Patent References 3228397 3301219 3303823 3656478 Feed control system for multiple packaging machines Infusion controlling apparatus and method Patent #: 4308866 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/707523 filed on 03/04/1985US Classes:119/51.02, Having electronic identification and feed control119/55, Platform604/66Sensor responsive to body conditionExaminersPrimary: Swiatek, Robert P.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA01K 5/02 (20060101)A01K 5/00 (20060101) AbstractThe present invention relates to a dispensing system for supplying and administering a metered dose of a material to an animal subject wherein the amount of the material supplied is a function of the weight of the subject. The delivery system includes a scale for determining the weight of the subject and for generating a weight control signal representing the weight of the subject. A microcomputer is responsive to the weight control signal and a preprogrammed weight conversion factor for generating a delivery control signal to a delivery unit. The delivery unit is responsive to the delivery control signal for supplying a predetermined amount of the material to the subject. The predetermined amount represents an amount which is a function of the weight of the subject of the weight conversion factor. | |