for pets and pet owners' environment. There are two exceptions to noted prior arts which open and serve wet canned food on demand without requiring human presence. The first invention has a number of serious limitations such as its capacity to handle only one can and its inability to serve food safely in a bowl for a pet. Second invention is present inventor's own pending, patent 13/792,543, which overcomes these limitations, however, requires use of an electric can opener comprising of a blade to cut through wet food can. The current invention utilizes advanced automation and programming to overcome prior limitations to deliver freshly opened canned food to pets without human presence required at the time of operation and does not require use of a can opener for opening the pop top cans. | 02-11-2016 |
20160066538 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FEEDING WILDLIFE AND AQUATICS - A totally enclosed remote feeder for periodically dispensing feed is shown. A rechargeable battery powers a compressor which fills a pressure tank to a predetermined pressure. A timer operates a solenoid at predetermined intervals to cause a blast of air from the pressure tank to flow out through upwardly angled discharged pipe. Feed from an internal hopper flows downward in the discharge pipe in a predetermined amount prior to being discharged by the blast of air. | 03-10-2016 |
20160066539 | Method and Apparatus for Feeding Wildlife and Aquatics - A totally enclosed remote feeder for periodically dispensing feed is shown. A rechargeable battery powers a compressor which fills a pressure tank to a predetermined pressure. A timer operates a compressor to fill a pressure tank. When a predetermined pressure level is reached, firing a solenoid valve to cause a blast of air from the pressure tank to flow out through upwardly angled discharged pipe. Feed from an internal hopper flows downward in the discharge pipe in a predetermined amount prior to being discharged by the blast of air. | 03-10-2016 |
20180020638 | Automatic Livestock Feeder | 01-25-2018 |
119510120 | Trough access | 4 |
20080302305 | Interactive Animal Feeding Device - An interactive feeding device and method for animals. The device ( | 12-11-2008 |
20140209031 | TIMED DEER FEEDER WITH RESTRICTED ACCESS - An animal feed dispenser includes a feeding tube for receiving a predetermined amount of animal feed from a spinner disk located at the bottom of an outlet in a housing. The feeding tube includes at least one opening through which animals may access the interior of the feeding tube. The opening may be closed by a movable closure flap so as to restrict access to the feeding tube. The motor for rotating the spinner disk and an actuator for moving the closure flap may be controlled by a suitable timer mechanism. | 07-31-2014 |
20160088817 | Animal Feeder - An animal feeder for the feeding of animals in a remote location. The trough of the feeder has a retractable cover controlled by an actuator that is programmable to open the trough to allow feeding and close the trough to prevent feeding over desired intervals. | 03-31-2016 |
20160198678 | TIMED DEER FEEDER WITH RESTRICTED ACCESS | 07-14-2016 |