Patent ID: 7901375
Filing Date: 2011-03-08
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
1. A feeding apparatus, comprising: a mesh enclosure having a first open end and a second closed end; a mesh holder for holding said first, open end of said mesh enclosure in an open position, said mesh holder having an opening defined therein through which food may be inserted into said mesh enclosure; a closure member for selectively sealing said opening; and pivotal mounting means for mounting said closure member to said mesh holder for movement between a first open position wherein food may be inserted or removed from said mesh enclosure through said opening and a second, closed position wherein said opening is sealed, said pivotal mounting means being constructed so as to maintain engagement between said closure member and said mesh holder in both said first open position and said second closed position, said pivotal mounting means comprising a hinge that constrains said closure member for pivotal movement about a fixed pivot axis relative to said mesh holding means, said hinge comprising a hinge pin that defines said pivot axis.