Pet-Power Bell-Bowl Enhancing Pet Communication, Hydration and Nutrition
OwnerAnton Hicksinventor
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Abstract
This invention empowers pets by helping them stay hydrated through a simple yet innovative mechanism. It features a lever attached to the rim of a pet bowl, operated by the pet, causing a bell to ring underneath the rim. The lever is connected to a shaft located on the bowl's rim, and when activated, an attached bolt under it swings the bell. The bell's weight ensures the lever quickly returns to its original position. This system enables pets to signal their need for food or water, fostering a unique form of communication between pet and owner. Pets can be trained to use this system, reducing dehydration risks.
Claims3
A pet hydration or feeding device comprising:
- a. a pet bowl;
- b. an actuation device affixed on a shaft or a cylinder around it;
- c. the shaft to turn within a bracket on the bowl's rim;
- d. a bolt affixed under the shaft or the cylinder around it, going through the rim, to hold a bell that may be changeable;
- e. a counterbalancing weight held, for example, by a magnet or hook attached to the rim diametrically across from the bell.
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