US3385266A
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Manure handling system for animal house
Assignee: HORIZONS UNLIMITED-PROBLEMS SOLVED BY IDEAS Corp
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Filing: 1966-10-31
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Granted: 1968-05-28
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Expires: 1986-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Launder Mark
- 👤 Jr Robert M La Salle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:55
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K31/00; A01K31/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
THE COMBINATION WITH A BANK OF CAGE MEANS ARRANGED IN A LINEAR SERIES AND SUPPORTED ABOVE MEANS PROVIDING A CHAMBER, EACH CAGE HAVING A FORAMINOUS FLOOR FOR PASSAGE OF ANIMAL DROPPINGS AND SAID CHAMBER HAVING A TOP MEMBER FORMED WITH A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS THERETHROUGH, AN ELONGATED STRIP OF AIR-RESISTANT, FLEXIBLE MATERIAL DIRECTLY OVERLYING SAID CHAMBER TOP MEMBER AND SPANNING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF SAID OPENINGS, MEANS FOR DELIVERING AIR TO SAID CHAMBER TO MAINTAIN A SUPERATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE THEREIN WHEREBY AIR ESCAPING THROUGH SAID TOP MEMBER OPENINGS WILL SUPPORT SAID STRIP SUBSTANTIALLY OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID TOP MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR UNIDIRECTIONALLY MOVING SAID STRIP SERIALLY BELOW AND PAST SAID CAGES TO RECEIVE DROPPINGS THEREON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
THE COMBINATION WITH A BANK OF CAGE MEANS ARRANGED IN A LINEAR SERIES AND SUPPORTED ABOVE MEANS PROVIDING A CHAMBER, EACH CAGE HAVING A FORAMINOUS FLOOR FOR PASSAGE OF ANIMAL DROPPINGS AND SAID CHAMBER HAVING A TOP MEMBER FORMED WITH A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS THERETHROUGH, AN ELONGATED STRIP OF AIR-RESISTANT, FLEXIBLE MATERIAL DIRECTLY OVERLYING SAID CHAMBER TOP MEMBER AND SPANNING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF SAID OPENINGS, MEANS FOR DELIVERING AIR TO SAID CHAMBER TO MAINTAIN A SUPERATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE THEREIN WHEREBY AIR ESCAPING THROUGH SAID TOP MEMBER OPENINGS WILL SUPPORT SAID STRIP SUBSTANTIALLY OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID TOP MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR UNIDIRECTIONALLY MOVING SAID STRIP SERIALLY BELOW AND PAST SAID CAGES TO RECEIVE DROPPINGS THEREON.
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) | 1971-05-28 | 1971-11-27 | 1972-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-28 | 1975-11-27 | 1976-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-28 | 1979-11-27 | 1980-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |