公开(公告)号：US20150342145A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14823761

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: Tristan M. Christianson ,  Gregory Snyder

Inventor： Tristan M. Christianson ,  Gregory Snyder

IPC: A01K15/02 ,  A01K29/00 ,  H04W4/00 ,  A01K5/02

CPC classification number: A01K15/025 ,  A01K5/0114 ,  A01K5/0275 ,  A01K5/0291 ,  A01K15/021 ,  A01K29/00 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A puzzle pet toy and treat dispenser that includes a housing, a lid, an inner chamber, a drum aperture, a motor assembly, and an external chamber. The inner chamber is divided by a plurality of vertical radial walls, creating a plurality of containers formed by the inner surface of the vertical radial walls, a plurality of tangential walls parallel to the vertical surface of the drum aperture, the inner surface of the drum aperture, and the lid. The plurality of containers hold non-liquid pet treats, and an opening on the drum aperture aligned vertically with the tangential walls allows the pet treat on a given container to be released into the external chamber, where said treats can be dispensed outside of the pet toy and treat dispenser during play. A motor assembly rotates the drum aperture to the next opening, creating a revolving/revolver-type action to queue and dispense the contents of the next chamber. The toy can be programmed to rotate the aperture at given time intervals, so the pet can receive treats on a predetermined schedule while the owner is away. The motor assembly also contains a means of noise generation during the rotating action to attract the pet to come and play with the toy. The puzzle pet toy can also be controlled wirelessly through a wireless remote or controlled by a mobile device like a smart phone or tablet through a wirelessly connected app interface.

Abstract translation: 一种拼图宠物玩具和处理分配器，包括壳体，盖子，内部腔室，鼓孔，马达组件和外部腔室。 内腔由多个垂直的径向壁分开，形成由垂直径向壁的内表面形成的多个容器，平行于鼓孔的垂直表面的多个切向壁，滚筒的内表面 孔和盖子。 多个容器保持非液体宠物处理，并且与切向壁垂直对准的鼓孔上的开口允许在给定容器上的宠物处理被释放到外部室中，其中所述处理可以被分配到宠物外部 玩具和玩具在播放期间。 电机组件将鼓孔旋转到下一个开口，产生旋转/左轮手枪的动作以排队和分配下一个腔室的内容物。 玩具可以被编程为以给定的时间间隔旋转孔径，因此宠物可以在所有者离开时以预定的时间表接收待遇。 马达组件还包括在旋转动作期间产生噪音的手段，以吸引宠物来玩玩具。 拼图宠物玩具还可以通过无线遥控器进行无线控制，或者通过无线连接的应用界面由智能手机或平板电脑等移动设备控制。

公开(公告)号：US09192142B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US12998135

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: Janet R. Jackson ,  Peter Van Bladeren

Inventor： Janet R. Jackson ,  Peter Van Bladeren

IPC: A01K5/00 ,  A01K5/02

CPC classification number: A01K5/0275 ,  A01K5/0114 ,  A01K5/02 ,  A01K29/005

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing nutritional and other products to animals are provided. Generally, the invention provides a dispensing system comprising an activity monitoring device, and a dispensing device comprising a processor programmed to receive a communication generated by the activity monitoring device. The processor controls the dispensing device to dispense a nutritional or other product in response to the communication from the activity monitoring device. The activity monitoring device can be attached to an animal and communicate with the dispensing device information regarding the nutritional requirements of the animal.

Abstract translation: 提供了向动物提供营养和其他产品的系统和方法。 通常，本发明提供一种包括活动监测装置和分配装置的分配系统，该分配装置包括被编程为接收由活动监视装置产生的通信的处理器。 处理器控制分配装置以响应于来自活动监视装置的通信来分配营养物或其他产品。 活动监视装置可以附接到动物并与分配装置通信关于动物的营养需求的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20150313179A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14701497

申请日：2015-04-30

Applicant: Larry Green

Inventor： Larry Green

IPC: A01K5/02

CPC classification number: A01K5/0291 ,  A01K5/0275

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention could be an automated animal feed dispenser and method, the automated animal feed dispenser comprising a three-wall cabinet generally forming a hollow interior and further defining a feed delivery slot that connects to an angled slide located within the hollow interior; a set of vertically-stacked and spaced-apart drop shelves support animal feed located within the hollow interior, each drop shelf hingedly connects to the cabinet; a set of latches supported by the cabinet, each latch comprises a motorized automotive door lock that controls the drop of a respective drop shelf; a latch control system operates the latches to drop the drop shelves in a timed and sequenced manner that allows dropped drop shelves to successively overlay one another to create a progressively angled slide that empties down upon the angled slide.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施方案可以是自动化动物饲料分配器和方法，所述自动化动物饲料分配器包括通常形成中空内部的三壁橱柜，并且进一步限定连接到位于所述中空内部内的倾斜滑动件的饲料输送槽; 一组垂直堆叠和间隔开的落货架支撑位于中空内部的动物饲料，每个搁架铰接地连接到橱柜; 一组由机柜支撑的闩锁，每个闩锁包括一个电动汽车门锁，用于控制相应货架的液滴; 闩锁控制系统操作闩锁以按照定时和排序的方式将液滴架落下，从而允许落下的货架相继地彼此重叠，以产生在倾斜的滑动件上向下排空的逐渐倾斜的滑块。

公开(公告)号：US20150208608A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14427514

申请日：2013-08-20

Applicant: Lely Patent N.V.

Inventor： Mark Brummel

IPC: A01K1/12 ,  A01K5/01 ,  A01K5/02

CPC classification number: A01K1/126 ,  A01K5/01 ,  A01K5/0275

Abstract: A milking device, including: a platform that is rotatable in a direction of rotation and includes an edge and a plurality of milking stations, and a milking mechanism for milking a dairy animal; a plurality of feeding troughs which are distributed along the edge, outside next to the platform on a fixed world frame and within reach of the dairy animals on the milking stations. The feeding troughs do not have to be made unnecessarily complicated and movable or foldable, so that reliability of in particular the feed portion of such a milking device can be improved.

Abstract translation: 一种挤奶装置，包括：可沿旋转方向旋转并包括边缘和多个挤奶站的平台，以及用于挤奶的动物的挤奶机构; 多个进料槽沿着边缘分布在固定的世界框架上的平台旁边，并且在挤奶站上的奶牛动物的范围内。 进料槽不一定要制成不必要的复杂和可移动或可折叠的，从而可以提高这种挤奶装置的进给部分的可靠性。

公开(公告)号：US20150090186A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14499525

申请日：2014-09-29

Applicant: CAVADISTRIB. INC.

Inventor： René MASSICOTTE

IPC: A01K5/02

CPC classification number: A01K5/0258 ,  A01K5/0275 ,  A01K5/0291

Abstract: An automated feeding apparatus for animals comprises an inlet hopper having a discharge outlet provided with a feeder actuable in accordance with a predetermined feeding regime, the discharge outlet being of variable size. The discharge outlet is adjustable in length and depth to enable variation of volumetric flow therethrough, with the distance between the auger and the top wall being at least the average size of the food particles.

Abstract translation: 用于动物的自动进料装置包括入口料斗，其具有排出口，排出口设置有根据预定进料方式致动的进料器，排出口具有可变尺寸。 排出口的长度和深度是可调节的，以便能够改变其中的体积流量，螺旋推运器和顶壁之间的距离至少为食品颗粒的平均尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US08656862B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13280651

申请日：2011-10-25

Applicant: Navin Manickchan ,  Byron Biswah

Inventor： Navin Manickchan ,  Byron Biswah

IPC: A01K5/00 ,  A01K39/00 ,  G01G13/24 ,  G01G13/16

CPC classification number: A01K5/0291 ,  A01K5/0275

Abstract: A device catering for the dietary needs of animals. Feed is stored in a hopper and distributed at intervals to the animal's feeding receptacle via an internal dispensing mechanism using a flexible rotor sealing against the walls of a housing to both meter the feed and seal against contamination. The quantities and delivery times may be set by the user. An optional weighting system can be provided to increase accuracy of delivered feed amounts. Optionally, the device may include a water delivery system. Water is provided by a plumbed domestic connection and is available to the animal at all times, except during the automatic change cycle. A pump is utilized to change the water several times a day, in an attempt to remove any contaminants that may affect the water quality that is required to be dispensed.

Abstract translation: 适合动物饮食需求的设备。 饲料储存在料斗中，并通过内部分配机构间隔地分配给动物的饲养容器，所述内部分配机构使用柔性转子密封抵靠壳体的壁，以对饲料进行计量并密封以防止污染。 数量和交货时间可由用户设定。 可以提供可选的加权系统，以提高输送量的精度。 可选地，装置可以包括输水系统。 水是由一个垂直的家庭连接提供的，除了在自动更换周期之外，还可以随时向动物提供。 每天使用泵来改变水，试图去除可能影响需要分配的水质的任何污染物。

公开(公告)号：US08640861B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US13435872

申请日：2012-03-30

Applicant: Paul M. Chellberg ,  John A. Radtke

Inventor： Paul M. Chellberg ,  John A. Radtke

IPC: B65G23/44

CPC classification number: F16H21/18 ,  A01K5/01 ,  A01K5/0275 ,  B65G23/44 ,  Y10T74/18216

Abstract: A vernier adjustor for a conveyor system is provided. The vernier adjustor includes first and second longitudinal members moveable in slidable relation and a pin, the first and second longitudinal members each including a plurality of slots separated by respective first and second spacings. The pin is adapted for placement within an aligned slot pairing to fix movement of the first longitudinal member relative to the second longitudinal member. The first and second longitudinal members are positionable in increments less than the first and second spacings. In particular, the first and second longitudinal members are positionable in increments substantially equal to the difference between the first spacing and the second spacing. Movement of the first longitudinal member relative to the second longitudinal member provides an incremental tensioning of an endless belt associated with the conveyor system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于输送系统的游标调节器。 游标调节器包括可滑动关系移动的第一和第二纵向构件和销，第一和第二纵向构件各自包括由相应的第一和第二间隔分开的多个狭槽。 销适于放置在对准的槽配对中以固定第一纵向构件相对于第二纵向构件的运动。 第一和第二纵向构件可以小于第一和第二间隔的增量定位。 特别地，第一和第二纵向构件可以以基本上等于第一间隔和第二间隔之间的差的增量来定位。 第一纵向构件相对于第二纵向构件的运动提供与输送机系统相关联的环形带的增量张紧。

公开(公告)号：US20130305994A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13952740

申请日：2013-07-29

Applicant: KAI-ZEN ROBOTIC FEEDING (2013) LTD.

Inventor： Ziv DUBINSKY

IPC: A01K5/02

CPC classification number: A01K5/0291 ,  A01K5/02 ,  A01K5/0275 ,  A01K39/0125

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, system and a method for livestock feeding, and in particular, to such a device, system and method in which, the meal size and frequency of meal delivery are controllable based on measureable parameters and expected livestock growth curve and real time parameters.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于家畜饲养的装置，系统和方法，特别涉及这样的装置，系统和方法，其中，可以基于可测量参数和预期的牲畜生长曲线来控制进餐的大小和频率 和实时参数。

公开(公告)号：US20130013104A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13135470

申请日：2011-07-06

Applicant: Dominic Anthony Carelli ,  Dominic Matthew Carelli

Inventor： Dominic Anthony Carelli ,  Dominic Matthew Carelli

IPC: A01K5/02 ,  G06F17/00 ,  A01K5/00

CPC classification number: A01K5/0114 ,  A01K5/02 ,  A01K5/0275 ,  A01K5/0291

Abstract: An Internet-accessible apparatus for dispensing a pet treat using a remote Internet-accessible electronic device includes: (a) a treat dispensing unit including a treat rack, a delivery plate, a base plate, and an actuator or other mechanism for sliding the delivery plate over the base plate; (b) a control circuit electronics portion in communication with the sliding mechanism and with a local computer or router with a built-in Domain Name System client, which is in communication with at least one remote Internet-accessible electronic device; and (c) at least one video camera portion in communication with the local computer or router; wherein the treat dispensing unit includes a dispensing position in which cutouts in the plates are substantially aligned, and a parked position in which the plate cutouts are not aligned. This simplified abstract is not intended to limit, and should not be interpreted as limiting, the scope of the claims.

公开(公告)号：US08074602B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12588599

申请日：2009-10-21

Applicant: Jean-Charles Laliberte

Inventor： Jean-Charles Laliberte

IPC: A01K5/02

CPC classification number: A01K5/0275

Abstract: A food dispenser for dispensing dry food, the food dispenser comprising: a food receiving module for receiving the food; a metering module for metering a quantity of the food to dispense, the metering module including an impeller having at least one arm defining a vane, the impeller being rotatably mounted in the metering module, the metering module also including a power drive unit operatively coupled to the impeller for selectively rotating the impeller; a discharge module operatively coupled to the output port for receiving the food from the output port and dispensing the food; an impeller rotation detector operatively coupled to the impeller for detecting a rotation of the impeller when the power drive unit is used to rotate the impeller. The metering module is configured and sized to discharge a predetermined quantity of the food when the impeller rotates over a predetermined rotation angle. The impeller rotation detector detects that the impeller has rotated over the predetermined rotation angle after the power drive unit has been energized to detect dispensing of the predetermined quantity of the food.

Abstract translation: 一种用于分配干食物的食物分配器，所述食物分配器包括：用于接收食物的食物接收模块; 计量模块，用于计量一定数量的食物分配，所述计量模块包括具有限定叶片的至少一个臂的叶轮，所述叶轮可旋转地安装在所述计量模块中，所述计量模块还包括功率驱动单元，所述功率驱动单元可操作地耦合到 用于选择性地旋转叶轮的叶轮; 排出模块，其可操作地联接到输出端口，用于从输出端口接收食物并分配食物; 叶轮旋转检测器，其可操作地联接到叶轮，用于当动力驱动单元用于旋转叶轮时检测叶轮的旋转。 计量模块被配置和定尺寸为当叶轮旋转预定旋转角度时排出预定量的食物。 叶轮旋转检测器检测到在动力驱动单元通电之后叶轮已旋转超过预定旋转角度以检测预定量的食物的分配。