Patent ID: 8474407
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A top-filling watering system configured to provide water to livestock, the system comprising: a water basin having an upstanding wall; a reservoir securely mounted to said water basin, wherein said reservoir comprises a top wall integrally formed with a circumferential wall defining an open end connected to an interior cavity defined between said top wall and said circumferential wall, wherein a filling opening is formed through said top wall, said filling opening configured to allow water to be filled into the interior cavity; and a dust cover connected to a water valve through a link, wherein said dust cover is positioned over said filling opening, wherein said dust cover is configured to be moved between an open position in which said filling opening is exposed, and a closed position in which said filling opening is covered, a water passage or channel is formed proximate a lower edge of said circumferential wall, wherein said water valve is a flapper valve that closes a water passage or channel during a filling operation, and wherein said water valve opens said water passage or channel at times other than the filling operation.