US3673987A
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Livestock container
Assignee: BXL Plastics Ltd
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Filing: 1970-07-15
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A container for transporting livestock which comprises at least two livestock containing chambers connected together in side-byside relation each chamber being cup-shaped and of substantially circular cross-section and having a lid-retaining flange round its open end and a number of ventilation apertures arranged round the upper portion of its wall below the said flange, and a lid for each chamber, said lid having a dependent flange for engagement with the lid retaining flange of the chamber, the flange on the lid being of sufficient depth to cover the wall of the chamber to a level below the level of the bottom of the ventilation apertures and being so formed that when the chamber is covered with the lid a space through which air can flow into the chamber via the apertures is left between the wall of the chamber and the flange on the lid.
Inventors
- 👤 Clive R Fletcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/22; B65D1/26; B65D1/30; A; A01; A01K; A01K45/00; A01K45/005; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0202; B65D43/0204; B65D43/0212; B65D81/00; B65D81/24; B65D81/26; B65D81/263; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00064; B65D2543/0012; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00527; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00574; B65D2543/00592; B65D2543/00601; B65D2543/00611; B65D2543/00629; B65D2543/00675; B65D2543/00685; B65D2543/00712; B65D2543/00722; B65D2543/0074; B65D2543/00787; B65D2543/00796; B65D85/00; B65D85/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A container for transporting livestock which comprises: at least two livestock containing chambers connected together in side-by-side relation each chamber being cup-shaped and of substantially circular cross-section and having a lid-retaining flange round its open end, a plurality of first ventilation apertures arranged around the upper portion of its side walls and a base having a plinth projecting therefrom; and a lid for each chamber including a plurality of second apertures in its top portion and having a dependent flange for engagement with the lid-retaining flange of the chamber, said dependent flange having a sufficient depth to cover the wall of said chamber to a level below the level of the bottom of said first ventilation apertures to provide a space between the walls of said chamber and said dependent flange through which air can flow into said chamber through said apertures, and said lid having a recessed portion capAble of supporting the plinth of a second container stacked thereon without blocking the passage of air to said plurality of second ventilation apertures positioned in said lid around said recessed portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A container for transporting livestock which comprises: at least two livestock containing chambers connected together in side-by-side relation each chamber being cup-shaped and of substantially circular cross-section and having a lid-retaining flange round its open end, a plurality of first ventilation apertures arranged around the upper portion of its side walls and a base having a plinth projecting therefrom; and a lid for each chamber including a plurality of second apertures in its top portion and having a dependent flange for engagement with the lid-retaining flange of the chamber, said dependent flange having a sufficient depth to cover the wall of said chamber to a level below the level of the bottom of said first ventilation apertures to provide a space between the walls of said chamber and said dependent flange through which air can flow into said chamber through said apertures, and said lid having a recessed portion capAble of supporting the plinth of a second container stacked thereon without blocking the passage of air to said plurality of second ventilation apertures positioned in said lid around said recessed portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein the junction of the wall of each chamber with its base is radiused.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein the chambers are connected together by a common section of the lid-retaining flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein there is a stiffening rib between two interconnected chambers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein the chambers are so interconnected that there is a common air space in the container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A container as claimed in claim 5, wherein a part of the wall of each chamber in the region in which two chambers are connected together is cut away.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein a separate lid is provided for each chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein the chambers are all closed by a single lid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, which consists of two chambers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A container as claimed in claim 9, wherein a single lid is provided which covers both chambers and which is hinged in the middle to allow separate access to the two chambers.
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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |