Patent ID: 6817314
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
In combination, a water bottle feeder for pets and for its support a free standing frame:A. said water bottle feeder comprising: (1) a bottle of plastic construction material of cylindrical shape bounding a correspondingly cylindrical water-storage compartment; (2) said storage compartment having a bottom closure with edges having threads thereabaout bounding an exit opening therefrom; (3) a cap threadably engaged to said threaded edges of said bottom exit opening; (4) a tube oriented at an angle integral to said cap for directing gravity flow of stored water in said bottle storage compartment to a free end of said tube; and (5) a movable ball in said tube free end for selectively releasing water from said tube for pet consumption in response to said ball being depressed in movement inwardly of said tube by a pet; and B. said free standing frame comprising: (1) an upstanding body of wire construction material having two substantially parallel spaced apart vertically oriented left and right members; (2) at least four members horizontally oriented spaced apart transversely of said left and right members at approximately a first height of 13 inches, at approximately a second height of 15Â¾ inches, and at approximately a third height of 19 inches; and (3) clip means for selectively attaching said bottle in a vertical orientation at said approximate first height of 13 inches preparatory to feed pet dogs in the classification of puppies and shihtzu species, at said approximate second height of 15Â¾ inches preparatory to feed pet dogs in the classification of Cocker Spaniel species, and at said approximate third height of 19 inches preparatory to feed pet dogs in the classification of German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever species; whereby said water bottle feeder in combined use on said frame support is adaptable to feed pet dogs in all popular domesticated classifications.