Patent ID: 7360501

Claim:
A portable device for oral administration of a fluid source to an animal, said device comprising i) a hollow, axially-elongated member comprising a) a distal end comprising a first opening, preferably in the form of a nozzle portion, and b) a proximal end comprising a second opening connected to ii) a handle comprising a) a distal portion connecting the handle to said axially-elongated member, and b) a proximal portion connecting the handle to iii) a flexible tube comprising a) a distal end comprising a first opening connected to the handle, and b) a proximal end comprising a second opening connected to iv) a hollow adaptor capable of attaching the flexible tube to a fluid source container, said adaptor comprising a) a distal end comprising a first opening, said distal end capable of securing attachment of said adaptor to the tubing, and b) a proximal end comprising a second opening, said proximal end a tapering end capable of bringing the adaptor in contact with the fluid source container v) said device further comprising a switch mechanism for regulating the flow of liquid through the axially-elongated member, wherein the fluid source of the device is stored in a container insert in the form of a disposable, flexible polymer bag, said container insert being arranged in the fluid source container fitted to holding said container insert, said fluid source container comprising a) at least one attachment site capable of securing the attachment of the container to the adaptor, and b) means for transporting the device by the operator.