Patents by Inventor Lionel H. Futers

Lionel H. Futers 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).

  • Automatic feeding apparatus
    Patent number: 4134365
    Abstract: The invention relates to automatic feeding apparatus for animals and particularly for domestic cats. The apparatus operates to provide a constant supply of food and drink respectively in a food dish and a drinking vessel. The food is automatically supplied to the food dish by means of a hopper and the liquid passes from the liquid container through a special cap into a reservoir which is in communication with the drinking vessel. The liquid container is removably mounted in clips formed integrally with the hopper and the cap includes a pivotally mounted flap arranged so that the flap can be opened when the liquid container is inserted into the clips and the cap is pressed downwardly into the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1979
    Inventors: Lionel H. Futers, Robert P. Beaumont
  • Automatic feeder for pets
    Patent number: D251392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1979
    Inventors: Lionel H. Futers, Robert P. Beaumont