Selective Access System For A Feeder

A method of making a selective access system, comprising:

• providing a container comprising an interior space defined by a side wall disposed between opposing top and bottom walls;
• disposing an opening within said side wall, said opening communicating with said interior space;
• slidably engaging a cover with said container, said cover configured to slide upward and downward between a first position and a second position;
• wherein in said first position, said cover overlays said opening;
• and
• wherein in said second position, said cover disposes away from at least a portion of said opening to permit access to said interior space;
• coupling a force generator to said cover, said force generator generating a pre-selected force amount which when unopposed, provides said first position of said cover;
• coupling a stop assembly to said selective access system, said stop assembly comprising a stop element and an engagement element;
• wherein engagement of said stop element with said engagement element stops upward sliding travel of said cover;
• and
• disposing at least one of said stop element and said engagement element within said interior space.

A method of using a selective access system for permitting selective access to ingestible matter disposed within said selective access system, comprising:

• obtaining said selective access system comprising:
• a container comprising an interior space defined by a side wall disposed between opposing top and bottom walls;
• an opening disposed within said side wall, said opening communicating with said interior space;
• a cover slidably engaged with said container, said cover configured to slide upward and downward between a first position and a second position;
• wherein in said first position, said cover overlays said opening;
• and
• wherein in said second position, said cover disposes away from at least a portion of said opening to permit access to said interior space;
• a force generator coupled to said cover, said force generator generating a pre-selected force amount which when unopposed, provides said first position of said cover;
• and
• a stop assembly coupled to said selective access system, said stop assembly comprising a stop element and an engagement element;
• wherein engagement of said stop element with said engagement element stops upward sliding travel of said cover;
• and
• wherein at least one of said stop element and said engagement element disposes within said interior space;
• disposing said ingestible matter within said interior space;
• and
• disposing said cover in said first position.

A selective access system comprising:

• a container comprising an interior space defined by a side wall disposed between opposing top and bottom walls;
• an opening disposed within said side wall, said opening communicating with said interior space;
• a cover slidably engaged with said container, said cover configured to slide upward and downward between a first position and a second position;
• wherein in said first position, said cover overlays said opening;
• and
• wherein in said second position, said cover disposes away from at least a portion of said opening to permit access to said interior space;
• and
• an electrical conductor coupled to said container.

A method of making a selective access system, comprising:

• providing a container comprising an interior space defined by a side wall disposed between opposing top and bottom walls;
• disposing an opening within said side wall, said opening communicating with said interior space;
• slidably engaging a cover with said container, said cover configured to slide upward and downward between a first position and a second position;
• wherein in said first position, said cover overlays said opening;
• and
• wherein in said second position, said cover disposes away from at least a portion of said opening to permit access to said interior space;
• and
• coupling an electrical conductor to said container.

A method of using a selective access system for permitting selective access to ingestible matter disposed within said selective access system, comprising:

• obtaining said selective access system comprising:
• a container comprising an interior space defined by a side wall disposed between opposing top and bottom walls;
• an opening disposed within said side wall, said opening communicating with said interior space;
• a cover slidably engaged with said container, said cover configured to slide upward and downward between a first position and a second position;
• wherein in said first position, said cover overlays said opening;
• and
• wherein in said second position, said cover disposes away from at least a portion of said opening to permit access to said interior space;
• and
• an electrical conductor coupled to said container;
• disposing said ingestible matter within said interior space;
• and
• disposing said cover in said first position.

A selective access system comprising:

• a container comprising an interior space defined by a side wall disposed between opposing top and bottom walls;
• an opening disposed within said side wall, said opening communicating with said interior space;
• a cover slidably engaged with said container, said cover configured to slide upward and downward between a first position and a second position;
• wherein in said first position, said cover overlays said opening;
• and
• wherein in said second position, said cover disposes away from at least a portion of said opening to permit access to said interior space;
• an electrical conductor coupled to said container;
• and
• an insulator disposed between said conductor and said container, said insulator configured as an annular member;
• wherein a portion of said conductor is received within a thru-hole of said annular member.