Patent ID: 6718912
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A pet drinking aid, comprising:(a) a cap defining an axial passage therewithin, said cap including securing means for detachably securing said cap to a fluid container positioned adjacent a first end of said cap, and further including an inwardly directed flange formed at a second end of said cap; (b) a ball positioned within said axial passage of said cap; (c) biasing means mounted relative to said cap within said axial passage, said biasing means engaging said ball to bias said ball toward said inwardly directed flange; wherein said ball is captured within said axial passage between said inwardly directed flange and said biasing means; and wherein said ball is capable of rotatable movement and limited axial movement against the bias of said biasing means; and wherein said securing means for detachably securing said cap to a fluid container comprises an elastomeric sleeve extending from said cap, said elastomeric sleeve configured and dimensioned to sealingly engage said fluid container.