Patent ID: 8397676

Claim:
A drool preventing container for dispensing limited amounts of a liquid to an animal comprising: a top portion constructed and arranged to sealably engage a bottom portion, said top portion having a generally smooth outer surface which slopes inwardly and terminates in a centrally positioned opening, a bottom portion defined by a first open end constructed and arranged to sealably engage said top portion, a second end defined by a bottom wall, and a side wall linking said first end and said bottom wall to define a reservoir for holding a liquid; said bottom wall having a liquid filling structure constructed and arranged to receive a liquid filling structure plug; wherein sealable engagement of said top portion with said bottom portion defines a drool preventing container constructed and arranged for providing an animal access to a limited amount of liquid stored within said reservoir for holding a liquid, thereby preventing or limiting drool formation as said animal drinks therefrom; an animal access chamber having a convex shape a main body defined by a first tapered end linked to said top portion opening, said a first tapered end directed inwardly toward said first end, a second tapered end positioned towards said bottom wall of said bottom portion and terminating in an aperture, said second tapered end directed outwardly toward said second end, and a side wall therebetween, said main body constructed and arranged to prevent said excess liquid from exiting the drool preventing drinking container as the animal drinks, and a liquid filling structure plug.