| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE33456 |
Rotating helical conveyor system |
November 27, 1990 |
| A conveyor system for delivering feed to a plurality of animal cages arranged in rows said system comprises an endless conduit extending along a conduit run past at least one of the rows of cages and through a feed trough disposed adjacent the faces of the row of cages. An elongate, |
| D426682 |
Chick feeder |
June 13, 2000 |
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| D410077 |
Fan |
May 18, 1999 |
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| D365575 |
Front end portion of an apparatus for distributing granular material within a container |
December 26, 1995 |
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| D363982 |
Fan assembly motor mounting |
November 7, 1995 |
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| D363117 |
Motor mounting for a fan assembly |
October 10, 1995 |
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| D321959 |
Feeder for poultry |
November 26, 1991 |
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| D302750 |
Poultry feeder |
August 8, 1989 |
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| D295091 |
Hanging poultry watering unit |
April 5, 1988 |
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| 7156051 |
Method for enhancing poultry production |
January 2, 2007 |
| A method is provided for raising poultry, such as chickens, for food production. In a first preferred embodiment, the method includes the steps of: providing a facility for housing the poultry, providing at least one light-absorbing ventilation fan associated with the facility for ve |
| 6273244 |
Idler pulley for a conveyor assembly |
August 14, 2001 |
| An idler pulley for use in supporting a conveyor belt in a conveyor assembly includes a central body portion, a first angled end portion extending from the central body portion and a second angled end portion extending from the central body portion. The first angled end portion inclu |
| 6240956 |
Remote controlled drinker system |
June 5, 2001 |
| A poultry drinker system includes a number of drinker lines each supplied from a common high pressure water supply through a water pressure regulator. Each regulator includes a reference spring establishing a default minimum water pressure. A centralized remote control system provide |
| 6173676 |
Adjustable poultry feeder assembly |
January 16, 2001 |
| A feeder assembly for birds or other animals having a pan member, a feeder tube defining a channel for receiving feed from a feed supply and defining a brood gate opening, a plurality of wing members having a plurality of fingers for adjustably engaging the feeder tube, and a cone member |
| 6170435 |
Poultry feeder with position adjustable poultry drinker combination |
January 9, 2001 |
| A novel adjustment mechanism is provided for varying the height of a poultry drinker above a poultry feeder. The adjustment mechanism preferably includes a first portion to which the feeder is attached, a second portion to which the drinker is attached, and a structure, such as a pin |
| 6164311 |
Pressure regulator for watering system |
December 26, 2000 |
| A pressure regulator for a drinking system for birds or other animals that includes a housing and first and second engaging members for engaging the elongated supports for the fluid supply conduit of the drinking system. The first engaging member includes a pair of ends, each end includi |
| 6098959 |
Pressure regulator for watering system |
August 8, 2000 |
| A pressure regulator for a drinking system for birds or other animals that includes a housing and first and second engaging members for engaging the elongated supports for the fluid supply conduit of the drinking system. The first engaging member includes a pair of ends, each end includi |
| 5996530 |
Attachment member for a poultry drinker and poultry feeder for use with the drinker |
December 7, 1999 |
| A drinker, which is connected to a supply pipe, includes a novel attachment member that forces a bird's beak open during activation to deliver water directly into the bird's open beak so that the amount of water the bird receives is maximized. A pin is provided as a valve which selective |
| 5967181 |
Pressure regulator for watering system |
October 19, 1999 |
| A pressure regulator for a drinking system for birds or other animals that includes a housing and first and second engaging members for engaging the elongated supports for the fluid supply conduit of the drinking system. The first engaging member includes a pair of ends, each end includi |
| 5967167 |
Remote controlled drinker system |
October 19, 1999 |
| A poultry drinker system includes a number of drinker lines each supplied from a common high pressure water supply through a water pressure regulator. Each regulator includes a reference spring establishing a default minimum water pressure. A centralized remote control system provide |
| 5941193 |
Adjustable poultry feeder assembly |
August 24, 1999 |
| A feeder assembly for birds or other animals having a pan member, a feeder tube defining a channel for receiving feed from a feed supply, a plurality of wing members having a plurality of fingers for adjustably engaging the feeder tube, and a cone member disposed about the feeder tube an |
| 5906293 |
Method and apparatus for maintaining uniform mass flow of granular material out of a container |
May 25, 1999 |
| A method and apparatus for maintaining a substantially uniform mass flow of granular material out of a container. The apparatus includes a converging transition portion defining an input opening which converges to an output opening. The output opening has a transverse opening dimension ( |
| 5839597 |
Storage bin with retractable lid assembly |
November 24, 1998 |
| A retractable lid assembly for covering an opening in a storage bin is disclosed. The retractable lid assembly includes a lid having a first surface facing the storage bin and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A pivot member is pivotably attached to the lid at a first pivot |
| 5799613 |
Galvanized animal cage front and related method |
September 1, 1998 |
| An improved galvanized cage front for use with an animal confinement cage subjected to corrosive environments, and a method of producing same. The improved cage front is constructed of a galvanized steel mesh pattern, which mesh pattern is comprised of line wires and running wires welded |
| 5784996 |
Feed conveyor |
July 28, 1998 |
| A feed conveyor for delivering feed to poultry cages, floor animals or the like includes a continuous trough member for holding the feed; a continuous spring element which is disposed within and throughout the trough member, and a driving mechanism which moves the spring element alon |
| 5771921 |
Pressure regulator |
June 30, 1998 |
| A pressure regulator for supplying water to an associated watering system for poultry or the like includes a top works structure and a bottom works structure which are formed of few parts, which are easy to manufacture and assemble together. The top works structure includes a cover seate |
| 5651534 |
Modular fencing system |
July 29, 1997 |
| A modular fencing system including posts that have a generally tubular body. At least one opening is disposed in a side wall of said post, with a rail being able to be received in the opening of the post. A longitudinal reinforcing wall is disposed in the post next to the opening for |
| 5607046 |
Manure removal system and method |
March 4, 1997 |
| A scraper assembly and method for clearing manure deposits from a manure collection board associated with an animal cage arrangement is provided. The scraper assembly includes a first scraper blade extending in a generally diagonal direction with respect to a length of the collection |
| 5605113 |
Feed conveyor |
February 25, 1997 |
| A feed conveyor for delivering feed to poultry cages, floor animals or the like includes a continuous trough member for holding the feed; a continuous spring element which is disposed within and throughout the trough member, and a driving mechanism which moves the spring element alon |
| 5603359 |
Method and apparatus for storing material within a container which is exposed to rain |
February 18, 1997 |
| A method and apparatus for storing a material in a container which is exposed to various weather conditions, including rain. The container includes a spreader for distributing the material within the container, as well as a rain shielding member extending from the container for inhib |
| 5567200 |
Method and apparatus for circulating air |
October 22, 1996 |
| A method and apparatus for circulating air. The apparatus includes a motor for rotating the blades of a fan. The apparatus also includes a housing for the fan having a wall which is disposed proximate to the blades in the fan in a spaced relationship thereto. In addition, the apparatus i |
| 5492082 |
Method and apparatus for controlling temperature within poultry houses and the like |
February 20, 1996 |
| A facility for housing animals such as poultry in a well-ventilated and temperature controlled environment. The facility includes an electronic temperature controller system for providing manual control, as well as programmed operation, over a plurality of side wall curtains, a plurality |
| 5487226 |
Manure drying system and related method |
January 30, 1996 |
| A manure drying system for reducing the moisture content in manure collected in an animal husbandry operation, and a method of carrying out the manure drying process. The system and method include providing an animal confinement facility having a ventilation system operating within t |
| 5472117 |
Flow facilitation and control system and related method |
December 5, 1995 |
| Apparatus and a related method for facilitating and controlling the flow within, and out of a particulate matter bulk storage facility is provided. The apparatus includes a pre-shaped member, preferably in the form of a substantially impermeable plate, held within the storage facility, i |
| 5456210 |
Watering system for poultry and the like |
October 10, 1995 |
| A watering system for poultry and other animals which includes a watering cup having side walls and an opening defined in a lower base portion, a valve body positioned within the watering cup and connected to a water supply manifold, coupling and sealing apparatus for fastening the valve |
| 5450815 |
Manure scraper assembly with opposingly angled blades |
September 19, 1995 |
| A scraper assembly for clearing manure deposits from a manure collection board associated with an animal cage arrangement includes a first scraper blade extending in a generally diagonal direction with respect to a length of the collection board, but only partially across a width of the |
| 5421379 |
Method and apparatus for distributing granular material within a container |
June 6, 1995 |
| A method and apparatus for distributing granular material within a container. The apparatus includes a base member for uniformly distributing the granular material within the container by absorbing momentum from the inflow of the granular material. The method includes forming at least tw |
| 5356048 |
Bulk storage tank with access panel |
October 18, 1994 |
| A bulk storage tank is disclosed having an access opening in a lower funnel portion with a removable cover plate. The access opening is located and shaped for permitting a workman to access or partially enter the interior of the tank. |
| 5279254 |
Egg collector having separate continuous flexible belts of baskets for each cage conveyor |
January 18, 1994 |
| An egg collection device for collecting eggs from an array of confinement cage rows comprises separate continuous flexible belts of individual, interchangeable basket members themselves linking together to form the egg collector. Each individual basket member includes a pair of sidewalls |
| 5154138 |
Watering nipple |
October 13, 1992 |
| The watering nipple, constructed according to the teachings of the present invention, comprises a body having a water delivering channel therein. The water delivering channel has an inlet and an outlet, and defines a path of water flow. A pin having a head and a stem is disposed within t |
| 5150666 |
Feeding apparatus |
September 29, 1992 |
| A feeding device comprises an element operable with a feed conveyor for dispersing food to an organism. The element comprises an upper chamber for receiving food and a lower chamber for dispersing food. The upper chamber is connected to the conveyor for receiving food therefrom. The uppe |
| 5145460 |
Rolling ramp gasket assembly |
September 8, 1992 |
| A gasket assembly for use with a ventilation control apparatus in a building ventilation system in a building. The building ventilation system includes inlet and outlet vents and a fan. A plurality of generally narrow continuous openings are formed in a ceiling portion of the building fo |
| 5143206 |
Rod conveyor switch |
September 1, 1992 |
| A switch assembly for selectively controlling the operation of a conveyor apparatus in response to exceeding a predetermined range of limits of operation. The switch assembly includes a conveyor belt sensing device for sensing displacement of a conveyor belt of the conveyor apparatus and |
| 5097749 |
Rolling ramp inlet |
March 24, 1992 |
| A ventilation control apparatus for use with a building ventilation system in a building. The building ventilation system including input and outlet vents and a fan. An opening is formed in the ceiling of the building for introducing ventilating air flow into the building from the input |
| 5092274 |
Poultry feeder |
March 3, 1992 |
| A unique feeder for birds and animals of the type forming part of a modern automated feeding system used to minimize the operating costs associated with commercial breeding. The feeder assembly comprises feeder tube means, a pan member and may include cone means loosely surrounding the f |
| 5070817 |
Conical dome valve |
December 10, 1991 |
| A watering assembly for controllably dispensing water from a supply source into a drinking cup mounted on an animal watering apparatus and formed to prevent the accumulation of particulate matter on the top of the valve and induce and enhance agitating flow patterns created by water bein |
| 5062389 |
Feed car apparatus |
November 5, 1991 |
| A modern feed car apparatus for supplying feed to an arrangement of animal or bird confinement cages which have feed trough means associated therewith. The feed car apparatus includes hopper means for a receiving and maintaining limited amounts of feed, support frame means for carrying |
| 5048448 |
Boat dock structure |
September 17, 1991 |
| A dock structure, adapted to mount to a frame, having clips which are attached to the frame and plank members which are assembled to the clips. Both the clips and the planks are integrally formed of plastic to provide high weatherability, durability and pleasing aesthetics. In assembly, |
| 5020246 |
Grain drying system |
June 4, 1991 |
| A grain bin structure having an inverted frusto-conical interior drying floor dividing the bin structure into a drying chamber and a storage chamber, and a transfer means comprising a rotating helical conveying system for transporting grain from the drying chamber to the storage cham |
| 5009045 |
Plank structure for boat dock and the like |
April 23, 1991 |
| A plastic plank member, for use with a deck arrangement, having a rigid base portion and a tread portion attached thereto which are integrally extruded of suitable plastics. The rigid portion of the plank member is adapted to be secured to an underlying support structure. The tread p |
| 4995343 |
Feeder apparatus |
February 26, 1991 |
| A versatile feeder for use in an automated feeding system of the type used to raise domestic birds and animals on a commercial scale comprising a pan member for containing and presenting feed for consumption, feeder tube means disposed above said pan member and connectible with a feed co |
