Title: Ground-supported poultry drinking fountain

Abstract: A ground-supported poultry drinking fountain utilizing a bell-shaped member having an annular trough. A massive ground support member is disposed within the interior of the bell-shaped member, and connecting rods extend through the bell-shaped member to rigidly connect the massive support member to a valve-supporting member. Adjustments are provided for adjusting the effective length of the rod and therefore the height of the trough off the ground. A valve for supplying water to the trough is supported by the valve support member, and a spring is provided to suspend the bell-shaped member from the valve support member independent of the connecting rods so that the annular trough will reciprocate vertically under the influence of the spring depending upon the amount of water in the trough. Force-concentrating surface manifestations and/or an extremely massive bottom can be provided with the support member to ensure that the fountain stays immobile with respect to the ground.

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Inventors: Vanderhye, Robert A. (Springfield, VA, US)

Application Number: 843055
Filing Date: 1977-10-17
Publication_date: 1979-08-14
Assignee: Interfarm Corporation (McLean, VA)
Primary Class(es): 119/81
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US Patent Ref:

1033308	Jul, 1912	Fish	119/81.
2632463	Mar, 1953	Martin	119/81.
2669220	Feb, 1954	Goff	119/81.
3283746	Nov, 1966	Ruter	119/81.
3590782	Jul, 1971	Kantor	119/81.
3685495	Aug, 1972	Kantor	119/81.

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Primary Examiner: Chamblee, Hugh R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Cushman, Darby & Cushman