US3144853A
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Automatic hog drinking cup
Assignee: Fairfield Engineering and Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1962-07-26
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Granted: 1964-08-18
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Expires: 1982-07-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald S Blough
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:55
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K7/00; A01K7/02; A01K7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
AN AUTOMATIC HOG DRINKING CUP COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A BODY HAVING A GENERALLY VERTICAL BACK PANEL ADAPTED TO BE SECURED WITHIN AN ANIMAL PEN, SAID BODY INCLUDING A BOWL PORTION INTEGRAL WITH SAID BACK PANEL AND DEFINING A SLIGHTLY ELONGATED SHALLOW BOWL WITH A ROUNDED BOTTOM EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY AT A RIGHT ANGLE FROM SAID BACK PANEL, A VALVE MOUNTED ON SAID BACK PANEL FOR ADMITTING WATER INTO SAID BOWL, A GENERALLY FLAT, MOVABLE PADDLE MOUNTED ON SAID BACK PANEL AND GENERALLY PARALLEL THERETO FOR OPERATING SAID VALVE, A GUARD HAVING A GENERALLY BOX-LIKE SHAPE OVERLYING THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID PADDLE AND HAVING A LOWER EDGE POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE PLANE DEFINED BY THE TOP EDGE OF SAID BOWL, SAID PADDLE HAVING A TIP PORTION DISPOSED WITHIN SAID BOWL BELOW THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID GUARD AND THE PLANE DEFINED BY THE TOP EDGE OF THE BOWL AND ENGAGEBALE ONLY BY THE NOSE OF AN ANIMAL TO DRAW WATER INTO SAID BOWL, THE LOWER EDGE OF THE GUARD AND THE NOSE OF THE ANIMAL BEING COVERED WITH WATER CAUSING THE ANIMAL TO RETREAT FROM SAID TIP AND SHUT OFF THE WATER BEFORE IT OVERFLOWS SAID BOWL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
AN AUTOMATIC HOG DRINKING CUP COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A BODY HAVING A GENERALLY VERTICAL BACK PANEL ADAPTED TO BE SECURED WITHIN AN ANIMAL PEN, SAID BODY INCLUDING A BOWL PORTION INTEGRAL WITH SAID BACK PANEL AND DEFINING A SLIGHTLY ELONGATED SHALLOW BOWL WITH A ROUNDED BOTTOM EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY AT A RIGHT ANGLE FROM SAID BACK PANEL, A VALVE MOUNTED ON SAID BACK PANEL FOR ADMITTING WATER INTO SAID BOWL, A GENERALLY FLAT, MOVABLE PADDLE MOUNTED ON SAID BACK PANEL AND GENERALLY PARALLEL THERETO FOR OPERATING SAID VALVE, A GUARD HAVING A GENERALLY BOX-LIKE SHAPE OVERLYING THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID PADDLE AND HAVING A LOWER EDGE POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE PLANE DEFINED BY THE TOP EDGE OF SAID BOWL, SAID PADDLE HAVING A TIP PORTION DISPOSED WITHIN SAID BOWL BELOW THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID GUARD AND THE PLANE DEFINED BY THE TOP EDGE OF THE BOWL AND ENGAGEBALE ONLY BY THE NOSE OF AN ANIMAL TO DRAW WATER INTO SAID BOWL, THE LOWER EDGE OF THE GUARD AND THE NOSE OF THE ANIMAL BEING COVERED WITH WATER CAUSING THE ANIMAL TO RETREAT FROM SAID TIP AND SHUT OFF THE WATER BEFORE IT OVERFLOWS SAID BOWL.
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) | 1967-08-18 | 1968-02-17 | 1968-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-18 | 1972-02-17 | 1972-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-18 | 1976-02-17 | 1976-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |