Abstract: The present invention provides a portable water bottle, cup and dish assembly and method for humans and pets wherein a readily accessible water bottle and cup are integrally housed within a delivery dish. The portable water bottle, cup and dish assembly provides a bottle removably housed within a central compartment of a cup. In addition, the bottle is removably attached within a delivery dish so that the bottle and the cup are removably housed therein. The cup and the delivery dish are each configured in size and shape to provide access for a human and a pet to drink therefrom, respectively. Optionally, the bottle comprises an insulating internal chamber adapted to insulate the liquid housed therein, keeping the liquid at a constant temperature for a period of time. Alternatively, the cup and/or the delivery dish comprise insulating capabilities adapted to insulate the liquid.

Abstract: A pet water supply system includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends between the top and bottom walls. A basin is integrally coupled to the peripheral wall and is positioned adjacent to the bottom wall. A water outlet extends through the peripheral wall and fluidly couples the housing to the basin. A drain conduit is fluidly coupled to the basin. A pump is fluidly coupled to the drain conduit and to the housing. The pump is configured to pull the water through the drain conduit and depositing the water into the housing. A water filter is in fluid communication with the drain conduit and filters that is moved through the drain conduit by the pump.

Abstract: An improved pet waterer is disclosed. The pet waterer has a tray for holding a fluid. Extending upwardly from tray is a container for dispensing fluid to the tray. The container has a base and one or more sidewalls extending from the base and having a top edge on the sidewalls. The top edge of the sidewall forms the opening in the container opposite the base. The container has a removable lid covering the opening in the container. The lid has an orifice for passing fluid from the container to the tray.

Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining a liquid level within a receptacle such as a Christmas-tree stand water basin or a pet's water dish includes: a) a liquid reservoir adapted to be positioned above a height of a liquid holding basin of the receptacle, where the reservoir includes an open upper end and a lower end, where the open upper end includes a threaded, cylindrical outer surface and the lower end includes a reservoir outlet orifice; b) a cap including a cylindrical wall having an enclosed top end and an open bottom end, where the cylindrical wall includes a threaded inner surface from gauging with a threaded outer surface of the liquid reservoir; c) a valve assembly provided approximate the reservoir outlet orifice of the reservoir and operatively coupled to the cap to open the reservoir outlet orifice when the cap is threaded downwardly on the reservoir to a valve-open height below an actuating height an operative to close the reservoir outlet orifice when the cap is threaded upwardly to a valve-closed heigh

Abstract: A water dispensing device, an associated kit and a method of using same are disclosed for use in hydrating a pet such as a dog or cat. The water dispensing device includes a base unit slidably attached to a storage vessel. The base unit includes the interconnected constituents of a housing; a frame wall; and a door. The storage vessel includes the interconnected constituents of a flip top; a hollow body; and a hollow outlet port. The kit includes the unattached elements of the device. The method of using same includes the steps of adjoining, affixing, closing, grabbing, joining, letting, obtaining, opening, plugging, pouring, pushing, and releasing.

Abstract: A water tray drinker for pigs comprising a tray wherein the water compartment thereof is divided into water compartment portions by divider walls of different heights. An adjustable valve water supply mechanism is positioned above the tray for automatically filling one or more of the compartment portions of the tray depending upon the vertical adjustment of the adjustable valve water supply.

Abstract: A water tray drinker for pigs comprising a tray wherein the water compartment thereof is divided into water compartment portions by divider walls of different heights. An adjustable valve water supply mechanism is positioned above the tray for automatically filling one or more of the compartment portions of the tray depending upon the vertical adjustment of the adjustable valve water supply.

Abstract: A free standing, portable support system stand for a liquid dispensing bottle having a dispensing apparatus being angularly disposed from the body, the dispensing apparatus having a tube with a pet/animal activated mechanism, a support base having a supplemental lower plate and a vertical member, the lower edge of the vertical member being coupled to the horizontal rectangular plate. A bottle retaining brace includes a horizontal resting plate coupled to the vertical member of the support base. The resting plate has a receiving end with a first recess with an annular recess. The receiving end of the resting plate has a semilunar recess adjacent to an exposed edge, such that both the first recess and the annular recess coincide with the semilunar recess. The bottle retaining brace has a horizontal support member coupled to the vertical member of the support base at a position superior to the resting plate.

Abstract: A filtered water system for pets that includes two (2) gravity feed units, one (1) of which dispenses filtered water and the other which dispenses dry pet food. The filtered water gravity feed unit includes a breather tube such that when the water level drops below the breather tube level in the water bowl, air enters into the breather tube equalizing the pressure inside and outside of the water bottle. This allows water to fill the water bowl to a level where the pressure inside the water bottle is equal to or less than the pressure on the water in the water bowl and water stops flowing. The water gravity feed unit includes a filter capable of removing some contaminants from the water.

Abstract: A bowl (1) for containing drinking water for a pet animal, the bowl (1) including a first surface at least partially defining a depression (2) for holding the drinking water and a second surface (3) exposed to air, the first and second surfaces (2, 3) being separated by a water permeable material so that water may pass through the first surface (2) to the second surface (3), and wherein evaporation of water from the second surface (3) acts to cool the drinking water contained within the depression (2).

Abstract: A hummingbird feeder than can be disassembled for cleaning is shown. The hummingbird feeder has simple components so that the components are unlikely to become displaced during cleaning. The hummingbird feeder generally comprises of a basin attached to and surrounded by a perch. A cover is placed on top of the basin. The cover has a plurality of feeding ports to allow hummingbirds access to the sugar solution. A neck and a bottle connector are located inside the basin. A bottle is threadedly attached to the bottle connector through a bottling port located on the cover. Securing the bottle to the bottle connector also secures the cover to the basin. The bottle connector is manufactured separately and then sonic fused to a neck located at the basin, thus creating a plurality of ports for the sugar solution to flow from the bottle to the basin.

Abstract: A poultry drinker system includes a number of drinker lines each supplied from a common high pressure water supply through a water pressure regulator. Each regulator includes a reference spring establishing a default minimum water pressure. A centralized remote control system provides regulated low pressure air to the water pressure regulators to augment the reference spring force and remotely adjust the water pressure in the drinker lines. The remote control system periodically applies higher pressure air to the water pressure regulators to increase water pressure and flow rates and sequentially flush the drinker lines. The remote control system includes a source of high pressure air, an air pressure regulator for supplying lower pressure air and a stack of 3-way valves for applying low or high pressure air to each water pressure regulator.

Abstract: A device for providing water to young birds and fowl. The waterer is attached to a cage for the birds and includes a bottle which can be detached for cleaning or replacement and reattached when full without any spillage. The device also includes a removable piece for the prevention of drowning of certain types of game birds.

Abstract: A pet food dispenser comprising a base, a bowl mounted on the base for retaining a quantity of a substance to be dispensed, a reservoir mounted adjacent one side of the base and operable to deliver a desired substance into the bowl, and a cover movable into and out of a position to cover the bowl.

Abstract: A water and/or liquid foodstuff dispenser for small pets which comprises a container having, at a bottom thereof, a dispensing device which is constituted by a tubular element arranged at an obtuse angle with respect to a longitudinal extension of the container, with a flanged tang which is hermetically connected to the container, and is provided with a free end which is perimetrically folded inwards and internally provided with a flow control element which is pushed closed by a spring, a stem of the control element protruding outside the free end.

Abstract: This device for plant, animal and bird feeders uses liquid container bottles of the type which are supported in an inverted position and have an outlet opening at its lower end which is in communication with a container basin. A deflated airtight flexible chamber is preassembled to a container basin with a tube outlet to the atmosphere through the container basin bottom. The container bottle is set in an upright position and filled with liquid. The deflated flexible chamber is then inserted into the liquid container threaded neck. This threaded neck is screwed into a threaded receptacle within the basin. The entire assembly is now rotated into an inverted position. Part of the fluid within the container bottle partially fills the container basin and seals the container bottle outlet orifice and because of gravity a partial vacuum is created in the upper region of the container bottle.

Abstract: Animal water dispensing apparatus including a molded plastic base member which has a reservoir support portion and a water receiving recess connected to receive water from a reservoir with a stainless steel liner for the recess being formed with small apertures to allow water to flow into the liner.

Abstract: Combination pet water bottle and bowl with a molded plastic vessel capable of retaining water or other liquid having one flat wall and an opposing parallel second wall having a bowl shaped depression integral to the second wall, a replaceable and removable cap integral to the vessel to enable the user to fill the vessel with water or the like, a spring biassed water sealing valve assembly comprised of a resilient stopper and a slidable valve stem that allows water to pass from the inside of the vessel to the bottom of the bowl by use of a pull handle located at the top of the valve stem external to the vessel body, a means of locating the valve assembly so that the vessel can be blow molded using common molding techniques without the need to glue or weld two vessel halves together, and a molded in device for attaching a shoulder strap to the vessel.

Abstract: A water and drinking device for pets which includes a water container, a flexible valve assembly removably secured to the outlet end of the container and a lapping pan. The water container is pivotally secured to the lapping pan by the valve assembly thereon such that the water container can be moved from a folded storage position wherein the container is partially encased within the pan to a serving position wherein the container is disposed in an inverted inclination above the pan. The valve assembly comprises a flexible valve member, an actuating arm projecting from the valve member and a water outlet slit disposed in a concave end wall of the valve member which is aligned perpendicularly with respect to the actuating arm.

Abstract: A poultry waterer of the vacuum discharge type adapted for use in sizes larger than the type which is tipped for placement for use. The waterer is characterized by being permanently upright, having an easily used filler cap and a detachable tray or trough fed by a spout at the bottom of the tank. A cup and O-ring permit the closing of the hole in the spout, preventing premature discharge of liquid while the waterer is being filled. Also, the filler cap includes a unique cup and gasket arrangement which allows easy opening of the cap.

Abstract: An anti-tipping water dish for pets including a base member having a recess formed therein. The recess has an aperture extending therethrough adjacent to a lower surface thereof. The base member has a threaded aperture extending downwardly therethrough. The threaded aperture is adapted for removably coupling with a threaded opening of a bottle of water. An interior channel is disposed within the base member. The interior channel has an upper end that is contiguous with the threaded aperture and a lower end that is contiguous with the aperture in the recess. The interior channel transports water from the bottle into the recess for consumption by the pet.

Abstract: A bowl for supplying drinking water to a pet. The inventive device includes a fluid reservoir having an open bowl projecting therefrom. A shared wall extends between the reservoir and the bowl and includes a fluid aperture directed therethrough. A valve assembly is mounted to the reservoir and can be manually operated to open and close the fluid aperture so as to permit transferring of fluid between the reservoir and the bowl.

Abstract: A pet feeder provides a food dish surrounded by a water moat which flows in common with an open watering portion of the pet feeder. A separate portion of the feeder provides a water storage bottle held in the inverted orientation so as to replenish water in the feeder automatically. A float controlled water inlet may also be used to maintain water level.

Abstract: A pet watering apparatus and method for automatically supplying pets with an ample quantity of safe, fresh drinking water is disclosed. Water is maintained in and flows between two connected vessels. A commercially available, plastic or glass water bottle is placed in an inverted position on top of one vessel, that acts as a water storage vessel. Drinking water for the animal in the second vessel is automatically kept at the same level at the bottom of the inverted water bottle's neck. When the level drops below the neck of the water bottle, the laws of physics will allow the pet's drinking water to automatically fill to the original position, thus creating a readily available supply of drinking water for the pet. A one-way water value separates the stored water in the first vessel from the available drinking water in the second vessel so that the stored water supply will not become contaminated with bacterial agents or other contaminates from the drinking vessel.

Abstract: A bird feeder assembly having a funnel integrated into the feeder assembly facilitates the filling of the bird feed container.

Abstract: A portable device permits the dispensing of water, potable liquids, particulate solids and other like flowable feed material to dogs and other animals from a reservoir mountably receivable thereon, into a pooling space for consumption. A trough having a shape which allows nesting of the reservoir therein is movably coupled with the reservoir to allow movement from a first mounted position in which the bottle and trough are nested, to a second mounted position in which the reservoir brought out of nesting position and is clear of the trough. In the second mounting position, the concave interior of the trough provides the pooling space, and an outlet of the reservoir is in pool feeding communication therewith, to permit at least partial emptying of the contents of the reservoir into the trough, when a contents emptying force is applied.

Abstract: A feeder for butterflies has a reservoir to contain a feeding solution. The neck of the reservoir has a head and at least one feeding station is connected to the head. The feeding station is in fluid communication with the reservoir. A mesh-like pad is disposed in a well in the feeding station so that the butterfly may land on the pad.

Abstract: An improved bird feeder for feeding liquid food to hummingbirds and the like having an integral liquid food shutoff and a liquid food metering receptacle to control, at the reservoir face, the amount of liquid food available to the hummingbirds responsive to the removal of liquid food by the hummingbirds.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a liquid feed supplement to animals in measured quantity according to an established schedule within which both quantity dispensed and times when dispensed are user definable. Liquid feed is allowed to flow from a bulk storage vessel by lowering a transfer pipe a predetermined distance into the storage vessel, thereby allowing the liquid feed to gravity flow from the storage vessel to a feeding vessel. The control of dispensing time and the quantity of liquid feed dispensed is accomplished through the use of a microcomputer which can be programmed to enable the dispensing of liquid feed for two time periods in a 24-hour cycle.

Abstract: A multi-component hummingbird feeder which can be completely disassembled. The hummingbird feeder has a liquid reservoir comprised of a cup-shaped bottom and a dome-shaped top. A hollow neck protrudes vertically from the bottom and through a central aperture in the top. A collar is seated on the top and surrounds the portion of the neck which extends above the top. A head which is adapted to coact with the collar is placed in the upper end of the neck and tightened until the top and bottom elements are in a tight sealing interengagement. Located in the top are feeding ports to provide access to a liquid food supply in the reservoir.

Abstract: An automatic, continuous self-draining, self-cleaning and self-replenishing method and apparatus for watering stock including a bowl with siphon and a source of water for continuous drip.

Abstract: A hummingbird feeder includes a feeder base receiving a hummingbird feed solution therewithin, wherein the base has mounted thereto in a coaxially aligned relationship a support cylinder. The support cylinder includes a divider wall directed orthogonally relative to the axis of the support cylinder, with the divider wall accommodating fluid therewithin. The feeder base having a mounting post and a support post directed through the support cylinder, and the divider wall received within the support post, whereupon suspension of the hummingbird feeder by the support post prevents crawling insects from access to the base due to the support post being positioned within a surrounding body of fluid.

Abstract: A poultry waterer for use as a liquid feeder comprising a conventional bucket as a container, combined with a pan feeder having an opening formed therein, wherein a vacuum is formed within the container during assembly and overturning of same to aid in tightly holding the bucket and feeder together, liquid escaping into the waterer through the opening after the assembly is overturned.

Abstract: Animal watering apparatus providing a central water receiving portion which is surrounded by a funnelshaped portion designed to return splashed water back to the central portion. Water is supplied to the central portion by an inverted reservoir bottle which maintains the central portion filled with water at a level below the funnel-shaped portion.

Abstract: An improved birdbath made of molded plastic is disclosed as including a generally circular water retaining tray portion having a central hub including thereon means for suspending the tray a hanger, and means on the hub for mounting a pedestal mounting thereto and supporting said tray portion from below. The means for suspending the central tray portion include a hook having a plurality of strands depending therefrom, with the distal ends of the strands matingly releaseably engaging the hub portion of the central tray. A threaded mounting in the central hub portion is adapted to mount thereon in inverse relation, a standard two liter refreshment bottle made of molded plastic. The strands are adapted to fit around the two liter bottle, and a mounting ring maintains the strands and bottle in a preferred orientation to each other. At the bottom of the central hub, a pipe mounting socket is adapted to be threadedly engaged by a 3/4 inch I.P.S. pedestal.

Abstract: Feeder for birds, especially hummingbirds, that has a stem rising from the center of a bowl and that has a cover for the bowl through which the stem passes, which cover is selectively locked to the stem for loosening on occasion to permit filling of the bowl.

Abstract: A drinking water distribution system for poultry is disclosed providing poultry such as turkeys and chickens with fresh clean drinking water. The system utilizes gravity feed to distribute water from a reservoir through a conduit to a series of water cups connected to the conduit in open communication with the conduit and extending upwardly therefrom. The conduit and reservoir are suspendingly supported above the floor of the poultry house by cables depending downwardly from overhead portions of the poultry house and connected to a winch so as to be easily raised to a suitable height to accommodate growth of the poultry. The system further monitors the water temperature and if the temperature of the water gets too warm, the system replaces it with water of a lower temperature. The invention further includes an arrangement for periodically purging and cleansing the system by replacing the drinking water with liquid disinfectant for a predetermined dwell period.

Abstract: Apparatus for supplying water to a Christmas tree stand continuously from a large reservoir including a supporting stand to maintain a constant level supply of water and a delivery tube to provide a siphon action to supply water to the tree stand.

Abstract: Embodiments of a neew hummingbird feeder are disclosed, each effectively preventing birds and bees from feeding, yet allowing hummingbirds to feed, by providing upwardly projecting feeding channels with outer openings that are at least 3/4 of an inch (and preferably 13/8 inches) beyond the normal level of feeding solution in the dispensing cap.

Abstract: An insect inhibiting hummingbird feeder has an open top hollow reservoir for storing a supply of simulated nectar, a base in fluid communication with the reservoir, a plurality of apertures in the base for allowing hummingbirds to drink the simulated nectar, and a plurality of perches on the base adjacent the apertures. A removable cap on the open top portion of the reservoir has a curved outer top surface sloping downwardly and upwardly from a central portion thereof. A fastener for suspending the hummingbird feeder from a tree or other mounting surface is secured to the central portion of the cap. An upwardly opening frusto conical receptacle surrounds the central cap portion and is filled with an insect inhibiting fluid such as oil. In use, the oil provides an effective barrier which prevents insects, and especially ants, from travelling down the suspending fastener to the simulated nectar filled reservoir.

Abstract: A storage and dispensing apparatus for dry or liquid pet food of the type including a serving tray and a generally cylindrical storage container detachably secured to the tray so as to extend axially thereabove. The tray is provided with a generally circular opening for receiving the bottom of the storage container, and a flange projects radially into the opening. The flange is interrupted over a predetermined circumferential arc. The bottom of the storage container has a skirt portion that flairs downwardly and outwardly and has an outside diameter which is larger than the inside diameter of the interrupted flange. On the flaired skirt, a pair of diametrically opposed lugs project radially outwardly and each lug has a circumferential dimension which is smaller than the circumferential extent of the interruption in the tray flange. Immediately above the flaired skirt there is provided a downwardly facing annular seat.

Abstract: A water dispenser for a small animal cage has a fount member that extends horizontally into the cage from the mouth of an inverted bottle and which forms an open reservoir into which water flows from the bottle to replace water consumed by the animal. A tapered vertical passage in the member frictionally grips the mouth of the bottle. A horizontal wire of the cage wall is received in one of a series of transverse grooves situated along the underside of the fount member and the bottle is held against the cage wall by a length of flexible coil spring or the like. The construction enables use of ordinary beverage bottles that are available to most persons at little or no cost. The water dispenser is inexpensive and packaging, shipping and distribution is simplified as it is not necessary to supply a bulky specialized water container along with the other components.

Abstract: A hummingbird feeder device suspended usually by a wire or string dispenses nectar to hummingbirds. An ant barrier is created by completely encircling the support used for suspension with a wall forming a moat containing an edible cooking oil or some other substance known to bar the passage of ants.

Abstract: A pet watering apparatus for automatically providing water for animals. A one-piece apparatus is disclosed which includes a bottle holder for holding at least one bottle in an inverted position, utilizing such bottle as a water storage tank. Water is automatically drained from the bottle and retained by a water reservoir so that it is readily available for drinking by animals.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for converting an empty beverage can of standard design into a device for unattendedly feeding aqueous nutrient to hummingbirds. The apparatus is comprised of holding means for attachment to the bottom of the can to support it pendantly in an inverted position, and a dispensing member which fits over the downwardly disposed open upper extremity of the can. The dispensing member is provided with a flange that engages the upper rim of the can, and an elongated downwardly oriented spout having a small exit aperture.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus for cooperation with an associated liquid reservoir which includes a first fluid conduit extending into the associated liquid reservoir and a second fluid being disposed at a higher elevation than the first fluid conduit.

Abstract: A liquid container has a supply container (12), a watering basin (10) and a shaft (16) connecting the two and having an opening (38) to the basin (10), in order to make possible a work-saving accessibility during refilling. The container opening (at 14) is arranged at the side of the supply container (12) for refilling, and a single hole (13) is arranged off-center on the same side of the supply container (12) as an opening. The supply container (12) has a hinge mount (40) or pin arranged on its back side, so that the container can be pivoted out of the vertical position into the horizontal for refilling, in which horizontal position the container opening (at 14) and the shaft hole (38), which serves as an overflow, are both arranged on top.

Abstract: A watering system for flower pots and plant boxes which uses watering cylinders located adjacent to the plant roots with the watering cylinders connected to a water supply unit through a closed pipeline system with the water supply unit maintaining a constant supply of water to the watering cylinders. One can regulate or control the water level in the watering cylinders by vertically adjusting the ventilation tube located within a transparent water pipe in the water supply unit.

Abstract: An automatic water supply device for animals or plants, which uses a siphon tube for transferring a batch of water from a vessel having a float-valve type water inlet control device to a tray. The water transferring operation of the siphon tube is triggered by the water head applied to the siphon's outlet end and by the water received in the tray being reduced by a predetermined amount due to reduction of water level in the tray. The inlet tube portion of the siphon tube located in the internal space of the vessel has a diverged open end having an opening area which is substantially larger than that of the outlet tube portion of the siphon tube.