Multipurpose flow control device
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    发明申请
    Multipurpose flow control device 有权
    多用途流量控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050109283A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-26

    申请号:US10798985

    申请日:2004-03-12

    CPC分类号: A01K1/0356

    摘要: A flow control mechanism is provided for regulating the flow of fluid from a container or vessel, e.g., a plastic bottle containing a fluid such as water or the like. The flow control mechanism may be advantageously employed in a variety of applications where it is desired to dispense and/or access fluids in a controlled manner, e.g., applications wherein a liquid, colloidal system, suspension or the like is to be dispensed/accessed in a controlled manner. The flow control mechanisms are particularly advantageous as animal/pet drinking aids that provide animals/pets with convenient and controlled access to fluid refreshment, e.g., when away from a home-based water bowl. An exemplary control mechanism includes a cap member, overcap and ball captured therebetween. The cap member may be secured to a fluid-containing vessel and used to regulate or control the flow of fluid therefrom. In an alternative embodiment, the overcap defines an angular geometry and a pair of balls are positioned therewithin. A dual fluid vessel is also provided for use with the foregoing control mechanisms.

    摘要翻译: 提供流量控制机构,用于调节来自容器或容器的流体的流动,例如包含诸如水等的流体的塑料瓶。 流量控制机构可以有利地用于需要以受控方式分配和/或访问流体的各种应用,例如其中液体,胶体系统,悬浮液等将被分配/访问的应用 受控的方式。 流动控制机构作为动物/宠物饮用辅助装置是特别有利的,其为动物/宠物提供方便和可控的进入流体刷新的途径,例如当远离家用水碗时。 示例性的控制机构包括盖构件,盖帽和在其间捕获的球。 盖构件可以固定到含流体的容器并用于调节或控制其中的流体流动。 在替代实施例中,顶盖限定角几何形状,并且一对球定位在其中。 还提供了与上述控制机构一起使用的双流体容器。