Abstract: A gate valve unit that can be used with existing animal feeders that have a feed container and aperture in the feed container for allowing the feed to be dispensed. Generally, the feed is gravity fed through the aperture and contacts a spinning feed dispensing member throwing the feed about the animal feeder. The invention includes a plunger-type gate that is solenoid actuated and is closed by one or more return springs. The spinning member and the plunger gate can be actuated together by either a timer or by a wireless command from a remote location.

Abstract: A gate valve unit that can be used with existing animal feeders that have a feed container and aperture in the feed container for allowing the feed to be dispensed. Generally, the feed is gravity fed through the aperture and contacts a spinning feed dispensing member throwing the feed about the animal feeder. The invention includes a plunger-type gate that is solenoid actuated and is closed by one or more return springs. The spinning member and the plunger gate can be actuated together by either a timer or by a wireless command from a remote location.

Abstract: A gate valve unit that can be used with existing wild animal feeders that have a spinning feed dispensing member. The invention typically includes two flat plate sliding gates that are solenoid actuated and are pulled closed by return springs. The spinning member and the sliding gates can be actuated together by either a timer or by a wireless command from a remote location. The unit can be equipped with a rechargeable battery optionally charged from a solar panel.

Abstract: A game-animal (or other animal) feeding unit in combination with electronic sensors that monitor the status of the feeding unit. Among its features is a feed volume sensor that monitors the quantity of feed in its unit and wirelessly transmits that information to a distant location. The invention can dispense feed at programmed intervals, communicate feeder jams and battery-charge status. An optional GPS can provide location information of the unit.