Patent ID: 6786177
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An animal feeder comprising:a) a horizontally extending deck, b) vertically extending means for retaining said deck in an elevated position parallel to, and spaced from, a supporting surface, c) at least one recess formed in said deck, d) said recess being sized to receive a feeding bowl therein, e) the invention being characterized by: 1) a well for storing animal food located below said recess, 2) said well including an open upper end in complete communication with said recess, 3) said well further including a side wall and a bottom wall for enclosing same, said bottom wall being parallel to, but spaced from, said deck and the supporting surface, 4) said feeding bowl, when seated in said recess, contacting said deck and extending downwardly into said well to block access to animal food stored therein.