Abstract: The present invention is a pet dish tray having removable dishes and adjustable height. The tray has holes configured to accept dishes which may be removed for filling and cleaning. The length of the sides which support the tray is adjustable.

Abstract: A bowl may be configured to include an outer body, an inner body, an internal cavity between the outer body and inner body, and a bottom. The bottom may further include a plurality of bungholes positioned on the bottom, a circular foot comprising a plurality of bungs configured to engage the plurality of bungholes to secure the circular foot to the bottom.

Abstract: A base for pet feeder and a pet feeder for eating or drinking of pets are provided. The base includes a main body portion and a plurality of adjusting mechanisms. The main body portion includes a first side and a second side, the second side is disposed opposite to the first side, and the first side is configured to contain food or water. The plurality of the adjusting mechanisms are disposed at the second side of the main body portion at intervals, each of the plurality of the adjusting mechanisms is capable of providing at least three heights. Each of the plurality of the adjusting mechanisms includes a first supporting plate and a second supporting plate. The first supporting plate includes a first part and a second part, the first part is rotatably connected to the second side.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for training animals using a wirelessly activated scent-based training system. The scent-based training system includes a reward dispenser that holds a reward. The scent-based training system also includes a scent chamber physically couplable to a target scent reservoir. Target scent molecules flow from the scent reservoir to the interior space of the scent chamber where they may be detected by the animal at which time a reward may be dispensed. The reward passes through the scent chamber prior to being provided to the animal. The reward “pushes” air through the scent chamber prior to passage through the chamber, increasing the concentration of target scent molecules proximate the scent chamber. After passage through the scent chamber a venturi effect created by the reward causes additional target scent molecules to flow from the target scent reservoir to the scent chamber.

Abstract: There is provided a therapeutic apparatus for an animal, the apparatus comprising a base and a plurality of food entrapment members that extend from the base, the food entrapment members and the base being configured so that, together, they define zones in which food paste can be trapped so that a tongue of a pet is inhibited from licking the food paste out of the zones, the base and the entrapment member being of a food grade material, in which the entrapment members extend from a first side of the base.

Abstract: An animal feeding assembly includes a tunnel has an upper wall and a first dish opening is integrated into the upper wall. A first dish is insertable into the first dish opening to facilitate a large animal to feed from the first dish. A tray is insertable into the tunnel and a second dish opening is integrated into the tray. A second dish is insertable into the second dish opening when the tray is inserted into the tunnel to inhibit the large animal from feeding from the second dish and to facilitate a small animal to feed from the second dish. A first spacer is positionable beneath the tunnel for increasing a height of the tunnel. A second spacer is positionable beneath the first spacer for increasing a height of the tunnel.

Abstract: A personal therapy system includes a sensory stimulation pack having a heating device and/or a scent-emitting device, and a holder including a holder body receiving the sensory stimulation pack within a cavity. The holder body has two disc-shaped body pieces releasably attachable to contain the sensory stimulation pack, and vents for outputting heat or scent from the cavity. Surfaces of the holder body have selectively smooth or not smooth textures for varied tactile stimulation of a user.

Abstract: A transportable pet care center includes (1) a canister having a plurality of dispensing sections for providing food, water, medicine, treats, toys, and such like to a pet (2) an electronics dashboard for providing interaction with the pet via localized entertainment and network interaction with the owner, (3) adjustable trays for receiving materials from the dispensing sections, (4) a base tray for providing stability and capturing items that fall from the trays, and (5) and extendable handle with wheel assembly for easy transport.

Abstract: A feeding device including a base with at least one leg extending downwardly from the base to support the base above a surface; a feeding chamber defined in the base; and a plurality of obstructions extending upwardly into the feeding chamber. A removable liner may be nestingly engaged with the base. The liner may include a second feeding chamber and the plurality of obstructions extending upwardly into the second feeding chamber. The method of feeding an animal may include arranging pieces of food within a feeding chamber according to a random distribution pattern; placing the feeding chamber within reach of an animal to be fed; and obstructing the animal from simultaneously locating all pieces of food within the feeding chamber while feeding using obstructions arranged in a pattern.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the pet feeder bowl. The bowl has three layers. Non-skid rubber is permanently attached to the bowl and raised till the top to give additional strength and Hermosa looks, so that the rubber cannot tear off or get damaged in different weather condition. The bowl can directly be put into the dishwasher, as all the materials, i.e. plastic, steel bowls and rubber are permanently attached to each other.

Abstract: A toy for a pet generally includes a housing defining an opening, and an insert configured to fit at least partly within the opening of the housing. The insert is expandable from a first configuration in which the insert is capable of freely moving into and/or out of the opening of the housing to a second configuration in which the insert is inhibited from moving out of the opening of the housing. In some aspects, the insert is configured to substantially fill the opening of the housing when in the second configuration. In some aspect, the housing may have multiple openings, each capable of receiving an insert. And, in some aspects, the insert is expandable from the first configuration to the second configuration by heating the insert or exposing the insert to microwave energy.

Abstract: An armrest includes a variable volume storage compartment defined within a first end wall, a second end wall and a telescoping sidewall. A related method of storing items within an armrest is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pet feeder includes an assembly base and a feeder body. The assembly base includes a base body having an annular external rim provided with a plurality of pluggable fins. The feeder body includes an annular surrounding wall and a feeding trough defined inside the surrounding wall. The surrounding wall of the feeder body is provided with several sets of slots arranged in a circumferential direction about a central axis thereof and annularly spaced from each other in the circumferential direction. Each of the several sets of slots extends a distinct depth and has a plurality of slots matching the pluggable fins of the assembly base. As such, a height of the feeding trough of the feeder body can be conveniently adjusted when one of the several sets of slots with a specific depth is coupled with the pluggable fins of the assembly base.

Abstract: A dispensing system for dispensing water and/or food to a pet that is confined in an automobile. A backboard is attached to the rear of a vehicle's seat using suspension elements. At least one storage container is mounted to the backboard. A tray is positioned under the storage containers. The tray holds a bowl for each storage container. The tray is also attached to the backboard. The bowls receive the dispensed water and/or food dispensed from the storage containers. The bowls are specially formed to minimize spillage in an automobile. Each bowl is annular in shape. As such, each bowl has a central opening. When water or food fills a bowl, any overflow or spillage flows into the central opening. Under the bowls, the spillage is captured by receptacles in the underlying tray.

Abstract: An insert for use with animal feed or water containers has a bowl shaped body, a wide rim so the insert can be supported by the container, and at least one lifting tab extending from the rim by at least 0.5 inch.

Abstract: A system relating to provide improved food and water delivery to at least two canine pets of at least two different heights. The system elevates the food to a more ideal position for consuming the food and/or water. Moreover, the invention provides storage-assisting (folding) embodiments.

Abstract: A combined dish rack for feeding pets includes a main body and legs. The main body has two dish setting openings for positioning dishes. The main body and legs are detachably attached to each other. The main body on a bottom thereof has a plurality of protruding members. The legs have slots configured to receive the protruding members if the legs are attached to the main body. The legs are configured to be placed in a housing defined by a top wall and a side wall of the main body.

Abstract: Presented herein is a device for training animals such as rats, dogs, etc. to recognize and associate target odors/scents with food. The training device, sometimes referred to herein as an odor or scent training device, includes a feeding dish/pan that is configured to have food positioned therein. The scent training device creates a scent curtain of a target scent above the food so that the animal's nose and head first penetrate the scent curtain before the animal can eat the food. As such, each time the animal reaches for more food in the feeding dish, an association between the reward of food and the target scent is strengthened.

Abstract: The bowl is divided into lower and upper compartments. The side of the lower compartment is formed in part, by a lower portion of the side wall of the bowl and, in part, by a upwardly extending wall which extends upward from the bottom of the bowl and terminates at a platform of the upper compartment. Alternatively, the side of the lower compartment is formed entirely by an upwardly extending wall which extends upwardly from the bottom of the bowl and which is spaced apart from the side wall of the bowl. The upper portion of the side wall of the bowl forms the side of the upper compartment.

Abstract: A pet feeding system is disclosed that includes a dish configured to regulate intake of food by a pet, such as a cat. The dish has a housing in cooperation with a food-dispensing receptacle that dispense food into a food-receiving chamber within the housing permitting a pet to access food in the chamber through at least one food access port that only permits part of the pet to reach within the housing to get some food. The food-dispensing receptacle can be a bowl that can be integrally formed as part of the housing and can also be a food-holding container that seats in the bowl. A cap is provided that can cover food in the bowl or container preventing a pet from accessing the food.

Abstract: An insert for use with animal feed or water containers has a bowl shaped body, a wide rim so the insert can be supported by the container, and at least one lifting tab extending from the rim by at least 0.5 inch.

Abstract: A pet feeding bowl for holding food and water is provided. The pet feeding bowl has a main receptacle for holding food and water that is supported against the ground by a support structure. An auxiliary receptacle is formed by the outer surface of the main receptacle and the support structure, and may also be used for holding food and water. A first lid may be provided to cover the main receptacle, allowing food or liquid to be stored therein during travel or to prevent access to the contents of the main receptacle. A second lid may be provided to cover the auxiliary receptacle, also for the purpose of storing food or liquid. Both the first and second lids may be placed on the bottom of the pet feeding bowl to provide a non-skid, high-friction connection between the pet-feeding bowl and the support surface or ground on which it rests.

Abstract: There is an automatic pet food dispensing apparatus can intermittently serve wet or dry food to an animal or pet. Additionally, there is a methodology described for dispensing pet food in accordance with the automatic pet food dispensing apparatus. The apparatus has multiple input arrays for pet food containers and serving dishes. Upon prompting, by wired or wireless means, the apparatus opens a container of pet food, extracts the food to a serving dish, and then disposes of the empty container in a pet food container disposing area. The serving dish makes it way through the apparatus and out a pivoting door to the waiting pet. The apparatus has mechanical mechanisms that allow for wet pet food to be safely stored under a hermetical seal until ready for use thus preserving the health and safety of the pet, as well as preventing costly spoilage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a feeding device for amphibians and reptiles that includes a food chamber in the form of a cup with a plurality of feeding holes formed in a bottom thereof. The preferred hole size is approximately 4 mm to accommodate the mealworm. The feeding device is made from transparent plastic allowing reptiles or amphibians sitting beneath the feeding device to see the mealworms contained therein.

Abstract: Animal feeding apparatuses that include a plurality of protrusions extending into a feeding well. The protrusions clean the teeth or gums of an animal as it feeds from the feeding well. Also described herein are methods of cleaning an animal's teeth with such a bowl and animals that feed from such a bowl.

Abstract: Animal feeding apparatuses that include a plurality of protrusions extending into a feeding well. The protrusions clean the teeth or gums of an animal as it feeds from the feeding well. Also described herein are methods of cleaning an animal's teeth with such a bowl and animals that feed from such a bowl.

Abstract: A pet dish advertising apparatus has indicia operatively disposed on a dish, the dish comprising a food-safe material selected from the group consisting of polylactide, cardboard pulp, wax-coated cardboard, wax coated paper, wax-coated fabric, a translucent resinous material, a transparent resinous material, and a composite of fused fibrous and resinous materials, along with a recessed lid with a tab. Optionally a plurality of the pet dishes are contained in a tray. Also included is a method for making a pet dish with advertising. Also included are packaging configurations.

Abstract: A pet feeding device is disclosed having an outer container, an inner cavity within said container, a retaining ridge at the mouth of the inner cavity, a stacked array of at least one liner, and a compression device. The at least one liner can be nested within the inner cavity and then be individually disposed of as required for each new feeding. The at least one liner is held in the inner cavity by the retaining ridge and the compression device. The at least one liner is placed into device for restocking by pressing down into the inner cavity. The at least one liner can be removed for disposal individually. The compression device in bottom of cavity supports liners and continuously keeps supply of the at least one liner conveniently staged at top edge of cavity, as well as keeps them from moving during feedings.

Abstract: A sensor controlled food and water system and method for pet animals. A collar of a pet animal can be attached to a sensor for selectively operating one or more bowls allocated to the pet animal. The bowl for storing the food and/or water can be linked with the sensor such that the lid of the bowl opens on detecting the presence of the pet animal near the bowl. Each animal can be provided with a collar having a sensor and a bowl linked with and/or which communicates wirelessly with the sensor (e.g., RFID tags). The lid of the bowl allocated to the animal opens when the pet is near the bowl and closes when the pet is at a distal or particular location from the bowl.

