US3100473A
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Apparatus for measuring animal activity
Assignee: Mead Johnson and Co LLC
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Filing: 1961-01-30
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Granted: 1963-08-13
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Expires: 1981-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Kissel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/103; A61B5/11; A61B5/1104; A61B5/1105; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/03; A01K1/031; A01K1/0317; A61B2503/00; A61B2503/40; A61B2503/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ANIMAL ACTIVITY, THE COMBINATION OF A CIRCULAR MEMBER CONNECTED TO A CENTRAL GENERALLY VERTICAL SUPPORT SHAFT, SAID SHAFT BEING UNIVERSALLY TILTABLY MOVABLE; SUPPORT MEANS DISPOSED BENEATH AN OUTER PERIPHERAL PORTION OF SAID CIRCULAR MEMBER, SAID OUTER PERIPHERAL PORTION ROTATABLY ENGAGING SAID SUPPORT MEANS IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF SHAFT TILTING MOVEMENT; ANIMAL-CONFINING, CLOSED-CIRCUIT PASSAGEWAY CAGE MEANS DISPOSED CONCENTRICALLY WITH SAID CIRCULAR MEMBER AND INCLUDING A FLOOR SUPPORTED ON SAID SHAFT; AND MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CIRCULAR MEMBER AND SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND SENSITIVE TO ENGAGEMENT THEREBETWEEN FOR RECORDING THE EXTENT OF SUCH ENGAGEMENT, SAID CAGE MEANS BEING OF SUCH CONFIGURATION AND DIMENSIONS RELATIVE TO AN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ANIMAL ACTIVITY, THE COMBINATION OF A CIRCULAR MEMBER CONNECTED TO A CENTRAL GENERALLY VERTICAL SUPPORT SHAFT, SAID SHAFT BEING UNIVERSALLY TILTABLY MOVABLE; SUPPORT MEANS DISPOSED BENEATH AN OUTER PERIPHERAL PORTION OF SAID CIRCULAR MEMBER, SAID OUTER PERIPHERAL PORTION ROTATABLY ENGAGING SAID SUPPORT MEANS IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF SHAFT TILTING MOVEMENT; ANIMAL-CONFINING, CLOSED-CIRCUIT PASSAGEWAY CAGE MEANS DISPOSED CONCENTRICALLY WITH SAID CIRCULAR MEMBER AND INCLUDING A FLOOR SUPPORTED ON SAID SHAFT; AND MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CIRCULAR MEMBER AND SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND SENSITIVE TO ENGAGEMENT THEREBETWEEN FOR RECORDING THE EXTENT OF SUCH ENGAGEMENT, SAID CAGE MEANS BEING OF SUCH CONFIGURATION AND DIMENSIONS RELATIVE TO AN
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-08-12 | 1967-02-11 | 1967-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-12 | 1971-02-11 | 1971-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-12 | 1975-02-11 | 1975-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |