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US 6,205,950 B1Granted
Pet toilet-like water dish and food storage
OwnerJames Cary Thompson, Jr.inventor
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Abstract
The present invention 10 discloses a device for watering pets, e.g., a dog or cat. The device 10 has the general shape of a toilet. The device comprises a base 22, a bowl 12 for holding water 16, and a tank-like structure 18 for holding dry goods 32, e.g., dog food, which tank 18 also is equipped with a lid 20. A compartment 14 for holding a heating media 36, e.g., gel, is shown underneath the bowl 12 in order to heat the bowl. An alternative embodiment discloses a bowl 12 with a seat 34 with hinges 38 on top of the bowl 12 which seat 34 is selectively placed in the up or down position.
Claims15
An apparatus for watering pets, comprising:
- a) a bowl;
- b) a seat disposed on the horizontal upper edge of said bowl, said seat extending around the periphery of said bowl;
- c) a base;
- d) a first support means mounted on said base and connected to said bowl for supporting said bowl;
- e) a tray frame having upwardly extending sides and end walls;
- f) a compartment having sides defined by said tray frame, said compartment disposed underneath said bowl, said compartment removably housing said tray frame;
- g) a generally upright standing tank disposed behind said bowl;
- h) a second support means mounted on said base and connected to said tank for supporting said tank;
- i) a storage compartment in said tank;
- and,
- j) a lid for said tank.
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