Patent classifications
A01K7/02
Intelligent outdoor pet feeder
An intelligent outdoor pet feeder includes an outer shell, a bottom shell, a water storage module, a control module, a water adding module, a biological sensing module, a water volume sensing module, and a power supply module. The water storage module is disposed inside the outer shell, the biological sensing module is disposed on the outer shell, the water adding module is disposed inside the outer shell, the control module is disposed inside the outer shell, and the water volume sensing module is disposed inside the water storage module. The intelligent outdoor pet feeder identifiers the pet body by the biological sensing module, identifies a change of water volume inside the water storage device combining with the water volume sensing module, and further controls operation of adding water of the water adding module.
Method and system for remote monitoring, care and maintenance of animals
A system for remote care of an animal that includes a mobile robotic unit having a housing, a mobility portion coupled to the housing and operable to move the housing, an animal waste detection system configured to detect deposited animal feces, a microprocessor disposed within the housing in communication with the animal waste detection system being operable to give navigational instructions to the mobility portion to travel along a path, and collect deposited animal's feces encountered along the path.
Device and method for administering oral disinfecting solutions and other medicaments
Embodiments of the present invention feature devices and methods for administering medicaments to subjects and, in particular, molecular iodine to animals in drinking water for the treatment of oral bad breath and disease. An exemplary device comprises a source of medicament in a fluid, measuring means, an administration switch and a water reservoir means. The measuring means is in fluid communication with said source of medicament for measuring an aliquot of medicament corresponding to a dose for the treatment of a disease. The measuring means is also in communication with a water reservoir means and releases the aliquot into the water reservoir means upon signal activation. The administration switch means is in signal communication with the measuring means and upon activation by a subject produces an activation signal received by the measuring means. The water reservoir means is for receiving the aliquot and forming an aqueous solution of medicament.
Device and method for administering oral disinfecting solutions and other medicaments
Embodiments of the present invention feature devices and methods for administering medicaments to subjects and, in particular, molecular iodine to animals in drinking water for the treatment of oral bad breath and disease. An exemplary device comprises a source of medicament in a fluid, measuring means, an administration switch and a water reservoir means. The measuring means is in fluid communication with said source of medicament for measuring an aliquot of medicament corresponding to a dose for the treatment of a disease. The measuring means is also in communication with a water reservoir means and releases the aliquot into the water reservoir means upon signal activation. The administration switch means is in signal communication with the measuring means and upon activation by a subject produces an activation signal received by the measuring means. The water reservoir means is for receiving the aliquot and forming an aqueous solution of medicament.
Stalling cage for monitoring the consumption of liquids
A stalling cage having a box suitable for containing an animal, a receptacle that contains a liquid to be administered to the animal in the box, and a monitoring device suitable for continuously monitoring the consumption of liquid from the receptacle. The monitoring device has a level condenser with two electrodes in co-planar configuration in contact with the receptacle in order to measure the capacitance variation caused by the variation of the level of liquid relative to the air in the receptacle.
Stalling cage for monitoring the consumption of liquids
A stalling cage having a box suitable for containing an animal, a receptacle that contains a liquid to be administered to the animal in the box, and a monitoring device suitable for continuously monitoring the consumption of liquid from the receptacle. The monitoring device has a level condenser with two electrodes in co-planar configuration in contact with the receptacle in order to measure the capacitance variation caused by the variation of the level of liquid relative to the air in the receptacle.
DOSING SYSTEM AND METHOD
A dosing system for dosing a liquid additive into a water supply line for livestock, the dosing system comprising: a first connector configured to be fluidly coupled with a liquid additive supply line to a supply of the liquid additive; a second connector configured to be fluidly coupled with a dosage line for dosing the liquid additive into the water supply line, a pump unit coupled with the first connector for pumping the liquid additive from the supply line, the pump being fluidly coupled with a dosage outlet for dosing the pumped liquid additive into the water supply line via the first connector; and a control unit being operatively coupled with the pump unit for controlling a dosage rate of the liquid additive being dosed through the dosage outlet; and a flow sensor for sensing water flow rate in the water supply line and transmitting data associated with the sensed water flow rate to the control unit to control operation of the pump unit thereby controlling the dosage rate of the liquid additive in response to the flow rate in the water supply line.
DOSING SYSTEM AND METHOD
A dosing system for dosing a liquid additive into a water supply line for livestock, the dosing system comprising: a first connector configured to be fluidly coupled with a liquid additive supply line to a supply of the liquid additive; a second connector configured to be fluidly coupled with a dosage line for dosing the liquid additive into the water supply line, a pump unit coupled with the first connector for pumping the liquid additive from the supply line, the pump being fluidly coupled with a dosage outlet for dosing the pumped liquid additive into the water supply line via the first connector; and a control unit being operatively coupled with the pump unit for controlling a dosage rate of the liquid additive being dosed through the dosage outlet; and a flow sensor for sensing water flow rate in the water supply line and transmitting data associated with the sensed water flow rate to the control unit to control operation of the pump unit thereby controlling the dosage rate of the liquid additive in response to the flow rate in the water supply line.
AERATED WATERING BOWL FOR SMALL ANIMALS
A watering bowl for small animals includes a reservoir having a base and a wall extending from the base to an opening. The wall is tapered between the base and the opening, such that the opening has a diameter that is smaller than the base. The watering bowl includes an air conduit for conveying pressurized air into the reservoir and aerating the water within the reservoir to create a mist that rises to the opening and then onto an outer surface of the watering bowl to create water droplets for drinking.
AERATED WATERING BOWL FOR SMALL ANIMALS
A watering bowl for small animals includes a reservoir having a base and a wall extending from the base to an opening. The wall is tapered between the base and the opening, such that the opening has a diameter that is smaller than the base. The watering bowl includes an air conduit for conveying pressurized air into the reservoir and aerating the water within the reservoir to create a mist that rises to the opening and then onto an outer surface of the watering bowl to create water droplets for drinking.