U.S. patent application number 16/986297 was filed with the patent office on 2020-11-19 for mobile pet feeder.
The applicant listed for this patent is Alex Hill. Invention is credited to Alex Hill.
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Family ID | 1000005004614 |
Filed Date | 2020-11-19 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200359595 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hill; Alex |
November 19, 2020 |
MOBILE PET FEEDER
Abstract
Implementations of a mobile pet feeder are provided. In some
implementations, the mobile pet feeder comprises a water container,
a holder, an upper strap, and a lower strap. In some
implementations, a method of using the mobile pet feeder comprises
positioning and attaching the mobile pet feeder to the back side of
a seat of a vehicle.
Inventors: |
Hill; Alex; (Duluth,
GA) |
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Applicant: |
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Hill; Alex |
Duluth |
GA |
US |
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Family ID: |
1000005004614 |
Appl. No.: |
16/986297 |
Filed: |
August 6, 2020 |
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16108095 |
Aug 21, 2018 |
10757912 |
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16986297 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A01K 1/035 20130101;
A01K 5/0225 20130101; A01K 5/0114 20130101; A01K 5/0135 20130101;
A01K 7/06 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A01K 1/035 20060101
A01K001/035; A01K 5/02 20060101 A01K005/02; A01K 7/06 20060101
A01K007/06; A01K 5/01 20060101 A01K005/01 |
Claims
1. A mobile pet feeder for feeding pets in vehicles comprising: a
water container configured to hold water for a pet and to dispense
the water to the pet; a holder that comprises a first section
configured to hold food for the pet and dispense the food to a tray
extending from the first section, and a second section configured
to receive and hold the water container, wherein: the first section
and the second section are adjacent along a wall separating the
first section and the second section; the tray is configured to
hold the food to be consumed by the pet; and a back wall of the
holder is formed by a back wall of the first section and a back
wall of the second section; and at least one strap attached to the
holder and configured to position and attach the holder to the back
side of a seat of a vehicle with the back wall of the holder
positioned adjacent to the back side of the seat.
2. The mobile pet feeder of claim 1 wherein the water container
comprises a fill opening configured to receive the water into the
water container.
3. The mobile pet feeder of claim 2 wherein the water container
further comprises a cap configured to attach to the fill opening to
close the fill opening.
4. The mobile pet feeder of claim 1 wherein the water container
comprises a drink opening configured to release the water out of
the water container.
5. The mobile pet feeder of claim 4 wherein the water container
further comprises a water nozzle attached to the drink opening and
configured to dispense the water to the pet from the drink
opening.
6. The mobile pet feeder of claim 1 wherein the first section
comprises an opening configured to receive the food for the pet
into the first section.
7. The mobile pet feeder of claim 6 wherein the first section
further comprises a cover configured to attach to the first section
to close the opening.
8. The mobile pet feeder of claim 1 wherein the at least one strap
is adjustable in length.
9. The mobile pet feeder of claim 1 wherein the at least one strap
is removably attached to the holder.
10. A method of using the mobile pet feeder of claim 1 comprising
positioning and attaching the holder with the at least one strap to
the back side of the seat of the vehicle with the back wall of the
holder positioned adjacent to the back side of the seat.
11. The method of claim 10 further comprising placing the food for
the pet in the first section.
12. The method of claim 11 further comprising dispensing the food
to the pet from the first section by the tray.
13. The method of claim 10 further comprising placing the water for
the pet in the water container.
14. The method of claim 13 further comprising dispensing the water
to the pet from the water container.
15. A method of using the mobile pet feeder of claim 8 comprising
adjusting the length of the at least one strap.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This continuation application claims the benefit of U.S.
patent application Ser. No. 16/108,095, which was filed on Aug. 21,
2018 and claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application Ser. No.
62/548,349, which was filed on Aug. 21, 2017, each of which is
incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This disclosure relates to implementations of a mobile pet
feeder.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Pets, such as dogs or cats, are often carried for a ride in
a vehicle, such as a car or sports utility vehicle (SUV). Such pets
often need to eat food and drink water while riding in the vehicle,
particularly for long rides. Therefore, it may be desirable to feed
such pets food and water while riding in the vehicle.
[0004] However, it is desirable to feed such pets while riding in
the vehicle without causing a mess from spillage of the food or
water. There does not exist a device specifically designed for
feeding pets in this manner.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] FIG. 1A illustrates an implementation of an example mobile
pet feeder according to the present disclosure.
[0006] FIG. 1B illustrates an exploded view of the example mobile
pet feeder shown in FIG. 1A.
[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates an implementation of an example holder of
the mobile pet feeder according to the present disclosure.
[0008] FIG. 3 illustrates an implementation of an example water
container of the mobile pet feeder according to the present
disclosure.
[0009] FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate an implementation of an example
water nozzle of the water container of the mobile pet feeder
according to the present disclosure.
[0010] FIG. 5 shows a front view of the mobile pet feeder
illustrating an implementation of an example method of use
according to the present disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 6 shows a top view of the mobile pet feeder
illustrating an implementation of an example method of use
according to the present disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 7 shows a side view of the mobile pet feeder
illustrating an implementation of an example method of use
according to the present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 8 shows a view of the upper and lower straps of the
mobile pet feeder illustrating an implementation of an example
method of use according to the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0014] Implementations of a mobile pet feeder are provided. In some
implementations, the mobile pet feeder comprises a water container,
a holder, an upper strap, and a lower strap.
[0015] In some implementations, a method of using the mobile pet
feeder comprises positioning and attaching the mobile pet feeder to
the back side of a seat of a vehicle.
[0016] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder is configured
to be positioned on a seat of a vehicle. In some implementations,
the mobile pet feeder is configured to be attached to the seat of
the vehicle.
[0017] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder is configured
to hold food for a pet. In some implementations, the mobile pet
feeder is configured to hold water for the pet.
[0018] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder is configured
to dispense the food to feed the pet. In some implementations, the
mobile pet feeder is configured to dispense the water to feed the
pet.
[0019] In this way, in some implementations, the mobile pet feeder
holds food and water for a pet while the mobile pet feeder is
positioned and attached to the seat of a vehicle. Furthermore in
this way, in some implementations, the mobile pet feeder dispenses
the food and water to feed the pet while riding in the vehicle
without causing a mess from spillage.
[0020] FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate an implementation of an example
mobile pet feeder 100 according to the present disclosure. In some
implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 comprises a water
container 101, a holder 102, an upper strap 105, and a lower strap
106.
[0021] Although the mobile pet feeder 100 and/or components of the
mobile pet feeder 100 may be described and/or shown to have a
particular shape or other configuration, the mobile pet feeder 100
and/or the components of the mobile pet feeder 100 may have any
other suitable configuration.
[0022] In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 5-8, the
mobile pet feeder 100 is configured to be positioned on a seat 154
of a vehicle by the upper strap 105 of the mobile pet feeder 100.
In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 is configured to
be positioned on a seat 154 of a vehicle by the lower strap 106 of
the mobile pet feeder 100.
[0023] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 is
configured to be attached to a seat 154 of a vehicle by the upper
strap 105 of the mobile pet feeder 100. In some implementations,
the mobile pet feeder 100 is configured to be attached to a seat
154 of a vehicle by the lower strap 106 of the mobile pet feeder
100.
[0024] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 is
configured to hold food for a pet in a vehicle. In some
implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 is configured to hold
water for a pet in a vehicle.
[0025] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 is
configured to dispense food to a pet in a vehicle. In some
implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 is configured to
dispense water to a pet in a vehicle.
[0026] In some implementations, the pet is a dog or cat. In some
implementations, the pet is any other suitable pet.
[0027] In some implementations, food for a pet can be any suitable
food that an applicable pet can eat, such as but not limited to
typical pet food for dogs, cats, etc.
[0028] In some implementations, the vehicle is a car, sports
utility vehicle (SUV), mini-van, or truck. In some implementations,
the vehicle is any other suitable vehicle.
[0029] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 is used
to dispense food and water to a pet in a vehicle.
[0030] FIG. 2 illustrates an implementation of an example holder
102 of the mobile pet feeder 100 according to the present
disclosure. In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and
2, the holder 102 comprises a first section 102a, a second section
102b, a window 103, and a cover 104.
[0031] In some implementations, the first section 102a is
configured to hold food for a pet. In some implementations, the
first section 102a is configured to hold any other suitable
content.
[0032] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 2, the first
section 102a comprises a top opening 102a1 and a tray opening
102a2.
[0033] In some implementations, the first section 102a and the
second section 102b each have a rectangular prism shape and an
interior 102a3, 102b3. In some implementations, the first section
102a and the second section 102b each comprise a top opening 102a1,
102b1, a bottom wall 102a4, 102b4, a front wall 102a5, 102b5, a
back wall 102a6, 102b6, a left wall 102a7, 102b7, and a right wall
102a8, 102b8 together forming the rectangular prism shape and the
interior 102a3, 102b3 of each respectively.
[0034] In some implementations, the front wall 102a5 of first
section comprises a transparent window (such as the window 103
discussed below) configured to allow the viewing of the food in the
interior 102a3 of the first section 102a.
[0035] In some implementations, the first section 102a and the
second section 102b are side-by-side adjacent along the right wall
102a8 of the first section 102a and the left wall 102b7 of the
second section 102b.
[0036] In some implementations, the holder 102 has an overall
rectangular prism shape formed by the first section 102a and the
second section 102b. In some implementations, the holder 102
comprises a back wall 102c6 formed by the back wall 102a6 of the
first section 102a and the back wall 102b6 of the second section
102b.
[0037] In some implementations, the tray opening 102a2 extends from
the front wall 102a5 of the first section adjacent 102a to the
bottom wall 102a4 of the first section 102a In some
implementations, the tray opening 102a2 is configured to hold and
dispense food to a pet from the interior 102a3 of the first section
102a.
[0038] In some implementations, the tray opening 102a2 comprises a
bottom wall 102d4 extending from the bottom wall 102a4 of the first
section 102a. In some implementations, the tray opening 102a2
comprises a left wall 102d7 extending from the left wall 102a7 of
the first section 102a. In some implementations, the tray opening
102a2 comprises a right wall 102d8 extending from the right wall
102a7 of the first section 102a. In some implementations, the tray
opening 102a2 comprises a front wall 102d5 extending up from the
bottom wall 102d4 of the tray opening 102a2 between the left wall
102d7 and the right wall 102d8 of the tray opening 102a2.
[0039] In some implementations, the back wall 102a6 of the first
section 102a curve transitions to the bottom wall 102a4 of the
first section 104 to allow or facilitate food for a pet to dispense
from the interior 102a3 of the first section 102a.
[0040] In some implementations, the front wall 102d5 of the tray
opening 102a2 of the first section 102 curve transitions to the
bottom wall 102d4 of the tray opening 102a2 to allow or facilitate
food for a pet to dispense from the tray opening 102a2.
[0041] In some implementations, the first section 102a is
configured to be filled with food for a pet through the top opening
102a1. In some implementations, the first section 102a is
configured to be filled with any other suitable content through the
top opening 102a1.
[0042] In some implementations, the top opening 102a1 of the first
section 102a is configured to receive the food for the pet into the
interior 102a3 of the first section 102a.
[0043] In some implementations, the first section 102a is
configured to dispense food for a pet from the tray opening 102a2.
In some implementations, the first section 102a is configured to
dispense any other suitable content from the tray opening
102a2.
[0044] In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4A, the
second section 102b is configured to hold the water container
101.
[0045] In some implementations, the second section 102b is
configured to allow the water container 101 to be positioned in the
second section 102b. In some implementations, the second section
102b is configured to allow the water container 101 to be removed
from the second section 102b.
[0046] In some implementations, the top opening 102b1 of the second
section 102b is configured to receive the water container 101 into
the interior 102b3 of the second section 102b.
[0047] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 2, the front wall
102b5 of the second section 102b comprises a water nozzle opening
102b2 configured to receive the water nozzle 109 and the drink
opening 101b of the water container 101 extending from the water
container 101 out of the interior 102b3 of the second section
102b.
[0048] In some implementations, the water nozzle opening 102b2 of
the second section 102b is a slot opening 102b2 in the front wall
102b5 of the second section 102 extending from the bottom wall
102b4 to the top opening 102b1 of the second section 102b. In some
implementations, this slot water nozzle opening 102b2 is configured
to allow the water container 101 to be inserted into the interior
102b3 of the second section 102b with the water nozzle 109 and the
drink opening 101b extending from the water container 101 out of
the interior 102b3 of the second section 102b.
[0049] In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 5,
the window 103 is configured to securely attach to the first
section 102a of the holder 102.
[0050] In some implementations, the window 103 and the first
section 102a form the top opening 102a1 of the holder 102.
[0051] In some implementations, the window 103 is configured to
hold food for a pet within the first section 102a. In some
implementations, the window 103 is configured to hold any other
suitable content within the first section 102a.
[0052] In some implementations, the window 103 is configured to
provide visual access to food for a pet held within the first
section 102a. For example, in some implementations, the window 103
is sufficiently transparent so that food contained in the first
section 102a can be viewed through the window 103.
[0053] In some implementations, the window 103 is configured to
provide visual access to any other suitable content held within the
first section 102a.
[0054] In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 6,
the cover 104 is configured to cover the top opening 102a1 of the
holder 102.
[0055] In some implementations, the cover 104 is configured to be
positioned over the top opening 102a1 of the holder 102 to close
the top opening 102a1 of the first section 102a. In some
implementations, the cover 104 is configured to be removed from the
top opening 102a1 to open the top opening 102a1.
[0056] FIG. 3 illustrates an implementation of an example water
container 101 of the mobile pet feeder 100 according to the present
disclosure. In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 1A, 3, and
6, the water container 101 comprises a fill opening 101a, a drink
opening 101b, a cap 101c, and a water nozzle 109.
[0057] In some implementations, the water container 101 has a
rectangular prism shape and an interior. In some implementations,
the water container 101 comprises a top wall 101i, a bottom wall
101d, a front wall 101e, a back wall 101f, a left wall 101g, and a
right wall 101h together forming the rectangular prism shape and
the interior.
[0058] In some implementations, the water container 101 is
configured to hold water. In some implementations, the water
container 101 is configured to hold any other suitable fluid.
[0059] In some implementations, the water container 101 is
configured to dispense water. In some implementations, the water
container 101 is configured to dispense any other suitable
fluid.
[0060] In some implementations, the water container 101 may be
insulated. In some implementations, the water container 101 may be
thermally insulated. In some implementations, the water container
101 may be insulated in any other suitable manner.
[0061] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 2, the water
container 101 is configured to be filled with water through the
fill opening 101a. In some implementations, the water container 101
is configured to be filled with any other suitable fluid through
the fill opening 101a.
[0062] In some implementations, the water container 101 is
configured to be emptied of water through the fill opening 101a. In
some implementations, the water container 101 is configured to be
emptied of any other suitable fluid through the fill opening
101a.
[0063] In some implementations, the fill opening 101a is threaded.
For example, in some implementations, the fill opening 101a
comprises threads 101a1.
[0064] In some implementations, the threads 101a1 are configured to
allow the cap 101c to be securely and removably attached from the
fill opening 101a. In some implementations, the threads 101a1 are
configured to allow the cap 101c to be removed from the fill
opening 101a.
[0065] In some implementations, the fill opening is through the top
wall 101i of the water container 101 and is configured to receive
water into the interior.
[0066] In some implementations, the water container 101 is
configured to dispense water through the drink opening 101b. For
example, in some implementations, as described further below, the
water container 101 is configured to dispense water through the
drink opening 101b by way of the water nozzle 109 connected to the
drink opening 101b.
[0067] In some implementations, the water container 101 is
configured to dispense any other suitable fluid through the drink
opening 101b.
[0068] In some implementations, the drink opening 101b is through
the front wall 101e adjacent to the bottom wall 101d and is
configured to release water out of the interior of the water
container 101.
[0069] In some implementations, the drink opening 101b is
configured to connect to the water nozzle 109 (described below).
For example, in some implementations, the drink opening 101b
comprises threads (not shown).
[0070] In some implementations, the threads (not shown) of the
drink opening 101b are configured to allow the water nozzle 109 to
be securely and removably attached from the fill opening 101a. In
some implementations, the threads of the drink opening 101b are
configured to allow the water nozzle 109 to be removed from the
fill opening 101a.
[0071] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 6, the cap 101c is
configured to cover or close the fill opening 101a of the water
container 101. In some implementations, the cap 101c is configured
to seal the fill opening 101a. For example, in some
implementations, the cap 101c is configured to prevent the release
of water from the water container 101 through the fill opening
101a.
[0072] In some implementations, the cap 101c is configured to be
positioned on the fill opening 101a of the water container 101 to
close the fill opening 101a. In some implementations, the cap 101c
is configured to be removed from the fill opening 101a to open the
fill opening 101a.
[0073] In some implementations, the cap 101c is configured to be
positioned on or removed from the fill opening 101a by the threads
101a1 of the fill opening 101a. For example, in some
implementations, the cap 101c comprises threads (not shown) that
are configured to mate with the fill opening threads 101a1.
[0074] In some implementations, the cap 101c is configured to be
positioned on or removed from the fill opening 101a in any other
suitable way.
[0075] FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate an implementation of an example
water nozzle 109 of the mobile pet feeder 100 according to the
present disclosure. In some implementations, the water nozzle 109
comprises a connector 109a, a tube 109b, a flowpath 109c, and a
stopper 109d.
[0076] In some implementations, the connector 109a and the tube
109b are connected together to form the water nozzle 109. In some
implementations, the connector 109a and the tube 109b are connected
together so that the length of the tube 109b extends at an angle
from the length of the connector 109a.
[0077] In some implementations, the interior of the connector 109a
and the interior of the tube 109b are connected together to form
the flowpath 109c.
[0078] In some implementations, the connector 109a comprises an
input opening 109a1.
[0079] In some implementations, the tube 109b comprises an output
opening 109b1.
[0080] In some implementations, the water nozzle 109 is configured
to allow water to flow through the flowpath 109f from the input
opening 109a1 of the connector 109a to the output opening 109b1 of
the tube 109b. In some implementations, the water nozzle 109 is
configured to allow any other suitable to flow fluid through the
flowpath 109f from the input opening 109a1 to the output opening
109b1.
[0081] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 1A, the input
opening 109a1 of the water nozzle 109 is configured to connect to
the drink opening 101b of the water container 101. For example, in
some implementations, the input opening 109a1 comprises threads
(not shown) that are configured to mate with threads (not shown) of
the drink opening 101b.
[0082] In some implementations, the input opening 109a1 is
configured to connect to the drink opening 101b in any other
suitable way.
[0083] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 4A, the stopper
109d is contained in the tube 109b portion of the flowpath 109c. In
some implementations, the stopper 109d is configured to extend
partially out of the flowpath 109c through the output opening
109b1.
[0084] In some implementations, the stopper 109d comprises a round
ball. In some implementations, the stopper 109d comprises a ball
bearing.
[0085] In some implementations, the stopper 109d comprises any
other suitable components.
[0086] In some implementations, the stopper 109d is configured to
block the output opening 109b1. For example, in some
implementations, the stopper 109d is configured to block the output
opening 109b1 when no contact is made with the stopper 109d at the
output opening 109b1, such as by a pet.
[0087] In some implementations, the stopper 109d is configured to
unblock the output opening 109b1. For example, in some
implementations, the stopper 109d is configured to unblock the
output opening 109b1 when contact is made with the stopper 109d at
the output opening 109b1, such as by a pet.
[0088] In some implementations, the stopper 109d is configured to
prevent water from dispensing from the water container 101 through
the flowpath 109c of the water nozzle 109 by blocking the output
opening 109b1. In some implementations, the stopper 109d is
configured to prevent any other suitable fluid from dispensing from
the water container 101 through the flowpath 109c by blocking the
output opening 109b1.
[0089] In some implementations, the stopper 109d is configured to
allow water to dispense from the water container 101 through the
flowpath 109c of the water nozzle 109 by unblocking the output
opening 109b1. In some implementations, the stopper 109d is
configured to allow any other suitable fluid to dispense from the
water container 101 through the flowpath 109c by unblocking the
output opening 109b1.
[0090] In some implementations, the water nozzle 109 is a no-drip
pet water nozzle or similar pet water nozzle device.
[0091] In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the
upper strap 105 is configured to securely and removably attach to
the holder 102.
[0092] In some implementations, the upper strap 105 is configured
to hold the mobile pet feeder 100 in a position.
[0093] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 8, the upper strap
105 is configured to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 to a headrest
154a of a vehicle front seat 154.
[0094] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 7, the upper strap
105 is configured to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 to the
headrest 154a with the mobile pet feeder 100 positioned on the
backside or seatback 154b of the vehicle front seat 154.
[0095] In some implementations, the upper strap 105 is configured
to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 to the vehicle front seat 154
with the mobile pet feeder 100 positioned in any other suitable
position in the vehicle.
[0096] In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the
lower strap 106 is also configured to securely and removably attach
to the holder 102.
[0097] In some implementations, the lower strap 106 is also
configured to hold the mobile pet feeder 100 in a position.
[0098] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 8, the lower strap
106 is configured to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 to the
backside or seatback 154b of the vehicle front seat 154.
[0099] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 7, the lower strap
106 is configured to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 to the
seatback 154b with the mobile pet feeder 100 positioned on the
backside 154b of the vehicle front seat 154.
[0100] In some implementations, the lower strap 106 is configured
to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 with the mobile pet feeder 100
positioned in any other suitable position in the vehicle.
[0101] In some implementations, the upper strap 105 and the lower
strap 106 are each attached to the holder 102. In some
implementations, the upper strap 105 and the lower strap 106 are
each configured to position and attach the holder 102 to the back
side 154b of a seat 154 of a vehicle with the back wall 102c6 of
the holder 102 positioned adjacent to the back side 154b of the
seat 154.
[0102] In some implementations, the upper strap 105 comprises a
first end 105a attached to the left wall 102a7 of the first section
102a adjacent to the top opening 102a1 of the first section 102a.
In some implementations, the upper strap 105 comprises a second end
105b attached to the right wall 102b8 of the second section 102b
adjacent to the top opening 102b1 of the second section 102b.
[0103] In some implementations, the lower strap 106 comprises a
first end 106a attached to the left wall 102a7 of the first section
102a adjacent to the bottom wall 102a4 of the first section 102a.
In some implementations, the lower strap 106 comprises a second end
106b attached to the right wall 102b8 of the second section 102b
adjacent to the bottom wall 102b4 of the second section 102b.
[0104] In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 1A, the upper
strap 105 may comprise an upper adjustment buckle 105c. Similarly,
in some implementations, the lower strap 106 may comprise a lower
adjustment buckle 106c.
[0105] In some implementations, the upper adjustment buckle 105c is
configured to adjust the length of the upper strap 105. Similarly,
in some implementations, the lower adjustment buckle 106c is
configured to adjust the length of the lower strap 106.
[0106] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 may
comprise just a single strap (not shown) that is the same or
similar to the upper strap 105 and/or the lower strap 106.
[0107] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 may
comprise one or more other straps (not shown) in addition to the
upper strap 105 and/or the lower strap 106 that are each the same
or similar to the upper strap 105 and/or the lower strap 106.
[0108] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 may
comprise additional parts (not shown), such as rivets and washers.
In some implementations, such additional parts are configured to
connect components of the mobile pet feeder 100, such as the above
described components.
[0109] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 and/or
the components of the mobile pet feeder 100 comprise any suitable
dimensions.
[0110] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 and/or
the components of the mobile pet feeder 100 is composed of any
suitable material.
[0111] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 and/or
the components of the mobile pet feeder 100 can have any suitable
appearance.
[0112] FIGS. 5-8 illustrate implementations of an example method of
use of the mobile pet feeder 100 according to the present
disclosure.
[0113] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 is
positioned on a seat 154 of the vehicle by the upper strap 105 of
the mobile pet feeder 100. In some implementations, the mobile pet
feeder 100 is positioned on the seat 154 of the vehicle by the
lower strap 106 of the mobile pet feeder 100.
[0114] In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 is
attached to the seat 154 of the vehicle by the upper strap 105 of
the mobile pet feeder 100. In some implementations, the mobile pet
feeder 100 is attached to the seat 154 of the vehicle by the lower
strap 106 of the mobile pet feeder 100.
[0115] In some implementations, the length of the upper strap 105
is adjusted (i.e., decreased or increased) with the upper
adjustment buckle 105c. Similarly, in some implementations, the
length of the lower strap 106 is adjusted with the lower adjustment
buckle 106c.
[0116] In some implementations, the cover 104 is removed from the
top opening 102a1 of the holder 102 to open the first section 102a
of the holder 102.
[0117] In some implementations, the first section 102a is filled
with food for a pet through the top opening 102a1.
[0118] In some implementations, the cover 104 is positioned over
the top opening 102a1 of the holder 102 to close the first section
102a.
[0119] In some implementations, the food for a pet is held within
the first section 102a by the window 103.
[0120] In some implementations, the food for a pet is viewed within
the first section 102a through the window 103.
[0121] In some implementations, the water container 101 is removed
from the second section 102b of the holder 102.
[0122] In some implementations, the cap 101c is removed from the
fill opening 101a of the water container 101 to open the fill
opening 101a.
[0123] In some implementations, the water container 101 is filled
with water through the fill opening 101a of the water container
101.
[0124] In some implementations, the cap 101c is positioned on the
fill opening 101a of the water container 101 to close the fill
opening 101a.
[0125] In some implementations, the water container 101 is replaced
to the second section 102b of the holder 102.
[0126] In some implementations, the food for the pet is dispensed
from the tray opening 102a2 of the first section 102a of the holder
102.
[0127] In some implementations, the water is dispensed from the
water container 101 through the drink opening 101b. In some
implementations, the water is dispensed from the drink opening 101b
of the water container 101 into the flowpath 109c of the water
nozzle 109.
[0128] In some implementations, the water is dispensed from the
drink opening 101b into the flowpath 109c through the input opening
109a1 of the water nozzle 109.
[0129] In some implementations, the water is held in the flowpath
109c at the output opening 109b1 by the stopper 109d of the water
nozzle 109.
[0130] In some implementations, the water is released from the
flowpath 109c through the output opening 109b1 of the water nozzle
109 by the stopper 109d.
[0131] In some implementations, the water is released from the
flowpath 109c through the output opening 109b1 when a pet contacts
the stopper 109d to drink from the water nozzle 109. In some
implementations, the contact of the stopper 109d by the pet moves
the stopper 109d into the flowpath 109c away from the output
opening 109b1. In some implementations, the moving of the stopper
109d into the flowpath 109c thereby unblocks the output opening
109b1 to allow the release of the water.
[0132] The figures, including photographs and drawings, comprised
herewith may represent one or more implementations of the mobile
pet feeder.
[0133] Details shown in the figures, such as dimensions,
descriptions, etc., are exemplary, and there may be implementations
of other suitable details according to the present disclosure.
[0134] Reference throughout this specification to "an embodiment"
or "implementation" or words of similar import means that a
particular described feature, structure, or characteristic is
comprised in at least one embodiment of the present invention.
Thus, the phrase "in some implementations" or a phrase of similar
import in various places throughout this specification does not
necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
[0135] Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions
set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to
which these inventions pertain having the benefit of the teachings
presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated
drawings.
[0136] The described features, structures, or characteristics may
be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In
the above description, numerous specific details are provided for a
thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled
in the relevant art will recognize, however, that embodiments of
the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific
details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In
other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations
may not be shown or described in detail.
[0137] While operations may be depicted in the drawings in a
particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that
such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in
sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed,
to achieve desirable results.
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