US3796189A
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Cage battery, particularly for table chickens
Assignee: HENDRIX FAB
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Filing: 1972-07-13
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1992-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A cage battery, particularly for slaughter chickens, comprises an assembly of cages arranged in one or more layers, each cage being delimited by two side walls, an intermediary wall, a bottom, a front and a back wall, wherein below each layer of cages a continuous reception and transport space is formed, at least a portion of the bottom of each cage being movable between a closed position and an opened position in which the cage space communicates with the reception and transport space.
Inventors
- 👤 P Blondeel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:07
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K31/00; A01K31/002; A01K31/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A cage battery, particularly for growing chickens for consumption, comprising at least one tier of cages arranged in end-to-end relationship, each individual cage having side walls and upper and bottom walls, wherein the improvement comprises a continuous collecting and conveying compartment, immediately below each tier of cages, the bottom of which is constituted by a conveyor belt spaced below the tier of cages at a distance such that the height of the collecting compartment is sufficient to accommodate matured chickens, at least a portion of the bottom of each cage being movable between a closed position and an open position in which the chickens are directed downward into the collecting compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A cage battery, particularly for growing chickens for consumption, comprising at least one tier of cages arranged in end-to-end relationship, each individual cage having side walls and upper and bottom walls, wherein the improvement comprises a continuous collecting and conveying compartment, immediately below each tier of cages, the bottom of which is constituted by a conveyor belt spaced below the tier of cages at a distance such that the height of the collecting compartment is sufficient to accommodate matured chickens, at least a portion of the bottom of each cage being movable between a closed position and an open position in which the chickens are directed downward into the collecting compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A cage battery according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom of each cage is pivotable around a shaft situated in the bottom plane, between a horizontal closed position and an opened position inclined downwardly towards the reception and transport space below the cage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A cage battery according to claim 2, characterized in that the pivot shaft of the bottom is so situated relative to its centre of gravity that the empty bottom automatically drops back from its opened position under the influence of its weight to the closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cage battery according to claim 3, characterized in that the cage bottom is lockable in its closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cage battery according to claim 2, characterized in that the cage bottom is removably supported on its shaft.
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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |