Patent ID: 9635838
Date: 2017-05-02
CPC Classifications: A01K

Claim:
1. A modular livestock feed dispensing apparatus comprising: an insert assembly containing: a nipple assembly containing: wherein inserting the second inlet end of the nipple assembly into the first outlet end of the insert assembly causes the fixed tip of the nipple assembly to unseat the sealing component of the insert assembly into an open position, allowing fluid to pass through the first fluid passageway of the insert assembly into the nipple assembly body; wherein actuating the nipple compresses the spring and unseats the nipple base downwardly away from the second stopping component, allowing fluid to pass through the second fluid passageway of the nipple assembly; and wherein actuating the nipple does not cause the sealing component of the insert assembly to move within the body; and wherein removing the nipple assembly from the insert assembly allows the sealing component of the insert assembly to reseat into a closed position and substantially prevent any further fluid flow through the first fluid passageway of the insert assembly.