Abstract: An improved bottle, retaining device and associated elements for carrying items is disclosed. The retaining device is adapted for holding a container (or containers) or other items; the retaining device being adapted to affix the container by way of the retaining device to a person or a personal item so ready access is provided for the held container/item.

Abstract: The assemblies of the invention are suitable for mounting to, or being an integral part of, an animal enclosure such that the height of a valve-controlled liquid outlet may be adjusted according to the changing needs of growing animals. The adjustable liquid delivery assemblies comprise an elongated rail, a liquid delivery unit having at least one liquid delivery head slideably engaged with the elongated rail, a flexible liquid delivery tube for connecting a liquid delivery head to a liquid source, and a means for securing the liquid delivery unit at a selected position on the elongated rail.

Abstract: An improved bottle, retaining device and associated elements for carrying items is disclosed. The retaining device is adapted for holding a container (or containers) or other items; the retaining device being adapted to affix the container by way of the retaining device to a person or a personal item so ready access is provided for the held container/item.

Abstract: An improved bottle, retaining device and associated elements for carrying items is disclosed. The retaining device is adapted for holding a container (or containers) or other items; the retaining device being adapted to affix the container by way of the retaining device to a person or a personal item so ready access is provided for the held container/item. The improved foundation/retaining device portion has means of retaining a bottle, container or other item and means of attaching the foundation/retaining device portion onto a user's body or other article or being. The bottle, container or fluid carrying portion is adapted for mating engagement with the retaining device. There are also disclosed a number of desirable optional features of the novel invention which can be used in combination with the disclosed retaining device and associated container or the like, or alone—the features in combinations together, alone, etc.

Abstract: A birdcage accessory for holding food items is configured with a body and a perch displaceably mounted to the body to adjust its position relative to variously shaped and dimensioned food items.

Abstract: A birdcage feeder assembly is configured with a feeding unit, which includes a cup and a transparent shield shaped and dimensioned to minimize the distribution of food debris from the cup, and a holder operative to removably couple the feeding unit to the birdcage.

Abstract: A feed dish for use in combination with a cage. The feed dish has at least one or a plurality of protrusions or elongated members that are capable of receiving a sliding member in adjustable positions so that the feed dish can be mounted on cages comprising on cage walls having different widths, thickness or sizes.

Abstract: A birdcage feeder for feeding a bird includes a feeding device that holds a quantity of feed for consumption by the bird, a base having a retaining portion for retaining the feeding device and a feeding portion for receiving feed from the feeding device. The feeding portion is disposed substantially on the inside of a birdcage and the feeding device is disposed outside of the birdcage. A passageway is wider than a spacing between two adjacent wires of a wirewall for passing feed from the feeding device to the feeding portion.

Abstract: A feeder apparatus comprises a plurality of walls defining a feeder body, mounting structure, and a feed holder. The feeder body is hingedly, optionally hingedly and/or removably, mounted to the mounting structure. In some embodiments, the feeder apparatus further includes a blocking plate which is hingedly, optionally hingedly and removably, mounted to the mounting structure. One or more of the feeder body walls and the feed holder have cooperating sliding structures, enabling the feed holder to be slidingly received into, and/or removed from the remainder of the feeder apparatus.

Abstract: A bird cage has at least one flush mounted door for the cage when door is opened; and an accessible feed receiver for the cage, which can be retrieved and serviced without reaching inside the cage. An arcuate perch permits access to the feed receiver.

Abstract: A fluid delivery adapter for use with a wire bar lid. Embodiments can comprise a support base having an aperture defined therein, the aperture being shaped and dimensioned to accept a fluid delivery valve. The support base can be adapted to be disposed on top of the wire bar lid to facilitate providing fluid from a fluid bag supported by the wire bar lid. The fluid delivery adapter can further comprise one or more side portions extending away from the support base, the side portions providing lateral support for the fluid bag.

Abstract: A removable bird cage cantina is an adjunct to an existing bird cage, is removable and serves as a place where birds feed. It is comprised of a body and at least one niche but preferably two or more, removably attached, generally on a wall of the body.

Abstract: An assembly (2) for dispensing a liquid (4) from a container (6, 54, 58) to the mouth (8) of an animal, on demand of the animal. The assembly comprises a sealed container at least partially filled with the liquid and a valve arrangement (22). The valve arrangement comprises a first tube portion (24) adapted to pierce a portion (14) of the container to receive the liquid from the container, a second tube portion (28) adapted with an end to be used by the animal, and a valve adapted to be actuated by the animal to permit the flow of the liquid from the container to the end of the second tube portion.

Abstract: A waste-reducing food dispenser particularly for cages for small animals, comprising a box-like body, with an opening at which elements for fixing to the cage are provided, and an internal food-carrying tray, the food dispenser having at least one portion of the base of the box-like body that is grille-like. A recovery tray is coupled, by way of removable couplings, on the box-like body and below the base, the dimensions of the recovery tray being sufficient to cover at least the grille-like portion of the base. The box-like body comprises elements for insertion/extraction of the food-carrying tray.

Abstract: The bird feeder is a unique new birdcage attachment which provides bird owners the ability to automatically feed their birds at timed intervals. The unit could be manufactured in various sizes and colors and would consist of a hopper for storing birdseed, an exit funnel on the bottom, a user programmable electronic timing device, and a clear viewing panel on the side to determine when the seed reservoir had been depleted. The automatic feeder would also feature clamps or clips to make it easily attachable to the side of a birdcage. When the unit was enabled for feeding, birdseed would flow from the hopper, through the chute which would feature a motor driven rotating mill to ensure that the seed does not clump together, and out the exit funnel which is located above the bird's seed tray. The feeder would rely on battery power to drive the timer mechanism and the motor.

Abstract: A water shut-off structure of the drinking device for a pet is formed of a water outlet, a spout tube, a washer, and a steel ball. The water outlet is fastened at the inner end to a water container of the drinking device. The spout tube is fastened at the inner end to the outer end of the water outlet and is provided at the outer end with a discharge port. The spout tube is provided in the inner wall of the outer end with a stop ring. The washer is conical in form and is disposed in the spout tube such that the washer is confined by the outer end of the water outlet and the stop ring of the spout tube. The steel ball is movably received in the conical washer to allow or prevent the passage of water.

Abstract: A drinking apparatus for pets includes a mounting device for mounting, the mounting device having a C-shaped feeder holder and a positioning groove of T-shaped cross section disposed in the C-shaped feeder holder on the middle, and a water feeder mounted in the C-shaped feeder holder and adapted to provide a supply of water to pets, the water feeder having a peripheral top flange supported above the C-shaped feeder holder, and two locating rods of T-shaped cross section selectively engaged into the positioning groove.

Abstract: A collapsible feeder for birds, squirrels and the like is disclosed and comprises a feeder body including a base and a rim. A series of hollow body segments of graduated diameters extend upwardly from the base within the rim to form a feeder body. The segment of smallest diameter is joined to the base and has a plurality of feed outlet openings formed therein to enable feed from within the feeder body to pass outwardly therefrom onto the base inwardly of the rim. A feeder lid is removably positioned on the upper end of the segment of greatest diameter when the feeder body is in the extended position. The feeder lid is removably positioned on the upper end of the rim when the feeder body is in the collapsed position.

Abstract: A system for supporting a wide range of animal feeding devices includes a bracket assembly having a mounting plate with one surface adapted to impinge on the wall of the animal enclosure. A mounting hole extends through a medial portion of the mounting plate. The mounting hole is generally rectangular, and includes a flange projecting upwardly at the lower edge thereof. A latch lever is pivotally secured to the plate by a pivot pin adjacent to one side of the mounting hole, and includes an actuating end extending laterally beyond the side edge of the mounting plate. A curved slot is disposed adjacent to the other side of the mounting hole, extending in an arc centered at the pivot pin. A slot pin extends from the lever to ride in the curved slot, and is retained therein. The feeding containers are each provided with a mounting lug extending from a sidewall portion thereof. The mounting lug includes a short stem portion and a wider, distal head portion.

Abstract: A self attaching, rugged animal feeding bowl for use in cages, kennels, compounds, and/or animal transportation containers. The bowl is constructed of a rigid hard surfaced polymer. The material used is molded with a heavy wall thickness which greatly reduces the possibility that an animal will be able to penetrate the surface with teeth, claws, bills or beaks thus reducing the risk of destruction of the bowl and harm to the animal. The bowl has an attachment apparatus including a slot for receiving a wire of an animal enclosure. The attachment member includes a male/female coupling which sandwiches the wires of the enclosure between the male/female members when the coupling is engaged. Ribs including a center rib support and reinforce the attachment apparatus as it is secured to the bowl. The attachment apparatus may be formed in two sections that interlockingly engage each other. A guard may be incorporated for preventing the spillover of food from the enclosure to the surrounding area.

Abstract: A cage for receiving a multiple dosage feeder is provided. The multiple dosage feeder includes a food holding feeder member and a feeder housing member disposed in an opening in the cage. The food holding member holds a plurality of measured dosages of food or other substances, and at least a portion of the food holding member extends to the cage-interior side of the opening. A snap lock releasably secures the feeder housing member to the wall of the multiple dosage feeder. At least a portion of the food holding member is rotatable within the housing member so as to expose the single dosage of the plurality of dosages, while the housing member prevents access to any remaining dosages on the cage-interior side of the opening.

Abstract: A multiple dosage feeder for a cage is provided. The multiple dosage feeder includes a frame having a cage-interior side, a food holding member rotatably mounted on the frame, and a food presentation member disposed on the cage-interior side of the frame. The food holding member holds a plurality of measured dosages of food or other substances, and at least a portion of the food holding member extends to the cage-interior side of the frame. The food presentation member permits access to a single dosage of the plurality of dosages by an animal within the cage. At least a portion of the food holding member is rotatable within the food presentation member so as to expose the single dosage of the plurality of dosages, while the food presentation member prevents access to any remaining dosages on the cage-interior side of the frame.

Abstract: A combination food and liquid dispenser for an animal cage including a first compartment and a second compartment being in vertical relation to each other. The second compartment is constructed to receive food therein and provide an animal access to the food item disposed therein and the first compartment is constructed to receive a liquid container therein and provide an animal with access to the liquid container disposed in the first compartment. A bracket assembly is affixed to the dispenser and supports the dispenser within the cage on less than four side walls thereof. A filter cap for the animal cage includes a body portion dimensioned to fit upon and cover over the top of the cage.

Abstract: An animal feeding device or food environment is a behavioral device and eating trough which mimics the natural foraging and eating behavior of non-human primates, such as macaques and baboons, in order to reduce the boredom, stress, and suffering of these captive primates. The device is attached with three specially designed fasteners to the front or side of a primate cage for easy access and for the safety of both personnel and the animals. The device comprises an elongated main tube (10) having a longitudinal side opening (12) and ends (14) with eyelets (22) attached to the cage bars (24) by turnbuckle clamps (26). A bristle brush (16) is mounted on the inside of the main tube on the bottom. Food particles are placed at the bottom of the bristles so that the animal can forage in such bristles. Several scoop tubes (18) are mounted at one end of the brush.

Abstract: A self attaching, rugged animal feeding bowl for use in cages, kennels, compounds, and/or animal transportation containers. The bowl is constructed of a rigid hard surfaced polymer. The material used is molded with a heavy wall thickness which greatly reduces the possibility that an animal will be able to penetrate the surface with teeth, claws, bills or beaks thus reducing the risk of destruction of the bowl and harm to the animal. The bowl has an attachment apparatus either integrally molded with or secured to the bowl sidewall. The attachment apparatus includes one or more slots for receiving wires of an animal enclosure. The attachment member includes a male/female coupling which sandwiches the wires of the enclosure between the male/female members when the coupling is engaged. Ribs including a center rib support and reinforce the attachment apparatus as it is secured to the bowl.

Abstract: A bird feed holder for holding an elongated bird treat such as a millet spray in a horizontal position. The bird feed holder includes mounting elements for mounting the holder on a cage in such position that gripping members are horizontally aligned and spaced apart. There is also a perch parallel to the gripping members so that the bird can access the bird treat.

Abstract: A bird feeder for recapturing bird feed for re-use, the bird feeder including a feed reservoir for receiving bird feed and having a feeder opening, a trough coupled to the feed reservoir at the feed opening for receiving feed from the feed reservoir, and a recapture reservoir coupled to the feed reservoir for receiving and collecting uncontaminated bird feed displaced from the trough.

Abstract: An animal feeder that can be mounted on a wall of an animal cage includes a feeder assembly including a back wall, a trough region integrally formed with the back wall and a front wall integrally formed with the trough region and a securing member for securing the feeder asssembly to the wall of the cage. The feeder assembly includes a plurality of slots providing the animal access to a food item placed therein. The animal feeder may include a perch assembly releasably mounted to the feeder assembly. The perch assembly which includes a perch constructed from a plurality of wires, includes a mounting assembly for releasably mounting said perch assembly to said feeder assembly.

Abstract: In order to safely support a cuttle bone in a bird cage in a manner to prevent fragments of the bone breaking off and falling to the bottom of the cage or the bone becoming contaminated with bird defecation, a housing is formed of two halves or portions which telescopically engage with one another to form a variable size enclosure which has a window through which the cuttle bone can be pecked. Birds are prevented from sitting on the top of the container in a manner which allows defecation to fall on the cuttle bone by a slanted upper edge.

Abstract: This bottle apparatus includes a flat-sided bottle member for a flush fit against a cage. A flexible, resilient clip member attaches to the cage and engages vertical mounting edges on the water bottle. Outwardly flaring arms serve to guide the bottle into the clip and to spread the clip when the bottle is inserted.

Abstract: A water drinking device for pets comprises a vessel provided at the top thereof with a cap having a ventilation hole. The vessel is further provided at the lower end thereof with a slanted bottom so as to ensure that the water outlet is located at a level higher than the bottom end of the vessel and that the water flowing out of the water outlet is free from impurities. The vessel is further provided peripherally at different levels thereof with a plurality of locating slots, each of which is provided respectively at both ends thereof with a locating recess engageable with a locating projection of the retaining arm of a vessel hanger.

Abstract: An avian feeding device has a bird cage of the wire mesh type and a feeding tray that includes a bifurcated backing member with a mounting space provided between a front sheet portion and a rear web portion. The cage has a rectangular opening formed in a wire mesh, vertical wall by cutting away an adjacent plurality of its vertical wires. The tray mounts to the cage through such opening with downward movement to bring a horizontal wire of such mesh, vertical wall into the mounting space. No handles or like protrusions are needed to assist in removing the tray for service since it may be removed from the cage simply by applying upward pressure to the lower section of the rear web portion of the backing member and withdrawing the tray through the rear mesh wall opening which is of sufficiently small size that birds contained in the cage can not escape even with the feeding tray removed from the cage.