Patrick Pate Credeur

US Patent:

58196862, Oct 13, 1998

Filed:

Jun 11, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/872868

Inventors:

Patrick Credeur - Carencro LA

International Classification:

A01K 500
A01K 3904
A01K 704

US Classification:

119 515

Abstract:

The invention herein described allows for an operator to fill a hopper with an animal food. The hopper contains an inclined chute that will funnel the food to a food trough platform and in turn to an extension member. The food on the platform is protected from the elements via an encasement as well as the swinging door. The animal may pivot the door open in order to reach the food. The hopper is disposed within a basin filled with a fluid such as water. The hopper will be surrounded by the fluid on all four sides. The food trough platform is raised above the water body in a moat like fashion. The fluid level within the basin is controlled via a water feeder control valve member so that a fresh water supply is automatically controlled within the basin. The water also serves to keep insects from the food. Therefore, an animal is allowed a fresh food and water supply for an extended amount of time.