Patent ID: 6012481
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: A01K,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A constant level fluid supply apparatus, comprising:a tank for containing fluid;a first port positioned in said tank for discharging fluid from said tank;a reservoir for receiving fluid from said tank which passes through said first port;a float valve control mechanism positioned in said reservoir for controlling fluid flow through said first port from said tan into said reservoir;a vessel in direct fluid communication with said reservoir for receiving fluid from said reservoir; andmeans for adjusting the positions of said reservoir and said tank relative to one another to control a first fluid level within said reservoir and a second fluid level within said vessel,wherein the positions of said reservoir and said tank relative to one another controls an amount of fluid flowing from said tank into said reservoir through said first port, andwherein said reservoir and said vessel are positioned relative to one another such that said first fluid level and second fluid level are in the same plane due to static equilibrium established through said direct fluid communication.