US3584603A
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Farrowing layout
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-15
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1989-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A farrowing layout in a building having exterior sidewalls and a roof. The floor comprises two raised rectangular pads extending longitudinally of the building in side-by-side relation. The pads slope downwardly from intermediate the longitudinal sides of the pads to the longitudinal sides. Two longitudinal manure troughs are formed contiguous with the exterior longitudinal sides of the pads and slats are formed over the troughs. A central aisle is formed between the pads. A plurality of farrowing enclosures are juxtaposed in two longitudinal rows which are positioned over the pads, the pads thereby serving as a floor for the farrowing enclosures.
Inventors
- 👤 Dwayne C Rutherford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:14
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/0218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A livestock farrowing layout comprising a building having exterior sidewalls and a roof; a floor in said building comprising two raised pads extending longitudinally of said building in side by side relation and being spaced laterally from said sidewalls and from each other, said pads having interior and exterior longitudinal sides and sloping downwardly from intermediate said longitudinal sides to said longitudinal sides; two longitudinal manure troughs formed contiguous of said exterior, longitudinal sides of said pads and extending downwardly of said pads; means forming grates over said troughs in substantially the same horizontal plane as the uppermost portion of said exterior sides of said pads; and a central aisle between said pads; and a plurality of enclosures juxtaposed in two longitudinal rows, each of said rows extending over one of said pads, each of said enclosures consisting of a plurality of connecting walls defining a rectangular sow area and, on the two longitudinal sides of said sow area, piglet creep areas; each of said areas extending from the interior longitudinal side of said pad to over said trough contiguous with said pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A livestock farrowing layout comprising a building having exterior sidewalls and a roof; a floor in said building comprising two raised pads extending longitudinally of said building in side by side relation and being spaced laterally from said sidewalls and from each other, said pads having interior and exterior longitudinal sides and sloping downwardly from intermediate said longitudinal sides to said longitudinal sides; two longitudinal manure troughs formed contiguous of said exterior, longitudinal sides of said pads and extending downwardly of said pads; means forming grates over said troughs in substantially the same horizontal plane as the uppermost portion of said exterior sides of said pads; and a central aisle between said pads; and a plurality of enclosures juxtaposed in two longitudinal rows, each of said rows extending over one of said pads, each of said enclosures consisting of a plurality of connecting walls defining a rectangular sow area and, on the two longitudinal sides of said sow area, piglet creep areas; each of said areas extending from the interior longitudinal side of said pad to over said trough contiguous with said pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The livestock farrowing layout of claim 1 wherein said building is of rectangular configuration and said pads are of rectangular configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
The livestock farrowing layout of claim 2 wherein the interior portions of said pads slope downwardly to said interior longitudinal sides, said interior portions comprising from about 20 percent to about 35 percent of said pads, and wherein the exterior portions of said pads slope downwardly to said exterior longitudinal sides, said exterior portions comprising from about 80 percent to about 65 percent of said pads.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The livestock farrowing layout of claim 3 wherein drain means are formed, in spaced relation, along the junctures of said central aisle and the interior longitudinal sides of said pads, said drain means communicating with said manure troughs, said central aisle sloping radially upwardly from each of said drain means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The livestock farrowing layout of claim 4 wherein a waterer and a feeder are disposed in each of said sow areas proximate said interior longitudinal sides of said pads.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The livestock farrowing layout of claim 5 wherein said manure troughs slope downwardly from one end to the other, and wherein side aisles are formed between each of said exterior sidewalls and said manure trough adjacent thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The livestock farrowing layout of claim 6 wherein said drain means are formed proximate one longitudinal side of each of said enclosures, one of said drain means serving two juxtaposed enclosures.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The livestock farrowing layout of claim 7 wherein said floor, with the exception of said means for forming grates over said troughs, is formed from poured concrete.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The livestock farrowing layout of claim 8 wherein brooder lights are disposed over one longitudinal side of each of said enclosures, one of said brooder lights serving two juxtaposed piglet creep areas and being disposed laterally of said drain means.
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) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |