US4132427A
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Animal carcass transporting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-02
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1997-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A frame sled has straps affixed to members thereof for releasably securing an animal carcass to the sled. Pulling straps affixed to the sled at the front thereof facilitate pulling of the sled.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. McGee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:40
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B13/00; B62B5/00; B62B5/06; B62B5/068; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
An animal carcass transporting device for transporting an animal carcass, said animal carcass transporting device comprising a sled having a pair of elongated substantially linear first and second frame members having spaced opposite first and second ends, each bent upwardly at an angle to itself at its first and second ends, said first and second frame members constituting the sides of the sled, a plurality of spaced substantially parallel cross frame members affixed to the first and second frame members and extending substantially perpendicularly thereto and supporting said first and second frame members in spaced substantially parallel relation, and first and second runner members having spaced opposite first and second ends, each bent upwardly at an angle to itself at its first and second ends, the first and second runner members being affixed at their first and second ends to the first and second frame members, respectively, and extending beneath said first and second frame members; a first pair of straps affixed to the first and second frame members and coupleable to each other for releasably securing an animal carcass to the sled;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
An animal carcass transporting device for transporting an animal carcass, said animal carcass transporting device comprising a sled having a pair of elongated substantially linear first and second frame members having spaced opposite first and second ends, each bent upwardly at an angle to itself at its first and second ends, said first and second frame members constituting the sides of the sled, a plurality of spaced substantially parallel cross frame members affixed to the first and second frame members and extending substantially perpendicularly thereto and supporting said first and second frame members in spaced substantially parallel relation, and first and second runner members having spaced opposite first and second ends, each bent upwardly at an angle to itself at its first and second ends, the first and second runner members being affixed at their first and second ends to the first and second frame members, respectively, and extending beneath said first and second frame members; a first pair of straps affixed to the first and second frame members and coupleable to each other for releasably securing an animal carcass to the sled;
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
a second pair of straps affixed to the first and second frame members in spaced relation with the first pair of straps and coupleable to each other for releasably securing the animal carcass to the sled; and pulling strap means affixed to a cross frame member adjacent the first ends of the first and second frame members for facilitating pulling of the sled.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
a second pair of straps affixed to the first and second frame members in spaced relation with the first pair of straps and coupleable to each other for releasably securing the animal carcass to the sled; and pulling strap means affixed to a cross frame member adjacent the first ends of the first and second frame members for facilitating pulling of the sled.
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) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |