Automated systems for feeding animals and collecting animal excrement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8746178
APP PUB NO 20110120383A1
SERIAL NO

13020830

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An automated feeding station feeds an animal in a feeding event. An automated collection system, such as a urine collection system, fecal collection system, or combination urine/fecal collection system, collects and excrement from the animal in an excrement elimination event. The feeding event and excrement elimination events provide insights into the health of the animal.

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THE IAMS COMPANYDAYTON OHIO 45414

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adams, Kimberly Marie Vandalia, US 2 25
Goubeaux, Charlie Thomas West Manchester, US 2 22
Greene, Jeffrey Hayden Englewood, US 2 25
Manos, Susan C Lewisburg, US 2 25

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