US3796191A
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Loading chute with retractable landing gear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-12
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1992-10-12
Abstract
Abstract An animal loading chute with retractable landing gear and capable of serving as a loading chute, a holding chute and a trailer device. A first shaft is secured to and extends beneath the floor of the chute and has triangular supports pivotally secured, at one point thereof, to the opposite ends thereof. Each of the triangular supports has an axle spindle extending from its second point which has a wheel mounted thereon. A winch means is connected to the third points of the triangular supports for selectively pivoting the supports with respect to the chute so that the wheels will be raised and lowered with respect to the chute. A removable safety bar selectively interconnects the triangular supports when the chute is being used as a trailer device. A spray attachment is also provided on the chute for spraying disinfectant or the like on the animal in the chute.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/04; A; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/003; A01K29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A trailer with retractable landing gear comprising, a bed portion having opposite sides, a first shaft secured to and extending beneath said bed portion, the opposite ends of said first shaft being positioned outwardly of said sides of said bed portion, a first support means pivotally secured to one end of said first shaft, a second support means pivotally secured to the other end of said first shaft, first and second wheel members operatively rotatably secured to said first and second support means respectively, a winch means on said bed portion connected to said support means for selectively pivoting said support means with respect to said bed portion to cause said wheel members to be relatively raised and lowered with respect to said bed portion so that said bed portion may be lowered to a substantially horizontally disposed position closely adjacent the ground for loading purposes and so that said bed portion may be raised upwardly from said loading position to a transport position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A trailer with retractable landing gear comprising, a bed portion having opposite sides, a first shaft secured to and extending beneath said bed portion, the opposite ends of said first shaft being positioned outwardly of said sides of said bed portion, a first support means pivotally secured to one end of said first shaft, a second support means pivotally secured to the other end of said first shaft, first and second wheel members operatively rotatably secured to said first and second support means respectively, a winch means on said bed portion connected to said support means for selectively pivoting said support means with respect to said bed portion to cause said wheel members to be relatively raised and lowered with respect to said bed portion so that said bed portion may be lowered to a substantially horizontally disposed position closely adjacent the ground for loading purposes and so that said bed portion may be raised upwardly from said loading position to a transport position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
The trailer of claim 1 wherein said winch means comprises a second shaft secured to and rotatably extending beneath said bed portion, the opposite ends of said second shaft being positioned outwardly of said sides of said bed portion, a first cable connected at one end to and wound upon one end of said second shaft, said first cable being connected at its other end to said first support means, a second cable connected at one end to and wound upon the other end of said second shaft, said second cable being connected at its other end to said second support means, said winch means also including means for selectively rotating said second shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The trailer of claim 2 wherein said means for rotating said second shaft comprises a winch member connected to said second shaft by a chain means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The trailer of claim 1 wherein a safety bar means is detachably secured to and extends between said first and second support means beneath said bed portion for engagement therewith at times to prevent said bed portion from moving to its said loading position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The trailer Of claim 4 wherein said first and second support means each have inner and outer sides with respect to said sides, first and second U-shaped brackets secured to the inner sides of said support means, said safety bar means having its opposite ends detachably received by said brackets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
193 words
A trailer with retractable landing gear comprising, a bed portion having opposite sides, a first shaft secured to and extending beneath said bed portion, the opposite ends of said first shaft being positioned outwardly of said sides of said bed portion, a first support means pivotally secured to one end of said first shaft, a second support means pivotally secured at the other end of said first shaft, first and second wheel members operatively rotatably secured to said first and second support means respectively, a winch means on said bed portion connected to said support means for selectively pivoting said support means with respect to said bed portion to cause said wheel members to be relatively raised and lowered with respect to said bed portion, said first and second support means comprising first and second triangular supports respectively, said first shaft being pivotally secured at its opposite ends to one of the points of said triangular supports, said first and second wheel members being operatively rotatably secured to said first and second triangular supports adjacent a second point thereon, said winch means being connected to said triangular supports adjacent the third points thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
193 words
A trailer with retractable landing gear comprising, a bed portion having opposite sides, a first shaft secured to and extending beneath said bed portion, the opposite ends of said first shaft being positioned outwardly of said sides of said bed portion, a first support means pivotally secured to one end of said first shaft, a second support means pivotally secured at the other end of said first shaft, first and second wheel members operatively rotatably secured to said first and second support means respectively, a winch means on said bed portion connected to said support means for selectively pivoting said support means with respect to said bed portion to cause said wheel members to be relatively raised and lowered with respect to said bed portion, said first and second support means comprising first and second triangular supports respectively, said first shaft being pivotally secured at its opposite ends to one of the points of said triangular supports, said first and second wheel members being operatively rotatably secured to said first and second triangular supports adjacent a second point thereon, said winch means being connected to said triangular supports adjacent the third points thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
153 words
The trailer of claim 6 wherein said winch means comprises a second shaft secured to and rotatably extending beneath said bed portion, the opposite ends of said second shaft being positioned outwardly of said sides of said bed portion, a first cable connected at one end to and wound upon one end of said second shaft, said first cable being connected at its other end to said first support means, a second cable connected at one end to and wound upon the other end of said second shaft, said second cable being connected as its other end to said second support means, and means for selectively rotating said second shaft, the distance between the longitudinal axes of said first and second shafts being substantially equal to the sum of the distance between said first point and said second point and said second point and said third point on one of said triangular supports.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The trailer of claim 6 wherein said bed portion comprises an animal loading chute.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The trailer of claim 6 wherein said triangular supports each have inner and outer sides with respect to the sides of said bed portion, and a safety bar means detachably secured to and extending between said triangular supports beneath said bed portion for engagement therewith at times.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
The trailer of claim 9 wherein first and second U-shaped brackets are secured to the inner sides of said triangular supports, said safety bar means having its opposite ends detachably received by said brackets, said brackets each being positioned oppositely of said second points on said triangular supports.
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 |