US3269358A
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Time operated laboratory animal feeding and housing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-15
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1985-02-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Hawley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:03
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0291; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/03; A01K1/031; A01K1/035; A01K1/0356
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN ANIMAL HOUSING UNIT HAVING A FIXED WALL WITH MEANS COOPERATING THEREWITH TO FORM A FEEDING TROUGH, AN AUTOMATIC FEEDING APPARATUS COMPRISING; ACCESS OPENINGS IN SAID TROUGH, A ROTATABLE ACTUATOR ROD MOUNTED IN SAID UNIT, AND APERTURED FEED ACCESS MEANS CONNECTED TO BE ACTUATED BY SAID ROD FOR PERMITTING AN ANIMAL IN SAID HOUSING UNIT TO REACH FEED MATERIAL WITHIN SAID TROUGH THROUGH SAID ACCESS OPENINGS, SELECTIVELY OPERABLE DRIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID ROD, AND SETTABLE TIMING MEANS FOR ENERGIZING SAID DRIVE MEANS AT SELECTED INTERVALS ACCORDING TO A PREDETERMINED SCHEDULE.
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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |