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Relocatable grazing yards
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-12-30
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2007-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A relocatable grazing enclosure suitable for grazing farm animals such as dairy calves or kids. The enclosure comprises a plurality of wall units each of which includes at least one leg member. The enclosure also comprises a plurality of base units, each base unit including at least one recess for receiving a leg member of a wall unit. The wall units are arranged to form the enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 Clive N. Norton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:21
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/16; E04H17/18; A; A01; A01K; A01K3/00; A01K3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
In a relocatable grazing enclosure comprising a plurality of wall units and an associated plurality of base units linked together to define the periphery of said enclosure, the combination comprising: a wall unit including a frame member supporting a barrier element, said wall unit being adapted to prevent passage of grazing animals through said wall unit; said frame member having at least on leg member; and at least one base unit adapted to maintain said wall unit in an upright position and having at least one recess adapted to receive a leg member of said frame member, said base unit having a rounded ground contacting surface and means adapted for linking like base units together to facilitate movement of the base units, and concomitantly an assembled grazing enclosure, across a pasture as a unitary structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a relocatable grazing enclosure comprising a plurality of wall units and an associated plurality of base units linked together to define the periphery of said enclosure, the combination comprising: a wall unit including a frame member supporting a barrier element, said wall unit being adapted to prevent passage of grazing animals through said wall unit; said frame member having at least on leg member; and at least one base unit adapted to maintain said wall unit in an upright position and having at least one recess adapted to receive a leg member of said frame member, said base unit having a rounded ground contacting surface and means adapted for linking like base units together to facilitate movement of the base units, and concomitantly an assembled grazing enclosure, across a pasture as a unitary structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination according to claim 1, including linking means adapted to lift a leading end of the or each base unit to facilitate said movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination according to claim 1, wherein said frame member comprises at least a pair of vertical elements and at least one horizontal element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A combination according to claim 3 wherein each vertical element forms a leg member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A combination according to claim 1 wherein each base unit comprises a substantially semi-spherical concrete mass.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A combination according to claim 5 wherein said base unit recess is provided by means of an insert embedded in said concrete mass.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A combination according to claim 6 wherein said insert is embedded just below a top surface of said mass and provides first and second recesses communicating with said top surface for receiving respective leg members of adjacent wall
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A combination according to claim 6 wherein said insert additionally provides a substantially horizontal bore in said mass for receiving a chain therethrough.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination according to claim 8 wherein said insert provides a third recess communicating with said bore for receiving a fastening element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A combination according to claim 1 wherein: (a) said base unit rounded ground contacting surface is adapted for facilitating movement along an engaged ground surface at least in forward and rearward directions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination according to claim 10 including linking means adapted to lift a leading end of the or each base unit to facilitate said movement.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination according to claim 10 wherein said frame member comprises at least a pair of vertical elements and at least one horizontal element.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A combination according to claim 12 wherein each vertical element forms a leg member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A combination according to claim 10 wherein each base unit comprises a substantially semi-spherical concrete mass.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A combination according to claim 14 wherein said base unit recess is provided by means of an insert embedded in said concrete mass.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
A combination according to claim 15 wherein said insert is embedded just below a top surface of said mass and provides first and second recesses communicating with said top surface for receiving respective leg members of adjacent wall units.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
A combination according to claim 15 wherein said insert additionally provides a substantially horizontal bore in said mass for receiving a chain therethrough.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination according to claim 17 wherein said insert provides a third recess communicating with said bore for receiving a fastening element.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination according to claim 10 wherein said base unit rounded ground contacting surface facilitates movement along said ground surface in any lateral direction.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
108 words
A relocatable grazing enclosure comprising a plurality of wall units and an associated plurality of base units adapted to maintain said wall units in an upright position and linked together to define the periphery of said enclosure therein: each wall unit includes a frame member supporting a barrier element adapted to prevent passage of grazing animals therethrough; each frame member having at least one leg member; and each base unit includes a recess receiving a leg member of a frame member and has a rounded ground contacting surface and means linking like base units together to facilitate movement of said enclosure across a pasture as a unitary structure.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
108 words
A relocatable grazing enclosure comprising a plurality of wall units and an associated plurality of base units adapted to maintain said wall units in an upright position and linked together to define the periphery of said enclosure therein: each wall unit includes a frame member supporting a barrier element adapted to prevent passage of grazing animals therethrough; each frame member having at least one leg member; and each base unit includes a recess receiving a leg member of a frame member and has a rounded ground contacting surface and means linking like base units together to facilitate movement of said enclosure across a pasture as a unitary structure.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
A relocatable enclosure according to claim 20 wherein said linking means is adapted to lift leading ends of the base units during movement of said enclosure to facilitate said movement.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
24 words
A relocatable enclosure according to claim 20 wherein at least some of said base units are linked by means of one or more chains.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
25 words
A relocatable enclosure according to claim 20 wherein at least some of said base units are linked by means of one or more rigid members.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
124 words
A relocatable grazing enclosure comprising a plurality of wall units and an associated plurality of base units adapted to maintain said wall units in an upright position and linked together to define the periphery of said enclosure therein: each wall unit includes a frame member supporting a barrier element adapted to prevent passage of grazing animals therethrough; each frame member having at least one leg member; and, each base unit includes a recess receiving a leg member of a frame member and has a rounded ground contacting surface adapted for facilitating movement along an engaged ground surface at least in forward and rearward directions, and means linking like base unit together to facilitate movement of said enclosure across a pasture as a unitary structure.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
124 words
A relocatable grazing enclosure comprising a plurality of wall units and an associated plurality of base units adapted to maintain said wall units in an upright position and linked together to define the periphery of said enclosure therein: each wall unit includes a frame member supporting a barrier element adapted to prevent passage of grazing animals therethrough; each frame member having at least one leg member; and, each base unit includes a recess receiving a leg member of a frame member and has a rounded ground contacting surface adapted for facilitating movement along an engaged ground surface at least in forward and rearward directions, and means linking like base unit together to facilitate movement of said enclosure across a pasture as a unitary structure.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
30 words
A relocatable enclosure according to claim 24 wherein said linking means is adapted to lift leading ends of the base units during movement of said enclosure to facilitate said movement.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
A relocatable enclosure according to claim 24 wherein at least some of said base units are linked by means of one or more chains.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
A relocatable enclosure according to claim 24 wherein at least some of said base units are linked by means of one or more rigid members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-11-29 | 1992-05-30 | 1992-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-29 | 1996-05-30 | 1996-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-05-30 | 2000-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |