公开(公告)号：US20040231611A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：US10683517

申请日：2003-10-10

Inventor： George S. Gabriel ,  Lynn Irwin ,  Dale Murray ,  Rodney Gerringer ,  Chinsoo Park ,  Neil E. Campbell

IPC: A01K005/00

CPC classification number: B01D46/10 ,  A01K1/031 ,  B01D2265/06

Abstract: An animal enrichment device for use in an animal cage having a cage bottom, the cage bottom having a peripheral lip with recesses defined therein. The enrichment device can comprise a floor on which the animal may perch, a first set of opposing walls extending up from the floor and a second set of opposing walls extending up from the floor. A flange portion can be disposed at the top of each of the first set of opposing walls, each flange portion having a top surface. The flange portions are dimensioned and shaped so that when the animal enrichment device is disposed in the cage bottom, the flange portions can be received in the recesses defined in the peripheral lip of the cage bottom such that the top surface of each of the flange portions is flush with the peripheral lip of the cage bottom, and wherein the floor of the enrichment device is positioned above the floor of the cage bottom.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有笼底的动物笼的动物富集装置，所述笼底具有限定在其中的凹部的周缘。 浓缩装置可以包括动物可以栖息的地板，从地板向上延伸的第一组相对壁和从地板向上延伸的第二组相对的壁。 凸缘部分可以设置在第一组相对壁的每一个的顶部，每个凸缘部分具有顶部表面。 凸缘部的尺寸和形状使得当动物富集装置设置在笼底中时，凸缘部分可以被容纳在限定在笼底的周缘中的凹部中，使得每个凸缘部分的顶表面 与笼底的周缘齐平，并且其中富集装置的地板位于笼底的地板上方。

公开(公告)号：US20040182326A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：US10390316

申请日：2003-03-17

Inventor： Ralph F. Polimeni JR.

IPC: A01K001/10 ,  A01K005/00 ,  A01K039/00

CPC classification number: A01K7/02 ,  A01K5/0114

Abstract: A pet feeder includes a base and a lid, the base defining a bowl and the lid defining a reservoir. The base and lid are connected by a hinge, such that the lid can be retained in an open position. Solid food or liquid flows from the reservoir, through a valve, into the bowl. In the case of liquid, the supply of liquid in the bowl is continuously replenished due to the flow of liquid, by gravity, into the bowl. In another embodiment, the feeder may include a single base and separate bowls and separate lids, so that the feeder may provide both solid food and liquid simultaneously. When the lid is closed, the pet feeder becomes a compact structure that can be easily stored and transported.

Abstract translation: 宠物进料器包括底座和盖子，底座限定一个碗，而盖子限定一个储存器。 基座和盖子通过铰链连接，使得盖子能够保持在打开位置。 固体食物或液体从储存器通过阀流入碗中。 在液体的情况下，由于重力将液体流入碗中，碗中的液体供应被连续地补充。 在另一个实施例中，进料器可以包括单个基部和分开的碗和分开的盖，使得进料器可以同时提供固体食物和液体两者。 当盖子关闭时，宠物进料器变得紧凑的结构，可以容易地储存和运输。

公开(公告)号：US20030230244A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-18

申请号：US10271642

申请日：2002-10-15

Inventor： Mark D. Morrison

IPC: A01K001/10 ,  A01K005/00 ,  A01K039/00

CPC classification number: A01K7/005 ,  A01K5/0114 ,  A01K5/0135

Abstract: A pet bowl is disclosed that includes an inwardly directed lip portion to prevent accidental spillage of food or water.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种宠物碗，其包括向内指向的唇部，以防止意外溢出食物或水。

公开(公告)号：US20030136345A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-24

申请号：US10163173

申请日：2002-06-04

Inventor： Anthony R. O'Rourke

IPC: A01K001/10 ,  A01K005/00 ,  A01K039/00

CPC classification number: A01K15/02 ,  A01K5/0114

Abstract: An animal treat dispensing and training device formed of a resilient material and defining a closed end and an elliptically shaped, slightly convex, dispensing end having an arcuate slot extending about the lower periphery thereof such that upon squeezing the dispenser adjacent its dispensing end, the slot is caused to open allowing one or more treats to be readily dispensed therefrom. Upon releasing the pressure on the dispenser, it returns to its prior disposition, closing and sealing the slot to again secure the remaining treats within the dispenser. A bell is attached to the device for attracting the attention of the animal to be trained whereby the user can shake the dispenser to alert the animal to a command and dispense the treat with the simple squeezing motion of the same hand to effect patterned response learning.

Abstract translation: 动物处理由弹性材料形成并且限定封闭端和椭圆形稍微凸出的分配端的分配和训练装置，其具有围绕其下周边延伸的弓形狭槽，使得当分配器在其分配端附近挤压时，槽 导致开放，允许从其中容易地分配一种或多种治疗。 在释放分配器上的压力时，它返回到其先前的位置，关闭和密封槽以再次固定分配器内剩余的处理物。 一个钟挂在装置上，用于吸引被训练的动物的注意力，由此用户可以摇动分配器来警告动物的命令，并用同一只手的简单挤压运动来分配治疗以实现图案化的反应学习。

公开(公告)号：US20030111018A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-19

申请号：US10347815

申请日：2003-01-21

Inventor： Paul J. Bondarenko ,  Bryan S. Shive ,  Leon S. Zimmerman ,  George S. Zimmerman ,  Anthony Martin

IPC: A01K001/10 ,  A01K005/00 ,  A01K039/00

CPC classification number: A01K5/0225

Abstract: An improved livestock feeder provided with an adjustable feed dispensing mechanism including control levers which are operatively connected to the feed metering gates to control the flow of feed to livestock. The dispensing mechanism features a plurality of adjustable control levers which engage an array of indexing holes formed in the feeder to set the vertical height adjustment of the feed gates. The dispensing mechanism includes a graduated scale corresponding to each of the index holes to provide a standard setting for the feeder which can be utilized by an animal producer to supply of feed flow at a given stage in the animal's life cycle to obtain a desired growth rate.

公开(公告)号：US20030106497A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-12

申请号：US10010606

申请日：2001-12-10

Inventor： Jerry E. Heinzeroth ,  Ronald L. Lundstrom

IPC: A01K001/10 ,  A01K005/00 ,  A01K039/00

CPC classification number: A01K5/025

Abstract: A wildlife feeder is provided comprising a housing for holding wildlife feed and a separable mounting subassembly for releasable attachment of the housing to a support structure. The housing comprises a base from which extend upstanding walls. The base has a peripheral skirt and an underside with anchor structures for placement of the free ends of a wire form wildlife perch structure. The wire form extends a predetermined distance out from the base outer periphery and is constrained from downward tilt with retention notches in the peripheral skirt. The mounting subassembly comprises a bracket having engagement elements for insertion into slots in the back wall of the housing. The engagement elements include releasable retention tabs so that the housing can easily be removed from the bracket for food resupplying, cleaning and repair. The bracket includes a hinged roof structure. When the housing is attached to the bracket, the roof rotatably encloses the housing open top. The roof and bracket have coordinated abutment structures to prevent the roof from exceeding a maximum angular rotation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种野生动物饲养器，其包括用于保持野生动物饲料的壳体和用于将壳体可释放地附接到支撑结构的可分离的安装子组件。 壳体包括从其延伸直立壁的基部。 底座具有外围裙部和底部，其具有锚定结构，用于放置线状野生动物栖木结构的自由端。 线形状从基底外周延伸出预定的距离，并且被限制在周边裙部中具有保留凹口的向下倾斜。 安装子组件包括具有用于插入到壳体的后壁中的槽中的接合元件的支架。 接合元件包括可释放的保持突片，使得外壳可以容易地从托架移除以进行食物补给，清洁和修理。 支架包括铰接的屋顶结构。 当外壳连接到支架上时，屋顶可旋转地围绕外壳敞开的顶部。 屋顶和支架具有协调的邻接结构，以防止屋顶超过最大角度旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20030101941A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-05

申请号：US10182060

申请日：2002-11-18

Inventor： Johannes M W Weelink

IPC: A01K001/10 ,  A01K005/00 ,  A01K039/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/105

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for placing in a stall to dispense fodder to animals in the stall in controlled manner, which apparatus includes a foot and a superstructure on the foot, which foot has a broad base on the side directed toward a floor of the stall for stability during use, and is formed from elements which can be assembled in situ in the stall.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于放置在摊位中的装置，用于以受控的方式将饲料分配给摊位中的动物，该装置包括脚和脚上的上部结构，该脚在朝向地面的一侧具有宽阔的基部 在使用期间稳定的失速，并且由可以在档位中原位组装的元件形成。

公开(公告)号：US20030084853A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-08

申请号：US10260462

申请日：2002-10-01

Applicant: Lely Enterprises AG, a Swiss Limited Liability Company

Inventor： Lucien Eliza Niels Voogd ,  Karel van den Berg

IPC: A01K001/10 ,  A01K005/00 ,  A01K039/00

CPC classification number: A01K5/0275 ,  A01K5/02 ,  A01K5/0283

Abstract: A device for automatically supplying a predetermined amount of feed to an animal in a period of time respectively a period having a predetermined length. Said device is provided with a feeding parlour, with animal identification means for identifying an animal present at the feeding parlour, and with a computer for controlling the device for automatically supplying the feed to the feeding parlour. The computer is possibly provided with a clock for determining the point of time of supply of feed to the animal. The device is provided with means for determining the amount of feed consumed by an animal after a supply of feed. Said amount is stored at least temporarily in a memory of the computer. The computer is provided with a calculating device for determining the total amount of feed consumed by an animal in the period having the predetermined length immediately preceding the momentary point of time when the animal is identified by the animal identification means at the feeding parlour. The calculating device determines the difference between said predetermined amount of feed and said total amount of feed consumed by the animal. The computer controls the device in such a way that, during the momentary supply of feed, an amount of feed smaller than or equal to the difference can be supplied as feed balance to the animal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在分别具有预定长度的时间段内自动向动物提供预定量的饲料的装置。 所述装置设置有饲养室，具有用于识别饲养室中存在的动物的动物识别装置，以及用于控制装置的计算机，用于自动地将饲料供给到饲养室。 计算机可能配备有一个时钟，用于确定动物饲料供应的时间点。 该装置具有用于确定供应饲料之后动物消耗的饲料量的装置。 所述量至少暂时存储在计算机的存储器中。 该计算机设置有计算装置，用于确定动物在动物识别装置在饲养室识别动物的瞬间时刻之前具有预定长度的动物消耗的饲料总量。 所述计算装置确定所述预定量的饲料与所述动物所消耗的饲料总量之间的差。 计算机以这样一种方式控制装置，使得在饲料的瞬间供给期间，能够将小于或等于差异的饲料量作为饲料平衡供应给动物。

公开(公告)号：US20030037732A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-27

申请号：US10213357

申请日：2002-08-06

Inventor： Robert L. Quinlan ,  Patrick W. Brown

IPC: A01K001/10 ,  A01K005/00 ,  A01K039/00

CPC classification number: A01K5/0114

Abstract: A pet feeding system having a support structure for supporting a feeding vessel in an elevated position. The feeding vessel is detachable from the support structure for convenient filling with foodstuff, or for use separate from the support structure. The feeding system provides a comfortable feeding position for a dog, or other such pet. Moreover, the feeding system provides a convenient internal storage compartment for storing foodstuff prior to dispensing in the feeding vessel.

公开(公告)号：US20030000477A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-02

申请号：US10146660

申请日：2002-05-14

Inventor： Jesus Ruben Abril

IPC: A01K001/10 ,  A01K005/00 ,  A01K039/00

CPC classification number: A23K50/75 ,  A23K20/158 ,  A23K20/163 ,  Y10S426/807

Abstract: A method is provided for improving the flavor, tenderness and/or consumer acceptability of the meat of domestic fowl. The method includes feeding low levels of long chain omega-3 and/or omega-6 HUFAs to the fowl, preferably during the later stages of the production cycle. The method can also result in improved nutrition value in the meat of the fowl.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于改善家禽肉的风味，压痛和/或消费者可接受性的方法。 该方法包括将低水平的长链ω-3和/或ω-6 HUFA进料给家禽，优选在生产周期的后期阶段。 该方法还可以改善家禽肉的营养价值。