Patent ID: 6748899
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A stem for use in a nipple particularly adapted for feeding liquid to fowl and/or small animals, said stem comprising:a head portion formed of a coiled material, said head portion having inner and outer surfaces, said inner surface of said head portion being defined by a bore provided through said head portion; and a pin portion formed of a coiled material, said pin portion having inner and outer surfaces, said inner surface of said pin portion being defined by a bore provided through said pin portion, said pin portion extending from said head portion such that said bores are in communication with one another, said head portion having an outer diameter which is larger than an outer diameter of said pin portion such that a shoulder is defined between said head portion and said pin portion, whereby the liquid fed to the fowl and/or small animals is capable of flowing through said bores of said head and pin portions.