Cory M Craig

US Patent:

8161907, Apr 24, 2012

Filed:

Mar 17, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/049610

Inventors:

Cory Michael Craig - Scottsburg IN, US

Assignee:

Double C Ranch Supply LLC - Scottsburg IN

International Classification:

A01K 7/00

US Classification:

119 77

Abstract:

A device and method designed to provide a continuous supply of liquid to livestock is presented. The one-piece device comprises a storage tank and a drinking bowl. The storage tank can have a filling access hole for filling the tank. The tank can have at least one drinking bowl access hole which allows access from the tank to the bowl. Both the filling access hole and the drinking bowl access holes can be opened and closed. While filling, the drinking bowl access hole can be closed. After filling, the filling access hole can be closed and the drinking bowl access hole can be opened allowing liquid to flow from the tank into the bowl. Gravity and air pressure within the tank maintain a constant liquid level in the bowl while simultaneously preventing liquid from overflowing the bowl. A heating element can be placed into the tank to prevent freezing.

US Patent:

20070245695, Oct 25, 2007

Filed:

Apr 17, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/787544

Inventors:

Cory Craig - Scottsburg IN, US

International Classification:

B68B 1/06

US Classification:

054008000

Abstract:

A shank assembly adapted for use with an interchangeable mouthpiece is provided wherein the shank assembly comprises upper and lower shank portions that may disconnect to permit removal or replacement of the interchangeable mouthpiece, and re-connect and lock to secure placement of the mouthpiece. An adjustable bit kit is also provided comprising sets of upper and lower shank portions of different lengths which may be combined to form various shank assembly portion ratios in accordance with the training, comfort and response needs of the bridled animal.