US3905334A
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Concrete pig pallet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-12
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Granted: 1975-09-16
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Expires: 1994-04-12
Abstract
Abstract A concrete pig pallet for a farrowing pen comprising a floor portion which is supported above the farrowing building floor by a pair of spaced apart support legs integrally formed therewith. The floor portion comprises a peaked center portion having a pair of end portions positioned outwardly therefrom. One of the end portions has a plurality of equally spaced apart slots formed therein. The other end portion has equally spaced larger slots formed in the center portion thereof with equally spaced smaller slots formed therein adjacent the sides thereof. Reinforcing rods extend through the pallet to provide the necessary strength thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald W Stevenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:41
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/0218; A01K1/015; A01K1/0151
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A pig pallet comprising, a concrete floor portion, at least a pair of concrete supporting legs extending downwardly from said floor portion for supporting said floor portion above the supporting surface, said floor portion comprising a central portion and first and second end portions positioned outwardly thereof, said end portions having a plurality of spaced apart slots formed therein to permit the pig waste to pass downwardly therethrough, the slots in said first end portion being equally spaced apart and being equally sized, and said central portion of said floor portion having a continuous upper surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A pig pallet comprising, a concrete floor portion, at least a pair of concrete supporting legs extending downwardly from said floor portion for supporting said floor portion above the supporting surface, said floor portion comprising a central portion and first and second end portions positioned outwardly thereof, said end portions having a plurality of spaced apart slots formed therein to permit the pig waste to pass downwardly therethrough, the slots in said first end portion being equally spaced apart and being equally sized, and said central portion of said floor portion having a continuous upper surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pig pallet of claim 1 wherein said floor portion is oppositely sloped outwardly from the center thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pig pallet of claim 1 wherein said supporting legs are integrally formed with said floor portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
The pig pallet of claim 3 wherein a plurality of reinforcing rods are imbedded in said floor portion and said supporting legs, said rods comprising first and second end rods, first and second side rods secured to and extending between the ends of said end rods, a central rod secured to said first and second end rods at the center length thereof and extending therebetween, first and second H-shaped rods imbedded in said supporting legs and being secured to said side rods, and a plurality of short rods secured to said first and second end rods and extending inwardly therefrom between said slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
111 words
A pig pallet for use on a supporting surface, comprising, a concrete floor portion, at least a pair of concrete supporting legs extending downwardly from said floor portion for supporting said floor portion above the supporting surface, said floor portion comprising a central portion and first and second end portions positioned outwardly thereof, said end portions having a plurality of spaced apart slots formed therein to permit the pig waste to pass downwardly therethrough, said second end portion comprising a central portion and side portions on opposite sides thereof, the slots in said central portion of said second end portion having a greater width than the slots in said side portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
111 words
A pig pallet for use on a supporting surface, comprising, a concrete floor portion, at least a pair of concrete supporting legs extending downwardly from said floor portion for supporting said floor portion above the supporting surface, said floor portion comprising a central portion and first and second end portions positioned outwardly thereof, said end portions having a plurality of spaced apart slots formed therein to permit the pig waste to pass downwardly therethrough, said second end portion comprising a central portion and side portions on opposite sides thereof, the slots in said central portion of said second end portion having a greater width than the slots in said side portions.
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) | 1978-09-15 | 1979-03-17 | 1979-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-15 | 1983-03-17 | 1983-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-15 | 1987-03-17 | 1987-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |