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US3130708A
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Automatic poultry feeding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-02-20
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Granted: 1964-04-28
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Expires: 1982-02-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward T Mackenzie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G19/00; B65G19/14; A; A01; A01K; A01K39/00; A01K39/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
IN A FEEDER FOR MATERIAL SUCH AS POULTRY FEED OR THE LIKE, IN COMBINATION: (A) A HOPPER FOR MATERIAL TO BE CONVEYED; (B) AN ELONGATED RECEIVER FOR RECEIVING MATERIAL FROM THE HOPPER; (C) MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLY CONTROLLING THE RATE OF FEEDING MATERIAL DELIVERED TO THE RECEIVER FROM THE HOPPER, INCLUDING A ROTATABLY ADJUSTABLE AND NORMALLY STATIONARY TUBE FOR RECEIVING MATERIAL BY GRAVITY FROM THE HOPPER; (A) SAID TUBE BEING OPEN LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF FOR RECEIVING SAID MATERIAL; (B) MEANS SUPPORTING SAID TUBE FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF; (D) MEANS INCLUDING SPACED FLIGHTS EXTENDING THROUGH THE TUBE; (E) AND MEANS FOR MOVING THE LAST MENTIONED MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
IN A FEEDER FOR MATERIAL SUCH AS POULTRY FEED OR THE LIKE, IN COMBINATION: (A) A HOPPER FOR MATERIAL TO BE CONVEYED; (B) AN ELONGATED RECEIVER FOR RECEIVING MATERIAL FROM THE HOPPER; (C) MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLY CONTROLLING THE RATE OF FEEDING MATERIAL DELIVERED TO THE RECEIVER FROM THE HOPPER, INCLUDING A ROTATABLY ADJUSTABLE AND NORMALLY STATIONARY TUBE FOR RECEIVING MATERIAL BY GRAVITY FROM THE HOPPER; (A) SAID TUBE BEING OPEN LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF FOR RECEIVING SAID MATERIAL; (B) MEANS SUPPORTING SAID TUBE FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF; (D) MEANS INCLUDING SPACED FLIGHTS EXTENDING THROUGH THE TUBE; (E) AND MEANS FOR MOVING THE LAST MENTIONED MEANS.
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) | 1967-04-28 | 1967-10-28 | 1968-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-28 | 1971-10-28 | 1972-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-28 | 1975-10-28 | 1976-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |