Adjustable Slow Feed Pet Bowl

Abstract

The invention relates to a novel pet slow feeding dish with molded channels in the dish portion to receive kibble and which causes a pet to eat slowly and selectively, and the feeder is extendable to 3 heights by adjusting the legs.

Claims

1. An adjustable slow feed pet bowl comprising: a) a single piece molded dish portion b) only three extendable legs c) two buttons per leg for releasing the legs d) anti-skid dots on the bowl and the legs e) a receiving section for the legs in the base piece

2. The adjustable slow feed pet bowl as in claim 1 wherein the molded dish portion contains channels molded as part of the entire bowl wherein pet kibble is placed and falls into the channels so the pet must eat selectively and slowly to get the kibble from the channels.

3. The adjustable slow feed pet bowl as in claim 1 wherein only three legs are attached by hinges to the dish portion and wherein the first portion of the leg is hollow so that the second portion of the leg may be extended out from the hollow portion of each leg.

4. The adjustable slow feed pet bowl as in claim 1 wherein a button on the bowl portion near each leg is pressed to release the legs into a first position and be locked when the leg clicks into the button opening.

5. The adjustable slow feed pet bowl as in claim 1 wherein a button is located on each leg to be pressed to allow the second portion of leg to extend out from within the hollow first leg section and release the legs into the second and final highest position.

6. The adjustable slow feed pet bowl as in claim 1 wherein anti-skid dots are located on the bottom of the bowl when it is in home position with no leg extension.

7. The adjustable slow feed pet bowl as in claim 1 wherein each of the three legs has anti-skid rubber on the bottom so that when the legs are extended in either of the first or second positions, it will not slide easily on smooth surfaces.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The invention is described in further detail by reference to six (6) drawings sufficient in detail to describe the invention in which:

[0015] FIG. 1 is a top-down view of the feeder in flat or “home” position;

[0016] FIG. 2 is a side perspective of the feeder in home position;

[0017] FIG. 3 shows the underside of the feeder with all 3 legs snapped into the dish base;

[0018] FIG. 4 is a side perspective of the feeder dish in “first position”, meaning the legs are extended into a first position and snapped into place;

[0019] FIG. 5 is a side perspective of the feeder dish in “second position”, meaning the legs are extended into a second and final position and snapped into place; and

[0020] FIG. 6 is a side perspective illustrating the slow-feed dish and the leg buttons.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING BEST MODES OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0021] FIG. 1 shows the feeder dish base 10, without extended legs. The molded portion of the slow feed dish 20 contains multiple channels where kibble will rest when the pet owner places kibble within the dish. The buttons for releasing the legs is also shown 30. A user simply presses the button to release two sections of extendable leg.

[0022] FIG. 2 shows a side perspective of the feeder dish 10 and the buttons 30 that are depressible to extend the legs of the bowl. with the legs 40 into the home position wherein each leg snaps into a receiving portion 50 molded to the bottom of the bowl to snap-fit the legs within.

[0023] FIG. 3 shows the underside of the feeder 20 with the legs 40 into the home position wherein each leg snaps into a receiving portion 50 molded to the bottom of the bowl to snap-fit the legs within. Each leg is hinged at its bending point 70. This height is suitable for small dogs. Anti-skid dots 60 contact the surface when the feeder dish is this position so the it will not slide on a smooth surface.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a side perspective of the feeder dish 10 with the three legs in first position. The button that was pressed to attain this position are also shown 30. The second button on the leg 70 will allow the leg portion within that hollow first portion of leg to be extended to a second and final position.

[0025] FIG. 5 is a side perspective of the feeder dish 10 with the three legs 40 extended to a second and final position. The inner portion of the legs 80 shows the hollow section where each extension of leg resides when not extended. Again the button for use in extending the legs 30 is shown, and well as the second position button 70. The base of the legs 90 contain anti-slip rubber on the “feet” portions to keep the dish from sliding along smooth surfaces. This position is ideal for large dogs.

[0026] FIG. 6 is a top-down angle showing the dish 10 and the series of channels 20 that have been molded into the bow for slowing the feed rate of the pet. Again, the buttons 30 for extending the legs into first position are shown.