US3734058A
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Transporter for stretcher borne animals
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1971-09-01
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-09-01
Abstract
Abstract A transporter comprising a tank containing a supply of fluid, a frame mounted on the tank and extending thereabove, stretcher supporting devices on the frame, and a canopy extending over it. A fluid distribution system is disclosed connected to the tank and is arranged to discharge its contents above a stretcher supported on the frame. An open fluid receiving receptacle is disclosed as extending below the stretcher and attached to the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 J Hightower
- 👤 M Conboy
- 👤 L Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:14
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K63/00; A01K63/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A transporter for stretcher borne animals comprising in combination: tank means formed of large diameter tubing joined to form a closed polygonal base for containing a supply of fluid therein; frame means attached to said tank means and extending upwardly therefrom configured for supporting loads placed thereon; a plurality of stretcher retainers attached atop said frame means and suitably shaped for engaging the handles of the animal bearing stretcher and disposed along the frame means with respect to each other to hold the animal bearing stretcher in one of a plurality of positions; and distribution means connected to said tank means and positioned for delivering the fluid contents thereof to a predetermined area above said frame means to apply said fluid contents to the stretcher borne animal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A transporter for stretcher borne animals comprising in combination: tank means formed of large diameter tubing joined to form a closed polygonal base for containing a supply of fluid therein; frame means attached to said tank means and extending upwardly therefrom configured for supporting loads placed thereon; a plurality of stretcher retainers attached atop said frame means and suitably shaped for engaging the handles of the animal bearing stretcher and disposed along the frame means with respect to each other to hold the animal bearing stretcher in one of a plurality of positions; and distribution means connected to said tank means and positioned for delivering the fluid contents thereof to a predetermined area above said frame means to apply said fluid contents to the stretcher borne animal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A transporter according to claim 1 in which said tank means includes a plurality of tubular members joined together in a suitable closed quadrilateral configuration with their hollow centers providing the fluid containing volumn therefor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A transporter according to claim 1 in which said stretcher retainers are dosposed in a plurality of opposed pairs and are spaced apart in a manner to support the engaged stretcher in a predetermined configuration for altering the amount of movement constraint afforded the stretcher borne animal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A transporter according to claim 1 further comprising: a fluid-tight receptacle removably secured to said frame means and shaped to provide a fluid collecting vessel extending beneath the stretcher borne animal for collecting fluid delivered from said distribution means after it has passed over the stretcher borne animal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A transporter according to claim 1 in which said fluid distribution means includes a source of pressurized gas, valve means connected between said source of gas and said tank means for admitting predetermined amounts of gas therein at timed intervals, and fluid conduit means connected to said tank for delivery of said fluid therfrom in response to the admission of said amounts of gas.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
83 words
A transporter according to claim 5 further comprising in combination: canopy means connected to the aforesaid frame means and shaped to extend thereabove and over the stretcher borne animal thereby closing the upper portion thereof for providing isolation and humidity control therefor; and nozzle means supported by said canopy and joined to said fluid conduit means for dispensing the fluid delivered thereby to said predetermined area in relation to said stretcher borne animal to supply the fluid contents to the stretcher borne animal.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |