Vole feeder system
OwnerKenneth C. Drakeinventor
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Abstract
An exemplary system includes a feeder system configured to distribute a poisonous bait to voles and/or similar pests. One or more distribution tubes protect the bait from being absorbed, dissolved, or otherwise rendered ineffective, while continuously making the bait available to the pests. The distribution tubes also provide a tunnel-like environment such that the voles may feel comfortable enough to stay and eat. As the bait is eaten or otherwise distributed, a reserve descends to replace the previous bait. The exposed reserve tubing is attached to a removable cap, configured to allow indefinite refills of the bait until the pests are exterminated, without removal of the installed system. In some examples, the cap and reserve tubing may be decorated or camouflaged for esthetic purposes or to prevent tampering.
Claims21
A feeding system comprising:
- at least one distributor tube having a first end and a second end;
- a reserve tube having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end of said reserve tube is coupled to said first end of said at least one distributor;
- a cap coupled to said second end of said reserve tube;
- wherein said second end of said at least one distributor tube is beveled.
A feeding system comprising:
- at least one distributor tube having a first end and a second end;
- a reserve tube having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end of said reserve tube is coupled to said first end of said at least one distributor;
- a cap coupled to said second end of said reserve tube, wherein said second end of said at least one distributor tube is beveled;
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- a biased member coupled to said cap.
A feeding system comprising:
- at least one distributor tube having a first end and a second end;
- a reserve tube having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end of said reserve tube is coupled to said first end of said at least one distributor;
- a rodent bait disposed in said reserve tube;
- a cap coupled to said second end of said reserve tube, wherein said second end of said at least one distributor tube is beveled and includes a forward top portion and a recessed bottom portion;
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- a biased member coupled to said cap, wherein said biased member coupled to said cap further comprises:
- a spring member having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end of said spring member is coupled to said cap;
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- a plunger member coupled to said second end of said spring member wherein said plunger member is sized to freely translate in said reserve tube.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.