US3144173A
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Feeding apparatus
Assignee: AUTOMATIC POULTRY FEEDER CO
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Filing: 1962-11-23
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1982-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George E France
- 👤 Parker Jack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:59
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
AN ANIMAL FEEDING SYSTEM COMPRISING: AN ELEVATED FEED CONDUIT AND ENDLESS CONVEYOR MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING FEED; A PLURALITY OF SPACED, GRAVITY FED, OPEN END DOWNSPOUTS FROM SAID CONDUIT; A PLURALITY OF FEED QUANTITY CONTROL MEANS, ONE AROUND THE OPEN LOWER END OF EACH DOWNSPOUT, AND EACH INCLUDING A RECEPTACLE BENEATH SAID LOWER END FOR SUPPORTING FEED FROM THE SPOUT AND RETAINING IT TO CAUSE FEED TO BUILD UP TO THE LEVEL OF SAID LOWER END WHERE IT IS STOPPED BY THE FEED ITSELF; AND REMOTE CONTROL MEANS TO TELESCOPICALLY ADJUST THE RELATIVE SPACING OF SAID RECEPTACLE AND SAID LOWER END FROM EACH OTHER TO VARY THE DEPTH OF FEED THEREBETWEEN BEFORE THE FLOW IS STOPPED; SAID REMOTE CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING AN ACTUATING MEMBER ATTACHED TO EACH OF SAID RECEPTACLES AND EXTENDING VERTICALLY THEREABOVE, AND EXTENDING TO AND OPERABLY CONNECTED TO A REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING AND HOLDING MEANS FOR REMOTE SIMULTANEOUS ACTUATION OF SAID RECEPTACLES TO REGULATE QUANTITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
AN ANIMAL FEEDING SYSTEM COMPRISING: AN ELEVATED FEED CONDUIT AND ENDLESS CONVEYOR MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING FEED; A PLURALITY OF SPACED, GRAVITY FED, OPEN END DOWNSPOUTS FROM SAID CONDUIT; A PLURALITY OF FEED QUANTITY CONTROL MEANS, ONE AROUND THE OPEN LOWER END OF EACH DOWNSPOUT, AND EACH INCLUDING A RECEPTACLE BENEATH SAID LOWER END FOR SUPPORTING FEED FROM THE SPOUT AND RETAINING IT TO CAUSE FEED TO BUILD UP TO THE LEVEL OF SAID LOWER END WHERE IT IS STOPPED BY THE FEED ITSELF; AND REMOTE CONTROL MEANS TO TELESCOPICALLY ADJUST THE RELATIVE SPACING OF SAID RECEPTACLE AND SAID LOWER END FROM EACH OTHER TO VARY THE DEPTH OF FEED THEREBETWEEN BEFORE THE FLOW IS STOPPED; SAID REMOTE CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING AN ACTUATING MEMBER ATTACHED TO EACH OF SAID RECEPTACLES AND EXTENDING VERTICALLY THEREABOVE, AND EXTENDING TO AND OPERABLY CONNECTED TO A REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING AND HOLDING MEANS FOR REMOTE SIMULTANEOUS ACTUATION OF SAID RECEPTACLES TO REGULATE QUANTITY.
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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |