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US20200359595A1
US20200359595A1 US16/986,297 US202016986297A US2020359595A1 US 20200359595 A1 US20200359595 A1 US 20200359595A1 US 202016986297 A US202016986297 A US 202016986297A US 2020359595 A1 US2020359595 A1 US 2020359595A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01KANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K1/00Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/02Pigsties; Dog-kennels; Rabbit-hutches or the like
    • A01K1/035Devices for use in keeping domestic animals, e.g. fittings in housings or dog beds
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01KANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K5/00Feeding devices for stock or game ; Feeding wagons; Feeding stacks
    • A01K5/01Feed troughs; Feed pails
    • A01K5/0114Pet food dispensers; Pet food trays
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01KANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K5/00Feeding devices for stock or game ; Feeding wagons; Feeding stacks
    • A01K5/01Feed troughs; Feed pails
    • A01K5/0114Pet food dispensers; Pet food trays
    • A01K5/0135Pet food dispensers; Pet food trays with means for preventing or catching spillage
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01KANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K5/00Feeding devices for stock or game ; Feeding wagons; Feeding stacks
    • A01K5/02Automatic devices
    • A01K5/0225Gravity replenishment from a reserve, e.g. a hopper
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01KANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K7/00Watering equipment for stock or game
    • A01K7/02Automatic devices
    • A01K7/06Automatic devices actuated by the animal

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  • This disclosure relates to implementations of a mobile pet feeder.
  • Pets such as dogs or cats
  • a vehicle such as a car or sports utility vehicle (SUV).
  • SUV sports utility vehicle
  • 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.
  • FIG. 1A illustrates an implementation of an example mobile pet feeder according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1B illustrates an exploded view of the example mobile pet feeder shown in FIG. 1A .
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an implementation of an example holder of the mobile pet feeder according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an implementation of an example water container of the mobile pet feeder according to the present disclosure.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • the mobile pet feeder comprises a water container, a holder, an upper strap, and a lower strap.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate an implementation of an example mobile pet feeder 100 according to the present disclosure.
  • the mobile pet feeder 100 comprises a water container 101 , a holder 102 , an upper strap 105 , and a lower strap 106 .
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • the pet is a dog or cat. In some implementations, the pet is any other suitable pet.
  • 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.
  • the vehicle is a car, sports utility vehicle (SUV), mini-van, or truck. In some implementations, the vehicle is any other suitable vehicle.
  • SUV sports utility vehicle
  • mini-van mini-van
  • truck any other suitable vehicle.
  • the mobile pet feeder 100 is used to dispense food and water to a pet in a vehicle.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an implementation of an example holder 102 of the mobile pet feeder 100 according to the present disclosure.
  • the holder 102 comprises a first section 102 a , a second section 102 b , a window 103 , and a cover 104 .
  • the first section 102 a is configured to hold food for a pet. In some implementations, the first section 102 a is configured to hold any other suitable content.
  • the first section 102 a comprises a top opening 102 a 1 and a tray opening 102 a 2 .
  • the first section 102 a and the second section 102 b each have a rectangular prism shape and an interior 102 a 3 , 102 b 3 .
  • the first section 102 a and the second section 102 b each comprise a top opening 102 a 1 , 102 b 1 , a bottom wall 102 a 4 , 102 b 4 , a front wall 102 a 5 , 102 b 5 , a back wall 102 a 6 , 102 b 6 , a left wall 102 a 7 , 102 b 7 , and a right wall 102 a 8 , 102 b 8 together forming the rectangular prism shape and the interior 102 a 3 , 102 b 3 of each respectively.
  • the front wall 102 a 5 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 102 a 3 of the first section 102 a.
  • first section 102 a and the second section 102 b are side-by-side adjacent along the right wall 102 a 8 of the first section 102 a and the left wall 102 b 7 of the second section 102 b.
  • the holder 102 has an overall rectangular prism shape formed by the first section 102 a and the second section 102 b .
  • the holder 102 comprises a back wall 102 c 6 formed by the back wall 102 a 6 of the first section 102 a and the back wall 102 b 6 of the second section 102 b.
  • the tray opening 102 a 2 extends from the front wall 102 a 5 of the first section adjacent 102 a to the bottom wall 102 a 4 of the first section 102 a In some implementations, the tray opening 102 a 2 is configured to hold and dispense food to a pet from the interior 102 a 3 of the first section 102 a.
  • the tray opening 102 a 2 comprises a bottom wall 102 d 4 extending from the bottom wall 102 a 4 of the first section 102 a . In some implementations, the tray opening 102 a 2 comprises a left wall 102 d 7 extending from the left wall 102 a 7 of the first section 102 a . In some implementations, the tray opening 102 a 2 comprises a right wall 102 d 8 extending from the right wall 102 a 7 of the first section 102 a .
  • the tray opening 102 a 2 comprises a front wall 102 d 5 extending up from the bottom wall 102 d 4 of the tray opening 102 a 2 between the left wall 102 d 7 and the right wall 102 d 8 of the tray opening 102 a 2 .
  • the back wall 102 a 6 of the first section 102 a curve transitions to the bottom wall 102 a 4 of the first section 104 to allow or facilitate food for a pet to dispense from the interior 102 a 3 of the first section 102 a.
  • the front wall 102 d 5 of the tray opening 102 a 2 of the first section 102 curve transitions to the bottom wall 102 d 4 of the tray opening 102 a 2 to allow or facilitate food for a pet to dispense from the tray opening 102 a 2 .
  • the first section 102 a is configured to be filled with food for a pet through the top opening 102 a 1 . In some implementations, the first section 102 a is configured to be filled with any other suitable content through the top opening 102 a 1 .
  • the top opening 102 a 1 of the first section 102 a is configured to receive the food for the pet into the interior 102 a 3 of the first section 102 a.
  • the first section 102 a is configured to dispense food for a pet from the tray opening 102 a 2 . In some implementations, the first section 102 a is configured to dispense any other suitable content from the tray opening 102 a 2 .
  • the second section 102 b is configured to hold the water container 101 .
  • the second section 102 b is configured to allow the water container 101 to be positioned in the second section 102 b . In some implementations, the second section 102 b is configured to allow the water container 101 to be removed from the second section 102 b.
  • the top opening 102 b 1 of the second section 102 b is configured to receive the water container 101 into the interior 102 b 3 of the second section 102 b.
  • the front wall 102 b 5 of the second section 102 b comprises a water nozzle opening 102 b 2 configured to receive the water nozzle 109 and the drink opening 101 b of the water container 101 extending from the water container 101 out of the interior 102 b 3 of the second section 102 b.
  • the water nozzle opening 102 b 2 of the second section 102 b is a slot opening 102 b 2 in the front wall 102 b 5 of the second section 102 extending from the bottom wall 102 b 4 to the top opening 102 b 1 of the second section 102 b .
  • this slot water nozzle opening 102 b 2 is configured to allow the water container 101 to be inserted into the interior 102 b 3 of the second section 102 b with the water nozzle 109 and the drink opening 101 b extending from the water container 101 out of the interior 102 b 3 of the second section 102 b.
  • the window 103 is configured to securely attach to the first section 102 a of the holder 102 .
  • the window 103 and the first section 102 a form the top opening 102 a 1 of the holder 102 .
  • the window 103 is configured to hold food for a pet within the first section 102 a . In some implementations, the window 103 is configured to hold any other suitable content within the first section 102 a.
  • the window 103 is configured to provide visual access to food for a pet held within the first section 102 a .
  • the window 103 is sufficiently transparent so that food contained in the first section 102 a can be viewed through the window 103 .
  • the window 103 is configured to provide visual access to any other suitable content held within the first section 102 a.
  • the cover 104 is configured to cover the top opening 102 a 1 of the holder 102 .
  • the cover 104 is configured to be positioned over the top opening 102 a 1 of the holder 102 to close the top opening 102 a 1 of the first section 102 a . In some implementations, the cover 104 is configured to be removed from the top opening 102 a 1 to open the top opening 102 a 1 .
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an implementation of an example water container 101 of the mobile pet feeder 100 according to the present disclosure.
  • the water container 101 comprises a fill opening 101 a , a drink opening 101 b , a cap 101 c , and a water nozzle 109 .
  • the water container 101 has a rectangular prism shape and an interior.
  • the water container 101 comprises a top wall 101 i , a bottom wall 101 d , a front wall 101 e , a back wall 101 f , a left wall 101 g , and a right wall 101 h together forming the rectangular prism shape and the interior.
  • the water container 101 is configured to hold water. In some implementations, the water container 101 is configured to hold any other suitable fluid.
  • the water container 101 is configured to dispense water. In some implementations, the water container 101 is configured to dispense any other suitable fluid.
  • 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.
  • the water container 101 is configured to be filled with water through the fill opening 101 a . In some implementations, the water container 101 is configured to be filled with any other suitable fluid through the fill opening 101 a.
  • the water container 101 is configured to be emptied of water through the fill opening 101 a . In some implementations, the water container 101 is configured to be emptied of any other suitable fluid through the fill opening 101 a.
  • the fill opening 101 a is threaded.
  • the fill opening 101 a comprises threads 101 a 1 .
  • the threads 101 a 1 are configured to allow the cap 101 c to be securely and removably attached from the fill opening 101 a . In some implementations, the threads 101 a 1 are configured to allow the cap 101 c to be removed from the fill opening 101 a.
  • the fill opening is through the top wall 101 i of the water container 101 and is configured to receive water into the interior.
  • the water container 101 is configured to dispense water through the drink opening 101 b .
  • the water container 101 is configured to dispense water through the drink opening 101 b by way of the water nozzle 109 connected to the drink opening 101 b.
  • the water container 101 is configured to dispense any other suitable fluid through the drink opening 101 b.
  • the drink opening 101 b is through the front wall 101 e adjacent to the bottom wall 101 d and is configured to release water out of the interior of the water container 101 .
  • the drink opening 101 b is configured to connect to the water nozzle 109 (described below).
  • the drink opening 101 b comprises threads (not shown).
  • the threads (not shown) of the drink opening 101 b are configured to allow the water nozzle 109 to be securely and removably attached from the fill opening 101 a . In some implementations, the threads of the drink opening 101 b are configured to allow the water nozzle 109 to be removed from the fill opening 101 a.
  • the cap 101 c is configured to cover or close the fill opening 101 a of the water container 101 .
  • the cap 101 c is configured to seal the fill opening 101 a .
  • the cap 101 c is configured to prevent the release of water from the water container 101 through the fill opening 101 a.
  • the cap 101 c is configured to be positioned on the fill opening 101 a of the water container 101 to close the fill opening 101 a . In some implementations, the cap 101 c is configured to be removed from the fill opening 101 a to open the fill opening 101 a.
  • the cap 101 c is configured to be positioned on or removed from the fill opening 101 a by the threads 101 a 1 of the fill opening 101 a .
  • the cap 101 c comprises threads (not shown) that are configured to mate with the fill opening threads 101 a 1 .
  • the cap 101 c is configured to be positioned on or removed from the fill opening 101 a in any other suitable way.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate an implementation of an example water nozzle 109 of the mobile pet feeder 100 according to the present disclosure.
  • the water nozzle 109 comprises a connector 109 a , a tube 109 b , a flowpath 109 c , and a stopper 109 d.
  • the connector 109 a and the tube 109 b are connected together to form the water nozzle 109 . In some implementations, the connector 109 a and the tube 109 b are connected together so that the length of the tube 109 b extends at an angle from the length of the connector 109 a.
  • the interior of the connector 109 a and the interior of the tube 109 b are connected together to form the flowpath 109 c.
  • the connector 109 a comprises an input opening 109 a 1 .
  • the tube 109 b comprises an output opening 109 b 1 .
  • the water nozzle 109 is configured to allow water to flow through the flowpath 109 f from the input opening 109 a 1 of the connector 109 a to the output opening 109 b 1 of the tube 109 b . In some implementations, the water nozzle 109 is configured to allow any other suitable to flow fluid through the flowpath 109 f from the input opening 109 a 1 to the output opening 109 b 1 .
  • the input opening 109 a 1 of the water nozzle 109 is configured to connect to the drink opening 101 b of the water container 101 .
  • the input opening 109 a 1 comprises threads (not shown) that are configured to mate with threads (not shown) of the drink opening 101 b.
  • the input opening 109 a 1 is configured to connect to the drink opening 101 b in any other suitable way.
  • the stopper 109 d is contained in the tube 109 b portion of the flowpath 109 c . In some implementations, the stopper 109 d is configured to extend partially out of the flowpath 109 c through the output opening 109 b 1 .
  • the stopper 109 d comprises a round ball. In some implementations, the stopper 109 d comprises a ball bearing.
  • the stopper 109 d comprises any other suitable components.
  • the stopper 109 d is configured to block the output opening 109 b 1 .
  • the stopper 109 d is configured to block the output opening 109 b 1 when no contact is made with the stopper 109 d at the output opening 109 b 1 , such as by a pet.
  • the stopper 109 d is configured to unblock the output opening 109 b 1 .
  • the stopper 109 d is configured to unblock the output opening 109 b 1 when contact is made with the stopper 109 d at the output opening 109 b 1 , such as by a pet.
  • the stopper 109 d is configured to prevent water from dispensing from the water container 101 through the flowpath 109 c of the water nozzle 109 by blocking the output opening 109 b 1 . In some implementations, the stopper 109 d is configured to prevent any other suitable fluid from dispensing from the water container 101 through the flowpath 109 c by blocking the output opening 109 b 1 .
  • the stopper 109 d is configured to allow water to dispense from the water container 101 through the flowpath 109 c of the water nozzle 109 by unblocking the output opening 109 b 1 . In some implementations, the stopper 109 d is configured to allow any other suitable fluid to dispense from the water container 101 through the flowpath 109 c by unblocking the output opening 109 b 1 .
  • the water nozzle 109 is a no-drip pet water nozzle or similar pet water nozzle device.
  • the upper strap 105 is configured to securely and removably attach to the holder 102 .
  • the upper strap 105 is configured to hold the mobile pet feeder 100 in a position.
  • the upper strap 105 is configured to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 to a headrest 154 a of a vehicle front seat 154 .
  • the upper strap 105 is configured to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 to the headrest 154 a with the mobile pet feeder 100 positioned on the backside or seatback 154 b of the vehicle front seat 154 .
  • 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.
  • the lower strap 106 is also configured to securely and removably attach to the holder 102 .
  • the lower strap 106 is also configured to hold the mobile pet feeder 100 in a position.
  • the lower strap 106 is configured to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 to the backside or seatback 154 b of the vehicle front seat 154 .
  • the lower strap 106 is configured to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 to the seatback 154 b with the mobile pet feeder 100 positioned on the backside 154 b of the vehicle front seat 154 .
  • 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.
  • 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 154 b of a seat 154 of a vehicle with the back wall 102 c 6 of the holder 102 positioned adjacent to the back side 154 b of the seat 154 .
  • the upper strap 105 comprises a first end 105 a attached to the left wall 102 a 7 of the first section 102 a adjacent to the top opening 102 a 1 of the first section 102 a . In some implementations, the upper strap 105 comprises a second end 105 b attached to the right wall 102 b 8 of the second section 102 b adjacent to the top opening 102 b 1 of the second section 102 b.
  • the lower strap 106 comprises a first end 106 a attached to the left wall 102 a 7 of the first section 102 a adjacent to the bottom wall 102 a 4 of the first section 102 a . In some implementations, the lower strap 106 comprises a second end 106 b attached to the right wall 102 b 8 of the second section 102 b adjacent to the bottom wall 102 b 4 of the second section 102 b.
  • the upper strap 105 may comprise an upper adjustment buckle 105 c .
  • the lower strap 106 may comprise a lower adjustment buckle 106 c.
  • the upper adjustment buckle 105 c is configured to adjust the length of the upper strap 105 .
  • the lower adjustment buckle 106 c is configured to adjust the length of the lower strap 106 .
  • 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 .
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • the mobile pet feeder 100 and/or the components of the mobile pet feeder 100 comprise any suitable dimensions.
  • the mobile pet feeder 100 and/or the components of the mobile pet feeder 100 is composed of any suitable material.
  • the mobile pet feeder 100 and/or the components of the mobile pet feeder 100 can have any suitable appearance.
  • FIGS. 5-8 illustrate implementations of an example method of use of the mobile pet feeder 100 according to the present disclosure.
  • 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 .
  • 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 .
  • the length of the upper strap 105 is adjusted (i.e., decreased or increased) with the upper adjustment buckle 105 c .
  • the length of the lower strap 106 is adjusted with the lower adjustment buckle 106 c.
  • the cover 104 is removed from the top opening 102 a 1 of the holder 102 to open the first section 102 a of the holder 102 .
  • the first section 102 a is filled with food for a pet through the top opening 102 a 1 .
  • the cover 104 is positioned over the top opening 102 a 1 of the holder 102 to close the first section 102 a.
  • the food for a pet is held within the first section 102 a by the window 103 .
  • the food for a pet is viewed within the first section 102 a through the window 103 .
  • the water container 101 is removed from the second section 102 b of the holder 102 .
  • the cap 101 c is removed from the fill opening 101 a of the water container 101 to open the fill opening 101 a.
  • the water container 101 is filled with water through the fill opening 101 a of the water container 101 .
  • the cap 101 c is positioned on the fill opening 101 a of the water container 101 to close the fill opening 101 a.
  • the water container 101 is replaced to the second section 102 b of the holder 102 .
  • the food for the pet is dispensed from the tray opening 102 a 2 of the first section 102 a of the holder 102 .
  • the water is dispensed from the water container 101 through the drink opening 101 b . In some implementations, the water is dispensed from the drink opening 101 b of the water container 101 into the flowpath 109 c of the water nozzle 109 .
  • the water is dispensed from the drink opening 101 b into the flowpath 109 c through the input opening 109 a 1 of the water nozzle 109 .
  • the water is held in the flowpath 109 c at the output opening 109 b 1 by the stopper 109 d of the water nozzle 109 .
  • the water is released from the flowpath 109 c through the output opening 109 b 1 of the water nozzle 109 by the stopper 109 d.
  • the water is released from the flowpath 109 c through the output opening 109 b 1 when a pet contacts the stopper 109 d to drink from the water nozzle 109 .
  • the contact of the stopper 109 d by the pet moves the stopper 109 d into the flowpath 109 c away from the output opening 109 b 1 .
  • the moving of the stopper 109 d into the flowpath 109 c thereby unblocks the output opening 109 b 1 to allow the release of the water.

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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.

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    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
  • 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
  • This disclosure relates to implementations of a mobile pet feeder.
  • BACKGROUND
  • 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.
  • 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
  • FIG. 1A illustrates an implementation of an example mobile pet feeder according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1B illustrates an exploded view of the example mobile pet feeder shown in FIG. 1A.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an implementation of an example holder of the mobile pet feeder according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an implementation of an example water container of the mobile pet feeder according to the present disclosure.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In some implementations, the pet is a dog or cat. In some implementations, the pet is any other suitable pet.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 is used to dispense food and water to a pet in a vehicle.
  • 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 102 a, a second section 102 b, a window 103, and a cover 104.
  • In some implementations, the first section 102 a is configured to hold food for a pet. In some implementations, the first section 102 a is configured to hold any other suitable content.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 2, the first section 102 a comprises a top opening 102 a 1 and a tray opening 102 a 2.
  • In some implementations, the first section 102 a and the second section 102 b each have a rectangular prism shape and an interior 102 a 3, 102 b 3. In some implementations, the first section 102 a and the second section 102 b each comprise a top opening 102 a 1, 102 b 1, a bottom wall 102 a 4, 102 b 4, a front wall 102 a 5, 102 b 5, a back wall 102 a 6, 102 b 6, a left wall 102 a 7, 102 b 7, and a right wall 102 a 8, 102 b 8 together forming the rectangular prism shape and the interior 102 a 3, 102 b 3 of each respectively.
  • In some implementations, the front wall 102 a 5 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 102 a 3 of the first section 102 a.
  • In some implementations, the first section 102 a and the second section 102 b are side-by-side adjacent along the right wall 102 a 8 of the first section 102 a and the left wall 102 b 7 of the second section 102 b.
  • In some implementations, the holder 102 has an overall rectangular prism shape formed by the first section 102 a and the second section 102 b. In some implementations, the holder 102 comprises a back wall 102 c 6 formed by the back wall 102 a 6 of the first section 102 a and the back wall 102 b 6 of the second section 102 b.
  • In some implementations, the tray opening 102 a 2 extends from the front wall 102 a 5 of the first section adjacent 102 a to the bottom wall 102 a 4 of the first section 102 a In some implementations, the tray opening 102 a 2 is configured to hold and dispense food to a pet from the interior 102 a 3 of the first section 102 a.
  • In some implementations, the tray opening 102 a 2 comprises a bottom wall 102 d 4 extending from the bottom wall 102 a 4 of the first section 102 a. In some implementations, the tray opening 102 a 2 comprises a left wall 102 d 7 extending from the left wall 102 a 7 of the first section 102 a. In some implementations, the tray opening 102 a 2 comprises a right wall 102 d 8 extending from the right wall 102 a 7 of the first section 102 a. In some implementations, the tray opening 102 a 2 comprises a front wall 102 d 5 extending up from the bottom wall 102 d 4 of the tray opening 102 a 2 between the left wall 102 d 7 and the right wall 102 d 8 of the tray opening 102 a 2.
  • In some implementations, the back wall 102 a 6 of the first section 102 a curve transitions to the bottom wall 102 a 4 of the first section 104 to allow or facilitate food for a pet to dispense from the interior 102 a 3 of the first section 102 a.
  • In some implementations, the front wall 102 d 5 of the tray opening 102 a 2 of the first section 102 curve transitions to the bottom wall 102 d 4 of the tray opening 102 a 2 to allow or facilitate food for a pet to dispense from the tray opening 102 a 2.
  • In some implementations, the first section 102 a is configured to be filled with food for a pet through the top opening 102 a 1. In some implementations, the first section 102 a is configured to be filled with any other suitable content through the top opening 102 a 1.
  • In some implementations, the top opening 102 a 1 of the first section 102 a is configured to receive the food for the pet into the interior 102 a 3 of the first section 102 a.
  • In some implementations, the first section 102 a is configured to dispense food for a pet from the tray opening 102 a 2. In some implementations, the first section 102 a is configured to dispense any other suitable content from the tray opening 102 a 2.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4A, the second section 102 b is configured to hold the water container 101.
  • In some implementations, the second section 102 b is configured to allow the water container 101 to be positioned in the second section 102 b. In some implementations, the second section 102 b is configured to allow the water container 101 to be removed from the second section 102 b.
  • In some implementations, the top opening 102 b 1 of the second section 102 b is configured to receive the water container 101 into the interior 102 b 3 of the second section 102 b.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 2, the front wall 102 b 5 of the second section 102 b comprises a water nozzle opening 102 b 2 configured to receive the water nozzle 109 and the drink opening 101 b of the water container 101 extending from the water container 101 out of the interior 102 b 3 of the second section 102 b.
  • In some implementations, the water nozzle opening 102 b 2 of the second section 102 b is a slot opening 102 b 2 in the front wall 102 b 5 of the second section 102 extending from the bottom wall 102 b 4 to the top opening 102 b 1 of the second section 102 b. In some implementations, this slot water nozzle opening 102 b 2 is configured to allow the water container 101 to be inserted into the interior 102 b 3 of the second section 102 b with the water nozzle 109 and the drink opening 101 b extending from the water container 101 out of the interior 102 b 3 of the second section 102 b.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 5, the window 103 is configured to securely attach to the first section 102 a of the holder 102.
  • In some implementations, the window 103 and the first section 102 a form the top opening 102 a 1 of the holder 102.
  • In some implementations, the window 103 is configured to hold food for a pet within the first section 102 a. In some implementations, the window 103 is configured to hold any other suitable content within the first section 102 a.
  • In some implementations, the window 103 is configured to provide visual access to food for a pet held within the first section 102 a. For example, in some implementations, the window 103 is sufficiently transparent so that food contained in the first section 102 a can be viewed through the window 103.
  • In some implementations, the window 103 is configured to provide visual access to any other suitable content held within the first section 102 a.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 6, the cover 104 is configured to cover the top opening 102 a 1 of the holder 102.
  • In some implementations, the cover 104 is configured to be positioned over the top opening 102 a 1 of the holder 102 to close the top opening 102 a 1 of the first section 102 a. In some implementations, the cover 104 is configured to be removed from the top opening 102 a 1 to open the top opening 102 a 1.
  • 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 101 a, a drink opening 101 b, a cap 101 c, and a water nozzle 109.
  • 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 101 i, a bottom wall 101 d, a front wall 101 e, a back wall 101 f, a left wall 101 g, and a right wall 101 h together forming the rectangular prism shape and the interior.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 2, the water container 101 is configured to be filled with water through the fill opening 101 a. In some implementations, the water container 101 is configured to be filled with any other suitable fluid through the fill opening 101 a.
  • In some implementations, the water container 101 is configured to be emptied of water through the fill opening 101 a. In some implementations, the water container 101 is configured to be emptied of any other suitable fluid through the fill opening 101 a.
  • In some implementations, the fill opening 101 a is threaded. For example, in some implementations, the fill opening 101 a comprises threads 101 a 1.
  • In some implementations, the threads 101 a 1 are configured to allow the cap 101 c to be securely and removably attached from the fill opening 101 a. In some implementations, the threads 101 a 1 are configured to allow the cap 101 c to be removed from the fill opening 101 a.
  • In some implementations, the fill opening is through the top wall 101 i of the water container 101 and is configured to receive water into the interior.
  • In some implementations, the water container 101 is configured to dispense water through the drink opening 101 b. For example, in some implementations, as described further below, the water container 101 is configured to dispense water through the drink opening 101 b by way of the water nozzle 109 connected to the drink opening 101 b.
  • In some implementations, the water container 101 is configured to dispense any other suitable fluid through the drink opening 101 b.
  • In some implementations, the drink opening 101 b is through the front wall 101 e adjacent to the bottom wall 101 d and is configured to release water out of the interior of the water container 101.
  • In some implementations, the drink opening 101 b is configured to connect to the water nozzle 109 (described below). For example, in some implementations, the drink opening 101 b comprises threads (not shown).
  • In some implementations, the threads (not shown) of the drink opening 101 b are configured to allow the water nozzle 109 to be securely and removably attached from the fill opening 101 a. In some implementations, the threads of the drink opening 101 b are configured to allow the water nozzle 109 to be removed from the fill opening 101 a.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 6, the cap 101 c is configured to cover or close the fill opening 101 a of the water container 101. In some implementations, the cap 101 c is configured to seal the fill opening 101 a. For example, in some implementations, the cap 101 c is configured to prevent the release of water from the water container 101 through the fill opening 101 a.
  • In some implementations, the cap 101 c is configured to be positioned on the fill opening 101 a of the water container 101 to close the fill opening 101 a. In some implementations, the cap 101 c is configured to be removed from the fill opening 101 a to open the fill opening 101 a.
  • In some implementations, the cap 101 c is configured to be positioned on or removed from the fill opening 101 a by the threads 101 a 1 of the fill opening 101 a. For example, in some implementations, the cap 101 c comprises threads (not shown) that are configured to mate with the fill opening threads 101 a 1.
  • In some implementations, the cap 101 c is configured to be positioned on or removed from the fill opening 101 a in any other suitable way.
  • 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 109 a, a tube 109 b, a flowpath 109 c, and a stopper 109 d.
  • In some implementations, the connector 109 a and the tube 109 b are connected together to form the water nozzle 109. In some implementations, the connector 109 a and the tube 109 b are connected together so that the length of the tube 109 b extends at an angle from the length of the connector 109 a.
  • In some implementations, the interior of the connector 109 a and the interior of the tube 109 b are connected together to form the flowpath 109 c.
  • In some implementations, the connector 109 a comprises an input opening 109 a 1.
  • In some implementations, the tube 109 b comprises an output opening 109 b 1.
  • In some implementations, the water nozzle 109 is configured to allow water to flow through the flowpath 109 f from the input opening 109 a 1 of the connector 109 a to the output opening 109 b 1 of the tube 109 b. In some implementations, the water nozzle 109 is configured to allow any other suitable to flow fluid through the flowpath 109 f from the input opening 109 a 1 to the output opening 109 b 1.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 1A, the input opening 109 a 1 of the water nozzle 109 is configured to connect to the drink opening 101 b of the water container 101. For example, in some implementations, the input opening 109 a 1 comprises threads (not shown) that are configured to mate with threads (not shown) of the drink opening 101 b.
  • In some implementations, the input opening 109 a 1 is configured to connect to the drink opening 101 b in any other suitable way.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 4A, the stopper 109 d is contained in the tube 109 b portion of the flowpath 109 c. In some implementations, the stopper 109 d is configured to extend partially out of the flowpath 109 c through the output opening 109 b 1.
  • In some implementations, the stopper 109 d comprises a round ball. In some implementations, the stopper 109 d comprises a ball bearing.
  • In some implementations, the stopper 109 d comprises any other suitable components.
  • In some implementations, the stopper 109 d is configured to block the output opening 109 b 1. For example, in some implementations, the stopper 109 d is configured to block the output opening 109 b 1 when no contact is made with the stopper 109 d at the output opening 109 b 1, such as by a pet.
  • In some implementations, the stopper 109 d is configured to unblock the output opening 109 b 1. For example, in some implementations, the stopper 109 d is configured to unblock the output opening 109 b 1 when contact is made with the stopper 109 d at the output opening 109 b 1, such as by a pet.
  • In some implementations, the stopper 109 d is configured to prevent water from dispensing from the water container 101 through the flowpath 109 c of the water nozzle 109 by blocking the output opening 109 b 1. In some implementations, the stopper 109 d is configured to prevent any other suitable fluid from dispensing from the water container 101 through the flowpath 109 c by blocking the output opening 109 b 1.
  • In some implementations, the stopper 109 d is configured to allow water to dispense from the water container 101 through the flowpath 109 c of the water nozzle 109 by unblocking the output opening 109 b 1. In some implementations, the stopper 109 d is configured to allow any other suitable fluid to dispense from the water container 101 through the flowpath 109 c by unblocking the output opening 109 b 1.
  • In some implementations, the water nozzle 109 is a no-drip pet water nozzle or similar pet water nozzle device.
  • 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.
  • In some implementations, the upper strap 105 is configured to hold the mobile pet feeder 100 in a position.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 8, the upper strap 105 is configured to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 to a headrest 154 a of a vehicle front seat 154.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 7, the upper strap 105 is configured to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 to the headrest 154 a with the mobile pet feeder 100 positioned on the backside or seatback 154 b of the vehicle front seat 154.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In some implementations, the lower strap 106 is also configured to hold the mobile pet feeder 100 in a position.
  • 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 154 b of the vehicle front seat 154.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 7, the lower strap 106 is configured to attach the mobile pet feeder 100 to the seatback 154 b with the mobile pet feeder 100 positioned on the backside 154 b of the vehicle front seat 154.
  • 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.
  • 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 154 b of a seat 154 of a vehicle with the back wall 102 c 6 of the holder 102 positioned adjacent to the back side 154 b of the seat 154.
  • In some implementations, the upper strap 105 comprises a first end 105 a attached to the left wall 102 a 7 of the first section 102 a adjacent to the top opening 102 a 1 of the first section 102 a. In some implementations, the upper strap 105 comprises a second end 105 b attached to the right wall 102 b 8 of the second section 102 b adjacent to the top opening 102 b 1 of the second section 102 b.
  • In some implementations, the lower strap 106 comprises a first end 106 a attached to the left wall 102 a 7 of the first section 102 a adjacent to the bottom wall 102 a 4 of the first section 102 a. In some implementations, the lower strap 106 comprises a second end 106 b attached to the right wall 102 b 8 of the second section 102 b adjacent to the bottom wall 102 b 4 of the second section 102 b.
  • In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 1A, the upper strap 105 may comprise an upper adjustment buckle 105 c. Similarly, in some implementations, the lower strap 106 may comprise a lower adjustment buckle 106 c.
  • In some implementations, the upper adjustment buckle 105 c is configured to adjust the length of the upper strap 105. Similarly, in some implementations, the lower adjustment buckle 106 c is configured to adjust the length of the lower strap 106.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 and/or the components of the mobile pet feeder 100 comprise any suitable dimensions.
  • In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 and/or the components of the mobile pet feeder 100 is composed of any suitable material.
  • In some implementations, the mobile pet feeder 100 and/or the components of the mobile pet feeder 100 can have any suitable appearance.
  • FIGS. 5-8 illustrate implementations of an example method of use of the mobile pet feeder 100 according to the present disclosure.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In some implementations, the length of the upper strap 105 is adjusted (i.e., decreased or increased) with the upper adjustment buckle 105 c. Similarly, in some implementations, the length of the lower strap 106 is adjusted with the lower adjustment buckle 106 c.
  • In some implementations, the cover 104 is removed from the top opening 102 a 1 of the holder 102 to open the first section 102 a of the holder 102.
  • In some implementations, the first section 102 a is filled with food for a pet through the top opening 102 a 1.
  • In some implementations, the cover 104 is positioned over the top opening 102 a 1 of the holder 102 to close the first section 102 a.
  • In some implementations, the food for a pet is held within the first section 102 a by the window 103.
  • In some implementations, the food for a pet is viewed within the first section 102 a through the window 103.
  • In some implementations, the water container 101 is removed from the second section 102 b of the holder 102.
  • In some implementations, the cap 101 c is removed from the fill opening 101 a of the water container 101 to open the fill opening 101 a.
  • In some implementations, the water container 101 is filled with water through the fill opening 101 a of the water container 101.
  • In some implementations, the cap 101 c is positioned on the fill opening 101 a of the water container 101 to close the fill opening 101 a.
  • In some implementations, the water container 101 is replaced to the second section 102 b of the holder 102.
  • In some implementations, the food for the pet is dispensed from the tray opening 102 a 2 of the first section 102 a of the holder 102.
  • In some implementations, the water is dispensed from the water container 101 through the drink opening 101 b. In some implementations, the water is dispensed from the drink opening 101 b of the water container 101 into the flowpath 109 c of the water nozzle 109.
  • In some implementations, the water is dispensed from the drink opening 101 b into the flowpath 109 c through the input opening 109 a 1 of the water nozzle 109.
  • In some implementations, the water is held in the flowpath 109 c at the output opening 109 b 1 by the stopper 109 d of the water nozzle 109.
  • In some implementations, the water is released from the flowpath 109 c through the output opening 109 b 1 of the water nozzle 109 by the stopper 109 d.
  • In some implementations, the water is released from the flowpath 109 c through the output opening 109 b 1 when a pet contacts the stopper 109 d to drink from the water nozzle 109. In some implementations, the contact of the stopper 109 d by the pet moves the stopper 109 d into the flowpath 109 c away from the output opening 109 b 1. In some implementations, the moving of the stopper 109 d into the flowpath 109 c thereby unblocks the output opening 109 b 1 to allow the release of the water.
  • The figures, including photographs and drawings, comprised herewith may represent one or more implementations of the mobile pet feeder.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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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.
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