US4084714A
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Poultry-handling system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-08
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Granted: 1978-04-18
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Expires: 1996-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of wheeled multi-compartmented poultry containers or carts designed to be utilized in conjunction with a fifth wheel trailer which may be hauled by either a pickup truck or a tractor. The side frames of the trailer are comprised of hinged U-shaped rails or channels which serve to guide the wheeled poultry containers onto and off of the trailer bed. The system features the ability to easily manipulate the wheeled carts into the poultry house, load same with poultry, and then easily roll the carts back onto the trailer for transporting, without the need for auxiliary loading equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin L. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:33
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K45/00; A01K45/005; B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A poultry-handling system, which comprises: wheeled means comprising a plurality of compartments for containing poultry; means for transporting a plurality of said wheeled means comprising a fifth wheel trailer having a pair of upper and lower longitudinal frame members, and moveable ramp means for loading and unloading said wheeled means disposed along both longitudinal sides of said trailer and extending between said upper and lower longitudinal frame members; said moveable ramp means comprising a plurality of elongated U-shaped guide members hingedly mounted to said lower longitudinal frame members; said trailer further including a plurality of channel rails transversely positioned across the bed thereof at spaced locations corresponding to the positions of said guide members for receiving said wheeled means after loading via said guide members; and means for latching said plurality of guide members in a substantially vertical position comprising an actuating shaft rotatingly coupled to and extending along each of said upper frame members of said trailer, a plurality of retainer bars connected to said shaft at spaced locations therealong which correspond at least to the position of alternate guide members, and a handle at one end of each of said shafts for rotating same and thereby simultaneously rotating said bars into or out of engagement with at least said alternate guide members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A poultry-handling system, which comprises: wheeled means comprising a plurality of compartments for containing poultry; means for transporting a plurality of said wheeled means comprising a fifth wheel trailer having a pair of upper and lower longitudinal frame members, and moveable ramp means for loading and unloading said wheeled means disposed along both longitudinal sides of said trailer and extending between said upper and lower longitudinal frame members; said moveable ramp means comprising a plurality of elongated U-shaped guide members hingedly mounted to said lower longitudinal frame members; said trailer further including a plurality of channel rails transversely positioned across the bed thereof at spaced locations corresponding to the positions of said guide members for receiving said wheeled means after loading via said guide members; and means for latching said plurality of guide members in a substantially vertical position comprising an actuating shaft rotatingly coupled to and extending along each of said upper frame members of said trailer, a plurality of retainer bars connected to said shaft at spaced locations therealong which correspond at least to the position of alternate guide members, and a handle at one end of each of said shafts for rotating same and thereby simultaneously rotating said bars into or out of engagement with at least said alternate guide members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The poultry-handling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said wheeled means further comprises a main frame having wheels positioned at the four lower corners thereof, and a plurality of vertically stacked individually screened poultry compartments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The poultry-handling system as set forth in claim 2, wherein each of said screened poultry compartments includes a hinged door.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The poultry-handling system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said trailer includes a forwardly positioned fifth wheel hitch and a rearwardly positioned horizontal platform means below which the wheels of said trailer are positioned.
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) | 1981-04-17 | 1981-10-17 | 1982-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-10-17 | 1986-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-17 | 1989-10-17 | 1990-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |