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Self-filling and self-draining watering device

  • US 8,104,431 B2
  • Filed: 01/15/2009
  • Issued: 01/31/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/15/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A pet-watering apparatus comprising:

  • a first compartment having a bowl accepting a fluid from an inlet opening, wherein said fluid is continuously drained from said bowl through at least one drain opening of the bowl;

    a second compartment proximate said first compartment housing a reservoir in communication with the at least one drain opening, the reservoir temporarily retaining said continuously drained fluid;

    a pump to facilitate movement of said retained fluid through a drain line connected to an outlet line, the outlet line configured to discharge the fluid away from the reservoir to a final discharge point located external to the apparatus;

    a float switch set to actuate said pump; and

    a sensor detecting a presence, wherein said presence detected by said sensor triggers a flow of said fluid to enter said bowl.

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