US3901194A
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Apparatus for mixing and dispensing feed to animals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-14
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-03-14
Abstract
Abstract In an apparatus for mixing and distributing feed to animals, a plurality of side-by-side stalls have doors associated one with each cage and each door is simultaneously raisable and lowerable by a mechanical device. Adjustable amounts of feed are metered into a container one for each stall and each container is then actuated to discharge the feed into the stall (or cage) so that a controllable amount of feed is provided each animal in the correct composition and amount. Competition between animals such as normally occurs in sow-feeding is minimized and the correct amount and composition of feed is provided each sow or other animal to promote the most efficient and accurate feeding procedure. The stalls are of heavy durable sheet metal and tubular metal stock so as to be virtually indestructable by the sow or other animal.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack G Meyer
- 👤 Norman L Haines
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:49
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
In a hog feeding apparatus, a plurality of in-row stalls wherein said hogs are held in caged position at least on three sides and forming a unitary reinforced structure, a vertically raisable and lowerable door associated one with each of said stalls and adapted to provide ingress and egress for animals to said stalls, a manually operated winch having a force transmitting connection to a respective one of said doors, whereby such doors are selectively raised and lowered to receive an animal one in each of said stalls, metering means for receiving an adjusted amount of feed and associated one with each of said stalls, and controllable discharge means for effecting a discharge of the predetermined amount of feed in measured quantity to a respective one of said stalls while said hogs are held one within an associated stall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a hog feeding apparatus, a plurality of in-row stalls wherein said hogs are held in caged position at least on three sides and forming a unitary reinforced structure, a vertically raisable and lowerable door associated one with each of said stalls and adapted to provide ingress and egress for animals to said stalls, a manually operated winch having a force transmitting connection to a respective one of said doors, whereby such doors are selectively raised and lowered to receive an animal one in each of said stalls, metering means for receiving an adjusted amount of feed and associated one with each of said stalls, and controllable discharge means for effecting a discharge of the predetermined amount of feed in measured quantity to a respective one of said stalls while said hogs are held one within an associated stall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
The construction in accordance with claim 1 including adjustable means for controlling feed discharged in to the stall having a vertically movable carrier, a container one for a respective stall and received on said carrier, means extending into each container by an amount determinative of the feed discharged therein, said discharge means being associated with said container and operable to effect simultaneous discharge of the measured quantity of feed from a respective container into its associated stall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
The construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein said discharge means comprises a horizontal cover adapted to form a shield over a vertical discharge opening at least one in each of said containers, and rack-and-pinion means for producing lateral displacement of said discharge to uncover said openings whereby the measured amount of feed in each said container is vertically discharged into an associated stall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The construction in accordance with claim 1 including a feed system having an auger and chute for receiving said auger to distribute the feed in a horizontal sense, a discharge channel from said horizontal channel adapted to open into a respective one of said containers, and means for adjusting the vertical position of said container relatively to said discharge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein said stalls are constructed of tubular members forming a series of in-row stalls, and a central feed station carried by said unitary structure and adapted to receive additional feed from which such additional feed can be manually distributed to the animals in a respective one of said stalls.
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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |