ANIMAL BOWL WITH SPILL-RESISTANT RIM
Pet waterers and feeders are provided that have a spill-resistant rim. In particular, in one embodiment, a device for dispensing at least one of food and liquid to an animal is provided. The device includes a bowl and a coupler positioned over a first opening of the bowl. The coupler is configured to receive a bottle. Additionally, the device includes a spill-resistant rim positioned over a second opening of the bowl. The spill-resistant rim extends inwardly into the second opening to prevent spilling of the bowl's contents.
1 . A device for dispensing at least one of food and liquid to an animal, the device comprising:
a bowl;
a coupler positioned over a first opening of the bowl and configured to receive a bottle; and
a spill-resistant rim positioned over a second opening of the bowl, the spill-resistant rim extending inwardly into the second opening to prevent spilling of the bowl's contents.
2 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the coupler and the spill-resistant rim are molded together and form an upper portion.
3 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the spill-resistant rim comprises an downwardly extending wall that interfaces an interior surface of the bowl.
4 . The device of claim 3 , wherein the downwardly extending wall comprises an aperture for receiving an engagement member of the interior surface of the bowl.
5 . The device of claim 4 , wherein the downwardly extending wall comprises an engagement member configured to interlock with the engagement member of the interior surface of the bowl.
6 . The device of claim 5 , wherein the engagement member of the downwardly extending wall comprises a substantially flat top surface and an angled lower surface.
7 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the spill-resistant rim comprises a downwardly extending segment configured to retain an upper edge of the bowl.
8 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the spill-resistant rim has a generally T-shape.
9 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the spill-resistant rim has a semi-circular shape.
10 . The device of claim 9 , wherein a segment of the coupler extends into a circumference of the semi-circular shape of the spill-resistant rim.
11 . The device of claim 10 , wherein the segment of the coupler has a shape substantially similar to that of the spill-resistant rim.
12 . The device of claim 1 further comprising a bottle positioned within the coupler.
13 . The device of claim 12 , wherein the coupler comprises an engagement member for securing the bottle in place.
14 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the bowl has a figure 8 shape.
15 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the spill-resistant rim, coupler and bowl are made of the same material.
16 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the spill-resistant rim comprises a substantially flat top surface and rounded edges.
17 . A pet feeder/waterer comprising:
bowl comprising:
a lower portion configured to contain at least one of food and liquid for animal consumption; and
an upper portion comprising:
a coupler for receiving a bottle; and
a spill-resistant rim extending outwardly from the coupler to form a semi-circular shape, wherein the spill-resistant rim extends inwardly from a sidewall of the bowl to prevent spilling of the food and liquid.
18 . The pet feeder/waterer of claim 17 , wherein the spill-resistant rim comprises a plurality of engagement members for securing the spill-resistant rim with the bowl.
9 . The pet-feeder/waterer of claim 18 , wherein the spill-resistant rim comprises a downwardly extending segment configured to retain an upper edge of the bowl.
20 . An integrally formed upper portion of a bowl assembly for use as a pet feeder, the upper portion comprising:
a coupler configured to receive a retaining bottle; and
a spill-resistant rim extending outwardly from the coupler in a semi-circular shape, the spill-resistant rim comprising:
a continuous lip extending inwardly into the semi-circular shape;
a downwardly extending segment configured to retain an upper edge of a bowl; and
an insert wall extending downwardly from the spill-resistant rim, the insert wall comprising:
an engagement member protruding outwardly from the insert wall toward the downwardly extending segment; and
an aperture for receiving an engagement member of the bowl, wherein the engagement members of the insert wall and the bowl are configured to engage each other.