US3333574A
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Method of and device for feeding animals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-11-29
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1986-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel D Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:20
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
THE METHOD OF FEEDING LIVESTOCK, INCLUDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF PARTICULATE FOOD MATERIAL AT AN ANIMAL-FEEDING LOCATION, COMPRISING SLOWLY MOVING FROM BENEATH A FEEDING TROUGH, A CONVEYOR BELT HAVING A LEADING END, ALONG SAID TROUGH AND AROUND A ROLLER LOCATED ADJACENT ONE END OF SAID TROUGH, CONTINUOUSLY LOADING SUCH MATERIAL ONTO SAID BELT WHILE IT IS SO MOVING, STOPPING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID BELT WHEN ITS LEADING END APPROXIMATELY REACHES THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID TROUGH, AND ALLOWING ANIMALS TO EAT THE MATERIAL WHILE ON THE BELT IN SAID TROUGH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
89 words
THE METHOD OF FEEDING LIVESTOCK, INCLUDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF PARTICULATE FOOD MATERIAL AT AN ANIMAL-FEEDING LOCATION, COMPRISING SLOWLY MOVING FROM BENEATH A FEEDING TROUGH, A CONVEYOR BELT HAVING A LEADING END, ALONG SAID TROUGH AND AROUND A ROLLER LOCATED ADJACENT ONE END OF SAID TROUGH, CONTINUOUSLY LOADING SUCH MATERIAL ONTO SAID BELT WHILE IT IS SO MOVING, STOPPING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID BELT WHEN ITS LEADING END APPROXIMATELY REACHES THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID TROUGH, AND ALLOWING ANIMALS TO EAT THE MATERIAL WHILE ON THE BELT IN SAID TROUGH.
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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) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |