US4055009A
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Animal breeding chart
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-08
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Granted: 1977-10-25
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Expires: 1996-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A breeding chart for dairy cows includes a housing, a calendar with three columns movably supported in the housing, a main indicator line marked on the housing and extends across the three columns, and a magnet representing a particular cow carried by the calendar in the first column at two day increments to the main indicator line, for indicating the initiation of a breeding cycle. The magnet is carried by the calendar in the second column at two day increments to the main indicator line for indicating checking time for breeding conception of the breeding cycle. The magnet is carried by the calendar in the third column at two day increments to the main indicator line for indicating checking time for starting a drying portion of a breeding cycle.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolph W. Johanns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:53
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F11/00; G09F11/24; G09F11/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
234 words
Amended. An animal breeding chart comprising: a housing; a roller means supported on the housing; a calendar supported on the roller means for movement relative to the housing, the calendar having a first column extending along the housing, the calendar having a second column substantially parallel to the first column; means dividing the first and second column into a series of days and months; a start indicator marked on the housing adjacent the first column; a number indicator marked on the housing adjacent the first column and spaced 60 days from the start indicator; a main indicator line marked on the housing in alignment with the number indicator and extends across the first column and the second column; and an animal indicator detachably placed in the first column in alignment with the start indicator and with a predetermined day and month for starting a breeding cycle for a particular animal, the animal indicator advances toward and reaches the main indicator line as the calendar moves relative to the housing at predetermined day increments for indicating breeding time for the particular animal, the animal indicator when moved from the first column and placed in alignment with the start indicator in the second column advances toward and reaches the main indicator line in the second column as the calendar advances at the predetermined day increments for indicating checking time for breeding conception of the particular animal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
234 words
Amended. An animal breeding chart comprising: a housing; a roller means supported on the housing; a calendar supported on the roller means for movement relative to the housing, the calendar having a first column extending along the housing, the calendar having a second column substantially parallel to the first column; means dividing the first and second column into a series of days and months; a start indicator marked on the housing adjacent the first column; a number indicator marked on the housing adjacent the first column and spaced 60 days from the start indicator; a main indicator line marked on the housing in alignment with the number indicator and extends across the first column and the second column; and an animal indicator detachably placed in the first column in alignment with the start indicator and with a predetermined day and month for starting a breeding cycle for a particular animal, the animal indicator advances toward and reaches the main indicator line as the calendar moves relative to the housing at predetermined day increments for indicating breeding time for the particular animal, the animal indicator when moved from the first column and placed in alignment with the start indicator in the second column advances toward and reaches the main indicator line in the second column as the calendar advances at the predetermined day increments for indicating checking time for breeding conception of the particular animal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
106 words
An animal breeding chart as defined in claim 1 wherein the calendar further comprises a third column substantially parallel to the second column, means dividing the third column into a series of days and months, the main indicator line extends across the third column 60 days from the start indicator, the animal indicator is relocated from the second column to the third column in alignment with the start indicator, the animal indicator advances toward and reaches the main indicator line in the third column as the calendar advances at the predetermined day increments for indicating checking time for starting a drying period of the breeding cycle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
An animal breeding chart as defined in claim 2 wherein the animal indicator has a first identification indicating the particular animal being in condition for milking when the animal indicator is located in the third column and below the main indicator line, and the animal indicator has a second identification indicating the particular animal has dried when the animal indicator is near the main indicator line in the third column.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
An animal breeding chart as defined in claim 1 wherein the animal indicator has a first identification indicating the absence of an in-heat condition of the particular animal when the animal indicator is located in the first column and below the main indicator line, the animal indicator has a second identification indicating an in-heat condition of the particular animal when the animal indicator approaches the main indicator line in the first column.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
An animal breeding chart as defined in claim 1 wherein the animal indicator has a first identification indicating the particular animal requires checking for breeding conception when the animal indicator is located in the second column and below the main indicator line, and the animal indicator has a second identification indicating the particular animal has conceived when the animal indicator approaches the main indicator line in the second column.
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) | 1980-10-24 | 1981-04-25 | 1981-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-24 | 1985-04-25 | 1985-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-24 | 1989-04-25 | 1989-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |