US3158137A
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Automatic chicken feeder and manure remover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-19
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1982-01-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin F Summerour
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:46
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K31/00; A01K31/14; A01K31/16; A01K31/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
THE COMBINATION OF A FEED DISPENSER AND MANURE DROPPINGS REMOVER MEANS FOR USE WITH AN ELONGATED LINE OF CAGES HAVING A CONTINUOUS FEED TROUGH COMPRISING, A MOVABLY SUPPORTED CARRIAGE, MEANS FOR PROPELLING THE CARRIAGE ALONG THE ROW OF CAGES, FEED HOPPER MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE, CONVEYING MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FEED HOPPER MEANS FOR CONVEYING FEED FROM THE HOPPER TO SAID TROUGH, SAID MANURE DROPPINGS REMOVER COMPRISING AN ENDLESS PICK-UP CONVEYOR HAVING A PLURALITY OF SCRAPERS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE AND EXTENDING LATERALLY BENEATH THE ROW OF CAGES FOR REMOVING MANURE DROPPINGS FROM THE FLOOR SURFACE BE-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
THE COMBINATION OF A FEED DISPENSER AND MANURE DROPPINGS REMOVER MEANS FOR USE WITH AN ELONGATED LINE OF CAGES HAVING A CONTINUOUS FEED TROUGH COMPRISING, A MOVABLY SUPPORTED CARRIAGE, MEANS FOR PROPELLING THE CARRIAGE ALONG THE ROW OF CAGES, FEED HOPPER MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE, CONVEYING MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FEED HOPPER MEANS FOR CONVEYING FEED FROM THE HOPPER TO SAID TROUGH, SAID MANURE DROPPINGS REMOVER COMPRISING AN ENDLESS PICK-UP CONVEYOR HAVING A PLURALITY OF SCRAPERS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE AND EXTENDING LATERALLY BENEATH THE ROW OF CAGES FOR REMOVING MANURE DROPPINGS FROM THE FLOOR SURFACE BE-
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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) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |