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US3786786A
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Animal feeder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-01
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1992-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A feeder for small pigs that stores food in a vertical container. Food deposited in a top opening is taken by the animals at a bottom opening. An integrally built agitator is manually operated from time to time to move the food to the bottom opening.
Inventors
- 👤 L Gravos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:38
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0225; A01K5/0241
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
An animal feeder comprising a storage space and an agitator, said storage space having an opening at the top for receiving food and an opening at the bottom for accessibility by the feeding animal, said agitator comprising a rod member slidable in a bearing, said bearing pivotally supported in said feeder, the lower end of said rod extending into the area of said lower opening, the upper end of said rod extending into a handle, said agitator thereby manually movable throughout the space of said lower opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
An animal feeder comprising a storage space and an agitator, said storage space having an opening at the top for receiving food and an opening at the bottom for accessibility by the feeding animal, said agitator comprising a rod member slidable in a bearing, said bearing pivotally supported in said feeder, the lower end of said rod extending into the area of said lower opening, the upper end of said rod extending into a handle, said agitator thereby manually movable throughout the space of said lower opening.
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) | 1977-01-21 | 1977-07-23 | 1978-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-21 | 1981-07-23 | 1982-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-21 | 1985-07-23 | 1986-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |