US3157157A
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Method and apparatus for dispensing feed to livestock
Assignee: CLAY EQUIPMENT CORP
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Filing: 1961-11-20
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Granted: 1964-11-17
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Expires: 1981-11-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph B Clay
- 👤 Clarence E T Letson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:19
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A COW FEEDING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A COW-MILKING SYSTEM WHEREIN A PLURALITY OF COWS ARE DISPOSED IN CLOSELY ADJACENT RELATIONSHIP AND ARE MILKED SUBSTANTIALLY SIMULTANEOUSLY DURING A PRE-SELECTED MILKING PERIOD; SAID COW FEEDING SYSTEM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS PROVIDING A SEPARATE FEED BOX FOR EACH COW; AND DISPENSING MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH EACH FEED BOX FOR DISPENSING A PREDETERMINED BASIC FEED RATION TO EACH FEED BOX DURING THE ENTIRE MILKING PERIOD IN SUB-PORTION OF THE FEED RATION AND TIMED ACTUATOR MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID DISPENSING MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATING SAID DISPENSING MEANS AT SUB-INTERVALS OF THE MILKING PERIOD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A COW FEEDING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A COW-MILKING SYSTEM WHEREIN A PLURALITY OF COWS ARE DISPOSED IN CLOSELY ADJACENT RELATIONSHIP AND ARE MILKED SUBSTANTIALLY SIMULTANEOUSLY DURING A PRE-SELECTED MILKING PERIOD; SAID COW FEEDING SYSTEM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS PROVIDING A SEPARATE FEED BOX FOR EACH COW; AND DISPENSING MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH EACH FEED BOX FOR DISPENSING A PREDETERMINED BASIC FEED RATION TO EACH FEED BOX DURING THE ENTIRE MILKING PERIOD IN SUB-PORTION OF THE FEED RATION AND TIMED ACTUATOR MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID DISPENSING MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATING SAID DISPENSING MEANS AT SUB-INTERVALS OF THE MILKING PERIOD.
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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) | 1967-11-17 | 1968-05-18 | 1968-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-17 | 1972-05-18 | 1972-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-17 | 1976-05-18 | 1976-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |