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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136482 | Automatic water supply nozzle for animals and automatic water supply cap for animals Provided are an automatic water supply nozzle for animals capable of preventing a contamination of water in a water supply container; and an automatic water supply cap for animals enabling use of a variety of empty plastic bottles or glass bottles as a water supply ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7946249 | Nectar feeder with float and valve The present invention is a nectar feeder for birds. The nectar feeder has a container for storing nectar feed. A base tray is attached to the container and connected in fluid communication with the container. A float is positioned between the container and the base ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7779787 | Valve system with float control of liquid dispensing A valve system for accepting fluid from a source supply at an upper end thereof, and ejecting it into a liquid container located below the valve system, including a fluid ejection limiting float element control located at the lower end of the valve system, to limit ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7281494 | Pet water supply system A pet water supply system includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends between the top and bottom walls. A basin is integrally coupled to the peripheral wall and is positioned adjacent to the bottom wall... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7267078 | Combination major appliance and pet watering system A major appliance or cabinet unit integrates an automatically refillable water bowl including a liquid level sensor and an electrical or mechanical valve in fluid communication with a source or water. In the preferred embodiment the appliance is a refrigerator freez... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7243611 | Drinking trough with elongated actuator and method of dispensing water therefrom A drinking trough having a drinking valve assigned to a water-supply line, the drinking valve having a valve pin that moves in order to discharge water; a water-collecting bowl assigned to the respective drinking valve; an actuating means or elongated actuating end ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7100536 | Fowl retention and territory compression system A fowl retention system is used to passively retain fowl in a preselected natural habitat or a preselected created habitat and to compress the fowl territory. The fowl retention system includes a food/water station contained within a barrier assembly, a protective s... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7051677 | Nestable livestock watering tank with stacking blocks and reinforced supports A livestock watering tank being used for receiving water for feeding livestock, the tank includes first and second sidewalls, a top, an upper rim wall and a bottom, the tank being formed of molded plastic to prevent corrosion. The tank includes a float valve for con... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7007634 | Automated livestock trough An automated watering trough is provided with a fluid supply line that automatically fills the trough to a desired volume through the use of a valve and actuator. A protective housing may be provided to substantially encase the valve and actuator, along with an opti... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6981469 | Laterally ejecting fluid flow control system and method A system for accepting fluid from a source supply, then ejecting it along a substantially non-radial laterally oriented locus such that the fluid enters a cup with a mixing effect but with only minimal splashing, typically including a restriction element frame which... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6973895 | Animal feeding and watering apparatus An apparatus for supplying food and water to animals having a feeding component with an upper reservoir for receiving food therein, a watering component with a lower reservoir for receiving water therein and a water control system having a fluid level regulator to m... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6886580 | Frost proof valve The present invention relates to a valve assembly for use in below freezing conditions which includes a valve housing with a connection to a supply of fluid, and a primary chamber, and a secondary chamber, and a flexible diaphragm, and an equalisation port, and a sa... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6782844 | Automatic water supply device An automatic water supply device and method therefore, comprising a water container, a pressure sensitive diaphragm refill valve, and a garden hose adapter. In a preferred embodiment, a pet is supplied automatically with fresh drinking water as needed. In another pr... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6463880 | Drinking bowl for a pet animal A bowl (1) for containing drinking water for a pet animal, the bowl (1) including a first surface at least partially defining a depression (2) for holding the drinking water and a second surface (3) exposed to air, the first and second surfaces (2, 3) bei... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6199512 | Piglet milk-feed delivery system A method for orally administering feed supplements to a plurality of animal feed stations, and an apparatus for accomplishing the method are disclosed. A feed reservoir is separately connected to the feed station via a tube and is dispensed into a feed tr... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6079951 | Bird bath fountain An animal watering system, such as a bird bath, incorporating a water reservoir, a means to automatically maintain the level of water in the reservoir by admitting fresh water thereto, an animal access basin positioned above the water reservoir whereby wa... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5924382 | Multiple hummingbird feeder A multiple hummingbird feeder includes a source of liquid suitable for feeding hummingbirds and a feeding station having at least one outlet adapted to dispense liquid to hummingbirds. A reservoir is connected to both the source of liquid and the feeding ... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5839466 | Automatic watering device An automatic watering device for use with a stationary water reservoir includes an elongated hollow housing fixedly positioned relative to the reservoir, an elongated pipe having a first end extending into the housing and an opposite second end connected ... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5782202 | Automatic watering dish An improved watering dish is provided for use with dogs and other animals. The watering dish is self-cleaning, and is provided with a float-activated valve that automatically replenishes the water supply in the drinking reservoir as that supply is deplete... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5743212 | Self filling modular bird bath A self filling, modular bird bath with an automatic fill valve operated by a float mechanism. The bath consists of single or multiple basin modules (25) attached to a hollow vertical support module (10). The support module contains an automatic fill valve... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5566639 | Animal waterer with quick disconnect and valve alignment features An improved animal waterer which has a stainless steel bowl formed with an upper rim in which are mounted two extending pins with heads that extend through key-shaped openings in a locking bar. The locking bar can be moved from the locked to the unlocked ... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5553636 | Watering through fill valve control For use with a watering trough fill control valve having float structure located to rise as water is filled into the trough via the valve, and to effect closing of the valve when the trough is filled to predetermined extent, the float structure located to... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5497731 | Water storage tank for an animal watering trough Water storage tanks (15) for animal watering troughs serve for reducing the water pressure of a water supply pipe which feeds the watering line to a defined lower watering pressure. In contrast, water of a higher rinsing pressure is required for rinsing t... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5297504 | Pet water saver An improved spill-resistant container for transporting animals having an automatic refill feature and a low profile design that allows the animal ease of access to drinking water and resists tipping of the container. Water within the container is prevente... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5269259 | Rotating hummingbird feeder A hummingbird feeder that rotates to position a feeding hole in close proximity to the level of the liquid contained therein. The feeder, basically circular in cross section, is mounted to allow rotation around the axial center of the circular cross secti... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5113800 | Nestable livestock watering tank with removable drinker tray A livestock watering tank has a main tank and a drinker tray disposed below the main tank. Both the main tank and the tray are formed of molded plastic to prevent corrosion and for easy cleaning. The tanks are nestable for easy shipping and storage.... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5052343 | Cattle water drinking entice A water trough having a container with a bottom and a peripheral side wall. A pump circulates water within the container, the pump having an inlet which is disposed below the water line the container, and an outlet which is disposed above the water line o... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4955322 | Float guard for a livestock watering trough A float guard for a float controlled watering trough includes a rigid rectangular frame covered by a steel wire mesh to prevent livestock from damaging the float control valve of a watering trough and wasting precious water. In a first embodiment, the gua... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4829933 | Device for supplying small livestock with drinking water A water trough for emergent chicks and maturing chickens includes a float operated actuator for a drinking nozzle which can be manually activated to provide water in a drinking trough for emergent chicks, and which can be manually disabled on maturing of ... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4794881 | Poultry watering system with float box and elongated line An inexpensive poultry watering system allows water to be supplied under very low pressure (e.g. a 2 inch head) to nipples or similar water dispensers, without the use of a regulator. Relatively high pressure water is fed into a float box, with a float va... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4744334 | Self-contained solar powered fluid pumping and storage unit A self-contained, solar powered unit predominately used for watering livestock. Fundamentally, the preferred embodiment of the unit is an integrated combination which utilizes a solar collecting panel to generate electricity for powering a fluid pump that... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4656970 | Poultry drinker device A drinker device for foul and stock provides a constant water supply in a cup by means of a valve controlled by a free floating ball actuator. The ball can be readily moved by the foul or animal to access the drinking water without actuating the valve con... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4628867 | Water supply to watering troughs A riser for a stock watering trough, the riser being adapted to be attached to a plastic pipe and having clamping means to clamp the riser to the end of the watering trough.... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4606373 | Float valve control assembly This invention comprises an assembly (10) for controlling the level (64) of fluid, such as water (14), in a container (11), which invention includes a source of supply (29) for discharging the water (14) into the container (11), a valve (21) connected to ... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4509460 | Watering device for animals A watering device for domestic animals of different heights, having a first water supply means for animals of relatively low height such as hogs and a second water supply means for animals of relatively greater height such as cattle, both in the same hous... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4470371 | Animal watering means This invention is a watering device particularly adapted for use by animals. A valve is provided for maintaining the liquid level within the reservoir and the entire device is so designed that it cannot be accidentally upset by the animal. A valve having ... | 09/11/1984 |
| 4440112 | Freeze-proof livestock watering device and method A freeze-proof livestock watering device comprising an open-topped drinking reservoir having insulated side walls and a heat conductive bottom panel constructed and arranged to produce a very low-cost operation by incorporating a combination of low-volume... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4433642 | Drinking trough for poultry The invention relates to improvements to water distribution devices used in intensive poultry raising facilities. The new drinking trough has a cover (2) in the shape of a truncated cone, open at its upper end to allow a hollow rod (3) to pass, which rod ... | 02/28/1984 |
| 4394847 | Unit for the administration of liquids to animals, more specially a watering bowl For controlling the rate of supply of water to a watering bowl, a diaphragm valve with a diaphragm is placed in the water connection system, one side of the diaphragm resting against a barrel-like part, the space within the barrel being joined up, for exa... | 07/26/1983 |
| 4329940 | Flow apparatus In a flow apparatus for adding liquid additive to drinking water for cattle, a drinking trough (13) is supplied with treated water from a header tank (18) topped up from a mains supply (15) in response to changes in level in the trough (13). A siphon (19)... | 05/18/1982 |
