Feeding bowl and liner therefor
Patent 4428325 Issued on January 31, 1984. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 28, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 28, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2314195 3195510 3352449 3527192 3698594 Drum closure assembly Patent #: 4252265 InventorApplicationNo. 06/383035 filed on 05/28/1982US Classes:119/61.5, Dish or bowl type220/23.87Receptacle having rigid, removable inner containerExaminersPrimary: Swiatek, Robert P.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA01K 5/01 (20060101)A01K 5/00 (20060101) AbstractA pet feeder is provided comprised of a durable bowl-shaped holding receptacle having an upper rim and exterior sidewall, and a thin resilient integral liner contoured to secure close-fitting contact with the interior of the receptacle and to extend over the rim and downwardly onto the exterior sidewall. The receptacle is elongated, having short and long axes of symmetry, and its sidewall is provided with opposed vertical and horizontal recesses. The vertical recesses permit finger insertion to facilitate removal of the liner. The horizontal recesses, in conjunction with the elongated configuration of the receptacle, cause the liner to be positively seated upon the receptacle. | |
