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US3585970A
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Feeding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-09
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A feeding device having a supply hopper connected to a feed line conveyor of the axially expanding helical auger type. A suspension system including load dividing floor supports for adjustably supporting the device with respect to the ground, and in addition, the feed line is provided with a plurality of spaced feeding stations in the form of feeding pans each having an adjustable feed flow.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Scott
- 👤 Richard R Reese
- 👤 David A Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-30 12:47
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K39/00; A01K39/01; A01K39/012; A01K39/0125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In a feeding device comprising, a horizontally disposed feed line having a plurality of spaced opening defining a plurality of spaced feeding stations, a vertical feed tube depending from each of said stations, a feed pan extending below said feed tube and having circumferentially arranged rod means connecting the periphery of said feed pan to said feed tube for defining an adjustable space between the lower end of said feed tube and the bottom of said feed pan, a feed control ring member spaced from and surrounding said feed tube and having a plurality of apertures for adjustably supporting said feed control ring member for varying the distance between the bottom of said ring member and the bottom of said feed pan, and extended portions of said rod members for engaging selected ones of said apertures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a feeding device comprising, a horizontally disposed feed line having a plurality of spaced opening defining a plurality of spaced feeding stations, a vertical feed tube depending from each of said stations, a feed pan extending below said feed tube and having circumferentially arranged rod means connecting the periphery of said feed pan to said feed tube for defining an adjustable space between the lower end of said feed tube and the bottom of said feed pan, a feed control ring member spaced from and surrounding said feed tube and having a plurality of apertures for adjustably supporting said feed control ring member for varying the distance between the bottom of said ring member and the bottom of said feed pan, and extended portions of said rod members for engaging selected ones of said apertures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
In a device according to claim 1, a sheath surrounding said feed tube and defining therewith an annular space holding portions of said rod members therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
In a device according to claim 2, said rod members having a vertical portion held in said annular space, an upper portion extending therefrom and holding said feed pan and a lower portion extending therefrom and engaging said control ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
In a device according to claim 3, said lower portion extending downwardly and having upwardly angled end portions engaging said apertures.
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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |