US3085552A
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Stock feeding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-02-27
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1981-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester W Pilch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:16
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A SUPPLY HOPPER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE FEED, A PICKUP BOX COMMUNICATING WITH SAID SUPPLY HOPPER, A FEED PIPE COMMUNICATING WITH SAID PICKUP BOX, A FEED SCREW FOR ADVANCING FEED IN SAID FEED PIPE, MOTOR MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID FEED SCREW, A PLURALITY OF SPACED HOPPERS AND TRAYS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE FEED FROM SAID FEED PIPE, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING EACH OF SAID SPACED TRAYS IN ADJUSTED POSITION, AND VERTICAL PIPES CONNECTING SAID FEED PIPE AND SAID HOPPERS AND TRAYS, SAID VERTICAL PIPES COMPRISING UPPER AND LOWER SECTIONS IN TELESCOPING RELATION AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID LOWER SECTION IN ADJKUSTED POSITION RELATIVE TO ITS RESPECTIVE HOPPER TO CONTROL THE LEVEL OF FEED IN SAID HOPPER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A SUPPLY HOPPER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE FEED, A PICKUP BOX COMMUNICATING WITH SAID SUPPLY HOPPER, A FEED PIPE COMMUNICATING WITH SAID PICKUP BOX, A FEED SCREW FOR ADVANCING FEED IN SAID FEED PIPE, MOTOR MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID FEED SCREW, A PLURALITY OF SPACED HOPPERS AND TRAYS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE FEED FROM SAID FEED PIPE, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING EACH OF SAID SPACED TRAYS IN ADJUSTED POSITION, AND VERTICAL PIPES CONNECTING SAID FEED PIPE AND SAID HOPPERS AND TRAYS, SAID VERTICAL PIPES COMPRISING UPPER AND LOWER SECTIONS IN TELESCOPING RELATION AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID LOWER SECTION IN ADJKUSTED POSITION RELATIVE TO ITS RESPECTIVE HOPPER TO CONTROL THE LEVEL OF FEED IN SAID HOPPER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |