US3696791A
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Poultry growth enhancement method and apparatus
Assignee: CUMMING Corp A CA CORP
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Filing: 1971-04-12
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-04-12
Abstract
Abstract A method of benefitting animals in a zone which characteristically contains air-borne particles includes: A. CONFINING THE ANIMALS IN THE ZONE, AND B. DISPENSING IONS INTO THE ZONE WITH ION DENSITY AND POLARITY TO INDUCE COLLECTION OF THE AIR-BORNE PARTICLES ON COLLECTION SURFACES IN THE ZONE.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald G Saurenman
- 👤 Harold W Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:54
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K45/00; A01K13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
The method of benefitting animals in a zone which characteristically contains air-borne particles and there being particle collecting surfaces exposed to the zone interior, the method utilizing ion producing tip means to which high voltage is supplied, and including a. confining the animals in said zone, and b. dispensing ions into said zone with ion density and polarity to induce collection of the air-borne particles on said surfaces, c. said dispensing step being carried out by orienting the tip means in openly exposed relation to the animals and animal waste in said zone to direct the ions into such proximity with said animal waste as to inhibit ammonia diffusion from said waste into said zone.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
The method of benefitting animals in a zone which characteristically contains air-borne particles and there being particle collecting surfaces exposed to the zone interior, the method utilizing ion producing tip means to which high voltage is supplied, and including a. confining the animals in said zone, and b. dispensing ions into said zone with ion density and polarity to induce collection of the air-borne particles on said surfaces, c. said dispensing step being carried out by orienting the tip means in openly exposed relation to the animals and animal waste in said zone to direct the ions into such proximity with said animal waste as to inhibit ammonia diffusion from said waste into said zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the animals comprise poultry, and said confining step is carried out to confine the poultry beneath the level of said tips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said dispensing step is carried out to maintain an above normal static volt level in the air around the animals.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
117 words
The method of benefitting animals in a zone which characteristically contains air-borne particles and there being particle collecting surfaces exposed to the zone interior, the method including a. confining the animals in said zone, b. dispensing ions into said zone with ion density and polarity to induce collection of the air-borne particles on said surfaces, c. said dispensing step being carried out to direct the ions into such proximity with animal waste in said zone as to inhibit ammonia diffusion from said waste into said zone, and to maintain an above normal static volt level in the air around the animals, and e. sensing the static volt level and controlling said level in response to said sensing.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
117 words
The method of benefitting animals in a zone which characteristically contains air-borne particles and there being particle collecting surfaces exposed to the zone interior, the method including a. confining the animals in said zone, b. dispensing ions into said zone with ion density and polarity to induce collection of the air-borne particles on said surfaces, c. said dispensing step being carried out to direct the ions into such proximity with animal waste in said zone as to inhibit ammonia diffusion from said waste into said zone, and to maintain an above normal static volt level in the air around the animals, and e. sensing the static volt level and controlling said level in response to said sensing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
Animal benefitting apparatus, comprising in combination a. means forming an animal confinement zone which characteristically contains air-borne particles and there being particle collecting surfaces exposed to the zone interior, said zone containing animals, and b. other means for dispensing ions into said zone with ion density and polarity to induce collection of the air-borne particles on said surfaces, said other means directly and openly exposed to the animals and to animal waste in said zone, said other means comprising multiple pointed tips to which high voltage is supplied, the tips oriented to dispense ions into such proximity with animal waste in said zone as to inhibit ammonia diffusion from said waste into Said zone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
114 words
Animal benefitting apparatus, comprising in combination a. means forming an animal confinement zone which characteristically contains air-borne particles and there being particle collecting surfaces exposed to the zone interior, said zone containing animals, and b. other means for dispensing ions into said zone with ion density and polarity to induce collection of the air-borne particles on said surfaces, said other means directly and openly exposed to the animals and to animal waste in said zone, said other means comprising multiple pointed tips to which high voltage is supplied, the tips oriented to dispense ions into such proximity with animal waste in said zone as to inhibit ammonia diffusion from said waste into Said zone.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 5 including a source of said high voltage connected with said tips.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said source is D. C. negative.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said other means comprises an elongated electrically conductive member, and multiple pointed tips electrically connected to said member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 5 including blower means and ducting to blow air through said zone interior, the ion dispensing means located to dispense ions into the air flowing in said zone.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said source supplies high negative voltage sufficient to increase the static voltage level in the air around the animals.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 10 including means to sense the static voltage level in said zone and to control said source in response to said sensing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 10 including electrically conductive structure under the animal zone and of polarity to attract particles to which ion charge is imparted.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
99 words
The method of improving animal health, and utilizing multiple pointed tips to which high voltage is supplied, which includes: a. confining the animals in a zone, and b. dispersing sufficient negative ions into the air around the animals and animal wastes to raise the static volt level in said zone, inhibit ammonia diffusion into said zone from animal waste, and induce collection of air-borne particles on surfaces exposed to the zone interior, c. said dispersing step being carried out by orienting the tips in openly exposed relation to the animals to direct the ions into proximity to said waste.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
99 words
The method of improving animal health, and utilizing multiple pointed tips to which high voltage is supplied, which includes: a. confining the animals in a zone, and b. dispersing sufficient negative ions into the air around the animals and animal wastes to raise the static volt level in said zone, inhibit ammonia diffusion into said zone from animal waste, and induce collection of air-borne particles on surfaces exposed to the zone interior, c. said dispersing step being carried out by orienting the tips in openly exposed relation to the animals to direct the ions into proximity to said waste.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
108 words
The method of benefitting animals confined in a manner characterized in that animal waste collects in a zone to produce ammonia diffusing toward the animals, there being air-borne particles and particle collecting surface means in said zone, the method utilizing pointed tip means to which high voltage is supplied to produce ions, the steps that include a. dispersing said ions so as to inhibit said ammonia diffusion and to include collection of the air-borne particles on said surface means, b. said dispersing step carried out by orienting the tip means in openly exposed relation to the collected animal waste to direct the ions into proximity to said waste.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
108 words
The method of benefitting animals confined in a manner characterized in that animal waste collects in a zone to produce ammonia diffusing toward the animals, there being air-borne particles and particle collecting surface means in said zone, the method utilizing pointed tip means to which high voltage is supplied to produce ions, the steps that include a. dispersing said ions so as to inhibit said ammonia diffusion and to include collection of the air-borne particles on said surface means, b. said dispersing step carried out by orienting the tip means in openly exposed relation to the collected animal waste to direct the ions into proximity to said waste.
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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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |