A liquid dispenser for animals

Abstract

A liquid dispenser, comprising: a container configured to store liquid and having an upper rim defining an upper opening; a base to support the container and having a thermoelectric device to change atemperature of the liquid in the container; a pump having an inlet to suction liquid stored in the container and an outlet to discharge the liquid; a filter assembly having at least one first filterand being supported on the upper rim of the container, the filter assembly having an inner opening, a bottom surface surrounding the inner opening, and an inclined wall extending from the bottom surface and being supported by the upper rim of the container; and a dispensing assembly to cover the inner opening of the filter assembly such that the dispensing assembly and the filter assembly close the upper opening of the container, the dispensing assembly having a top plate, the top plate having a hole communicating with the outlet of the pump such that the liquid pumped by the pump spreads overthe top plate, cascades to the filter assembly to be filtered by the first filter, and returns to the container.

Description

technical field [0001] Disclosed herein is a liquid dispenser for supplying liquid to an animal, such as a pet. Background technique [0002] Along with attachment and interest in pets, the pet-owning population has increased in recent years. Like most animals, pets must drink to survive and maintain their biorhythms. Since pets are often left alone and due to difficulty communicating with their human owners, the need for pet water dispensers or water supplies has increased. [0003] European Patent No. 3315022A, Korean Patent No. 10-1825334B1, and U.S. Publication Nos. 2014 / 0053781, 2015 / 0313180, 2010 / 0095897, and 2012 / 0216751 (hereinafter referred to as "prior art") disclose drinking water for pets. bowl. However, such drinking bowls have various disadvantages, which are addressed by the present disclosure. [0004] European Patent No. 3315022 A1 discloses a fountain drinking fountain (or "water fountain") for pets comprising: a drinking bowl; a technical block with a ...

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Problems solved by technology

Therefore, similar to the fountain drinkers described above where the water flows over a shallow surface, it may be difficult for pets to drink from a cat fountain drinker or for many pets to drink at the same time

While a cat fountain drinker might provide water that overflows the bowl, it won't treat seasonal depression or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

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