Pet power buzzer bowl set

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pet power double bee bowl set, can make pet and owner not in same room or next door house, also can convey their desire of drinking water or eating food, on the central space platform surface of pet power double bee bowl, pet can press any one of two buttons to remind owner that it needs water or food, waterproof button is connected with the loudspeaker of one side of central area, in order to can contact with owner 100 meters away, a radio frequency transmitter is installed on one side behind the loudspeaker, and the receiver can be used as key ring, the bowl and key ring also have different sound and light, can be used for identifying water and food, and the receiver on the key ring can be closed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a pet drinking and communication system, comprising a double pet bowl with a central section containing two pet operation buttons and a speaker. While satisfying the pet's drinking needs, it also allows the pet to actively convey thirst and hunger information to its owner through a unique sound emitted by a buzzer or speaker. This utility model mainly relates to the assembly of buttons, a buzzer, LED lights, and batteries, as well as a method for training a pet to drink, eat, and interact with the system. It is equipped with a receiver, so that when the buzzer is emitted, the owner, located up to 100 meters away, can receive the information transmitted by the pet. Background Technology

[0002] The background information includes information that helps in understanding this utility model, but does not imply an admission that any information provided herein is prior art.

[0003] Over the past four years, videos on YouTube and Facebook about cats and dogs interacting with buzzers to beg for food have garnered millions of views and overwhelmingly positive reviews, but these videos have not solved the problem of pets being able to get water or food from their bowls.

[0004] According to reports, meat-rich wet pet food causes eight times more environmental damage than dry pet food. A November 2022 headline in The Guardian about pet carbon footprints reflected this environmental issue. Therefore, pet owners are gradually shifting towards drier foods, which may lead to more pets becoming dehydrated.

[0005] With hot weather and our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, the trend of providing dry pet food is forcing us to find innovative solutions to pet dehydration.

[0006] The inventor recalled his father reminding him as a child to make sure his dog had water. Forty years later, he found himself reminding his family to keep their pets hydrated. Pets often can't express their needs. Therefore, he devised a solution.

[0007] A search of existing products on online marketplaces including Amazon, Alibaba, and Walmart, as well as pet specialty stores like Petco and Petsmart, and patent databases such as the UK Patent and Trademark Office, the US Patent and Trademark Office, and the European Patent Office, and professional search platforms like PQAI, yielded no results similar to the PetPower Dual-Buzzer Bowl. The closest findings suggest that these pet bowls have mechanisms to notify the owner when the bowl is empty or when it's time to feed the pet. While some bowls are advanced, they primarily cater to the owner's needs. They don't consider the direct communication between the pet and the owner during feeding. This lack of agency occurs when the pet wants either food or water, whereas the PetPower Dual-Buzzer Bowl addresses both needs simultaneously.

[0008] Update: The pet-powered bell bowl submitted to you by the inventors on November 8, 2023, is an exception to the previous point; it gives pets the initiative to push and pull levers to ring a bell on the rim of the bowl to call their owners. However, this invention is purely mechanical. Utility Model Content

[0009] This utility model provides a pet-powered buzzer bowl set, including:

[0010] (a) A body that defines at least one bowl recess;

[0011] (b) One or more pet-operable actuators located on the pet-powered buzzer bowl set;

[0012] (c) An alarm system on the main body, including an audible transmitter; and

[0013] (d) A power source located on or inside the main body;

[0014] The actions of the pet-operated drive device will trigger at least one auditory alarm in the alarm system to convey the pet's request.

[0015] Optionally, the alarm system also includes a visual alarm, and a single action of the pet-operated actuator will simultaneously activate both the sound transmitter and the visual alarm.

[0016] Optionally, the pet-powered buzzer bowl set also includes an RF transmitter and a remote receiver located on the main body;

[0017] The receiver includes a sound transmitter and a visual alarm, configured to generate a remote alarm that corresponds in frequency and color to the sound and visual alarms on the subject.

[0018] Optionally, the receiver also includes a switch for controlling the power status of the entire receiver, including its sound transmitter and visual alarm.

[0019] Alternatively, the pet-operable actuator may be a button, lever, or rope or chain.

[0020] Optionally, the pet-powered buzzer bowl set includes one or more pet-operable actuators, each containing a first operable actuator and a second operable actuator, each actuator corresponding to a different pet request, wherein operation of the first actuator generates a first signal, and activation of the second actuator generates a new, different signal.

[0021] Optionally, the pet-powered buzzer bowl set includes two separate pet bowls connected by a central portion of the main body, with the sound-generating device located at or below the central portion of the main body.

[0022] Optionally, the pet-powered buzzer bowl set includes a single body and a single pet-operable actuator.

[0023] Optionally, the Pet Power Buzzer Bowl Set does not include a radio frequency transmitter.

[0024] Optionally, the sound transmitter is a buzzer or a speaker, and the visual alarm is an LED light.

[0025] Optionally, the pet-powered buzzer bowl set also includes a power source located on or inside the main body.

[0026] Optionally, in the central space on the surface of the pet-powered buzzer bowl set, the pet can press either of two waterproof buttons to alert its owner that it needs water or food. The waterproof buttons are connected to a speaker on one side of the central area. To enable communication with the owner up to 100 meters away, an RF transmitter is mounted on the side behind the speaker. The transmitter's battery is housed in a small, sealed box, just below the speaker, close to the ground. A small receiver is also included. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a transmitter circuit (TX) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a receiver circuit (RX) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 3 The following is a top side view of a pet-powered dual buzzer bowl according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, showing two bowls on either side of the central space, with a square food button and a round water button and their LED lights on the top, an RF transmitter TX (without cover) and a speaker on the side, and a battery (without cover) in the lower housing.

[0030] Figure 4An internal view of a receiver including a battery and a speaker, made according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the receiver being used as a keychain;

[0031] Figure 5 One embodiment of a pet-powered dual-buzzer bowl includes a button, a buzzer, an LED light, and a transmitter. Specifically, it includes a single bowl with its button, buzzer, LED light, and transmitter; the single bowl may not include a transmitter, and if it does not, the buzzer is only present on the bowl body.

[0032] The elements in the accompanying drawings are not drawn to scale; they are shown only for details relevant to understanding the embodiments of the present invention, so as not to obscure the details in the drawings that will be obvious to those skilled in the art. The language used is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0033] 100 TX Module; 101 Antenna; 102 +5V; 103 Food Button; 104 Water Button; 105 Food Buzzer; 106 Water Buzzer; 107 LED Light; 108 RF Module; 109 RF On / Off Button; 110 Transmitter Battery; 111 Transmitter Battery Box; 112 Transmitter Module Divider; 113 Food Bowl; 114 Water Bowl; 115 Receiver Battery; 116 Waterproof Button Cover. Detailed Implementation

[0034] like Figure 1-4 As shown, on the main body of the pet-powered dual-buzzer bowl (food bowl 113 and water bowl 114), a pet can press either of the two buttons (food button 103 and water button 104) with waterproof button covers 116 to alert its owner that it needs water or food. Pressing the button activates circuitry within the central cavity. A wire connects the button to a 433MHz radio frequency transmitter TX module 100, which converts the physical input (button press) into a wireless signal or data. The button is connected to a speaker on one side of the central area, while a wired antenna 101 connected to the TX module enhances signal transmission through the air, enabling communication with the owner up to 100 meters away.

[0035] Ground 102 (GND) is connected to the negative terminal of the battery; VCC is connected to the positive terminal of the battery. Below the speaker and the RF transmitter TX module, approximately 5 cm above the floor, VCC is preferably a 9-volt battery 110, housed in the transmitter battery compartment 111 to power the system. (While 5 cm is the minimum, many so-called "double bowls," "double-bowls," or "pair bowls" are elevated; therefore, the distance between the housing or transmitter module partition 112 and the ground can be 50 cm or 500 cm). The receiver RX module 108 can be used as a keychain. The 433MHz RF receiver RX module is installed within the keychain body. The receiver continuously scans for signals at the 433MHz frequency, thus it can intercept incoming signals sent by the RF transmitter TX module at any time. Once a signal is received, a buzzer or speaker will sound an alarm. The buzzer or speaker automatically stops after 10 seconds. A sufficiently long-life receiver battery 115 powers the receiver. The receiver RX module has two buzzers (food buzzer 105 and water buzzer 106). Each button in the center of the dual bowls activates a different frequency, resulting in different sounds from the dual bowl speakers. The speaker on the receiver RX module also emits different sounds, but similar to the corresponding speakers on the dual bowls. The speakers vibrate for up to 10 seconds, and the same LED light 107 on the bowls flashes at the same time. Since cats and dogs can see blue and yellow, the water light and food light are blue and yellow, respectively. If inconvenient, the key ring lights and speaker vibration can be turned off by button 109. However, when on, even people with hearing impairments, noisy people, or extremely busy people can realize that their pet is trying to call them. Even blind people, if far away from their beloved dogs, will not feel lonely with this pet-powered system, as long as the distance is within 100 meters.

[0036] As attached Figure 5As shown, as part of the inventive concept, in another embodiment, the present invention provides a button on the rim of a single bowl instead of two buttons between the rims. A cross-sectional view of the Pet Powered Buzzer Bowl (same title, but without the word "Double") shows the button at the top of the rim, the buzzer and LED below the rim, the wire insulation and its outer protective sleeve, and the battery and RF transmitter TX module (removed from the bowl for clarity). The battery and RF transmitter TX module are housed within a black block at the bottom of the bowl. This single bowl serves a similar purpose to the double bowl. That is, communication between the pet and owner regarding food, water, or other necessities is achieved using only one button, buzzer, and LED, instead of two buttons, buzzers, and LEDs, and the RF transmitter TX module transmits to an RX module with one speaker instead of two speakers. However, potential problems with this design include: a) cost – special bowls must be manufactured; b) sustainability – they must be made of recyclable plastic; c) stability – some bowls will tip over when the pet presses the button, and stabilizers will add extra cost and burden when collecting debris on the ground; d) frustration – once pets become proficient with a buzzer, they will want – and owners may feel they have to buy – a second buzzer.

[0037] In one embodiment, the present invention provides an accessible button on the side of the single bowl of the pet-powered buzzer bowl, which the pet can activate with its paw or nose.

[0038] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a rope / chain between two points 6 to 60 mm apart on the side of the pet-powered buzzer bowl, which the pet can pull to activate the buzzer.

[0039] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a lever, instead of a button, on the top edge or side of the pet-powered buzzer bowl, for the pet to push or pull to activate the buzzer.

[0040] In one embodiment, the present invention provides two levers on the surface of the pet-powered buzzer bowl, instead of buttons, for the pet to push or pull to activate the buzzer.

[0041] While the primary purpose of a single or dual buzzer is to signal the need for water or food, clever pets can be trained to buzz more: a very capable and confident pet might be trained to buzz twice when it needs to go outside, or buzz three times when it needs a specific bone or toy.

[0042] The patent specification for the pet-powered dual-buzzer bowl describes Ivan Pavlov's classic conditioning experiments and their correlation with pet behavior. The specification explains how pet owners can train their pets to use the dual-buzzer bowl. While not in informal language, the inventor wants to share what he hopes to demonstrate to manufacturers or investors.

[0043] Appropriate instructions

[0044] In your school biology class, you might remember Pavlov, the 19th-century Russian physiologist who later became a psychologist. When his assistant rang a bell to feed the dogs, they would salivate. Soon, they would salivate simply at the sound of the assistant approaching, without needing to ring the bell or be fed. Pavlov had created a conditioned reflex. Now, your pet will regulate your behavior! When he or she beeps, you come. (Don't worry, you'll still be responsible!) Of course, there will be some beeps you won't respond to. Just like when friends call, you don't answer every time, but they'll still call. Just be consistent from the start of the training.

[0045] Training your pet, let's call him Bruno, is a simple and rewarding process using a pet-powered dual buzzer bowl. It can be used to hold both water and food. Does Bruno have dry food? Did the kids forget to check the water bowl? Imagine you've just enjoyed a Mumbai mix, beef jerky, and chips, but no drink, and you don't know how to get a cup. Imagine this all summer long. It's really uncomfortable and can be dangerous. So let's get Bruno water first.

[0046] Settings: The "Water" and "Food" buttons will emit different tones to the speaker, but both correspond to the speaker on your keychain. Get used to the sound of the water speaker, as it's Bruno's first button. Make sure Bruno usually finds water and food in both bowls, especially the water.

[0047] Encourage interaction: Let Bruno approach the bowl and explore it on his own for a while.

[0048] Positive reinforcement: Gently place Bruno's paw on the water button. If you're unsure which paw, just know that male cats and dogs typically use their left paw, and female cats and dogs their right paw. We designed the button next to the water bowl to be blue because it's one of the few colors cats, dogs, and birds can see; another primary color they can see is yellow—the food button. Of course, they can also see shapes. So, the water button is like a round drop of water, and the food button is square, like a large piece of food. Guide Bruno to press the water button; the buzzer will sound. Immediately say "good boy" to him and offer him fresh water or his favorite drink in the bowl. Bruno always tries to learn from your reactions, and if you don't act immediately but do something else, Bruno will think that's your reaction. This will confuse him! So, do it like Pavlov. Give Bruno a simple association: "The bowl is empty, I press it and it buzzes, and the owner will come and fill it." Offering him a treat when Bruno beeps will be very enticing. Please note that you may train it to become disappointed if it only gets water after the beeping but not food.

[0049] Reinforcement: Repeat this process several times over 2 to 3 days to establish a connection. Don't fill a large bowl completely each time and then leave. Refill it once he's full. Now, if it presses the food buzzer, don't say anything and ignore it. Consistency is key. Always use the same bowl on the same side of the device for water and the other side for food. In addition to the round blue button and blue LED light next to the water bowl, and the yellow rounded square button and yellow LED light next to the food bowl, there are also blue circular patterns printed on or around the water bowl and yellow square patterns printed on the food bowl, which hopefully provide you and Bruno with help beyond the buttons. The LED light and vibrating speaker on your keychain correspond to the two lights and sounds on the bowls, which will provide you with even more assistance.

[0050] Addressing overuse: If Bruno starts overusing the buzzer just to get your attention, look at the bowl, calmly say "no" to it, then turn away and continue your previous activity.

[0051] Now, there's another conditioned reflex associated with Bruno: "If I yell at my master, I'll be rejected!"

[0052] If you leave your pet home alone for extended periods, it's your responsibility to ensure they have access to water. If handled properly—we're referring to Bruno and his buzzer—the trust and communication between you can reach a whole new level. Just as experts always tell us not to forget to drink enough water, Bruno won't let you forget to give him water.

[0053] Now it can use the water button with ease. When feeding, repeated training will give Bruno double the power and sound from this pet-powered dual buzzer bowl.

Claims

1. A pet power buzzer bowl kit, characterized in that include: (a) A body that defines at least one bowl recess; (b) One or more pet-operable actuators located on the pet-powered buzzer bowl set; and (c) An alarm system on the main body, including a sound transmitting device; The actions of the pet-operated drive device will trigger at least one auditory alarm in the alarm system to convey the pet's request.

2. The pet power chirping bowl kit of claim 1, wherein The alarm system also includes a visual alarm, and a single action of the pet-operated actuator will simultaneously activate both the sound transmitter and the visual alarm.

3. The pet power chirping bowl set of claim 1 or 2, wherein It also includes an RF transmitter and a remote receiver located on the main body; The receiver includes a sound transmitter and a visual alarm, configured to generate a remote alarm that corresponds in frequency and color to the sound and visual alarms on the subject.

4. The pet power bellow bowl kit of claim 3, wherein The receiver also includes a switch to control the power status of the entire receiver, including its sound transmitter and visual alarm.

5. The pet power chirping bowl kit of claim 1, wherein, The actuation mechanism that a pet can operate is a button, lever, or rope or chain.

6. The pet power chirping bowl kit of claim 1, wherein, This includes one or more pet-operable actuators, each containing a first operable actuator and a second operable actuator, each actuator corresponding to a different pet request, wherein operation of the first actuator generates a first signal, and activation of the second actuator generates a new, different signal.

7. The pet power bellow bowl kit of claim 1, wherein It includes two separate pet bowls connected by the central part of the main body, and the sound-generating device is located at or below the central part of the main body.

8. The pet power chirping bowl kit of claim 1, wherein This pet-powered buzzer bowl set includes a single main body and a single pet-operable actuator.

9. The pet power buzzer bowl kit of any of claims 1-2, 5-8, wherein This pet-powered buzzer bowl set does not include a radio frequency transmitter.

10. The pet-powered buzzer bowl set according to any one of claims 1-2, 5-8, characterized in that... The sound transmitter is a buzzer or speaker, and the visual alarm is an LED light.

11. The pet-powered buzzer bowl set according to claim 1, characterized in that... It also includes a power source located on or inside the main body.

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