Abstract: Several embodiments of a novel RFID antenna apparatus that are uniquely structurally integrated with livestock feeder units are disclosed. In one embodiment, a circular antenna apparatus embeds a circular livestock feeder unit by structurally encapsulating or surrounding a perimeter of the circular livestock feeder unit. In another embodiment, a rectangular antenna similarly embeds a rectangular livestock feeder unit by structurally encapsulating or surrounding a perimeter of the rectangular livestock feeder unit. Preferably, the circular or the rectangular antenna apparatus also includes a protective pipe or an outer skin layer that incorporates an RF antenna feed point, an antenna core, an impedance matching circuit, and a coaxial RF connector inside the protective pipe or the outer skin layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing viscous animal food includes a container and a dispensing sheet. The container includes a cavity formed by a sidewall, a concave bottom, and an open top. The sheet includes a perforated transverse wall or web with a downwardly curving profile that conforms to the concave bottom and a flange extending downwardly from the perimeter of the web. Rails are disposed along the sidewall to, along with conforming recesses in the perimeter of the sheet, guide movement of the sheet in the cavity. The flange interacts with the sidewall to resist pivotal movement of the sheet. A channel is provided about the perimeter of the concave bottom to receive the flange and enable receipt of the web on the concave bottom. Food disposed on the concave bottom is extruded through the sheet by downward forces applied by an animal during eating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pet animal bowl comprising a metallic container covered with non-metallic first layer and a second layer. The first layer and second layer are separable from each other as well as from the container. This separability allows ease of cleaning and maintenance of hygiene.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chip (1), in particular for coming into contact with and/or having an effect on animal food or aquarium water. The chip (1) comprises a fixing device (10) for fixing the chip (1) on a target object, and a receiving space (20), in which an application agent (30) is housed. The fixing device (10) comprises an adhesion or gluing surface. The application agent (30) comprises at least one of the following: at least one vitalisation agent, at least one nutritional supplement, at least one crystal, at least one mineral, in particular at least one quartz.

Abstract: A cat feeder assembly and method of providing a cat feeder assembly having at least three walls defining a food placement zone with a food container, with each wall having a top end and a bottom end, and a protective awning coupled to the housing structure and having a selectively adjustable height. The protective awning having a leading edge defining a primary height barrier and at least one secondary height barrier, with the secondary height barrier being located between the primary height barrier and the at least two walls. Both height barriers projecting a first and second imaginary plane substantially parallel to each other and defining a keep-out zone directly under the awning and substantially adjacent to the food container. The method further includes selectively adjusting the protective awning to the shoulder area of a cat the user desires to feed from the food placement zone.

Abstract: The invention provides measuring devices for managing the weight of animals and methods of using the measuring devices. In a general aspect, the measuring devices comprise a container having a first side with a cavity and a second opposing side having a cavity that is larger than the cavity of the first side. The first side cavity is sized to hold an amount of food that restricts calorie intake of an animal. The second side cavity is sized to hold an amount of food that provides daily requirement for weight management of an animal.

Abstract: A flexible pet bowl is provided. The flexible pet bowl may include a main trough and one or more side pockets that may be used to store one or more items, such as bags, food, or the like.

Abstract: A pet food bowl having an internal food dish surrounded by a reservoir adapted to hold a liquid therein and an overlying shroud extending over the reservoir and spaced from an outer wall of said reservoir, wherein said the shroud includes a face extending over a reservoir surface and outermost skirt extending around and spaced from an outermost reservoir wall.

Abstract: A cover for a bowl, such as a pet food or water bowl, that comprises a lower cover molded on or affixed to the lower surface of a bowl, and a plastic decorative outer sleeve secured to the outer surface of the bowl and held in place by the lower cover. The outer cover provides aesthetically pleasing exterior features. The lower cover provide skid resistance properties, being fabricated from rubber or plastic secured to the lower outer surface of the metallic bowl.

Abstract: A feeder comprising: a base assembly and a rotatable housing, wherein the rotatable housing comprises: a pivotable portioning divider and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of the pivotable portioning divider so that the pivotable portioning divider can be adjusted to vary an amount of food dispensed by the feeder.

Abstract: Described herein are animal feeding apparatuses that include a plurality of protrusions extending into a feeding well. The protrusions clean the teeth or gums of an animal as it feeds from the feeding well. Also described herein are methods of cleaning an animal's teeth with such a bowl and animal s that feed from such a bowl.

