| CPC A47F 1/035 (2013.01) [A01K 5/0283 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
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1. A system comprising:
at least one scale; and
for each scale within the system:
a gravity-fed dispenser located directly above the each scale, the gravity-fed dispenser comprising a dispenser control;
a pair of curved rails extending from an exterior edge of the each scale to above the gravity-fed dispenser;
a pulley with hooks; and
a crank configured to raise and lower the pulley from a position in front of the pair of curved rails to a position above the gravity-fed dispenser;
wherein:
the hooks attach to a bag of pet food;
the bag of pet food rests on the pair of curved rails as the crank raises the pulley;
the bag of pet food empties pet food into the gravity-fed dispenser when the pulley is in the position above the gravity-fed dispenser; and
the at least one scale registers a weight of dispensed pet food when a user opens the gravity-fed dispenser using the dispenser control.
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