Abstract: A cord connector includes an elongated tubular body having first and second opposing closed ends and a sidewall extending between the ends, the body cut in half longitudinally to form an upwardly open channel. A slot is formed in each end, extending radially inwardly from an exterior edge, and an end cap is operably mounted on each end of the tubular body. The caps have slots formed therein extending radially inwardly from an exterior edge and are operably mounted for movement between a receiving position with the cap slot aligned with corresponding body end slot, and a locked position with the cap slot misaligned relative to the corresponding body end slot.

Abstract: A cord connector includes an elongated tubular body having first and second opposing closed ends and a sidewall extending between the ends, the body cut in half longitudinally to form an upwardly open channel. A slot is formed in each end, extending radially inwardly from an exterior edge, and an end cap is operably mounted on each end of the tubular body. The caps have slots formed therein extending radially inwardly from an exterior edge and are operably mounted for movement between a receiving position with the cap slot aligned with corresponding body end slot, and a locked position with the cap slot misaligned relative to the corresponding body end slot.

Abstract: An animal feeder includes a tank supported over a feed pan by a plurality of straps projecting radially inwardly from the sidewall of the feed pan. The tank has a funnel portion which directs the feed into a hollow tubular valve which is adjustable to regulate the feed flow to the pan. The tubular valve has cross beams mounted on a hub which is supported on a bearing to allow rotation and thereby agitation of the feed within the valve. A shaft with a threaded lower end corresponds with a threaded aperture in the hub and is supported on a bearing. The shaft is rotatable with respect to the hub to raise and lower the tubular valve with respect to the pan, and thereby regulate the feed flow. A sleeve which surrounds the shaft is affixed to the hub and is engagable to the shaft with a set screw so that the shaft may be engaged to rotate with the sleeve and the tubular valve, thereby allowing agitation of the feed by rotation of the valve without causing any adjustment to the feed flow rate.