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Apparatus for shipping live birds
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-21
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1984-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dickerson H Sanders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:36
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K45/00; A01K45/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
APPARATUS FOR SHIPPING LIVE BIRDS COMPRISING A CONTAINER, A BIRD SUPPORT MEANS HAVING FORWARD AND REAR END PORTIONS SUPPORTED BY SAID CONTAINER FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING A LIVE BIRD, SAID SUPPORT MEANS BEING DISPOSED IN A PERMANENTLY FIXED RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO SAID CONTAINER SUCH THAT THE SUPPORT MEANS IS POSITIONED TO SLOPE DOWNWARDLY FROM THE REAR END PORTION TO THE FORWARD END PORTION WHEN THE CONTAINER IS IN NORMAL OPERATIVE SHIPPING POSITION WHEREBY A BIRD SUPPORTED THEREBY IS HELD IN A POSITION SUCH THAT IT IS SLOPING DOWNWARDLY WITH ITS HEAD BELOW ITS NORMAL POSITION, AND MEANS ADJACENT SAID REAR END PORTION FOR DIRECTING A BIRD''S LEGS IN A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING POSITION SO AS TO HOLD THE BIRD SUBSTANTIALLY IMMOBILE DURING SHIPMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
APPARATUS FOR SHIPPING LIVE BIRDS COMPRISING A CONTAINER, A BIRD SUPPORT MEANS HAVING FORWARD AND REAR END PORTIONS SUPPORTED BY SAID CONTAINER FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING A LIVE BIRD, SAID SUPPORT MEANS BEING DISPOSED IN A PERMANENTLY FIXED RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO SAID CONTAINER SUCH THAT THE SUPPORT MEANS IS POSITIONED TO SLOPE DOWNWARDLY FROM THE REAR END PORTION TO THE FORWARD END PORTION WHEN THE CONTAINER IS IN NORMAL OPERATIVE SHIPPING POSITION WHEREBY A BIRD SUPPORTED THEREBY IS HELD IN A POSITION SUCH THAT IT IS SLOPING DOWNWARDLY WITH ITS HEAD BELOW ITS NORMAL POSITION, AND MEANS ADJACENT SAID REAR END PORTION FOR DIRECTING A BIRD''S LEGS IN A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING POSITION SO AS TO HOLD THE BIRD SUBSTANTIALLY IMMOBILE DURING SHIPMENT.
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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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |