Patents by Inventor David C. Smeltzer

David C. Smeltzer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4628864
    Abstract: A fish feeder which utilizes water to fill a water container to induce a rotational movement in a rotatable arm. A predetermined rotation of the water container causes the water container to dump its contents and cause a rotation of the rotatable arm in an opposite direction. Abrupt halting of the rotational movement of the rotatable arm induces a vibrational movement to cause fish feed to be dispensed from a feed pan. The amount of fish feed dispensed for a wide range of grain sizes is provided in the present invention in addition to a precise control of the frequency at which food can be dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Inventor: David C. Smeltzer