Abstract: A pet bowl device designed primarily for pet owners comprises a bowl unit and an insert component. The bowl unit comprises an interior and exterior portion, with the insert component being positioned on the interior portion. The insert component comprises a top surface and a bottom surface and a plurality of individual openings positioned in a spaced apart relationship along the top surface. The plurality of individual openings is smaller in diameter than the bowl unit. The individual openings will divide up the serving size of pet food. Thus, the individual openings separate the food into smaller sections, which prevents the pet from opening their mouth wide enough to consume large gulps of food at once. Pets will then be forced to take smaller bites while eating, which slows down the rate at which the pet consumes its food and aids in the prevention of abdominal bloating (GDV).

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-skid double-layer pet bowl for feeding animals and also provides a method of fabricating the said bowl. The bowl has an anti-skid bottom, so that the bowl does not move when the animal is eating or drinking from it. Another feature of the bowl is that materials, plastic and metal can be detached from each other. The plastic bowl is on the outside and is printed with various prints to make it attractive. Only this outer plastic bowl can be changed by removing it, in case of any damage or to obtain a different pattern. When detached, both the bowls can be used separately also, as double diner, that is one for feeding and the other one for drinking water for animal. The present invention also provides a method of fabricating the non-skid pet bowl. The bowls of the present invention are easy to fabricate, attractive in appearance and cost-effective.

Abstract: A pet feeding apparatus includes a container and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly includes a sensor assembly operatively coupled to a portion keypad circuit board and operation keypad circuit board. The base assembly displays an indication of the amount of food carried by the container, and the base assembly provides an indication of the feeding time.

Abstract: A portable drinking device for pets being suitable for use when travelling includes a rigid wall structure, a water outlet passage, a water outlet valve and a removable closure element.

Abstract: A holder for frictionally holding a container of pre-packaged pet food has a bowl into which the container of pre-packaged pet food in placed and an anchor arm extending radially outwardly from the bowl. A plurality of ribs protrude inwardly from the inside walls of the bowl. The ribs terminate in edges having a compound curvature which frictionally engage the outside walls of the prepackaged container of pet food to the extent that it cannot easily be dislodged by the efforts of a pet to consume the food that is in the container. The pet food holder is provided with a slip resistant bottom surface and is manufactured from a material that has sufficient elastomeric properties that the cavity can accommodate pre-packaged containers of various sizes and shapes and sufficient frictional properties as to promote frictional interaction with the surface upon which the pet feeder is placed.

Abstract: A device for feeding animals has an upwardly open enclosure with a bottom surface disposed in the interior of the enclosure and a plurality of upwardly open feeding compartments shaped so as to slow the consumption of feed to a safe rate of eating wherein the total volume of the compartments equals a single ration of food and the dimensions of the device are such the distractions are minimized during feeding.

Abstract: A pet feeding system for separating spilled food from spilled water comprises a housing having a contained feeding area and at least one opening used to separate spilled food from spilled water. The system may include a sloped surface extending downward from a bowl region toward a collection region. A method for collecting spilled food and spilled water from a pet feeding system includes the step of separating spilled water from spilled food.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pet mat assembly for feeding animals comprising a mat having a top layer wherein at least a portion thereof is magnetized with at least one magnetic element and a bottom layer is composed of a non-skid material, the top layer being affixed to the bottom layer; and a container whose bottom is made of a ferretic material and is magnetically responsive to the magnetic element at the top layer of the mat; wherein relative movement of the container with respect to the mat is restricted when the container is in magnetic engagement with the mat.

Abstract: A pet bowl device designed primarily for pet owners comprises a bowl unit and an insert component. The bowl unit comprises an interior and exterior portion, with the insert component being positioned on the interior portion. The insert component comprises a top surface and a bottom surface and a plurality of individual openings positioned in a spaced apart relationship along the top surface. The plurality of individual openings is smaller in diameter than the bowl unit. The individual openings will divide up the serving size of pet food. Thus, the individual openings separate the food into smaller sections, which prevents the pet from opening their mouth wide enough to consume large gulps of food at once. Pets will then be forced to take smaller bites while eating, which slows down the rate at which the pet consumes its food and aids in the prevention of abdominal bloating (GDV).