US3669076A
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Rotatable hopper livestock feed dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-24
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A feed dispenser apparatus comprising a storage hopper mounted on a support tower, said hopper being rotatable about its own longitudinal axis. A feed dispensing conduit is carried by the hopper and is in open communication therewith for receiving the feed therefrom and dispensing the feed to a circular or annular feed trough. The dispensing conduit moves simultaneously with the rotatable hopper for distributing the feed substantially uniformly into the feed trough. A feed screw or auger mechanism is rotatably mounted within the feed dispensing conduit for facilitating movement of the feed therethrough and discharging of the feed therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacob B Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:31
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0258
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A self-feeding storage hopper for feed comprising hopper means for storing a quantity of the feed, stationary support means for supporting the hopper means, means cooperating between the stationary support means and the hopper means for transmitting rotation to the hopper means about the longitudinal axis thereof, annular feed trough means disposed around the hopper means, feed distribution means carried by the hopper means for receiving feed therefrom and movable simultaneously therewith, feed screw means provided for the feed distribution means, said feed distribUtion means extending from the hopper means to the proximity of the feed trough means for distributing feed from the hopper means into the feed trough means, stationary gear means carried by the stationary support means, gear means carried by the rotatable hopper and movable therewith in a concentric path around the stationary gear means, drive means extending between the stationary gear means and movable gear means for driving the movable gear means during rotation of the hopper means, said movable gear means being operably connected with the feed screw means for actuation thereof during rotation of the hopper means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A self-feeding storage hopper for feed comprising hopper means for storing a quantity of the feed, stationary support means for supporting the hopper means, means cooperating between the stationary support means and the hopper means for transmitting rotation to the hopper means about the longitudinal axis thereof, annular feed trough means disposed around the hopper means, feed distribution means carried by the hopper means for receiving feed therefrom and movable simultaneously therewith, feed screw means provided for the feed distribution means, said feed distribUtion means extending from the hopper means to the proximity of the feed trough means for distributing feed from the hopper means into the feed trough means, stationary gear means carried by the stationary support means, gear means carried by the rotatable hopper and movable therewith in a concentric path around the stationary gear means, drive means extending between the stationary gear means and movable gear means for driving the movable gear means during rotation of the hopper means, said movable gear means being operably connected with the feed screw means for actuation thereof during rotation of the hopper means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
A self-feeding storage hopper for feed as set forth in claim 1 wherein the means for transmitting rotation to the hopper means includes a first support plate carried by the stationary support means, a second support plate rotatably supported by the first support plate, roller means interposed between the first and second plate means for facilitating relative movement therebetween, means connecting the hopper means with the second support plate, and drive means for transmitting rotation to the second support plate for simultaneous rotation of the hopper means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
A self-feeding storage hopper for feed as set forth in claim 1 wherein the feed distribution means includes a feed tube in communication with the hopper means for receiving the feed therefrom nd having one open end disposed in the proximity of the feed trough for dispensing the feed thereto, and said feed screw means comprises an augar extending longitudinally within the feed tube for facilitating movement of the feed therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A self-feeding storage hopper for feed as set forth in claim 2 wherein the roller means includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced roller members journalled on the second support plate, each of said rollers being disposed radially on the second support plate for facilitating rotation of the second support plate with respect to the first support plate.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |