US3191753A
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Bunk feeder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-02
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Granted: 1965-06-29
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Expires: 1982-04-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Kirkpatrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:32
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0258
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
AN ADJUSTABLE LIVESTOCK FEEDER COMPRISING: (A) AN ELONGATED TUBE HAVING A SLOT EXTENDING FROM END-TO-END THEREOF AND INCLUDING AN INLET END AND AN OPPOSITE END, (B) A DRIVEN AUGER DISPOSED IN AND EXTENDING FROM END-TO-END THROUGH SAID TUBE FOR ROTATION IN A DIRECTION FOR FEEDING THROUGH SAID TUBE TOWARD SAID OPPOSITE END, (C) A PLURALITY OF STANDS DISPOSED BENEATH AND SUPPORTING SAID TUBE AT LONGITUDINALLY SPACED POINTS, (D) MEANS RIGIDLY CONNECTING SAID OPPOSITE END OF THE TUBE TO ONE OF SAID STANDS, (E) EACH OF THE OTHER STANDS HAVING MEANS ROTATIVELY SUPPORTING THE TUBE, AND (F) MEANS FOR IMPARTING TORQUE TO THE TUBE ADJACENT ITS INLET END FOR TWISTING THE TUBE FOR POSITIONING THE SLOT AT A SELECTED ANGLE OF INCLINE DOWNWARDLY FROM THE INLET TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
AN ADJUSTABLE LIVESTOCK FEEDER COMPRISING: (A) AN ELONGATED TUBE HAVING A SLOT EXTENDING FROM END-TO-END THEREOF AND INCLUDING AN INLET END AND AN OPPOSITE END, (B) A DRIVEN AUGER DISPOSED IN AND EXTENDING FROM END-TO-END THROUGH SAID TUBE FOR ROTATION IN A DIRECTION FOR FEEDING THROUGH SAID TUBE TOWARD SAID OPPOSITE END, (C) A PLURALITY OF STANDS DISPOSED BENEATH AND SUPPORTING SAID TUBE AT LONGITUDINALLY SPACED POINTS, (D) MEANS RIGIDLY CONNECTING SAID OPPOSITE END OF THE TUBE TO ONE OF SAID STANDS, (E) EACH OF THE OTHER STANDS HAVING MEANS ROTATIVELY SUPPORTING THE TUBE, AND (F) MEANS FOR IMPARTING TORQUE TO THE TUBE ADJACENT ITS INLET END FOR TWISTING THE TUBE FOR POSITIONING THE SLOT AT A SELECTED ANGLE OF INCLINE DOWNWARDLY FROM THE INLET TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE TUBE.
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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) | 1968-06-28 | 1968-12-28 | 1969-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-28 | 1972-12-28 | 1973-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-28 | 1976-12-28 | 1977-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |