Feeder Port
OwnerErik Joseph Diedrichseninventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides a feeder port with a tubular body. In some embodiments, the feeder port may include an internal cavity that extends through the tubular body. In some aspects, the feeder port may include an entry portion and an exit portion opposite to the entry portion. In some aspects, the feeder port may include external threading configured to receive a bushing that may secure the feeder port within the trough. In some implementations, the feeder port may include a waterproof seal.
Claims20
A feeder port including:
- a tubular body;
- the tubular body defining an internal cavity extending from a first base to a second base;
- an entry portion located at the first base of the tubular body, the entry portion configured to provide access into the internal cavity;
- and
- an exit portion located near the second base and configured to provide a generally downward facing exit out of the internal cavity.
A feeder port configured to be secured to a wall of a feed container having an aperture, the
- feeder port including:
- a tubular body including a rigid material, the tubular body defining an internal cavity extending from an entry portion to an exit portion;
- and
- a locking mechanism on the tubular body, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to pass through the aperture and engage a surface of a wall of the feed container to secure the feeder port to the feed container.
A method of installing a feeder port on a feed container, the method including:
- providing a feed container having a wall with an aperture extending therethrough;
- providing a feeder port including a tubular body and a locking mechanism integral to the tubular body;
- inserting a portion of the tubular body through the aperture in a direction extending through the aperture;
- and
- engaging the locking mechanism with the wall to secure the feeder port to the feed container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.